Purdue Last Chance: Montesi Posts 45.8/1:40.1 BK as 3 Men Qualify for NCAAs
He put up a 45.81 in the 100 back, dropping half a second to move to 18th. He’s ranked higher in the 200 at 12th. His 1:40.14 was a best by nearly 2 seconds.
Shkurdai Hits Season-Best 100 Fly To Close Out Swedish Grand Prix Malmö
Belarusians were out in full force to make their mark on the Swedish Grand Prix in Malmo, including Anastasiya Shkurdai and Ily Shymanovich.
ISL Season 2: Pernille Blume Shifts From NY Breakers To Team Energy Standard
Danish sprint ace Pernille Blume has been announced as the newest member of Team Energy Standard, leaving her ISL season 1 post at the NY Breakers.
New Restrictions in Italy Cast Upcoming Olympic Trials into Doubt
New restrictions, including the full stoppage of travel to and from Riccione, have cast even more doubt on the Italian Olympic Trials. (Above: Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri)
Gunnar Bentz on UGA Training: “It’s been a war zone in Athens” (Video)
Gunnar Bentz shocked many after registering a lifetime best in the 200 fly, taking the event by a wide margin with a time of 1:56.20
Denmark’s Signe Bro Posts PB In Women’s 100 Free To Close Out Antwerp Diamond
In addition to Arno Kamminga, Femke Heemskerk (NED) and Signe Bro (DEN) also made some waves to close out the 2020 Antwerp Diamond Race.
USC’s Fusaro Named Pac-12 Men’s Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year
USC senior Henry Fusaro was named the Pac-12 Men’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
Leah Smith Talks Suited Swims with Arizona Pro Group (Video)
Leah Smith consistently held 31s throughout the majority of the race, coming home in 30.46 to clock in a season best of 8:23.46.
Arno Kamminga Becomes 6th Fastest 200 Breaststroker Ever With 2:07.18
Arno Kamminga keeps inching closer to the 2:07 barrier in the men’s 200m breast, tonight hitting 2:07.18 to make Dutch history.
Des Moines Pro Swim Series: Dressel 21.51 Nuovo Record Del Circuito
Des Moines, Pro Swim Series: nuovo record del circuito per Caeleb Dressel nei 50 stile libero maschili conio tempo di 21.51
Nashville Aquatic Club Breaks 17-18 National Age Group Rec. in 200 Medley Relay
Led by a 26.91 breaststroke split from Alex Walsh (above), the Nashville Aquatic Club broke the national 17-18 200 yard medley relay record on Saturday.
Aussie Coach Denis Cotterell Changes Tune After Sun Yang 8-Year Ban
Sun Yang’s longtime Aussie Coach Denis Cotterell says he does not support his now-former swimmer’s intention to appeal his 8-year ban.
Missouri State Retakes MAC Crown from Miami (OH), Wins 2nd Title in 3 Years
The Missouri State Bears reclaimed the MAC title from Miami (OH) last night, winning their 2nd MAC title in the past 3 years, and their 3rd in program history
Kathleen Baker Feels like 1:07 Makes her a “Real” Breaststroker (Video)
Baker’s lunge forward earned her a 2020 PB and World #3 time of 2:06.46. Baker was just three-tenths off her lifetime best of 2:06.14.
Kamminga Clocks Another Dutch Record: 2:07.54 200 Breast In Antwerp Heats
24-year-old Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands has a difficult time not breaking a national record when racing, as evidenced again in Antwerp.
