FINA Reportedly Not Proposing Adding Stroke 50s For Paris 2024
According to BBC reporter Nick Hope, FINA will not propose adding any new aquatic medal events for the Paris Olympic Games.
NC State-Bound Noe Ponti Hits 51.24 Swiss 100 Fly Record
The records keep falling at the Rotterdam Qualification Meet in the Netherlands, but this particular swim features a visiting Swiss athlete.
Matsumoto Grabs 2020 Japan Swim 200 Free Win In 1:46.10
The men’s 200m free saw national record holder Katsuo Matsumoto produce a time of 1:46.10 to take the national title in Japan.
FINA Amends Anti-Doping Rules; Reduces Suspensions for Marijuana, Cocaine
FINA has updated its rules to comply with the changes to the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code, including reducing suspensions for ‘substance abuse’ drugs.
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Toussaint Ties Own Dutch 50 Back Record At Rotterdam Prelims
26-year-old Kira Toussaint produced a time of 27.49 in the women’s 50m backstroke this morning, a time which matches her Dutch national record.
19-Year-Old Schouten Takes Down 2009 Dutch Breast Record
19-year-old Tes Schouten is making the most of her swims in Rotterdam, putting up a national record in the women’s 200m breaststroke.
Kamminga Slices .01 Off Dutch Record For 2:07.17 200 Breast
Dutchman Arno Kamminga just moved up one spot on the all-time performers’ list of men’s 200m breaststrokers with a national record.
Croenen Captures Belgian 100 Fly Record In Rotterdam
Belgian swimmer Louis Croenen nailed a new national standard in the prelims, hitting a time of 52.10 as the fastest man ever from his nation.
15 Year Old Daria Trofimova Continues Russian Juniors Campaign With 2:00 2Free
Daria Trofimova picked up gold in the women’s 200 freestyle, nearly cracking the two minute mark with a 2:00.96 for gold.
WATCH: Hosszu Documentary “Katinka The Movie” Releases Teaser Trailer
Set to hit theaters in December 2021, the film documents the journey of Katinka Hosszu becoming one of the most dominant swimmers on the planet.
Quarantined Heemskerk’s 50 Free OLY Spot Snagged By Van Roon
While Dutch freestyle ace Femke Heemskerk watched from quarantine, Valerie Van Roon sneaked into Olympic qualification in the 50m free.
Korstanje Hits 21.98 50 Free Career-Best As 3rd Dutchman Ever Under 22.0
NC State’s Nyls Korstanje is competing in his native Netherlands this week, tearing up his personal bests through just one event.
WADA I&I Audit Calls For 3 New Employees, Raises Concerns About Rodchenkov Act
WADA published audit results on its Intelligence & Investigations Department, calling for 3 new employees and raising concerns about the US’s Rodchenkov Act.
2020 Irish National Winter C’ships Now Limited To Just ‘Elite’
Due to new coronavirus-related restrictions, the number of participants at the Irish Winter Nationals meet has been drastically reduced.
