Henrik Christiansen

Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Men’s 800 Free

Roughly one year from now in Omaha, the first two U.S. men’s 800 free Olympians will be determined. Read on to learn more about this US Roadmaps group.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown

In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 1500 Free

Did you know Franko Grgic broke 14:49 in the 1500 free at age 16, one year before Gregorio Paltrinieri did ten years ago? Read for more men’s 1500 free facts.

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FINA Preme Per Introdurre Tutte Le Distanze 50 M Nel Programma Olimpico

FINA pubblica il documento “Mid Way Status” e si impegna a portare avanti la proposta di introduzione di tutte le gare dei 50 metri ai Giochi Olimpici

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FINA Still Pushing To Add Stroke 50’s To Olympic Lineup

FINA first made the proposal in 2017 and per this report, are still pushing to expand the Olympic programme across all aquatic sports.

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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.

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Update: Complete Nordic Tour Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

Add the Bergen Swim Festival to the seemingly growing list of swimming events being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus situation.

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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.

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Including An ‘Off Event’, Kromo Takes Triple Gold In Tilburg

Olympic gold medalist Ranomi Kromowidjojo tried an ‘off’ event on for size en route to 3 golds on night 1 of the Dutch SC Championships.

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2019 European Short Course Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

We’ve got 9 finals tonight, with the total medal count almost doubling on day 3. Vladimir Morozov looks for Russia’s fourth-straight men’s 50 free gold.

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National Record Round-Up For Day 3 Of 2019 European SC C’ships

Ross Murdoch is feeling good after clocking a new Scottish national record en route to making tomorrow night’s 100m breaststroke final.

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Hungary Hops The Netherlands In Glasgow Medal Table

The nation of Hungary has moved up the medal table, primarily due to a double gold performance by Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu.

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Campione D’Europa dei 1500 Metri Stile Libero

Gregorio Paltrinieri torna Re D’Europa nei 1500 metri stile libero. Conquista la medaglia d’oro ai Campionati Europei in vasca corta di Glasgow

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2019 European SC Championships: Day 2 prelims live recap

2019 LEN EUROPEAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, December 4th – Sunday, December 8th Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland SCM…

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Going To Glasgow: Rapsys & Romanchuk Look To Shut Down Italians

2019 World Championships silver medalist Mykhailo Romanchuk will look to deny Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy the 1500m gold in Glasgow.

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