Swiss Diver Jessica Favre Handed 3 Month Doping Suspension
“On June 22, 2014, the diver Jessica Favre (SUI) was tested positive to the prohibited substance Tuaminoheptane (Class S.6 Specified Stimulants) following a doping control test conducted with the occasion of the Swiss Championships.”
Dolfin Swimwear Expands Sales Force to Accommodate its Unprecedented Growth
Matt Zimmer, Dolfin VP Sales & Marketing: “This is going to be the biggest year Dolfin has ever had, and we’re fortunate to have such a seasoned sales team leading the charge.”
Swimming Canada Launches New Website
The new site brings an updated look and feel to the main portal for information about swimming in Canada.
Team Foxjet (Minnesota) Coach Brenda Larson Dies After Being Thrown From Boat
Cass Lake (above) was the site of a tragedy on the 4th of July, where a local swim coach was killed after being thrown from a boat.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #1 Happy 30th Birthday to the Greatest Ever
Phelps Phelps Phelps. He’s 30 now, but will be looking to add more hardware to his collection of Olympic Medals which is now 22-deep.
World University Games: Day Three Prelims
The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…
Campeonato Nacional: 2015 Mexican Nationals Recap
The 2015 Mexican Nationals took place over the weekend in Guadalajara, with the nation’s swimmers out in full force. Several…
French Star Melanie Henique Attacked in “Homophobic Assault” in France
French News is reporting that National Team swimmer Melanie Henique has been attacked outside of a restaurant in what is being…
Sarah Sjostrom Withdraws From 200 Free at Worlds After Swedish Nationals
The world’s 2nd-ranked 200 freestyler Sarah Sjostrom won’t swim the race at this summer’s World Championships in Russia.
9 Meet Records Fall At 2015 Luxembourg Open Championships
Luxembourg’s Julie Meynen just missed her national record in the 100 freestyle, but she did break the meet record with her time of 55.47.
Canada, China, Japan and Mexico claim gold at Diving Grand Prix
Divers from a total nine nations – Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Romania– occupied the podium at the sixth stop of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2015, held in Bolzano (ITA) on July 3-5.
Sjostrom Pops a 52 Second 100 Free to Close Swedish Championships.
The final session of the Swedish Championships concluded today in Sundsvall. To Finish off the meet, the women swam the 200 fly, 100 free, 200 I.M., and 1500 free. The men’s action included the 200 I.M., 200 free, and 100 breast.
Manaudou Posts a 21.61 50 Freestyle to Win French Open
Florent Manaudou took the men’s 50 freestyle at the French Open in a time of 21.61 over half a second ahead of Cesar Cielo…
Doyle Becomes First Irish Swimmer to Book a Ticket to Rio
Fiona Doyle posted a 1:07.67 in the semi-final of the 100 breaststroke at the World University Games becoming the first Irish swimmer to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games…
RACE VIDEOS: Semifinals from day 2 of the 2015 World University Games
Check out videos of day 2’s semifinals at the 2015 Gwangju World University Games.
