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.
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.
Doping violations could have Russian Swimming Federation at risk for suspension, says Russian sports minister
A string of high-profile doping violations and suspensions could have Russia’s national swimming federation on the brink of being suspended as a whole, according to the country’s sports minister Vitaly Mutko.
Popova Breaks Into The Top Five In The 200 Freestyle With A New Russian Record
Veronika Popova posted a 1:56.39 in the semi-final of the women’s 200 freestyle, setting a new national record and put herself into the fifth place position in the world rankings…
Pedersen and Johansson React To FINA’s Decision On Efimova’s Punishment
Two Efimova’s competitors, Rikke Moeller Pedersen and Jennie Johansson, have commented on FINA’s ruling…
Russian National Championships Preview; Links, Schedule and Story Lines
The 2014 Russian National Championships will be held in Moscow from May 13th-17th…
2013 Swammy Awards: Female European Swimmer of the Year
Consistency and endurance is was set Katinka Hozzsu apart from the rest of the world this year.
Morozov and Efimova Russian Swimming’s Sportsman And Woman Of The Year
The Russians have had a very good year in the pool, which included eight podium finishes at the 2013 World…
2013 European Short Course Championships: Day 3 Real-Time Recaps
The Danish women will look to continue their momentum on day 3 of the 2013 European Short Course Championships in Herning, Denmark.
European Championships Day Two: Final Thoughts
Some final thoughts on day two. Full recap of the events can be found here. A full PDF of day…
Efimova Takes Down Soni’s 200 Breaststroke World Record
In a rematch of the 200 breaststroke from this summer’s World Championships, Russian Yuliya Efimova and Rikke Moeller Pedersen faced…
European Short Course Swimming Championships: Prelims Recap Day 2
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu will build upon her performance on day one in Herning, Denmark. (Photo: UAE Swimming)
Belmonte Garcia Breaks Hosszu’s European Record In The 200 Butterfly
Women’s 200 butterfly Mireia Belmonte Garcia may have been disappointed finishing outside of the medals in the 200 IM, but…
European Short Course Swimming Championships: Prelims Day One
Vlad Morozov debuted in his best event, the 50 freestyle, this morning in Herning. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Three Women’s Events To Look Forward To In Herning
There will be an incredible amount of great races in the women’s events in Herning, but today we decided to…
