European Championships Preview – Women’s 200 and 400 Freestyle
Mireia Belmonte will be shooting for the top of the podium in the women’s 400 freestyle…
Katie Ledecky Breaks 400 Free World Record, Unites Long Course Distance Crown
Katie Ledecky in the media scrum after breaking the World Record in the 400 meter freestyle on Saturday.
European Championships Preview – Women’s Backstroke
Mie Nielsen will be shooting for gold in both the 50 and 100 backstroke in Berlin…
Italy Announces Finalized Roster For European Championships
The Italian Swimming Federation announced their finalized roster of 41 athletes who will be competing at the European Championships in Berlin…
Sette Colli finals cancelled due to storm, Hosszu tops Pellegrini in exhibition 200 back
The final day of Italy’s Sette Colli meet was abbreviated by a giant rainstorm that swept through the city, cancelling finals with just two events swum.
Kromowidjojo and van der Burgh To Compete At Settecolli
Today it was announced that Olympic champions Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands and Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa will compete at the 2014 Settecolli Trophy…
Paltrinieri strikes back, tops Detti and breaks Italian record in 1500 free
Gregorio Paltinieri destroyed the championship field, the Italian record and the world’s top time of 2014 in one fell swoop with his 14:44.50 in the 1500.
Detti tops Paltrinieri in tight 400 free race to highlight day 3 of Italian Nationals
After breaking the European record in the 800 free on day 1, 19-year-old Gabriele Detti continued his rise by taking the men’s 400 free after an intense showdown with Gregorio Paltrinieri.
National 800 free record for Gabriele Detti at Italian Nationals Day 1
The distance freestyle races saw big times on the first day of Italian Nationals. Federica Pellegrini (above) put up the second-fastest 400 free time in the world this year while Gabriele Detti broke a national record in the 800 and took over the world’s top ranking.
Andrey Govorov Wins 50 Free in Milan, Makes Statement for Peace
Ukrainian swimmer Andrey Govorov, who is a part of the Italian-based ADN Swim Project, is racing at the Copa di…
10 Legends in Progress to Follow in 2014
Katie Ledecky is one of 10 legends in the making who are on the verge of ‘forever’ status in swimming.
Top 10 Hardcore Swims of 2013
Katie Ledecky features prominently in the Top 10 Hardcore Swims of the Year. See who else ranks with the biggest swims of 2013.
European SC Swimming Championships Victory Photo Vault
Many thanks to Jesper Nielsen ( www.sttfoto.dk) for these beautiful swimming photos.
Italy Announces Official Team For European Championships
The Italians will be looking to improve on their fifth place finish at the 2012 European Short Course Championships last…
Pellegrini Breaks Two National Marks In Viareggio
After breaking the Italian national record in the 200 backstroke on the first day of competition at the Trofeo Mussi…
