Rio Day 2 Olympic Scratch/Add List: Efimova in 1BR, Coleman Out of 1BK
Yulia Efimova and Daria Ustinova will be swimming an event apiece this morning, while Michelle Coleman has scratched the 100 back.
Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Opposites Collide In Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay
After missing the podium in this race at the 2015 FINA World Championshps, the defending Olympic champions from Team USA will be pushed hard by the Australian in their attempt at 400 medley relay redemption in Rio.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: American Women on WR Hunt in 800 Free Relay
The American quartet will be chasing gold as well as the Chinese World Record of 7:42.08.
2016 Rio Olympics Previews: 2 World Leaders Clash in Women’s 200 Free
Katie Ledecky will attempt to handle Sarah Sjostrom in the 200 free in Rio in a blockbuster showdown between two forces in the sport of swimming.
Coleman, Alshammar Battle in 100 Free on Day 5 of 2016 Swedish Nationals
Swedish Olympic veterans Michelle Coleman and Therese Alshammar battled it out in the women’s 100 free on the final day of the 2016 Swedish Nationals.
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 4: Sjostrom and Alshammar Blitz 50 Fly
Sarah Sjostrom left the field in her wake in the 50 fly finals today, winning the race in a blistering 25.07. Now six-time Olympian Therese Alshammar came in 2nd with a 25.78, the only other swimmer to go sub-26 in the race.
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 3: Sjostrom Scorches to 50 Free Win in 24.2
Day 3 of the 2016 Swedish Nationals brought plenty of exciting sprint action, including another win by Sarah Sjostrom in the women’s 50 free.
Sjostrom Swims 1:54.34 in 200 Free Becoming New World Leader on Day 1
In the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, Sjostrom crushed the competition by almost a full two seconds to clench the victory in a time of 1:54.34, the fastest time in the world this year.
Settecolli Trophy: Day One Finals Recap
Several stars will be competing in the Settecolli Trophy including Italians Gregorio Paltrinieri and Gabriele Detti who rank first and third in the world in the men’s 1500 freestyle…
Plenty of Star Power at the 2016 Settecolli Trophy
Some of the biggest names in the field will include Olympic champions Ruta Meilutyte, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Daniel Gyurta and Cameron van der Burgh as well as World Championship gold medalists Gregorio Paltrinieri, Kanako Watanabe, Laszlo Cseh and Jennie Johansson…
Gardell and Lindborg Added to the Swedish Olympic Team
Yesterday the Swedish Olympic Committee announced that Stina Gardell and Ida Lindborg have been added to the Swedish Olympic team as relay swimmers…
2016 Australian National Championships: Day Three Prelims Live Recap
Emma McKeon leads a plethora of talented Aussie women in the 200 free prelims this morning in Adelaide.
Bronte Campbell Battles Head Cold, Still Scores 24.71 50 Free Prelim
Bronte Campbell’s 50 freestyle, despite a head cold, highlights day 2’s prelims at Australia’s NSW Open Championships in Sydney.
Sweden’s Coleman Will Most Likely Stay In Australia Until Rio
Swedish swimmer Michelle Coleman blasted a personal best 200m freestyle last month at a meet hosted by Miami Swimming Club, the locale at which she has been training for the past 5 months. With her recent shake-up of the world rankings, the 22-year-old is seriously considering staying on the Gold Coast in the lead-up to Rio.
Swedish Grand Prix Meet Preview: Sjöström to Compete in Six Events
Sarah Sjöström will be racing the 50 and 100 freestyle, the 50 and 100 butterfly and the 50 and 100 backstroke this weekend in Malmö…
