2018 FINA World Cup Kazan Day 1 Finals: Hosszu’s Monster Schedule
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu was back to form in Kazan, taking on a 4-event night at the World Cup.
College Swimming Previews: Losses Hurt, but Depth Helps #8 Georgia Men
Georgia took a bit hit with the loss of Gunnar Bentz and Jay Litherland, but a solid returning core plus one of the most intriguing prospects in the freshman class should keep the Bulldogs in the hunt for a top ten finish come NCAAs.
2018 FINA World Cup: Morozov Cranks Out 21.49 50 Free World Cup Record
Vlad Morozov came within .05 of his own Russian National Record with a 21.49 50m freestyle in Kazan tonight.
2018 FINA World Cup Kazan: Sjostrom Rocks 23.83 Series Record
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom cranks out a new World Cup record of 23.83 in the women’s 50m freestyle, registering the 8th fastest performance ever in the event.
Ippei Watanabe Wins 3rd Consecutive Title At Japan Student C’ships
On the back of the Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games already done and dusted this summer, several Japanese high-profile athletes were back in the pool racing once again, this time locally at the 94th Japan Student Swimming Championships. Ippei Watanabe made his presence known in the men’s 100 breaststroke on day 1.
World Cup Kazan Day 1 Prelims: Sjostrom, Chupkov Take Their Places
The first stop of the first FINA World Cup cluster kicked off in Kazan this morning, with this 3-day meet taking place in long course meters. Although the overall number of entrants was on the slim side, several big stars took to the Aquatic Palace to chase some cash and earn points towards the overall World Cup title.
College Swimming Previews: Soaring Ceiling For #8 Tennessee Women
Tennessee has one of the nation’s most loaded sprint groups (complete with dominant relays), but graduated its best backstroker and breaststroker, leaving a roster with a high ceiling but a few key question marks.
College Swimming Previews: Big Holes To Fill For #9 USC
Alexei Sancov will be relied upon heavily during his freshman campaign with the USC Trojans.
Chase Travis Produces Dominant Win On Day 1 Of FINA OW Junior Worlds
American Chase Travis was dominant in winning gold on day 1 of the 2018 FINA Open Water World Junior Championships.
College Swimming Previews: Kozelsky, Divers Lead #9 Minnesota
The swimming roster is a little thin, but the Golden Gophers, as usual, have one of the best breaststrokers in college swimming along with a field of talented divers.
2018 World Cup Series Kicks Off In Kazan With Olympic Star Power
Belgium’s Olympic silver medalist Pieter Timmers will be making his racing debut in Kazan after having to withdraw from this year’s European Championships due to illness.
College Swimming Previews: #10 Florida Men Face Dressel & Troy Void
The #10 Florida men will look to fill the massive void left by the departures of Caeleb Dressel and Gregg Troy.
Ranking the 2018 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Julia Menkhaus is a big reason why UVA slides in at #11 on the top incoming NCAA classes rankings.
Rikako Ikee Becomes First Woman Ever To Win Asian Games MVP
Rikako Ikee, just 18 years old, became the first woman ever to be awarded MVP of the Asian Games.
College Swimming Previews: #11 Tennessee Returns Zeng, Reloads Swimmers
Colin Zeng was the highest-scoring diver in the NCAA last year, and Tennessee returns the bulk of its relays, which combined for 52 points in 2018.
