Italian Swimming

Muffat Swims World Best 400 Free Again, Manaudou Beats Bousquet in 50

Day 1 of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy did not disappoint, with a handful of Meet Records and a World Leader going on the boards. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)

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No Individual Qualifiers; Men’s 800 Hits Mark on Final Day of Italian Nationals

The last day of the 2013 Italian Championships wrapped on Saturday evening in Riccione, and per the Italian qualifying standards,…

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Pellegrini Wins 200 Free on Day 4 of Italian Sprint Nationals

Federica Pellegrini hasn’t entirely given up the middle distance freestyles. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Pellegrini Wins Second Backstroke Race at Italian Championships (Day 3)

Day three, out of five, at the 2013 Italian Spring National Championships (and their World Championship trials) saw Federica Pellegrini…

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Matteo Rivolta Breaks Italian National Record in 100 Fly on Day 2 at Spring Championship

Italy’s Matteo Rivolta now leads the world in 2013 in the 100 fly in long course. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Pellegrini Wins 100 Backstroke on Day 1 of 2013 Italian Spring Nationals

The 2013 Italian National Championships began Tuesday at the huge swim center in Riccione, and will serve as the selector…

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Friis, Stravius Grab Big Checks, World Leaders in “Golden Lanes” Meet in Amiens

Danish distance swimmer Lotte Friis is gearing up to defend her 1500m freestyle title in Barcelona. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Belmonte Takes Two; Lacourt Beats World Record Holder on Day 1 in Marseilles

The Americans weren’t involved on Day 1 of the Marseilles meet, but the Spanish and French went at it for some big results. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Arena Goes Back to Roots; Signs Another Major Federation

Arena has signed its 19th national federation, adding more Olympic medals to its stable.

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Matias Koski Wins Third Race of Meet; Pelton Breaks AR to Finish Georgia Fall Invitational

Georgia’s Matias Koski won his third distance event of the meet in Athens to close the fall invite. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships

On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…

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World Cup Moves to Moscow: Day 1 Recap

American Kylie Stewart ended up on podiums in Moscow both individually and as part of the American mixed 200 medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINA/Arena WC Preview: Hardy, Meilutyte to Square Off in Stockholm

American Jessica Hardy will be back in her favorite element in Stockholm: Short Course Meters (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Europe Elects New President; Host for 2013 SC Champs

The Ligue Europeenne de Natation (LEN) that governs European Swimming has announced their new board of directors following their Congress meeting in…

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Clement Lefert Retires; Pellegrini Picks Lucas as Coach

Federica Pellgrini meets her new boss, same as the old boss (Photo Courtesy: Alan Philip Muler)

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