Blueseventy Swim of the Week: MacNeil Destroying Conversions In 100 FL
Maggie MacNeil went 50.09 in the 100 fly last weekend, proving that while we often overestimate long-course-to-short-course conversions, we can sometimes underestimate them, too.
Singapore World Cup: Hosszu Tentatively Makes Up 3 Points on Day 1
While we normally run World Cup point updates after each stop, the nailbiter of a points race between Sarah Sjostrom and Katinka Hosszu calls for a closer eye. Sjostrom led Hosszu by just 15 points with one stop to go, but that lead could* actually shrink to 12 after day 1 in Tokyo.
FINA-Italy Letters Shed Light On Timeline of Energy for Swim Struggle
Documents obtained by SwimSwam show that it wasn’t until October 30 that FINA informed the Italian swimming federation (FIN) that its Energy for Swim 2018 meet had been classified as an international meet operating without FINA approval. The documents detail the negotiations between meet organizers and FINA, which ultimately broke down and led to the meet’s cancellation this morning.
IOC Pres Calls On NOCs To Defend Sports From ‘Commercial Bodies’
Though Bach didn’t mention the specific organizations by name, the issue connects to the ongoing struggle between FINA and the ISL in swimming.
Law Expert’s Paper Suggests FINA Bans Won’t Hold Up Legally
An analysis by an Italian legal expert suggests FINA bans on athletes who participate in the Energy for Swim 2018 event won’t hold up in European courts, based on sport-related precedent.
World Cup Money: Hosszu Nears $100K, Morozov Still Leads
Katinka Hosszu is a single event win away from becoming the third swimmer this year to crack six figures in World Cup earnings. Meanwhile Vladimir Morozov’s $126,400 still leads all earners this season.
World Cup Points: Hosszu & Sjostrom Tie In Tokyo, Sjostrom Leads By 15
In what is easily the most exciting World Cup points race in a long time on the women’s side, Sarah Sjostrom and Katinka Hosszu put up identical 48-point totals in Tokyo, leaving Sjostrom with a 15-point lead heading into the tour’s final stop.
Gerard Dunn Becomes Oldest Competitor In Irish Diving Champs History
58-year-old Gerard Dunn competed at the Irish Open Diving Championships, becoming the oldest senior competitor in event history.
2018-2019 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: November Edition
The battle for #1 is heating up, with at least three teams in contention, and our staff is split across the top of the NCAA.
SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2019 SwimSquad Battles
On November 18, four former U.S.national teamers will draft the current crop of National Team swimmers to four fantasy-style teams, the start of a season-long competition running through the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series.
ISL: FINA Delaying Agreement ‘Because They Know Time Is Critical’
Sources say the current conflict between FINA and the Energy for Swim 2018 meet is the next step in a conflict between FINA and the International Swimming League that has lasted more than a year, and that FINA is purposefully delaying an agreement between the two parties.
World Champs Detti, Paltrinieri, Pellegrini Sign For Energy For Swim
Seven Italian swimmers have signed contracts to compete at the Energy for Swim 2018 meet, including 2017 World champs Gabriele Detti, Gregorio Paltrinieri and Federica Pellegrini.
Lima Hits World-Leading 27.1 in 50BR On Day 2 of South American Champs
Felipe Lima put up the top time in the world this season in the 50 breast, winning the South American Championships in 27.12.
Ryan Murphy, Lia Neal, Jacob Pebley Join Energy For Swim Lineup
Ryan Murphy, Lia Neal and Jacob Pebley are the latest three U.S. Olympians to sign on for the Energy for Swim 2018 meet, which is scheduled to take place in Torino, Italy next month, though FINA has made clear the meet is not authorized.
Chase Kalisz, Emily Seebohm Join 37 Athletes Signed to Energy for Swim
The list of athletes with signed contracts to compete at the Energy for Swim 2018 event in Italy has grown to 37, even as FINA has informed federations that the meet is not authorized.