Matzerath Hits PR 59.63 in 100 BR, Goes Under OLY Cut at German Trials Heats
Matzerath sliced a tenth off of his old best, and went under the Olympic cut by over a tenth, as the men’s 100 breast final will be a major race tonight.
2021 Australian Championships – Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Following an outstanding day of women’s 200 freestyles, this session will give us a look at how well they will fare in the 100.
High-Ranking Japanese Gov’t Leader Says Olympic Cancellation Still Possible
Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, said that canceling the Olympics could be an option if the pandemic worsens.
Molly Renshaw and Abbie Wood Both Go Under GBR 200 BR Record, Renshaw Hits 2:20
Renshaw shot out to the lead, Wood in tow, to stop the clock at 2:20.89. Wood was second in 2:21.69, both over a second better than previous bests.
2021 British Olympic Selection Trials Day 2 Finals Live Recap
James Guy snagged the top seed in the men’s 200m fly this morning in London and will try to add his name to the Olympic roster in the event tonight.
Kathleen Dawson Snaps Scottish Record in 100 Back, Passes Franklin All-Time
Coming into this week with a lifetime best and Scottish record of 58.65, Dawson tonight posted a 58.24, taking almost a half-second off of that time.
Simon Fraser Announces Retirement Of Head Coach Liam Donnelly
The school announced last week that Donnelly, who served as head coach of Simon Fraser from 1992 – 2021, will be leaving the post.
New Zealand To Give Vaccination Priority To Olympic-Bound Athletes
New Zealand has become the most recent country to announce that those headed to Tokyo this summer will be permitted to jump the COVID-19 vaccine queue.
Australian Women Are Getting Deeper in 200 Free
The Australian women posted some solid in-season swim across the prelims and finals in the 200 freestyle at 2021 Nationals.
Italy Names 47 Swimmer Roster for European Aquatics Championships
Simona Quadarella is the defending European Champion in the women’s 400, 800, and 1500 meter freestyles, and leads 47 Italians to Budapest next month.
2021 European Championships in May to Run Without Spectators
The Hungarian Swimming Association made a joint statement with the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) announcing the decision earlier this week.
Former 200 Breast World Record Holder Yamaguchi Retires At 26
Japan’s Akihiro Yamaguchi, the one-time World Record holder in the men’s 200m breast, has announced his formal retirement at the age of 26.
Alex Baumann To Replace Leigh Russell As Swimming Australia Chief
Alex Baumann, already part of Swimming Australia’s administration, will take over as the organization’sChief Executive this May.
Dawson and Wild Hit 100 BK British Qualifying Time During Day 2 Prelims
During the prelims of the women’s 100 back, Kathleen Dawson (59.16) and Cassie Wild (59.88) swam under Britain’s 1:00.23 Olympic qualifying time.
6 Women Hit 53.8 Or Faster During 100 Free Prelims At Australian Nationals
Campbell and McKeon led the way with prelim swims of 52.43 and 52.71, respectively during day 2 prelims at Australian Nationals.
