Epic Swims: Van den Hoogenband’s 47.84 100 Freestyle at the 2000 Olympics
Also known as the Flying Dutchman, Pieter van den Hoogenband earned his place among the greatest sprint freestylers of all time at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Grant Hackett Turns 40, Marking Half-a-Lifetime Since Dethroning Perkins
It’s been almost 20 years since Grant Hackett beat Kieran Perkins at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in the 1500 free. Hackett turns 40 on Saturday.
The Oldest (And Most Underrated) World Record: Grant Hackett’s SCM 800 Free
Hackett’s 7:23.42 world record set in July of 2008 is almost six seconds faster than anyone else in history.
Christiansen Becomes 3rd Fastest 800 Free Performer All-Time
Henrik Christiansen raced his way to the fastest 800m free time in Norwegian history while competing in Tilburg at the Dutch SC Championships.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peaty Lands On Walk Of Fame, Hackett Expecting Baby
Check out the latest edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Adam Peaty, Eamon Sullivan, Jennifer Reilly and Grant Hackett
Thomas Neill Ends World Juniors With 1500 Silver, Enters Top 10 Aussies List
Aussie Thomas Neill had a heck of a meet at these World Juniors, crushing his personal bests en route to 3 individual medals.
Neill Takes 800 Free Bronze And Becomes 7th Fastest Aussie Performer Ever
Australia’s Thomas Neill entered these Championships as a viable contender but has already established himself as a bona fide budding freestyle superstar.
Federica Pellegrini Finishes Last World Champs As 9th-Most Decorated Swimmer
Italian Federica Pellegrini completed her final World championships as the 9th-most decorated swimmer with individual medals from the LC World Championships
Caeleb Dressel’s 8 Medals Set Single-Meet Record at Worlds
Dressel, bolstered by the addition of mixed medley relays, broke a record he shared with Michael Phelps, Michael Klim and Matt Biondi.
Can Australia’s Jack McLoughlin Make Podium in the 1500 Free?
Funky Trunks sponsored athlete Jack McLoughlin has already put in impressive performances in the 400 and 800 Free and now has his eyes on the 1500.
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Katinka Hosszu Becomes 1st Woman to Win 4 Straight World Titles in One Event
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu topped the 200 IM and became the first woman to win four consecutive world titles in one event.
Shouts from the Stands: Relive The Legendary 800 Free Relay from Athens
Upsets have always been a blast to watch no matter what sport they occur in. Watching leads erased and world records broken always makes for an exciting time, but if they’re done by a performer that no one expects, those races become legendary.
Brazil Reveals World C’ships Qual Procedures, But With Major Curveball
The Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports (CBDA) has revealed its selection criteria for this summer’s FINA World Championships, which includes one head-scratching restriction.
Mykhailo Romanchuk Breaks CR With #2 Swim All-Time In Men’s 1500
Mykhailo Romanchuk won the men’s 1500 in a time of 14:09.14, the 2nd fastest swim in history.
Mondiali: Gregorio Paltrinieri Esegue La Gara Perfetta, Ma E’ Argento
CAMPIONATO MONDIALE IN VASCA CORTA FINA 2018 11/16 Dicembre 2018 Tennis Centre, Hangzhou Olympic & International Expo Center Swimswam Italia…
