Alex Walsh Splits 26.5 Breast, Gretchen Walsh Splits 21.2 Free at 2020 TISCA
The Walsh sisters got off to a fast start. In the 200 medley relay, Alex popped a 26.57 breast split, while Gretchen anchored in 21.20.
Singapore Adds To Coronavirus Cancellations; Implements Temperature Checks
The list of sporting events being impacted due the coronavirus is growing, as the Singapore Swimming Association announced the cancellation of events.
European Junior C’ships Medalist Belonogoff Moves From GBR To RUS
Breaststroker Tatiana Belonogoff raced for Great Britain for years, but will now be making a move to represent the nation of Russia.
Kirara Cup Day 2: 17-Yr-Old Nagisa Ikemoto Is JPN’s 5th Fastest 200 Freestyler
Lately, everyone in Japan has been stepping up their swimming game, with the latest being 17-year-old Nagisa Ikemoto in the women’s 200m freestyle.
Sarah Köhler and Florian Wellbrock cracked German Olympic Qualifying Standards
Sarah Köhler is the 1st female swimmer who dipped under the German Olympic qualifying standard, taking advantage of special rules for top-4 Worlds finishers.
Former Navy Diving Coach Joe Suriano Dies
Joe Suriano, who served as the Navy diving coach and a physical education instructor at the USNA for 35 years, passed away this week in Annapolis.
Claire Curzan’s 50.35 Sets 100 Fly National HS and 15-16 NAG Records (Video)
Watch sophomore Claire Curzan go 50.35 to break the 15-16 NAG record, as well as the NCHSAA record, today at the NC 4A State Championships.
Kansas Leads Iowa State 105-63 Through Day One of Big 12 Dual
Kansas’ Jenny Nusbaum won the 200 free with a 1:50.15, leading a 1-2-3 charge by the Jayhawks.
Kusch Posts 44.8 Fly, Shields Posts 45.6 Back in Exhibition; Cal Beats UCSD
Some elite postgrads exhibitioned in Cal’s road dual meet against UC San Diego. Marius Kusch took down the Pool Record in the 100 fly.
Texas Men Smash 12 Pool Records, Post Multiple 45s in 100 Back vs. SMU
Overall, 12 Pool Records were broken by the Longhorns: the 200 medley relay, 50/100/200/500/1000 free 100/200 back, 100 breast,100/200 fly, and 200 free relay
Roland Schoeman Speaks for First Time Since Doping Suspension Announced
Schoeman says that he believes a tainted supplement was responsible for his positive test, and that the ordeal has changed his perspective on other athletes’ doping cases.
Curzan Narrowly Misses 100 BK HS National Record; Green Hope Boys Defend Title
Curzan took down a pair of National High School Records. The Green Hope boys set a new State Record in the 200 medley relay.
Blake Manoff Drops Nearly 2.5 Seconds with 1:33.6 200 Free at VT Invite
Virginia Tech’s Blake Manoff had a huge swim in the 200 free. The lone man in the race dropped nearly 2.5 seconds off his lifetime best, clocking a 1:33.68.
Pash, Adams Battle in 100 Back as Texas Beats SMU
Freshman star Kelly Pash topped Big 12 Champion Claire Adams, 53.90 to 54.55, in the 100 back. She would later go on to win the 500 free in 4:48.83.
WATCH: Baker Upsets Hosszu with 2:08 200 IM in France
Kathleen Baker nearly set a best time on Friday in Nice, France as she upset Katinka Hosszu, the reigning Olympic Champion and World Record holder.
