SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #75-51
No female swimmer has ever been as fast as Belarus’s Anastasiya Shkurdai in *both* the 100 fly (56.9) and 100 back (59.0), and she’s only 18.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
Cate Campbell: “It’s Not A Final Without Sarah Sjostrom”
“It is not a final without Sarah Sjostrom in it. It is heartbreaking for her,” says Aussie Cate Campbell regarding fellow sprint ace Sjostrom’s broken elbow.
From March 5, Italy Will Allow Reopening of Pools to Amateurs, with Limitations
In Italy, new restriction measures are discussed to allow the reopening of swimming pools and gyms, closed to most since October due to the coronavirus.
Kregor Zirk To Join Emre Sakci As Member Of Fenerbahce Swim Club
Estonian record holder and member of ISL’s Energy Standard Kregor Zirk announced that he will begin training with the Fenerbahce swim club.
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Steps Down
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced its Chief Executive Officer will be leaving his role as of March 5th.
Biden: Decision on Holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics “Must be Based on Science”
Most recently, the Tokyo 2020 President, Yoshiro Mori, stated that the Olympics would take place regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shayna Jack Says Doping Charges Have Cost Her 130,000 Dollars
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack expressed frustration at her ongoing doping saga in an Instagram post on Tuesday evening.
Italian 100 Back NR-Holder Thomas Ceccon Will Pursue 100 Butterfly for Olympics
In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam, Thomas Ceccon said he will to the 100 butterfly at the Italian Championships, aiming to swim the event in Tokyo.
IOC Issues Gender Equality Statement Following “Inappropriate” Mori Comments
The International Olympic Committee released a statement reaffirming its commitment to gender equality following the Tokyo 2020 President’s remarks last week.
Adamchuk Leads The Way At Belarus Open Junior C’ships
The 2021 Belarus Open Junior Swimming Championships concluded over the weekend, with the up-and-coming standouts from the nation taking to the Brest pool.
Israel’s Gorbenko Tears Up Tenerife
Israelis Anastasia Gorbenko and Ron Polonsky were among those who competed in Spain over the weekend near their training camp in Tenerife.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #100-76
In addition to her impressive track record, Seebohm was a big ISL talent this past season, ranked T-24th overall in the MVP rankings.
Sjostrom’s Surgery Successful; Looking At Possible 3-Month Recovery
Read on to find out more details on Swedish Olympic superstar Sarah Sjostrom’s elbow surgery, which took place today in her home nation.
Nemeth, Burian, and Gal Lead Hungarian Swimmers at Kaposvar
Hungarian record holder Nandor Nemeth led the men’s events at the Kaposvar cup this past weekend.
