Sorokina Breaks Russian Junior Record, Pasynkov Hits 4:04 4IM In Kazan
Daniil Pasynkov added his name to Russia’s SC Worlds team at their National Championships in Kazan with a big win in the men’s 400 IM.
Nasretdinova, Kameneva Break Russian Records On Day 4 In Kazan
Rozaliya Nasretdinova set a new Russian record in the women’s 50 fly at their Short Course National Championships in Kazan.
Surkova’s Russian Record Highlights Day 3 Of Russian SC Nationals
Daria Ustinova threw down a Worlds qualifying 2:02.25 in the women’s 200 back in Kazan.
Blume Moves Into World’s Top 10 With 53.5 100 Free Prelim In Barcelona
Pernille Blume blasted a season best 53.52 100 free at day 2 prelims of the Mare Nostrum stop in Barcelona.
Sydney Pickrem Breaks Canadian Record With World Leading 2:09.5 200 IM
Sydney Pickrem broke her own 200 IM Canadian Record in a time of 2:09.56 to vault to #1 in the world for the year.
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: Hosszu Seeks Gold and WR in Women’s 200 IM
Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu may need to rebrand herself with a new element after the Olympics: could we see the Golden Lady in Rio?
Seven Russian Athletes Banned Could Have Profound Effect On Medal Haul
The seven swimmers banned from the Russian Olympic team could have a profound effect on the teams medal count.
34 Make Russian Olympic Team, Jury’s Still Out On 5 (Counting Efimova)
The names are out for the Russian Olympic team. 34 swimmers are officially going to Rio, 4 have another chance at Euros, and, if her suspension falls through, Efimova will jump onto the roster automatically.
6 WUGS Records Fall in 8 Races on Final Night of Universiade
Wisconsin’s Michael Weiss was one of 6 record-breakers on the final night of the 2013 World University Games pool swimming competition. (File Photo: TIm Binning, theswimpictures)
Margalis; Peacock Take Top Seeds in Prelims on Day 3 of World University Games
Georgia’s Melanie Margalis used a great back-half on her 200 IM to pull away for the top seed on Friday morning in Kazan. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Russians win three of four events in Kazan at Universiade
Yana Martynova (picture courtesy of U of E Swim Team)
Chimrova Steals the show at Russian Nationals
Svetlana Chimrova stole the show at the Russian National Championships which were held in Moscow from June 16th-20th. The 17 year…