Italy

Federica Pellegrini Absent from 100 Free Prelims

Italian freestyle star Federica Pellegrini was a no-show today during the 100 freestyle preliminaries.

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Russia, Italy, GBR Top European Junior Championships Medal Table

Russia scored the most golds with 11 in Hungary last week.

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After Russia, Italy Becomes Focus of Anti-Doping Attention

Italy is the latest country to be embroiled in controversy over anti-doping violations.

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Rome Puts Their Name In To Host The 2024 Olympic Games

“No other city in the world can offer an artistic, historical and cultural heritage that stretches over such an ample arc of time”

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25k Winner Ruffini Proposes To Girlfriend On World Champs Podium

After winning the gold in the 25k at FINA World Champs yesterday, Italian Simone Ruffini proposed to his girlfriend on the podium.

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Florence and Romania to enter host bids for future World University Games

Two nations appear to be set to enter host bids for future World University Games events: Florence, Italy and Bucharest and Cluj, Romania.

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World Record Holder Federica Pellegrini to Retire After Rio

Pellegrini’s 1:52.98 in the 200 meter freestyle from 2009 still stands as the world mark today.

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Vyatchanin Back in Action at Serbian Grand Prix

Vyatchanin Back in Action at Serbian Grand Prix

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Seto and Cseh set the stage in the 400 IM; Short Course World Championships Day Two

Women’s 100 freestyle Australia’s Marieke Guehrer qualified first in a time of 53.26. Yi Tang of China qualified second in a time…

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The Cameron van der Burgh Photo Vault

Cameron van der Burgh, 100 breaststroke, 2012 Olympic Champion (Swim Photo Credit: La Presse)

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Italy Backs Out of Hosting Duties for 2014 World Championships

The Italian Swimming Federation has decided to abscond from their hosting duties of the 2014 World Championships, according to a…

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