FINA Drops Meldonium Charges Against Efimova, Cleared for Rio
World Record holder Yulia Efimova has had her doping violation waived by FINA.
Kazan, Russia Adds 2022 World Short Course Champs to Bidding Targets
The Kazan Aquatics Palace (above) is home to 3,600 permanent seats, and could be used to host the 2016 World Short Course Swimming Championships.
Russian Record Holder Vitalina Simonova Suspended for 4 Years
FINA has suspended Russian swimmer Vitalina Simonova for 4 years, dating back to June 29th, 2015, after a positive test for…
WADA Extends Meldonium ‘Grace Period’ To September 30th
Athletes tested positively for meldonium after March 1st may have new competitive life based on WADA’s newest statement.
Lilly King Becomes the Third-Fastest American Female 100 Breaststroker
Lilly King threw down a 1:05.20 tonight in the women’s 100 breast to become the 3rd-fastest American in history and the fastest swimmer in the world this year.
Banned Martynova: “Russian Athletes Have No Chance Of Fair Treatment”
Russia’s Yana Martynova will continue to be ineligible until her ban is over on July 26, 2019, however, she insists to the media that Russian athletes have ‘no chance of being treated fairly”.
FINA Issues Statement After WADA Report on Missed Russian Tests
FINA is asking anyone with evidence of Russian doping violations to come forward.
Yana Martynova’s Doping Ban Upheld Despite Her Appeal
It was posted on the FINA website today that Russian IM’er Yana Martynova, who is currently serving a four year ban from…
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,…
As Efimova Awaits Ruling, Tennis Player Maria Sharapova Files Appeal to CAS
Yulia Efimova (above) still hasn’t heard a decision from the FINA Doping Panel.
Seebohm, Sun Join Adrian, Dwyer On Arena PSS Santa Clara Psych Sheets
The Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara will feature a large crew of foreign superstars, including world record-holder Sun Yang and world champ Emily Seebohm.
FINA Releases Statement on Efimova’s Temporary Doping Suspension
FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement on its decision to lift the temporary suspension…
Dave Salo: Efimova Is Not Training With Trojan Swim Club
USC and Trojan Swim Club head coach Dave Salo says Russian breaststroker Yulia Efimova is not training with Trojan Swim Club, contrary to what has been reported by other media outlets.
FINA Lifts Suspension on Yulia Efimova, Will Still Pursue to CAS
According to Russian state-owned news agency TASS, FINA has lifted the temporary suspension against Yulia Efimova. This does not mean, however,…
