2019 World University Games: Day 6 Prelims Recap
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker turns 22 today. She’ll look to celebrate with a clean sweep of breaststroke golds – the 50 breast heats are today.
European Bookmakers Release First Odds for 2019 World Swimming Championships
Who will finish higher in the 200 free at the 2019 World Championships: Danys Rapsys (above) or James Guy? Guess right, and you can make some money.
Campionati Mondiali Nuoto Paralimpico Londra: I Convocati Italiani Sono 22
CAMPIONATI DEL MONDO NUOTO PARALIMPICO 2019 9-15 Settembre 2019 London Aquatics Centre Vasca Lunga 50 Metri Federazione Italiana Nuoto Paralimpico…
David Marsh Out At UCSD; Will Continue With Team Elite, Pros, Consulting
Rio Olympic head coach David Marsh will no longer be the head coach at UC-San Diego. Instead, he’ll focus on his work with Team Elite and new consulting jobs.
WADA Issues Statement On Operation Viribus
3.8 million doping substances and fake medicines were seized worldwide today, July 8th. At least 17 organized criminal groups were found to be involved.
2019 World Champs Preview: Titmus Inches Closer to Ledecky in 400 Free
The chances of anybody upsetting Ledecky for gold are minute; but, for the first time in a long time, the women’s 400 freestyle looks to be a closer race.
2019 CCS Finalist Mackenzie Thomas Commits to DI UMBC
Hollister, CA native Mackenzie Thomas will join the UMBC roster beginning in the fall of 2019, where she will continue her academic and athletic careers.
Hungary, Italy Go 4-0 in Women’s Water Polo Pool Play at World University Games
In women’s water polo, Hungary outscored foes 73-22 in four Pool A wins at the World University Games. In Pool B, Italy went 4-0, squeaking past foes 37-31.
USA, Italy Men March Through World University Games Water Polo Pool Action
In men’s water polo pool action, the USA and Italy led the way at 4-0. The Americans outscored their foes 70-22, while Italy bested its opponents 67-39.
U.S. Center For SafeSport Briefly Lists 13-Year-Old In Banned Database
The Center for SafeSport listed, then removed, a 13-year-old swimmer in its database of banned individuals & won’t reveal whether the child remains suspended.
Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Meili Announces Retirement From Swimming
American Katie Meili announced via Instagram that she has decided to retire from swimming. Meili’s statement said in part, “My…
Italian Olympian Filippo Magnini Assists in Open Water Rescue
Magnini, an Olympic bronze medalist, was at the beach with his girlfriend when a tourist in the water became distressed.
World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game
The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.
4th Seed Munoz Scratches Day 6 Prelims At World University Games
Only one top 10 seed has taken a scratch on day 6 of the 2019 World University Games: 4th-seeded Lidon Munoz del Campo of Spain.
