Proud Produces New 50 Free British Record For 2nd Seed In Copenhagen
Two-time medalist from Budapest, Ben Proud of Great Britain, lowered his own national record in the men’s 50m freestyle while competing at the European Short Course Championships.
Kirill Prigoda Shatters 100 Breast European Record In 56.02
Russia’s Kirill Prigoda broke the European record in the 100 breast semi-finals at the European SC Championships.
Italy’s Martinenghi Notches Yet Another Breaststroke WJR
Italy’s 18-year-old breaststroking extraordinaire, Nicolo Martinenghi, was at it again today in Copenhagen.
Russia Remains On Top, Hungary Making Medal Table Moves
Russia maintained its lead in the overall medal table, but saw Hungary break out to be the sole 2nd placed nation through 2 days of competition in Copenhagen.
Hosszu: Euros 400 IM Final ‘Not That Inspiring’ Due To Absent Swimmers
Katinka Hosszu called the 400 IM field “not that inspiring” and “without world-class” opponents. In other post-race comments, Adam Peaty implied he didn’t rest for Euros and Ruta Meilutyte said the enjoyment is coming back for her.
Marie Wattel Scratches 50 Fly For Euros Day 2 Finals
There are only handful of scratches for day 2 finals at the European Short Course Championships, headed by 6th-seeded Marie Wattel in the women’s 50 fly.
Jordan Sloan Notches 2 Irish National Records In As Many Days
With just one and a half days of the 2017 European Short Course Championships done and dusted, Irish swimmer Jordan Sloan has already notched himself two individual Irish senior national records to set the stage for his competition.
Kolesnikov Rockets Russia To Top Of Medal Standings In Copenhagen
Russia got off to a roaring start in Copenhagen with the help of teenager Kliment Kolesnikov.
2017 European SC Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Adam Peaty was touched out for the 50 breast championship record this morning by Italy’s Fabio Scozzoli– he’ll try to send a message tonight.
Peaty, Hosszu Headline Euro SC Championship Psych Sheets
Adam Peaty will be in action next week at the European SC Championships.
World Champ Federica Pellegrini Won’t Swim 200 Free at 2017 Euros
Federica has confirmed her decision after the World Championships to retire from the 200 free.
Kathryn Greenslade In, Max Litchfield Out for British Euros Squad
Max Litchfield, who finished 4th in both IMs at the 2017 World Championships, has withdrawn from the 2017 European Short Course Championships.
Evgeny Rylov Rehabbing from Shoulder Injury
Evgeny Rylov is rehabbing from a shoulder injury and is expected to return to competition in February.
Morozov, Prigoda Expected at European SC Championships
Early last week, Russian news outlet R-Sport reported that Russian Swimming Federation President Vladimir Salnikov confirmed that Vladimir Morozov and Kirill Prigoda…
Mireia Belmonte Leads 10-Member Spanish Squad For Copenhagen
Now that the Spanish Short Course Winter Championships have concluded in Barcelona, the Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) has announced its 10-strong roster of athletes for this December’s European Short Course Championships.