7-Time Olympic Medalist Kirsty Coventry Re-Appointed Sports Minister of Zimbabwe
Retired swimmer Kirsty Coventry, who owns 7 of the 8 Olympic medals in Zimbabwe’s history, was re-appointed the country’s Minister of Sport this month.
Fukuoka 2023, North America Day 6 Recap: Kate Douglass And Her Wacky Event Lineup
On Friday night, Kate Douglass took on one of the unique doubles in swimming history, and still managed to finish no worse than fourth in either of her races.
Fukuoka 2023, Day 4 Africa Recap: Hafnaoui Claims 1st North African Gold Since 2009
Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui’s victory in the 800 free fell short of the African Record but vaulted him into third in the all-time performers’ rankings.
Rebecca Meder Lowers Her Own South African Record in 200 IM (2:10.95)
Meder clocked a 2:10.95 to shave nearly half a second off her previous national standard en route to the 11th qualifying spot in tonight’s semifinals.
Regan Smith Further Distances Herself With The Fastest 200 Fly/200 Back Combo
Smith is nearly three seconds quicker than the next-fastest woman, Katinka Hosszu, in terms of 200 fly + 200 back add-up times.
Ingresos históricos en el Salón Internacional de la Fama
Michael Phelps será uno de los elegidos en una clase 2023 que estará plagado de hechos históricos. El repaso de cara a septiembre.
Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Enter ISHOF Together as Part of Loaded Class of 2023
Michael Phelps (foreground) and his coach Bob Bowman (background) will fittingly enter the International Swimming Hall of Fame together as part of one of the best classes in history.
Rebecca Meder Clocks A 58.98 to Break Her Own African Record In The 100 IM
South Africa’s Rebecca Meder swam a 58.98 in the semifinals of the 100 IM to break the African Record for the second time at this meet.
Rebecca Meder’s African Record Leads a Slew of 100 IM National Records During Prelims
Rebecca Meder broke Kirsty Coventry’s African Record in the 100 IM, swimming a time of 59.38 to slice .4 off of the old mark from 2008.
Van Niekerk Wins Africa’s Sole Medal Of 2022 World Champs (Day 8 Africa Recap)
Lara van Niekerk of South Africa was the only swimmer from an African country to land on the podium at these World Championships.
Americans Win Two Medals in Women’s 100 Back for First Time Since 2008 Olympics
Regan Smith won Gold in the women’s 100 back tonight in Budapest, swimming a 58.22, while fellow American Claire Curzan grabbed Bronze in 58.67.
Anteprime Mondiali: Ohashi Unica A Poter Sfidare Summer McIntosh Nei 400IM
Nei 400 metri misti femminili ci sarà la gara per l’oro tra la campionessa olimpica e la giovanissima canadese Summer McIntosh
2022 World Champs Previews: Ohashi Will Be McIntosh’s Greatest Challenge Yet
We know that Summer McIntosh has the potential for greatness in the 400 IM, but will she be able to hold off Olympic Champ Ohashi in Budapest?
2022 Australian Trials Previews: Will McKeown Be The Next Great Back/IM Star?
Kaylee McKeown is a known quantity in the backstroke events, but what’s her ceiling for a four-event showing at the 2022 World Championships?
arena Swim of the Week: Summer McIntosh’s Mind-Boggling 4:29.12 400 IM
Giving the 15-year-old Canadian’s monumental performance some historical perspective as she launches into #3 on the all-time performers’ list.
