2021 Swammy Awards: Asian Female Swimmer Of The Year, Siobhan Haughey
Siobhan Haughey won silver in both the 100 and 200 freestyles in Tokyo and capped her year off by breaking a Sjostrom world record.
2021 Swammy Awards: Canadian Male Swimmer of the Year, Joshua Liendo
Liendo had an incredible 2021, from breaking national records to making his first Olympic team, and then finishing things off with three medals at SC Worlds.
Vlad Morozov Split 20.3 and Hasn’t Lifted Since June
Russia’s Vlad Morozov out split USA’s Ryan Held by .15 on the free leg of the men’s 4×50 medley relay in Abu Dhabi to secure the tie
Aussie Olympic Superstar Emma McKeon Tests Positive For COVID-19
Australian multi-Olympic gold medalist Emma McKeon has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, per national media reports.
Beryl Gastaldello Moving to Frisco, Texas to Train with Coley Stickels
France’s Beryl Gastaldello earned Silver with a 57.96. The performance marks Gastaldello’s first-ever World Championships medal, short course or long course
Shake-Up At British Swimming Leading Up To Paris 2024
With fewer than 1,000 days to go until the 2024 Olympic Games, British Swimming has revealed a new World Class Leadership Team.
Husain Al-Musallam Open to FINA Name Change, Rebrand
With structural changes on the horizon, new FINA President Husain Al-Musallam hinted at possible branding changes to the world aquatics governing body.
FINA Confirms 15 Athletes Tested Positive For COVID-19 At SC Worlds
There were a total of 37 positive COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi at the FINA Short Course World Championships, 15 of which came from athletes.
What You May Have Missed At 2021 Queensland Championships
Multi-Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus’ 400m free victory was one of the key swims at the 2021 Queensland Championships.
Antonio Jose Silva Confirms Candidacy For LEN Presidency
Silva, the president of the Portuguese Aquatics Federation, is running on behalf of Europe 4 All Aquatics.
2021 Short Course World Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Follow along here as we recap the 12th and final session of racing at the 2021 Short Course Swimming World Championships.
The 100 Back was a Last Minute Decision for World Champion Louise Hansson
Sweden’s Louise Hansson blasted a new Swedish record to take gold in the 100 back in 55.20. She was out fast, flipping at 26.45, .25 ahead of the field
2021 SC Swimming World Champs: Day 6 Finals Race Videos
Below, you’ll find the race videos from day 6 of the SC World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
SwimSwam’s Official Awards For The 2021 Short Course World Championships
Maggie MacNeil’s five-medal haul, including a new world record, lands her our Female Swimmer of the Meet award at Short Course Worlds.
Siobhan Haughey Leads Final Money Table as Over $3 Million Awarded in Abu Dhabi
With two gold medals and a World Record bonus, Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong led all earners with $91,250 at the end of the 6 day meet.
