Kameneva Scratches 100 Free, Gonzalez 200 Back on Day 5 of Euros
Russia’s Maria Kameneva has scratched the 100 free semifinals for tonight’s session, focusing instead on securing a medal in the 100 back final.
Japan Swimming Federation Chairman Norimasa Hirai Announces Retirement
With just a few months left until the Olympic Games begin, Japan Swimming Federation chairman Norimasa Hirai has announced his retirement from the position.
Tokyo 2020 Enters Operational Delivery Mode
IOC President Thomas Bach confirmed that as many as 75 percent of the residents of the Olympic Village are already vaccinated or have secured vaccination.
Luke Greenbank Breaks British Record in 200 Back, Jumps to World #4
Luke Greenbank now ranks just 1 spot behind Michael Phelps for 13th place in the all-time global rankings in the 200 meter backstroke.
2021 European Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
The day 5 prelims docket includes events such as the men’s 50 breast, women’s 100 free, men’s 800, women’s 200 IM, men’s 200 back, and women’s 4×200 free.
Anton Chupkov Talks Training for 2nd 100 of 200 Breast in Post-Race Interview
Anton Chupkov defended his title in the 200 breast, turning 6th at the 100 (1:02.31) before closing in 1:04.68 (32.43/32.25) for a final time of 2:06.99.
Boglarka Kapas Loves 6k Fly Workouts Compared to Her Old 8k Distance Sessions
Boglarka Kapas assumed control of the women’s 200 fly final on the second 50 and cruised to victory in a time of 2:06.50, defending her title from 2018.
European Champ Robert Glinta Admits His Hair Gives Him Backstroke Power
Romanian Robert Glinta charged down the last few meters to emerge victorious in a razor-thin men’s 100 backstroke final, taking gold in a time of 52.88.
2021 European Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Italian legend Federica Pellegrini will look to win her fifth European LC title in the women’s 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Budapest.
2021 LEN European Swimming Championship Day 4 Photo Vault
2021 European swimming Championship will run through Sunday, May 23. This are the best moments of the 4th day of competition
Kolesnikov Posts 52.09 Backstroke Relay Leadoff, Faster Than European Record
After placing 16th in the individual 100 backstroke, Kolesnikov redeemed himself on day 4 with a powerful 52.09 relay leg.
Kapas & Hosszu Inch Hungary Up The Euros Medal Table
World champion Boglarka Kapas helped move her nation of Hungary into the 3rd slot on the overall European Championships medal table.
Switzerland Uses France Scratch to Move Into Last Wildcard Spot
Switzerland used a 50.98 butterfly split by Noe Ponti to move into the fourth Wildcard spot in the 400 mixed medley relay
Trimi and Ponce Bertran Break World Records at Para Euros Day 5
Italy’s Arjola Trimi and Spain’s Antoni Ponce Bertran shattered World Records in the women’s 50 free S4 final and men’s 100 breast SB5 final, respectively.
Milak “Almost Threw Up” in the Call Room Before 1:51 200 Butterfly
Following his Championship record in the 200 butterfly, Kristof Milak explained that he felt “tense” before the race, almost throwing up in the call room.
