Kirpichnikova Lowers Own 800 Free Russian Record
Russia got on the board in the very first event of night 2 of these European Championships, courtesy of Anastasia Kirphichnikova
European Championships: Ponti, Ivanov, Sancov lowered national records, 200 fly
Switzerland’s Noe Ponti, who is committed to swim in the US at NC State, has dropped 3 seconds off his best time in the 200 fly since December 2019.
Kolesnikov Busts Out 23.93 50 Back World Record In Euro Semi’s
Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov is the new world record holder in the men’s 50m backstroke after throwing down a time of 23.93 in Budapest.
Great Britain, Switzerland Jump to Top Wildcard Spots in 400 Free Relay
Great Britain used a new national record in the women’s 400 free relay to now lead the Wildcard spots for the Tokyo Olympics
British Men Wipe Out Supersuited 400 Free Relay National Record
James Guy was a key difference-maker for the British men’s 400m free relay squad which took silver in a new national record time.
Greek, Serbian, Swiss & Dutch Men Add National Records In 400 Free Relay Final
Five of the eight finalists in the men’s 400 free relay broke their respective National Record.
Kasia Wasick Opens European Championships with Polish Record in 50 Freestyle
On the opening day of the 2021 European Championships, Polish sprinter Kasia Wasick set a new national record in the 50m freestyle.
Ireland Down National Records in Women’s and Men’s 4×100 Free Relays
A host of nations downed their respective national records mark in the prelims of the 4×100 free relays, including two records from Ireand
Claire Curzan Downs Missy Franklin’s 100 Freestyle NAG – 53.55
Curzan took down her 3rd NAG of the meet and has now gotten within a second of Penny Oleksiak’s 52.70 world junior record.
Moon Seungwoo Takes Down Korean 200 Fly Record To Qualify for Tokyo
Moon Seungwoo snagged a new national record in the men’s 200m fly en route to qualifying for the Korean Olympic squad for Tokyo.
Olympic Relay Qualification Update: Pre-European Championships
This week’s European championships will give teams one more chance to qualify a relay ahead of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
18-Yr-Old Hwang Sunwoo Blasts 1:44.96 200 Free World Junior Record
18-year-old Hwang Sunwoo is congratulated by Korean Swimming Federation President Cho after hitting a new 200m free World Junior Record.
McKeown Caps Off Sydney Open With 27.16 50 Back Scorcher
19-year-old Kaylee McKeown was unstoppable over the weekend, ending her Sydney Open campaign with a 50m back Commonwealth Record.
Claire Curzan Lowers World Junior Record In 50 Free – 24.17
Claire Curzan has rocketed to the #3 spot in the US in history and ties her with Emma McKeon for 4th in the world this season.
Kaylee McKeown Blasts 57.63 100 Backstroke, 0.06 Off Smith’s World Record
McKeown established a new Australian record and replaced her own swim of 57.93 as the second-fastest 100 backstroke in history.