IOC To Require Olympics Athletes To Sign “Standard Practice” COVID Waiver
The athletes will need to sign a waiver taking on all of the risks associated with COVID-19 in order to compete in Tokyo.
USA Swimming Announces Two Hires For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
Michelle Steinfeld joins the DEI Council as Secretary & General Counsel and Leland Brown III has been brough on as Program Director.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Licon’s Time In Men’s 200 Breast
After finishing third at the 2016 Olympic Trials, Will Licon had his ups and downs before delivering a massive best time of 2:07.62 in the summer of 2019.
Victor Johansson Details “Nightmare” 2020, Targets Tokyo Qualification In June
After multiple health scares, including being put on a ventilator due to a infection, Johansson is on the cusp of qualifying for his first Olympic team.
Santo Condorelli Drops 48.90 100 Free In Virginia, Eyes Sette Colli Trophy
Condorelli is aiming to qualify or the Italian Olympic team at the Sette Colli Trophy in June.
Two-Time Olympic Medalist Lia Neal Announces Retirement From Swimming
Lia Neal has announced her retirement from competitive swimming: “I’m ready for the next chapter of my life.”
Laguna Hills Junior Tona Zinn Lowers Pair of CIF-SS Division 2 Records
The 17-year-old blasted to new meet records of 53.66 and 1:46.47 in the 100 breast and 200 IM, respectively.
2021 Mare Nostrum: Sjostrom To Return In Canet; Monaco Psych Sheets Released
Sjostrom is officially scheduled to compete in Canet, while Chad Le Clos and Katinka Hosszu are among the names confirmed for all three stops of the series.
NCAA Looks To Clarify Rules Regarding Number of Officials, Bona Fide Meets
The proposals include a clarification on the number of officials needed to conduct a meet, allowing relief if all coaches sign off on it.
2021 European Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
Swimming’s newest world record holder, 16-year-old Italian Benedetta Pilato, won Italy’s first gold medal in the women’s 50 breaststroke to close 2021 Euros.
Euro Relay Splits: Three Men Hit 57 On BR, Dawson & Kolesnikov Wow On Lead-Offs
Adam Peaty now owns the 13 fastest 100 breaststroke splits in history after going 57.38 on the men’s 400 medley relay in Budapest.
2021 European Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has a chance to win a record sixth consecutive title in the women’s 200 IM on Day 6 in Budapest.
2021 European Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
The Netherlands’ Kira Toussaint will look to finish off the sprint backstroke double on Friday as she takes on GBR’s Kathleen Dawson in the women’s 100 back.
Dawson Wins Euro 100 Back Title (Again) In Re-Swim, Panziera Jumps To Silver
Kathleen Dawson thrived under the pressure of having to race the 100 back final a second time, reaffirming her gold medal victory in a time of 58.49.
Women’s 100 Back Final At Euros To Be Re-Swum Due To Timing System Failure
Kathleen Dawson won the initial race in a European Championship Record of 58.18, which will no longer count due to a timing error.