Gregorio Paltrinieri: “My goal is a gold in Rio”
While there were several swims of special significance, the 1500 that was swum by Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri was the most momentous.
Finland’s Matias Koski Breaks 200 Free National Record in Best Time
Matias Kossi breaks into the 1:46 range with a Finnish National Record in the 200 Freestyle at European Championships.
Kathleen Dawson Becomes First Scottish Woman Under 1:00 in 100 Back
Kathleen Dawson became the first Scottish swimmer to ever go under 1:00 in the women’s 100 back with a time of 59.83 in the semi-finals at the European Championships.
Maria Ugolkova Smashes Own Swiss National Record in 200 IM
Maria Ugolkova breaks the Swiss National Record in the 200 IM in Prelims at the European Championships.
Nielsen Re-Lowers 100 Back Meet Record In European Semi-Finals
Denmark’s Mie Nielsen set a new European Championship record in the 100 backstroke in the prelims and the semis on day 3.
Gary Hall Sr. Letter of Remembrance for Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV
Gary Hall Sr: “Dear Swimming family, you may all be aware that my nephew, Charlie Keating IV or CIV, as we called him, died in action in Iraq last week from enemy gunfire.”
Laszlo Cseh Sets Euro Meet Record in 200 Fly Semi-Finals
Laszlo Cseh set a European meet record in the men’s 200 fly semi-finals.
Photo Vault: Gregorio Paltrinieri Sets European Record in 1500 Free
Gregorio Paltrinieri had an amazing swim in the men’s 1500 winning gold and setting a new European record.
The Benefits of a Larger Olympic Trials
Update: A previous version of this article listed the 2008 Olympic Team based on the psych sheet, not the final…
Adidas Unveils The A-Station
A pop-up performance hub at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where athletes, media and creators can experience technologies delivering the best for swimmers and the planet.
Luthersdottir Becomes First Icelandic Swimmer To Medal at LC Europeans
Hrafnhildur Luthersdottir became the first Icelandic swimmer to win a medal at the Long Course European Championships today in the 100 breast, setting a national record in the process.
Watch: Day 3 Finals Videos From the European Championships
Sarah Sjostrom raced to her second gold medal of the championships in the women’s 100 freestyle on day 3.
Jan Micka Breaks Own Czech Record in 1500 Freestyle At Europeans
Jan Micka of the Czech Republic set a new national record in the men’s 1500m freestyle.
Duke’s Blazing, Lagrew Awarded Heidrick Scholarships
Duke University student-athletes and recent graduates Lauren Blazing (field hockey) andDelaney Lagrew (men’s swimming and diving) have been awarded Heidrick Family Leadership Postgraduate Scholarships, as announced last month at the fourth annual Student-Athlete Talent and Recognition Show (STARS).
Maccabi USA Seeking Jewish Swimmers For 20th World Maccabiah Games
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 2016 – Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish swimmers for the junior (girls 13 to 16 and…