2021 European Championships: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap
The final prelims session of these championships will feature the men’s 400 IM, women’s 400 free, and both 4×100 medley relays.
Madisyn Cox Swims Fastest 200 IM of 2021 at Longhorn Invite Day 3 Finals
Madisyn Cox clocked a 2:08.51 in the 200 IM, making her the fastest women in the world in 2021 making her the 3rd-fastest US woman ever.
Luke Greenbank Breaks Down Balanced Focus for 100 & 200 Backstroke
Even following a close loss in the 200 back to defending champ Evgeny Rylov, Luke Greenbank was thrilled with his performances in Budapest
Italy Ends Para Euros Atop Medals Table With 4×100 Free Relay World Record
Italy’s relay of Fantin, Raimondi, Morlacchi and Barlaam (above) broke the World Record in the 4×100 free relay, putting Italy atop the final medals table.
Toussaint, Dawson Set for Rematch on Final Day of European Championships
The final day of competition will see a rematch between Kira Toussaint and Kathleen Dawson as the pair lead off their country’s 400 medley relays.
Heemskerk Swims 51.73 in 100 Free for 11th Fastest Women’s Relay Split All-Time
Femke Heemskerk swam the 10th fastest women’s 100 freestyle relay split of all time, swimming a time of 51.73 on the mixed 4×100 freestyle relay.
Katinka Hosszu Talks Playing Other Sports to Replace Competitions as Training
Hosszu says she is happy with her performances in Budapest, walking away with an individual gold, silver, and bronze medal in her 3 events
Fairfield Picks Up Verbal Commitment from Rylie Foley (2022)
Versatile Rylie Foley from the Greater Somerset County YMCA Storm has announced her verbal commitment to Fairfield University for 2022-23.
Longhorn Invite Day 3 Prelims: Angel Martinez Swims MEX 200 IM National Record
Mexican Angel Martinez hit 2:00.18 to break his own 200 IM national record of 2:00.58. At the same time, Carson Foster put up a US No. 4 time of 1:59.23.
2021 European Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has a chance to win a record sixth consecutive title in the women’s 200 IM on Day 6 in Budapest.
16-Year Old Benedetta Pilato Breaks Lilly King’s World Record in 50 Breaststroke
Pilato shaved 0.10 seconds off Lilly King’s 2017 world record of 29.40 to become the fastest swimmer in the history of the women’s 50 breast.
Kira Toussaint Speaks Out About 100 Backstroke Re-Swim, Missing the Podium
Following the 100 back re-swim at the European Championships, Kira Toussaint spoke out about her 4th place finish, after initially coming in 2nd.
Hannah Cech Transferring to West Virginia After 1 Year at Arkansas
The latest transfer out of the Arkansas women’s swimming and diving team is Hannah Cech who will swim for West Virginia next fall.
Wisconsin Hires Former NC State Diving Coach Yahya Radman
Yahya Radman will head to Madison after 7 seasons leading the diving program at NC State University, including coaching the 2020 ACC Male Diver of the Year.
Benedetta Pilato Surprised Herself World Record Swim (Reaction + Race Video)
Benedetta Pilato told reporters that she was not expecting to break the world record in the 50 breaststroke after taking down Lilly King’s mark of 29.40.
