Pieter Coetze Throws Down 52.18 In 100 Back, New African & World University Games Records
South African Pieter Coetzee logged 52.18 to destroy the World University Games and African records during the men’s 100 backstroke semifinals.
With 49-Sec PBs, David King (47.75) & Mitchell Schott (48.15) Step Up For USA’s WUGs 4×100
Team USA’s David King (Virginia) and Mitchell Schott (Princeton) had big swims on the 4×100 free relay, as did some of their international counterparts.
2025 World University Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
The first night of the 2025 World University Games will feature three medal events, with American Isabel Ivey slated to anchor Team USA’s 4×100 free relay.
Eight Swimmers Inducted into the South African Hall of Fame
30 local sporting legends were inducted into the South African Hall of Fame last month, including eight former Olympic swimmers.
Darian Townsend Named New Head Coach & CEO of Phoenix Swim Club
The 2004 Olympic gold medalist will take over at PSC after longtime head coach Garrett McCaffrey stepped down in April.
Tokyo 2020 Men’s 100 Free Final: Fastest Qualification Times in History
USA’s Caeleb Dressel, the 3rd-fastest performer of all time, will race in the final of a men’s 100 free that took 47.82 to qualify for.
Gare Epiche: La 4×100 Sudafricana Che Sconvolse Atene 2004
Gare epiche: La storica medaglia d’oro del Sudafrica alle Olimpiadi di Atene dl 2004 nella staffetta 4×100 metri stile libero maschili
Epic Swims: The South African Quartet Who Shocked the 2004 Olympics
Heading into the 2004 Olympics, the men’s 4×100 free relay was a hot commodity. The United States had swept the…
Coetzee Catches World Championships Qualifying Mark In 100 Fly
While competing in the heats of day 3 of the 2019 South African National Swimming Championships, which serve as the selection meet for this summer’s World Championships in Gwangju, Korea, 23-year-old Ryan Coetzee hit a qualifying mark in the men’s 100m butterfly.
Rick DeMont; An Artist’s Approach to Coaching
When speaking with Rick DeMont it doesn’t take long to learn that he has a unique outlook on the sport…
Today in Swimming History: September 24th, 1991, Nirvana’s Swimming Baby
22 years ago today, Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album was released.
In Briefs: Lyndon Ferns Weds Cara Burger in Beautiful Pretoria Ceremony
South African Olympic gold medalist Lyndon Ferns has gone through plenty of change this year. In April, he officially retired from…
Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa
Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…
Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke
Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…
