Hamburg submits 2024 Olympic bid, hopes to show colorful, vibrant Germany
The next step for the city is to convince the citizens to vote in the referendum on 29 November with “YES” for being the host of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
‘The Norm’ – A Web Documentary About The Tough German Olympic Selection Process
Steffen Deibler is the subject of an early episode in a German documentary on Olympic athletes.
World Champ Marco Koch Honored By Banner at Home Pool
After winning a World Championships gold medal this summer, Marco Koch returned to his home city of Darmstadt to a new honor: a banner celebraing his achievements in his home pool.
Tickets now available for 2016 European Championships, order link here
Press release: Your exclusive pre-sale window to buy tickets for the London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships is now open
Russian Sports Ministry Unhappy With Worlds Production, Coaching Proposals Coming Soon
Last week, experts within Russia’s Ministry of Sports met to check in on the progress of various sporting teams heading into next year’s Rio Olympic Games, and swimming didn’t exactly get a glowing review.
Gichard, Lewis shine on first day of Commonwealth Youth Games
New Zealand’s Bobbi Gichard and Australia’s Clyde Lewis led a charge from Oceania at the opening day of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
Russian National Water Polo Player Dies During Practice
A member of Russia’s World Championships water polo team (pictured above) has died after a medical emergency during a training session in Belarus.
Femke Heemskerk moving to France to join coach Philippe Lucas
Mirroring a move she made before the 2012 Olympic Games, Dutch freestyler Femke Heemskerk will move to France and join renowned coach Philippe Lucas for the final year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.
French Swimming Mourns the Passing of Two Greats from the Past
Last Friday, the FFN announced the deaths of two prominent figures in French swimming: Pierre Barbit and Monique Berlioux.
Scotland’s Robbie Renwick Relishing His New Surroundings
Scotland’s Robbie Renwick is riding a renewed wave of success since moving to his new training base of Stirling University.
Breaststrokers Are Leading British Swimming To New Heights
The British program is rebounding better than anyone would have expected after winning only three medals at the 2012 Olympic…
Schedule drops, pre-sale tickets open for 2016 European Championships
The 2016 European Championships are still 8 months away, but the event schedule has been released, and pre-sale tickets go on sale next week.
Germany raises nomination criteria for ‘A Squad’ drastically
According to the German Swimming Federation, the standards for swimmers to make the nation’s top elite team will be more difficult in the coming year thanks to the DOSB, the German Olympic Sports Federation.
Oran, Algeria Named Host of 2021 Mediterranean Games
The city of Oran, Algeria, has been chosen to host the 2021 Mediterranean Games. The North African city was elected…
Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa
“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”