Sam Short Just Misses Aussie Age Mark With 14:43.68 1500 Free (SCM)
Although it didn’t involve logging a record, 17-year-old Sam Short still made history in the men’s 1500m free that took place in today’s timed finals in QLD.
World Junior Champion Lani Pallister Clocks SCM 800 Free Aussie Record
While competing on day 1 of the 2020 Queensland Championships, Lani Pallister crushed a new senior Australian National Record in the women’s 800m freestyle.
Australia’s MLC National Flippers Squad Named
Australia’s next wave of swim talent have been identified and named as part of the MLC National Flippers Squad at a program launch on the Gold Coast.
NY Breakers Roster Drops 6 Australians, Adds 7 New Names
The New York Breakers have an updated roster – as expected, six Australian team members no longer appear, with seven new European swimmers now listed.
ISL Statement Decries ‘Bullying’ By National Federations Amid Pandemic
The ISL criticized what it called “bullying” by national federations restricting athlete participation, though the ISL’s medical protocols are still unclear.
World Record Holder Titmus Entered In Queensland SC C’ships
World record holder Ariarne Titmus is set to race this weekend at the 2020 Queensland Short Course Championships, her first meet of the year.
DC Trident Add Michigan Alum, Big Ten Champion Tommy Cope to 2020 ISL Roster
Tommy Cope, the 2020 Big Ten Conference Champion in the 200 breaststroke, will join the DC Trident of the ISL for the 2020 season.
New Anti Wave Starting Blocks & Backstroke Ledges Now Available
Anti Wave continues its long tradition of industry-leading product innovation with the release of its new backstroke starting ledge models.
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Worlds Silver Medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker Pulls Out of Iron’s 2020 ISL Roster
Iron has had to rebuild their women’s breaststroking group at the last minute after Jess Hansen and Tatjana Schoenmaker (above) both withdrew.
Australian Olympian Dan Smith Hangs Up Goggles
2016 Olympian Dan Smith of Australia (29) has announced his retirement from the sport of swimming, albeit in quiet fashion.
High-Level International Meets For October 2020
Be sure to mark your aquatic calendars for the key international swimming meets set to take place during the month of October.
Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Olympic Rings Up for Sale on EBay (Again)
The massive 35-ton Olympic Rings from the Sydney Harbor Bridge are among the most iconic Olympic Rings of all-time.
At Least 4 Australians Will Still Compete In ISL Season
At least 4 Australians are still planning to participate in the ISL despite reports that an international travel ban could bar Australians from competing.
London Roar Hit With Mass Aussie Withdrawal From ISL Season 2
A huge chunk of London Roar has departed, as the team announced that its Aussie constituents have pulled out of ISL season.
Travel Restrictions To Keep Some Australians Out of 2020 ISL Season
Pandemic travel restrictions will restrict Australian participation in next month’s ISL season, with at least one athlete already forced to withdraw.