28 Irish swimmers qualify for international competition, including 4 for Worlds, Junior Worlds
At the conclusion of Ireland’s National Championships, the nation has announced all the athletes who qualified for the major meets this summer, headlined by a likely 4-person team for the World Championships that includes Fiona Doyle (pictured).
Katie Drabot wins twice on final day of Irish Nationals
American Katie Drabot, competing at Irish Nationals under the NCSA banner, won two events on the final day to cap off a big week for the young American crew.
Russia Recognizes Regional Swimming Federation Within Controversial Crimea
The Russian Swimming Federation held its annual conference, and among the major announcements was the recognition of 6 new regional…
Kristina Steins takes Latvian 50 back record below 30 for first time in history on final day of Latvian nats
Former Canadian national teamer Kristina Steins continued to tear up the record books on the third and final day of Latvian Nationals, completing a sweep of the backstroke events and breaking yet another national record.
Haley Anderson Continues Hot Streak, Wins 10K in Cozumel
Haley Anderson won her second-straight open water race, while Australia and Great Britain found World Championship caliber open water swimmers.
Kristina Steins Breaks 100m Backstroke Record Twice In One Day At Latvian Nationals
Kristina Steins has been all over the Latvian national record in the 100m backstroke today, first breaking it in prelims with a time of 1:03.60. That swim broke the previous mark of 1:04.80 set by Arina Baikova earlier this year.
Shauna O’Brien Takes Down National Record On Day Three of Irish Championships
In the first semi-final of the night Shauna O’Brien put up the fastest time in the women’s 100m fly with a 1:00.21. That time took a big chunk off what she was in prelims. Not only was it a huge improvement for O’Brien, but it broke the previous Irish national record of 1:00.53.
Britain’s Burnell, Australia’s Huitenga Seal Up World Championship Spots at Cozumel 10K
The feed station at the 2015 FINA 10K Open Water World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico.
Vote: Nina Rangelova, Two Other Bulgarian Swimmers, Vying for Funding in Online Competition
Former SMU All-American, and 2012 Olympian, Nina Rangelova is one of three swimmers who has been nominated for a vBulletin sports…
FINA/NVC Diving World Series: Grace Reid and James Heatly win bronze
Flying the flag for Great Britain on the second night in London, Grace Reid and James Heatly added to the…
Floating Pools on London’s River Thames – Kickstarter
Courtesy of Swimmers and Swammers Chris, James and Matt at Thames Baths via Kickstarter.
Michael Phelps Video Feature: The Making of the MP Brand
Goes behind the scenes and see the development of the MP brand designed by Aqua Sphere.
German Open Water Superstar Thomas Lurz Announces Retirement
On the eve of the Open Water Swimming Grand Prix in Cozumel, Mexico, the most-decorated German distance swimmer of all time has announced his retirement.
Hill Breaks Irish Junior Record Two Days in a Row
15 year old Danielle Hill broke her own Irish Junior record in the 100 backstroke after setting the mark in yesterdays semi-finals at the Irish Open Swimming Championships…
Maskalenko breaks Latvian national record, Steins breaks open record on day 1 of Latvian Nats
Latvia’s national championship meet has attracted a number of foreign swimmers who are putting up strong times, and one local swimmer broke a national record as well on day 1.