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16-Yr-Old Elizabeth Dekkers Lowers Own Aussie Age 200 Fly Rec To 2:07.25

Newmarket Racers’ Elizabeth Dekkers just lowered her own Aussie Age Record in the women’s 200m fly at Aussie Age Championships.

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BioOx Helps Prevent Lifeguard Lung: Indoor Respiratory Illness Can Be Avoided

BioOx is a 100 percent natural microbial enzymatic solution that neutralizes chlorine fumes and airborne irritants in indoor swimming environments.

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Japanese Trials Prelims: Rikako Ikee Tops 100 Free With Season-Best Time, 54.30

Rikako Ikee posted a season-best time of 54.30 to claim the top semifinals spot in the 100 meter free, ranking herself #23 in the world this season.

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U.S. State Department Hints at 2022 Olympic Boycott; Later Walks it Back

“We have not discussed and are not discussing any joint boycott with allies and partners,” clarified the State Department.

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Breaking Down the Stakes Around the Extra Year of NCAA Eligibility

It’s complicated since whether a student-athlete actually plans to pursue a fifth year depends on many different factors.

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Futures Qualifier Sophie Henriksen (2022) Announces Verbal Commitment to Penn

Sophie Henriksen, a Futures qualifier in the 200 free, 100 back, and 100 fly, has announced her intention to swim for Penn in the class of 2026.

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New Michael Phelps Documentary Series to Debut on Peacock on April 14

The series will feature Phelps watching and reflecting on each of his Olympic races, along with Olympic commentators Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines.

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2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Anna Egorova (pictured) will look to add a second event to her Olympic program in the women’s 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Kazan.

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All U.S. Olympic Trials Tickets to Be Refunded and Resold Due to Seating Change

Per USA Swimming, a new venue seating map was configured to ensure safe competition and to mitigate COVID-19 infection spread.

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USOPC and USADA Call for WADA Reform

The USOPC and USADA are calling for increased transparency, accountability, and more athlete involvement as part of WADA reform.

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Start Lists Released for Singular Brazilian Olympic Qualifier in Two Weeks

The meet has been limited to just 120 swimmers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and some events have entry lists in the single digits as a result. 

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Colin McNew to Join Brother Chris in NCAA D2 with Commitment to Rollins

Colin McNew of Springfield Aquatics has committed to swim at Rollins College in Florida beginning in the fall of 2021.

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Hoffer, Lasco Highlight Pac-12 Men’s Swim and Dive Awards

Ryan Hoffer claimed his second straight Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year Award as Cal swept the end of the year swimming awards for the conference.

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Dall’8 Aprile La Terza Tappa Delle Pro Series: Le Sfide Da Non Perdere

Dall’8 al 12 aprile si terrà la terza tappa di Pro Series 2021, a Mission Viejo, in California, attesi molti big del nuoto a stelle e strisce

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Alexander Kudashev Brings Russian Olympic Roster To 18 On Day 4 In Kazan

Kudashev won the men’s 200 fly in a lifetime best of 1:55.48 to bring the Russian Olympic team roster up to 18 swimmers through four days of competition.

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