South Africa’s World C’ships Trials Arrive With Olympic Implications
Chad Le Clos arrives at Kings Park next week for South African Nationals.
South Africa’s Kings Park Finally Getting Block Wedges
Now-retired South African Karen Prinsloo competed her whole career at Kings Park without starting block wedges.
23 South Africans Notch World Junior C’ships QT’s, But Getting There..
23 South African swimmers earned FINA qualification times for this summer’s World Junior Championships. But, with the nation’s selection criteria stating it is a ‘self-funded’ affair, the number who can actually go remains to be seen.
Heemskerk Reaps 2 Wins, Shymanovich Makes History In Marseille
Dutch Olympian Femke Heemskerk was on-fire in Marseille, collecting 2 golds tonight to close out the meet.
Shymanovich Joins Sub-59 Club With 58.79 1Breast In Marseille
Ilya Shymanovich just clocked the fastest 100m breaststroke time of his life, joining an exclusive club in the process.
South Africa’s Youth Getting It Done At Age Group C’ships
The youth of South Africa continued to clean up FINA World Junior Championships cuts on days 3 and 4 of the nation’s Junior Age Group Swimming Championships.
Hosszu Rocks 2:08.55 2IM, Goosen Upsets Proud In 50 Fly In Marseille
Katinka Hosszu took the women’s 200m fly/200m IM double in Marseille, putting up the world’s fastest 200m IM mark this season in the process.
Heemskerk Produces 53.58 100 Free Prelim In Marseille
Katinka Hosszu and Miriea Belmonte were in the pool multiple times on day 2 in Marseille, while Femke Heemskerk made the most of her 100m free prelim.
Proud 21.85, Hosszu 4:33.8, Baker 59.05 On Day 1 In Marseille
Ben Proud, Kathleen Baker, Katinka Hosszu were among the competitors in Marseille who threw down some head-turning times on day 1 of the FFN Golden Tour.
Coetzee Collects 2 More World Jr C’ships Qualifying Times In Durban
16-year-old Dune Coetzee was on a roll again on day 2 of the 2019 South African National Junior Age Group Swimming Championships.
South Africa’s Dune Coetzee Punches Spot At World Juniors
16-year-old Dune Coetzee led the charge of young South Africans with an impressive 400m freestyle effort of 4:15.02.
Over 40 High-Level International Meets On Calendar For April 2019
Take a deep breath now, as the month of April contains than 40 competitions on the schedule, most of which carry notable qualifying significance.
ISL Team Energy Standard Names Sjostrom, Le Clos Captains
On the heels of the International Swimming League’s (ISL) introduction of 5 elite team members comprising Team Energy Standard, the nationally diverse squad revealed its team captains.
Watanabe, Sakai & Irie Headed To FINA Champions Series
World Record holder Ippei Watanabe, 2016 Olympic silver medalist Masato Sakai and triple medalist from the 2012 Olympic Games Ryosuke Irie have now been confirmed as FINA Champions Series swimmers.
Weber Takes Double Gold At South African Open Water C’ships
The 2019 South African Open Water Championships took place at Marina Martinique in Jeffrey’s Bay over the weekend.