British Gas Swimming Championships Preview
The Commonwealth Games teams for England, Scotland and Wales will be chosen at the British Gas National Championships which will be held from April 10th-15th…
National 800 free record for Gabriele Detti at Italian Nationals Day 1
The distance freestyle races saw big times on the first day of Italian Nationals. Federica Pellegrini (above) put up the second-fastest 400 free time in the world this year while Gabriele Detti broke a national record in the 800 and took over the world’s top ranking.
Hosszu, Ottesen, Heemskerk, Dekker to Swim at Maria Lenk
Katinka Hosszu will race at the 2014 Maria Lenk Trophy in two weeks, swimming for Corinthians.
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Day One Wrap-Up
A view of the competition pool at the 2014 French Long Course Championships in Chartres.
French Long Course Nationals in Chartres: Fan Guide Part 1 – Setting the Stage
Quiet before the storm: the French national championships get underway tomorrow morning in Chartres, France. Among the top international stars who will be competing are Yannick Agnel, Camille Muffat, Florent Manaudou, Jérémy Stravius, and Camille Lacourt.
Denmark Announces 15 For European Championships; Nielsen Should Earn a Bid Too
Denmark’s Rikke Moeller-Pedersen will lead a team of 15 (probably 16) to the 2014 European Championships.
Ross Murdoch sets national record on night 1 of Scottish Nationals
20-year-old breaststroker Ross Murdoch highlighted the opening night of Scottish Nationals, breaking his own national record in the 50 breast and winning the event by half a second.
Yannick Agnel Signs Sponsorship Deal With Arena Through 2016 Olympics
Yannick Agnel (center) has a new sponsor that will carry him until at least the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Riding On A Crest Of A Wave…Support From A Home Crowd
With just a week until the British Gas Swimming Championships in Glasgow (10-15 April), Scotland’s Ross Muir can’t wait for his shot at qualifying for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.
European Champion Vitalii Melnikov Provisionally Suspended After Positive Tests for EPO
Russian Sergey Melnikov has been provisionally suspended by FINA after a positive test for EPO at the 2013 European Championships.
Russia’s Evgeny Sedov Clears Pair of Junior World Records in Russia
Russian Evgeny Sedov has gone faster than the recognized Junior World Records in two races, though it will be a waiting game to see if they’re recognized.
Nielsen Just Misses World’s Top Ranking In The Women’s 100 Backstroke
Mie Nielsen of Denmark won the women’s 100 backstroke recording a time of 59.83 which places her second in the world rankings…
Rikke Moller Pedersen Takes A Run At Her Own World Record In The 200 Breaststroke
Rikke Moller Pedersen took a run at her own record winning the event in a time of 2:19.94…
Ottesen Moves Up On The 100 Butterfly World Ranking List
Jeanette Ottesen of Denmark posted a time of 58.10 to win women’s 100 butterfly on the second evening of the Danish Cup, moving her up one spot in the world rankings…
Rikke Moller Pedersen Takes Over Top Spot In The 100 Breaststroke
Rikke Moeller Pedersen of Denmark recorded the world’s top time in the 100 breaststroke, taking the event at the Danish Cup in a time of 1:06.19…