Russians to Create a Coin to Honour the World Championships in Kazan
To honour the 16th FINA World Aquatic Championships the Russian government has created a commemorative coin…
Proposed Russian Bill Limits Athletes to Two Olympic Games
According to The Associated Press, the Russian government is considering implementing a rule banning its athletes from competing in more…
FINA acknowledges new UN resolution barring political discrimination from major sporting events
The FINA Bureau met in Lausanne, Switzerland Thursday and came out with a declaration emphasizing that its member federations should not bar their athletes from participating in FINA events for political reasons.
Russian Open Water Swimmer Vladimir Dyatchin Banned for Doping
Two-time open water world champion, Vladimir Dyatchin, has been suspended for two years by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, and has…
FINA Officially Adds Mixed Relays To 2015 World Championships Schedule
Starting off the 2015 year FINA has just completed the schedule for the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia with the addition of mixed relays, a factor that was left out of the equation in early August when the first schedule was released.
German documentary alleges massive doping program in Russia – English transcript released
The documentary specifically called out swimming among other sports twice. You can read a full English transcript of the documentary here.
Race Footage: Russia Breaks 4×50 Freestyle Relay World Record
Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner. As reported by SwimSwam’s Jared Anderson: MEN’S 4 X…
FINA officially invalidates Russian relay world records featuring Yuliya Efimova
As of this week, FINA has wiped two Russian relay world records off the books due to the failed drug test by Yuliya Efimova.
FINA releases qualifying standards for 2015 World Champs in Kazan
FINA has released its qualifying times for the 2015 World Championships to take place in Kazan, Russia beginning July 24, 2015.
NBC to air Jessica Long feature during Sochi coverage this weekend – Watch trailers here
The feature, titled Long Way Home: The Jessica Long Story, follows the 17-time Paralympic medalist on her journey to Russia to meet her birth parents.
Two more national records, host of junior records fall at Russian Championships
Two more Russian national records fell in the final few days of swimming in Kazan. Oleg Kostin got in on…
Think morning workouts are cold? Try Swimming the Bering Strait. Ireland’s Moore Reports
This past summer a group of 66 swimmers completed the amazing feat of swimming across the Bering Strait from Russia…
Chad le Clos wins 100m Butterfly at Moscow FINA World Cup – Race Video
Courtesy of Universal Sports Network. Moscow, Russia, FINA Swimming World Cup, men’s 100 butterfly. Chad le Clos tops Tom Shields by .40 seconds.
Chad le Clos wins 200m IM at Moscow FINA World Cup – Race Video
Video coverage is couresy of USN. Moscow, Russia, FINA Swimming World Cup, Chad le Clos wins third event of the weekend beating Kenneth To. Chad le Clos won in 1:53.04.
Meilutyte 50m Breast at Moscow FINA World Cup – Race Video
Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network. Moscow, Russia, FINA Swimming World Cup, women’s 50 breaststroke. Ruta Meilutyte wins in 28.89, just .09 off the world record.
