Adam Barrett is Back, and He’s Swimming for Energy Standard
Adam Barrett, the SCM 100 fly British record-holder, is making a comeback swimming for Energy Standard this season.
Groves Calls Swimming AUS President Perkins ‘Irresponsible’
Read the latest updates on the ongoing saga involving swimmer Maddie Groves and her allegations of a problematic culture within Swimming Australia.
Senior Staff Members Abruptly Fired By FINA, Asked To Leave Without Explanation
The four former staff members were reportedly fired for being too close to former Executive Director Cornel Marculescu, who resigned in March.
Olympian Natalie Hinds Will Join Cali Condors
Natalie Hinds (above) and Olivia Smoliga will help shore up a Cali Condors women’s sprint group that was one of their few weaknesses in a dominang opening week.
Alex Walsh Delves Into Defining Moments From Olympics Trials, Tokyo Games
Walsh talks about her experience at Olympic Trials and Olympic Games, noting that at both meets before semi-finals she was in a less-than-ideal headspace.
SwimSwam Pulse: 1/3 Think Aiden Hayes Will Be Highest Impact Freshman Sprinter
Just over one-third of readers picked top-ranked recruit Aiden Hayes to have the highest-impact freshman season among male freestyle sprinters.
FINA President Al-Musallam Under Investigation For Corruption In FIFA Case
Husain Al-Musallam has been identified as one of two Kuwaiti officials targeted by the U.S. DOJ for his suspected involvement in a FIFA corruption scandal.
Swim of the Week: Aurelie Rivard Crushes S10 400 Free World Record By 5 Seconds
The 25-year-old Rivard clocked a time of 4:24.08, more than five seconds clear of her previous world record of 4:29.27 set in 2018.
Auburn’s Abbey Webb Transfers to North Carolina State
Abbey Webb, who swam at Auburn in the 2019-20 season, has transferred to North Carolina State University for the next three years.
Former UNC Coach Christy Garth Joins Club Kick Start Swimming
Former UNC Coach Christy Garth joins Club Kick Start’s coaching team to lead the age group swimmers and to also help Coach Battaglini with the Elite Seniors.
GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 9/3/2021
Among the standouts was 16-year-old Mitchell Ledford, who ripped a 22.50 50 butterfly to rank in the top-10 for 16 & unders in the 2020-21 season.
Sophia Routzahn Verbals to University of New Hampshire
Sophia Routzahn has verbally committed to the University of New Hampshire’s class of 2026. Her breaststroke specialty could be an asset to the team.
Paralimpiadi Tokyo: Monica Boggioni Medaglia Di Bronzo 200 Misti SM5
Monica Boggioni chiude la sua prima paralimpiade conquistando la terza medaglia di bronzo indivuale, nei 200 metri misti femminili SM5
Griswold Sets Americas Record, 3 World & 4 Paralympic Marks Fall (Day 10 Heats)
Among the record-breakers during the last prelims session in Tokyo was USA’s Robert Griswold, who set an Americas continental record to lead heats.
Stefano Raimondi Conquista L’Argento Nei 200 Metri Misti SM10
Stefano Raimondi conquista la sua sesta medaglia alle Paralimpiadi di Tokyo 2020. Questa mattina apre con argento nei 200 metri misti SM10
