April’s African Championships Postponed Due To Coronavirus
More than a month out, the 2020 African Swimming Championships have been postponed to a later date, according to an email sent today.
February Racing In Review: Men’s World Rankings Shake-Ups
Refresh yourself on the big international swims from February as we take a look at how the men’s world rankings were affected.
Meet South Africa’s Next 200 Fly Star, 16-Year-Old Ethan Du Preez
Here’s your chance to familiarize yourself with the name of Ethan du Preez, the 16-year-old butterflier from South Africa.
Le Clos Says ‘Not Punishing Drug Cheats’ is ‘Killing Generations of Swimmers’
Chad le Clos (left) has told CNN that not punishing drug cheats is “killing generations of swimmers” after Sun Yang was handed down an 8-year ban from the CAS
Beyond The Lane Lines: Liu Xiang Joins Olympic Campaign; Condorelli In The Sun
Get your fix on smaller swimming stories from around the web in this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Italian pro Santo Condorelli.
Schoenmaker, Du Preez Get It Done In Durban To Close Out Grand Prix
200 fly standout Ethan du Preez tried the 100m sprint on for size, as Tatjana Schoenmaker was also in the water to close out Durban’s Grand Prix.
16-Yr-Old Du Preez Hits 1:56.5 200 Fly, 17-Yr-Old Meder 2:12.8 200 IM In Durban
South African swimming is looking strong in the younger set, with teens Ethan du Preez and Rebecca Meder clocking huge lifetime bests in Durban.
16-Year-Old South African Ethan Du Preez Fires Off 1:56.97 200 Fly PB
16-year-old Ethan du Preez just hacked almost 2 seconds off his lifetime best to check-in as South Africa’s 4th fastest 200m flyer ever.
High-Level International Meets For March 2020
Hang onto your swim caps, as March is just the beginning of the hectic Olympic-qualifying schedule that is already upon us with Tokyo just over 150 days away.
Schoenmaker Set For South African Grand Prix #2 – Durban
The 2nd and final South African Grand Prix kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th in Durban, with Tatjana Schoenmaker set to compete.
South Africa Finally Releases OLY Selection With Possible Schoeman Loophole
Check out what South African swimmers need to do to qualify for Tokyo, including how now-banned Roland Schoeman could potentially still be in the mix.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Relay Qualification Status
Led by Anna Hopkin (above), the British women may have the 4th-best 400 free relay at the Olympics – if they choose to swim it.
South Africans Dominate 2020 Midmar Mile Open Water Race
The 2020 Midmar Mile open water race took place over the weekend at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Roland Schoeman Speaks for First Time Since Doping Suspension Announced
Schoeman says that he believes a tainted supplement was responsible for his positive test, and that the ordeal has changed his perspective on other athletes’ doping cases.
Roland Schoeman Tests Positive, Banned One Year By FINA
39-year-old South African Olympian Roland Schoeman has been banned for one year after reportedly having tested positive for a banned substance.