Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Ledecky Chasing 3rd-Straight W 800FR Gold
Katie Ledecky has imposed her will on the rest of the world in the women’s 800 free over the last 9 years in a manner we have rarely seen in the sport.
Simona Quadarella Says She’s “Well” After Gastroenteritis, Makes Trip to Tokyo
Quadarella departed for Tokyo late with the pair due to gastroenteritis, which is essentially a short-term inflammation or infection in the digestive system.
Professional Australian Swimming League (ASL) Announced For Q4 2022
A second professional swimming league born out of Australia called the Australian Swimming League (ASL) has just been announced.
Watson Smashes 26.98 Fly, 16-Yr-Old Marshall Goes 55.58 Back in Geneva
Akron and Canadian native Sarah Watson smashed her 50 fly personal best to swim 26.98 while 16-year-old Jonathan Marshall of FAST hit 55.58 in the 100 back.
Han Blasts 4:16 400 Meter Free in Roseville, #47 All-Time in 13-14 Age Group
Recently aged-up Kayla Han’s previous lifetime best time of 4:17 set the 11-12 National Age Group record in May. Now she is already #47 in the 13-14 age group
CAS Denies Temporary Injunction in Siphiwe Baleka’s Appeal of Olympic Bid
The President of the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division dismissed a request for provisional measures filed by Siphiwe Baleka to allow him to travel to Tokyo.
South Korea Selects Teen Hwang Sun-Woo as 2020 Tokyo Olympic Flag-Bearer
Teen standout Hwang Sun-woo has been selected as one of South Korea’s flag-bearers for the 2020 opening ceremony that will take place on Friday, July 23.
CAS Clears Kudashev & Andrusenko To Compete In Tokyo
Two Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) swimmers provisionally suspended will now be able to compete at the soon-to-start 2020 Olympic Games.
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Celebrates Topping Out Facility Event
The Topping Out signified that the facility had reached its maximum height, a milestone for FAST.
Daily Swim Coach Workout #492
SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…
First Athlete COVID Positives in Olympic Village 5 Days From Opening Ceremony
After the first non-athlete case was reported, the first athletes tested positive for COVID-19 five days before the Olympic opening ceremony.
Kobie Melton Wins Two Events on Final Day of Lenexa Sectional
A rising senior at the University of Arkansas, Melton claimed wins in both the 100 back and 50 free on the final day of racing.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Hosszu vs Rising Field in Women’s 400 IM
World record holder and reigning Olympic Champion Katinka Hosszu is looking to defend her title in Tokyo, but a group of rising swimmers may challenge her.
Gretchen Walsh Wins 2 More, Letitia Sim Swims 3 More Best Times in Nashville
Gretchen Walsh picked up two more individual wins on Saturday at the Southeastern LSC Championships, including in her specialty the 50 free.
13-Year-Old Madison Mintenko Posts 4:18 400 Free – Austin Sectionals Day 3
Mintenko dropped almost 10 seconds from her previous best of 4:28.25 with the swim.
