Benedetta Pilato Snaps World Junior and Italian Records in 50 LCM Breast: 29.61
She also moves from #6 to #4 in the all-time rankings in this event, hopping past Americans Jessica Hardy (29.80) and Molly Hannis (29.71).
Coach-less Western Illinois Drops Swimming & Diving Program, Citing Budget
Western Illinois University has officially cut its swimming & diving program, which was suspended and without a coach since February.
Dartmouth Women’s Swim & Dive, Golf Seek Reinstatement For Title IX Violation
According to public data, Dartmouth College is in violation of Title IX and has been asked to reinstate its women’s swimming & diving and golf teams.
Penny Oleksiak Opens Up about Friendship with Michael Phelps, Olympic Pressure
Oleksiak was put in a unique position few find themselves in: being a full-on celebrity after becoming an Olympic champion at age 16.
Brendan Hyland Lowers Irish National Record in the 100 LCM Fly
Shane Ryan overtook Brendan Hyland’s Irish National record in the 100 SCM fly during the ISL, but Hyland defended his LCM title today with a time of 50.63.
Why The Canadian Olympic Trials Will Be A Timed Final Invitational
Swimming Canada High Performance Director John Atkinson shed some light on the decision to drastically change the format of the 2021 Canadian Olympic Trials.
Kentucky Women, Alabama Men Lead After 1st Day of Dual Meet
After a tight day of racing, the Alabama men lead the Wildcats by a score of 80-70, while the Kentucky women lead the Alabama women 79-71.
Clara Schlimper Verbally Commits to Gardner-Webb University’s Class of 2025
Versatile swimmer Clara Schlimper has announced her decision to swim for Gardner-Webb University beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Breaststroke Records Fall, No New Olympic Qualifiers on Day 2 of Italian Champs
Benedetta Pilato and Nicolo Martinenghi rewrote the Italian record book with their stellar 50 breast performances tonight.
Nicolo Martinenghi Becomes #6 All-Time, Knocks Scozzoli Italian Record in 50 BR
The 21-year-old posted a 26.56, beating his old best of 26.85 and Fabio Scozzoli’s former Italian record of 26.70.
Bilis Tops Rapsys, Titenis Hits Olympic ‘A’ Time On Day 2 of Lithuanian Champs
Andrius Sidlauskas (59.83) and Giedrius Titenis (59.92) both went under the Olympic qualifying time in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Five National Records Fall On Day 2 of Belarus SC Championships
30-year-old Yauhen Tsurkin set a new Belarusian Record in the men’s 50 free in a time of 21.46.
Shymanovich Swims Third-Fastest 50 Breast Ever At Belarusian SCM Champs
Ilya Shymanovich set a new Belarusian Record in the 50 breast in a time of 25.39, which stands up as the third-fastest swim of all-time.
Jack McMillan, Eoin Corby Set Senior and Junior Records At Irish Winter Meet
Jack McMillan (above) took down his 200 free Senior record by .44. Eoin Corby then broke his 2nd Junior record of the meet, lowering his own 100 IM record.
Incerti, Pollard Impress On Opening Day of Western Australia Championships
24-year-old Zac Incerti set a new WA Residential Record to win the men’s 200 freestyle in a time of 1:48.36.
