2017 Worlds Previews: Murphy vs. Jiayu Showdown in M. 100 Back
Murphy set the World Record at 51.85 on the 4×100 medley relay leadoff at the Rio Olympics, but Jiayu nearly took it down with a 51.86 at 2017 Chinese Nationals.
LISTEN: Audio of Al-Musallam Demanding Commission of FINA Sponsorship
Today, the rumored audio from the meeting in which Al-Musallam demanded the 10% commission surfaced. Listen to it here.
2017 Worlds Previews: Dogfight for Podium Spots in M. 200 Free
Several men have lined up to try and join China’s Sun Yang in the sub-1:45 club, but the Chinese Olympic champ is the only man in this field to have broken that barrier since 2012.
Tokyo 2020 Swimming Finals May Be Held In Morning, Like Beijing
Still yet to be finalized, it’s looking like swimming finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games may take place in the morning there, much like Beijing in 2008.
Sun Yang Adds Improved Start To His Talent Arsenal For Budapest
Freestyle ace Sun Yang of China has tweaked his start technique and is feeling confident heading into Budapest.
FINA VP Al Musallam Allegedly Recorded Asking for Cut of Sponsorship
Additional scandal has been brought to light surrounding Kuwait’s Husain Al Musallam just days ahead of his bid for re-election as First Vice President of FINA.
FINA Rejects Kuwait Swimming Association’s Complaints, Discredits KSA
After nearly two weeks of waiting, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu has issued an official response to the frustrated and vocal Kuwait Swimming Association (KSA).
2017 Commonwealth Youth Games Aquatic Competition Kicks-off July 19th
The Commonwealth Youth Games kick-off in Nassau, Bahamas tomorrow, July 19th.
2017 Worlds Previews: Kalisz, Seto on Fire in Men’s 400 IM
Team USA’s Chase Kalisz has been on fire this season, and has a serious shot at challenging Japan’s Kosuke Hagino for gold in the 400 IM at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Previews: Peaty Teasing 57 Barrier in 100 Breast
Heading into the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty still seems to be head and shoulders above the rest in the men’s 100 breast.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay
After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.
Korea’s Park Looks To Ride Windsor Momentum Into Budapest
Park is riding momentum from a very successful World Short Course Championships in Windsor, where he grabbed gold in the 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle events.
2017 Worlds Previews: Historic 51 on Notice in Women’s 100 Free
No woman has ever broken 52 seconds in the 100 meter free, but Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has been very close with her 52.08 this season.
Afghanistan to Send First Swimmers to FINA World Championships
For the first time in its country’s history, Afghanistan has swimmers registered to compete at the FINA World Championships. The…
Eddie Reese Awarded Singapore’s ‘Coach Of The Year’ Honors
Storied Head Coach of the University of Texas, Eddie Reese, can add yet another accolade to his already stacked resume.