Vyatchanin Injures Foot; U.S. Winter Nats Questionable
Arkady Vyatchanin suffered an injury while training from kicking the bottom of the pool, causing him to miss at least the Minneapolis Grand Prix.
Polina Egorova Takes Down Three Age Group Records At Russian Age Group Championships
Polina Egorova broke Russian age group records in the 100 backstroke, twice, along with the 200 IM…
1996 Olympic Bronze Medallist Korneyev Becomes Fatal Victim Of Stomach Cancer
Andrey Korneyev, who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200 breaststroke at the 1996 for Russian, died from stomach cancer on May 2nd…
Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner
Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.
Hosszu Moves to 10 Wins in 2 Days at Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu had another 5-for-6 day at the 2013 Indiana Ocean Championships on the French island of Reunion.
Hosszu Takes 5 Out of 6 Women’s Races on Day 1 at Indian Ocean Championships
Katinka Hosszu won 5 out of 6 races on day 1 in Reunion, while her coach, and her training partner, cleaned up on the men’s side.
After Successful Weekend in Jr. and Sr. Ranks, Russian Stars Still Remain Dominant at Salnikov
Yulia Efimova led an impressive two weeks of competition for the Russians, but she still thinks that she can do better.
Loaded Entry List for Salnikov Cup to Compete for Attention on Duel in the Pool Weekend
Katinka Hosszu will continue to roll one of the richest prize-money seasons in swimming history into the Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.
On Appeal, Russia Reduces Doping Suspension of 2012 Olympian Natalia Lovtsova
A Russian relay Olympian has had her suspension reduced and start date moved two years earlier – to a date prior to her Olympic appearance.
Russian Anti Doping Federation Hands Out Sentences to Five Dopers, Including National Champion
Russia has decided punishments for 5 previously-announced positive tests from Russian Championship meets.
Appeal Holds Up 18-Month Suspension of Russian Olympian Ekaterina Andreeva
Putting to rest the long case of Ekaterina Andreeva, an appeal to the Russian Federation’s Court of Arbitration for Sport has…
France With 53, Russia With 40 for 2013 European Short Course Championships
The French team, less Yannick Agnel, will have a monumnetal roster for the 2013 European Junior Championships.
Australia’s Hold Medal Table Lead, Russians & Americans Nipping
It may be a bit blurry, but the image captures Gunnar Bentz’s emotion and intensity after winning the boys’ 400 IM. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
Russia Sends Most of Dominant Euro Juniors Roster to World Juniors
The Russians dominated the European Junior Championships, and largely the same roster heads to Dubai to take on the world. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Three More Elite Russian Swimmers Provisionally Suspended; Double Digit Positives in Last Year
At least 10 Russian swimmers have received sanctions in the last year for positive doping tests, ranging from “warning” to a 6 year suspension. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
