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2016 European Championships Day 7 Prelims Recap

Boglarka Kapas will try and sweep the distance races tonight

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FINA Releases Statement on Efimova’s Temporary Doping Suspension

FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement on its decision to lift the temporary suspension…

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2016 Japan Open: Ikee, Kaneto Shine At Day 3 Finals

Rikako Ikee had an impressive win in the women’s 100 fly, clocking 57.57.

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Swimming New Zealand’s CEO Resigns while Coach of the Year Retires

Over the last week there have been some significant changes to the swimming landscape in New Zealand…

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University of Toledo Announces Jonas Persson As Women’s Head Coach

The University of Toledo has announced Jonas Persson as head women’s coach, a former Swedish Olympian.

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2016 Japan Open: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Cameron McEvoy and James Magnussen will both compete in the 50 freestyle on the final day of the Japan Open.

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3 Members of Spanish Sailing Team Robbed At Gunpoint In Rio

Security remains a primary concern for Rio 2016, as 3 members of the Spanish sailing team were robbed at gunpoint today.

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UPDATE 4: Steven Munatones Released from Hopsital

Open water swimming legend Steven Munatones has been sent home from the hospital a week after suffering a heart attack. In…

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Cindy Nicholas, 1st Woman to Double-Cross English Channel, Dies at 58

Cindy Nicholas, a legendary and record-breaking open water swimmer, has passed away at the age of 58 after battling liver…

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Pellegrini Wins 4th Straight European Title In 200 Free

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini joined an elite company this week, winning her fourth consecutive European Championships title in the 200 freestyle.

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Hosszu wins 4th Consecutive European 200 IM Gold

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu became the third woman to four-peat an event at the European Championships, taking her fourth consecutive title in the 200 IM.

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Dave Salo: Efimova Is Not Training With Trojan Swim Club

USC and Trojan Swim Club head coach Dave Salo says Russian breaststroker Yulia Efimova is not training with Trojan Swim Club, contrary to what has been reported by other media outlets.

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Dutch Men Win First European Relay Title Since 1999

Sebastiaan Verschuren anchored the Dutch 800 free relay to their first European relay title in 17 years.

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Rio Roll Call: Italy, Hungary Strengthen Men’s 4×200 Relay Berths

With just 10 days remaining in the qualifying period, Italy and Hungary have improved their standings for Olympic berths in the men’s 4×200 free relay.

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Great Britain Surges to the Top of the Medal Table Saturday

Adam Peaty helped to boost the British team to the top of the medal stand tonight with his 50 breast win.

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