Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life
Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”
Mid-Level Belarusian Swimmer Handed 4-Year Doping Suspension
Belarusian swimmer Arseniy Gvozdeu (sometimes anglicised Arsenii Hvazdeu or Hvazdzeu) has been given a four-year doping suspension by the National Andti-Doping Agency of Belarus…
Doyle Sets New Irish Record in the 100 Breaststroke
Fiona Doyle of Ireland broke her own national record in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:07.15…
Jay Lelliott Breaks English Record En Route To 800 Free Silver Medal
Lelliott finished second, just behind Frolov, for the silver medal. His time of 7:50.97 will stand as the new English record in the event.
World University Games: Day Three Prelims
The men’s 200 butterfly was the first event of day three of the World University Games…
French Star Melanie Henique Attacked in “Homophobic Assault” in France
French News is reporting that National Team swimmer Melanie Henique has been attacked outside of a restaurant in what is being…
Sarah Sjostrom Withdraws From 200 Free at Worlds After Swedish Nationals
The world’s 2nd-ranked 200 freestyler Sarah Sjostrom won’t swim the race at this summer’s World Championships in Russia.
Sjostrom Pops a 52 Second 100 Free to Close Swedish Championships.
The final session of the Swedish Championships concluded today in Sundsvall. To Finish off the meet, the women swam the 200 fly, 100 free, 200 I.M., and 1500 free. The men’s action included the 200 I.M., 200 free, and 100 breast.
Manaudou Posts a 21.61 50 Freestyle to Win French Open
Florent Manaudou took the men’s 50 freestyle at the French Open in a time of 21.61 over half a second ahead of Cesar Cielo…
Doyle Becomes First Irish Swimmer to Book a Ticket to Rio
Fiona Doyle posted a 1:07.67 in the semi-final of the 100 breaststroke at the World University Games becoming the first Irish swimmer to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games…
Herasimenia Posts a 54 Second 100 Free to Win on Day 2 of Golden Bear Meet
In the first event of the evening, Aliaksandra Herasimenia continued to impress in the sprint events. Her winning time of 54.50 blew away the field. That was her 2nd win of the meet after posting a 24.98 to lead the 50 yesterday.
Coach: Hentke’s New World Leader, German Record, Result of “Confidence”
The German Open which took place in Essen, Germany, from July 1st to July 4th, were a part of the…
Jakobos, Bernek win 400 IMs to close Hungarian Nationals
Zsuzsanna Jakobos and Peter Bernek took home 400 IM titles to highlight the eighth and final day of the 2015 Hungarian Nationals.
Sasha Touretski Breaks National Record At Swiss Championships
The biggest swim of the meet through the second day of the 2015 Swiss Championships has been Sasha Touretski‘s 50…
Sjostrom Crushes 50 Fly in 25.07, Splits 55.6 100 Fly on Swedish Championships Day 4
Day 4 of the Swedish Championships saw the men’s 50 free, 200 back, 100 fly and 800 free. The women battled it out in the 100 breast, 50 fly, and 400 free.