Fred Vergnoux

Katie Ledecky Remains Goat’ed After Winning a Legendary 800 Free at the World Championships

American swimmer Katie Ledecky faced two huge challenges in the 800 free. One was expected, the other was a bolt from the blue.

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Roos Vanotterdijk Rips 56.07 100 Fly Belgian National Record

Roos Vanotterdijk of Belgium raced her way to a top seed along with American Gretchen Walsh in the women’s 100m butterfly semi-finals.

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How Many Individual World Records are in Danger of Falling at World Championships?

Many individual world records are livinig on borrowed time, as the World Championships draw near. (Pictured: Summer McIntosh)

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2025 World Championships Previews: Will It Be Ledecky Or McIntosh In The Women’s 800 Free?

The women’s 800 freestyle is viewed as the race of the meet in most fans’ eyes, so tell us in the comments—who do YOU think will walk away with gold?

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Where Does Summer McIntosh Face Her Toughest Tests in Singapore?

Fred Vergnoux thinks Summer McIntosh can break 8 minutes in the 800 free, yet it feels like her most vulnerable event at Worlds.

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Swimming Canada Names 28 To 2025 World Championship Team

Kylie Masse will represent Canada at the World Aquatics Championships for the fifth time, aiming to keep her streak of winning at least one medal alive.

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Summer McIntosh Swims 3:54.18 To Shatter 400 Freestyle World Record By 1.2 Seconds

Summer McIntosh demolished Ariarne Titmus’ two-year-old World Record on Night 1 of the Canadian Swimming Trials to reclaim the #1 spot all-time

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Summer McIntosh Confirms Move To Join Bob Bowman At Texas In August 2025

McIntosh confirms what she had alluded to in February, having revealed her plans to move on from Sarasota and coach Brent Arckey at the end of the season.

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Summer McIntosh Training For 2025 Worlds In France

Summer McIntosh is still training with CN D’Antibes in France following an altitude camp there and news that she’s searching for a pro team

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Summer McIntosh In Allenamento In Alta Quota Nei Pirenei Francesi

La giovane stella del nuoto canadese, Summer McIntosh, sta trascorrendo tre settimane in un campo di allenamento in alta quota nel sud della Francia

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Summer McIntosh Spending Three Weeks At Altitude In France

Olympic Gold Medalist and world record holder Summer McIntosh is spending three weeks training with Fred Vergnoux in Font-Romeu, France

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Mark Faber Takes Over As Head Of Belgian Swimming

Former high-profile Dutch coach Mark Faber has moved to Belgium, taking over as the nation’s head coach for the next quad.

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WSCA Releases Statement In Response To ASCA, Other Coaching Associations Disaffiliating

The World Swimming Coaches Association says the statement was “disappointing, unnecessary and does not best serve swimming coaches on a global level.”

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Storied Coach Fred Vergnoux Leaves Belgium For Antibes, France

Storied coach Fred Vergnoux has left his post as national head coach of Belgium and is now in France at the Antibes Club.

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Noah De Schryver Becomes First Belgian Man Under 2:11 In 200 Breaststroke

Another Belgian record bit the dust at this weekend’s championships, this time courtesy of Noah De Schryver in the men’s 200m breaststroke.

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