Kolesnikov Blasts 52.44 100 Back Best Time In Prelims At Russian Trials
Kliment Kolesnikov now ranks 13th all-time in the men’s 100 backstroke.
Nancy Hogshead-Makar Among Final Four Members Named To USOPC Commission
The commission, which is made up of 16 members, is tasked with reviewing and assessing several aspects of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
Four Men Earn First Olympic Berth On Opening Day of Russian Trials
Maxim Stupin (center) was one of four Russian men to qualify for their first Olympic team on the opening day of the country’s Olympic Trials in Kazan.
Kliment Kolesnikov Hits 24.08 To Tie Fourth-Fastest 50 Back In History
Kolesnikov is now one of two men with multiple swims under 24.1, joining Liam Tancock.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Aleksandr Krasnykh, who was ninth in the 400 free at the 2019 Worlds, will vie for a second consecutive Olympic berth in the event on Day 1 of Russian Trials.
Ilya Borodin Lowers Own Russian, World Junior Records In 400 IM – 4:11.17
The 18-year-old booked a spot on Russia’s Olympic team by breaking his National and World Junior Records of 4:11.50 in the men’s 400 IM.
Kolesnikov Opens Russian Trials With 24.6 50 Back, Moves To #1 In The World
Kolesnikov set the world record in the men’s 50 backstroke at the 2018 European Championships in a time of 24.00.
Four Storylines To Watch At The Russian Olympic Trials
Kliment Kolesnikov is poised to take his long course game to the next level after a standout ISL season in 2020.
CA Supreme Court: USA Taekwondo Had Duty To Protect Athletes From Sexual Abuse
The ruling is being hailed as a “groundbreaking decision” that will help protect young athletes from sexual abuse in the future.
Gabriele Detti Received COVID-19 Vaccine Prior To Italian Spring Championships
Detti, who won the 400 free on Day 1 of the Italian Championships, said he had a small fever after receiving the vaccine two days prior to the meet.
Curzan, Chaney Among Top Performers In 18&U Virtual Spring Championships
Claire Curzan helped lead the TAC Titans to the SCY overall title, winning the girls’ 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly.
“The First Swim That Really Meant Something”: 20 Years Since Phelps’ First WR
Michael Phelps broke his first world record on March 30, 2001, taking down Tom Malchow’s 200 butterfly mark at the 2001 U.S. Nationals in Austin.
Washington College Head Coach Mark Hill Resigns; Philip Quick Named Interim HC
Hill spent seven seasons coaching at the University of Michigan and one as an assistant with Indiana.
American Ticket Holders Won’t Receive Full Refunds For Tokyo Olympic Games
Authorized ticket reseller CoSport has said that the 20 percent handling fee it charges in the U.S. won’t be refunded.
Brooklyn Douthwright, Christian Payne Impress In Eastern Canada Meets
Douthwright, a Tennessee commit, clocked 1:02.75 in the women’s 100 back (LCM) to set the New Brunswick Provincial Record.