Open Water Olympic Qualifier Relocated To Portugal; Dive Qualifier Rescheduled
The final Olympic qualifying event in open water swimming has been moved from Japan to Portugal, where it was held in 2012 and 2016.
Great Britain’s Jack Burnell Brings Curtain Down on Swimming Career
Switching to marathon swimming in 2013, Burnell secured a spot on the 2016 Olympic team, and in preparation for Rio, won silver at the 2016 European Champs.
Brazil, South Africa Appoint Names for Tokyo 2020 Open Water Olympic Qualifier
Brazil is expected to send 2, and South Africa 4, to the final open water Olympic qualifying event in May in Fukuoka, Japan. Above: Guilherme Costa,
Andy Donaldson and Swimclan Crew Dominate 2021 Rottnest Channel Swim
Donaldson crossed the line in a time of 04:04:30 in the 19.7km swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island in Perth, Western Australia.
Edwards Claims First Aussie Open Water Title; Lee Nabs 3 In A Row
Kareena Lee collected her 3rd consecutive Australian 10k OpenWater national title, with the Noosa swimmer already having qualified for this summer’s Olympics.
Olivier Repeats as Doha World Series 10K Champ, Cunha Takes Women’s Race
France’s Marc-Antoine Olivier won the men’s 10K, finishing in 1:52:02.40, more than three seconds ahead of anyone else.
FINA Marathon Swim Series Gregorio Paltrinieri Bronzo Nella 10 km
FINA Marathon Swim Series 2021 Gregorio Paltrinieri conquista il bronzo nella 10 km maschile a Doha. Mario Sanzullo è quarto
2021 FINA Marathon Swimming World Series Kicks Off Saturday in Doha
The loaded field for the first series race in 13 months includes the last two men’s Olympic champions in open water: Ferry Weertman (above) and Ous Mellouli.
Australian Open Water Contenders Clash In Coolum
Olympic qualifier Kareena Lee will headline the 10km women’s event, along with Chelsea and Chloe Gubecka, and rising stars Bianca Crisp and Moesha Johnson.
McGlynn Does the Double, Weber Reclaims Women’s Title at aQuellé Midmar Mile
Durban swimmer Michael McGlynn successfully defended the title he claimed last year while Olympian Michelle Weber regained the crown she last held in 2016.
South Africa’s aQuellé Midmar Mile Race Forced To Go Virtual
The world’s largest open water race is now virtual due to restrictions from South Africa’s Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife rejecting the event.
German OW National Coach Lurz Resigns After Allegations of Sexual Assault
Stefan Lurz resigned from his position as the German national open water coach on Friday following allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and bullying.
Kristof Milak Wins Two Events at Day 1 of Hungarian Olympic Prep Meet
The Hungarian Swim Association is putting on a special meet this week to provide Hungarian swimmers with chance to race long course.
Olivier Posts Best Time, French Olympic Qualification Time in 1500
French open water swimmer Marc-Antoine Olivier swam a new best time of 14:55.19 in the 1500 today. This puts him under the French Olympic cut.
2021 Australian Open Water Championships’ New Location Revealed
Last month Swimming Australia revealed that its Open Water National Championships would be postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
