2019 British Swimming C’Ships: Day 5 Prelims Recap
Benjamin Proud, to not much surprise from anyone, roared to the #3 time in the world this year and top seed for finals tonight.
Sabadell Takes Euro League Title with 5-0 Rally in Final 5 Minutes
In one of the most incredible finals in recent years, host Sabadell came back from three goals down in the last period and with a 5-0 rush in the last five minutes they managed to beat Olympiacos to clinch their 5th Euro League trophy in nine years.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 5 Prelims Recap
Charlotte Bonnet ran (or swam) away with the 100 free this morning, taking the top seed for finals by well over half a second.
Alyssa Cahill Gives Commitment to D-III Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New Jersey Backstroke-Freestyle Specialist Commits to D-III’s RPI
2019 French Elite Nationals: #1 Seed in 800 Free Scratches Prelims on Day 5
Russia’s Anastassia Kirpitchnikova of Montpellier Métropole is the only scratch for Day 5 prelims. She was seeded #1 in the women’s 800 free.
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor Is Scheduled to Swim 200 IM at British Champs
After scratching her races in the 200 breast and 100 free, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor is listed in the 200 IM heat sheets.
Swimmer Stephanie Dixon Named Canada’s Chef-de-Mission for 2020 Paralympics
Dixon has 20 Paralympic medals, including 7 golds.
Greek NAG Record-holder George Aspougalis Commits to GWU
Greek National Age Group Record-holder George Aspougalis has signed a NLI to swim for George Washington next fall.
2019 Brazil Trophy: Days 3 & 4 Photo Vault
Photograph Satiro Sodré is on deck at the 2019 Brazil Trophy.
2019 Brazil Trophy Night 4: Four Men Crack 1:00 In 100 Breast Final
Felipe Lima, alongside Joao Luiz Gomez, lead the way in the men’s 100 breaststroke final.
2019 British Swimming C’ships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
James Guy, the fastest qualifier from this morning’s heats and the British National Record holder in this event, will look to pick up a victory in tonight’s 100 fly final.
Wilby, Murdoch Add Names to British Worlds Roster
Britain’s men’s breaststroke prowess continued to show in full effect tonight, with James Wilby and Ross Murdoch throwing down the 4th and 5th fastest 200 breasts in the world this year.
NCAA Recruiting Rules Change, Allow Earlier Recruiting, Official Visits
The NCAA adopted new rules this week aimed at reducing early recruiting – but the rules will actually allow slightly earlier official visits, causing the CSCAA to unsuccessfully request an exemption for swimming & diving.
#1 50 Freestyler In The World, Andrea Vergani Of Italy, Tests Positive
Italian sprinting ace Andrea Vergani has been temporarily suspended by Italy’s Anti-Doping Fedreation, NADO Italia for having tested positive for cannibis.
14-year-old George Smith Takes Down 200 BR British Age Record
During the men’s 200 breast Junior final of the 2019 British championships, 14-year-old George Smith ripped a 2:21.42 to win and set a new British age record.
