2017 Mare Nostrom Monaco: Battles Brewing On Day 1 Prelims
Aussie speedster James Magnussen made his post-Rio debut today in Monaco, notching the 2nd seed in the 100m freestyle in 49.29.
Morozov Downs Rusian Record with 21.4 50 Free to Close Russian Champs
In the semifinals at the beginning of the session, Morozov blasted a 21.44 to clear the former record of 21.47.
Rylov Ties Russian Record in 50 Back; Puts Up #1 200 Back at Russian Champs
Shortly after hitting a qualifying mark in the 50 back semis, Evgeny Rylov cranked out the fastest 200 back in the world this year, winning with a 1:53.81.
Chimrova Breaks Russian Record with 57.4 100 Fly on Day 3 of Russian Championships
Chimrova led the 100 fly semifinals with a 57.4, lowering her own Russian National Record by over 3 tenths.
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Three Russian Records Fall At Short Course Russian Champs
A trio of national records dropped over five days at the Short Course Russian Championships in Kazan this week.
Yuliya Efimova Calls Out Michael Phelps For Smoking Weed
When asked about Lilly King’s comments in the lead up to a heated 100 breast final, Efimova responded, “Then what would she say about Michael Phelps?”
Updating Relay Projections: Americans Now Favored In Both Medleys
Abbey Weitzeil’s huge split on the 4×100 free relay gives a spark of hope to an American medley relay originally projected to take silver.
Svetlana Chimrova Breaks Russian Record in 100 Fly at Russia Cup
2016 Russia Cup July 17th-18th, 2016 Ruza, Russia Long Course Meters Full, live results available here Svetlana Chimrova has broken…
Russia Includes Yulia Efimova on Approved Olympic Roster
The Russian Swimming Federation has confirmed its roster for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games at its meeting on June 7th,…
Russia Announces Rosters For Mare Nostrum Series
Alexander Krasnykh will be among 21 Russians competing on the Mare Nostrum circuit in early June.
34 Make Russian Olympic Team, Jury’s Still Out On 5 (Counting Efimova)
The names are out for the Russian Olympic team. 34 swimmers are officially going to Rio, 4 have another chance at Euros, and, if her suspension falls through, Efimova will jump onto the roster automatically.
Morozov Pops 21.7 50 Free at Day 6 Prelims of Russian Trials
Vladimir Morozov was the top qualifier in the men’s 50 free this morning at Russian Trials.
Morozov Tops 100 Free Field At Day 4 Prelims of Russian Trials
Vladimir Morozov had his first individual swim of the meet this morning in the men’s 100 freestyle.
Three New Qualifiers On Day 2 Of Russian Olympic Trials
Kirill Prigoda was one of three new Olympic qualifiers on day two of the Russian Olympic Trials.
