Vyatchanin Blocked From Representing Serbia at Rio Olympics
Former Russian Olympic bronze medalist Arkady Vyatchanin will not be able to represent Serbia at this summer’s Olympic Games as FINA has denied his request for a change in citizenship.
OSSC’s Winston Kuriger and Colin Reardon Make College Choices
Ohio State Swim Club seniors Winston Kuriger and Colin Reardon have recently committed to swim for Ohio State and Kenyon, respectively.
2016 European Championships: Day 3 Finals Photo Vault
Sebastiaan Verschuren of the Netherlands was a winner on day 3 at the European Championships, claiming the men’s 200 freestyle.
Italy Grabs the Lead in Euros Medals Table After Paltrinieri Record
Italy’s 2 gold medals, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze leaves it atop the table after day 3, but Britain has them beat by another sort with 8 in all.
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.
