Verraszto Siblings Join Hosszu, Gyurta Statements Against Federation
Count the Verraszto siblings in with the growing group of high-level swimmers criticizing the Hungarian Swimming Federation. David and Evelyn Verraszto have both publicly stated their support for criticism brought by Katinka Hosszu and Daniel Gyurta, among others.
10 Gifts Swimmers Actually Want for the Holidays
#8 – A coupon redeemable for five uninterrupted naps.
2017 Dates Set For Scottish Swimming’s Major Events
Mark your calendars for the 2017 Scottish Swimming championship meets.
Kapas Joins Public Criticism of Hungarian Federation
It’s becoming a domino effect this week, with various Hungarian stars joining a chorus of criticism against their national federation. After Katinka Hosszu and Daniel Gyurta spoke out earlier, Olympic bronze medalist Boglarka Kapas and the management agency for Peter Bernek have both added statements.
Russian Swimming Pres Sergey Naryshkin Resigns After New Appointment
Serrgey Nereshkin (right) meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Gyurta Comments On Hosszu’s Hungarian Federation Criticism
A day after Olympic champ Katinka Hosszu publicly called for the resignation of Hungary’s swimming federation president, one of Hungary’s other iconic swimmers, Daniel Gyurta, weighed in on the controversy.
Timmers Headlines 9-Strong Belgian Short Course World C’ships Roster
The Belgian Swimming Federation has released its 9-swimmer strong roster for the 2016 FINA Short Course World Championships.
British Swimming Releases 2017 Competition Qualifying Criteria
British Swimming has released its qualification criteria for the upcoming major senior and junior international competitions in 2017.
Denmark’s Lasse Pittioni Commits to Swim for Virginia Tech
Lasse Pittioni of Ishøj, Denmark has committed to swim for the Virginia Tech H2Okies for the 2017-18 season.
Katinka Hosszu Calls For Resignation of Hungarian Swim President
World record-holder and Olympic champ Katinka Hosszu called for the resignation of Hungarian Swimming Federation President Tamas Gyarfas in a Facebook post today.
Mandy Bell Named City Of Derby Head Coach, As Mel Marshall Moves On
Mel Marshall, coach of Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has announced the new Head Coach of her former City of Derby Swimming Club.
Olympians Ready To Take On 2016 Danish SC Championships
Veteran breaststroker Rikke Pedersen is among the Olympic talent set to take to the pool this week in Denmark.
British Para-Swimming Announces Performance Squads For 2017
A group of 49 athletes has been selected to join the British Para-Swimming Podium (13), Podium Potential (18) Programme and…
Willmott, Hynd Named English Ambassadors for Commonwealth Games
In preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, 30 athletes have been named to Team England’s Athlete Ambassador Program. Swimmers Aimee Willmott and Ollie Hynd, as well as diver Freddie Woodward, are included.
Romanian Team Ready for SC World Championships
The Romanian team for Short Course World Championships has been selected.