Blueseventy Swim of the Week: The Two Fastest 50 Frees In History
One single race in Berlin this weekend launched the two fastest short course meter 50 freestyles in history in side-by-side lanes.
Brazilian Swimming Federation Creates Anti-Doping Organization
Brazil’s swimming federation has created its own five-member anti-doping organization, part of the nation’s continuing reform of its aquatics governing body.
Top-Seeded Aroesty Scratches 100 Breast On Day 1 of Junior Nats
Top-seeded Margaret Aroesty has scratched the girls 100 breaststroke on the first day of the 2017 Junior National Championships in New York.
Amanda Weir Undergoes Neck Surgery, Plans To Return This Fall
Olympic silver medalist Amanda Weir underwent neck surgery to replace two herniated discs in her neck today, but plans to return to racing this fall.
Sjostrom Over $30K, Hosszu, Kromowidjojo Earn WR Bonuses In Berlin
Sarah Sjostrom still leads all money-earners after two stops of the 2017 World Cup, but Katinka Hosszu and Ranomi Kromowidjojo both earned $10,000 world record bonuses to close the gap in Berlin.
Le Clos Breaks Tie For Men’s World Cup Point Lead In Berlin
Chad le Clos won a pair of events in Berlin to break a three-way tie for the men’s point lead on the 2017 World Cup circuit.
Virginia Hires NC State’s Todd DeSorbo As New Head Coach
The University of Virginia has turned to its fast-rising ACC rival to fill its recent head coaching opening, signing NC State associate head coach Todd Desorbo.
Min Goes 2:06 In 200 IM To Close Santa Clara Futures
Mission Viejo Nadadore and Cornell commit Min Zhi Chua went 2:06.47 to win the boys 200 IM, highlighting the final day of the Santa Clara Futures meet.
Aquajets, Chicago Wolfpack Double At Lewisville Futures Day 4
Swimmers from the Aquajets of Minnesota and the Chicago Wolfpack each won a pair of events to close out the final day of the Lewisville Futures Championship.
Brooke Zettel Doubles Up To Close Nashville Futures
14-year-old Brooke Zettel won a pair of events back-to-back to cap off the final night of Nashville’s Futures meet.
41 Records Fall Through 4 Days At Masters Nationals
The U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals have yielded a slew of national and world records over four days in Minneapolis.
Two World Records Net Sjostrom Over $25K At Moscow World Cup
Just one stop into the 2017 World Cup series, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom has already earned $25,500 based on three wins and two world records.
Sjostrom, 3 Tied Men Lead World Cup Points After Moscow
Two world records have Sarah Sjostrom leading the women’s points, while Chad le Clos, Cameron van der Burgh and Kirill Prigoda are tied for the men’s lead one meet into the 9-meet circuit.
Savanna Faulconer Only Circle-Seeded Scratch On Day 2 Of US Open
22nd-seeded Savanna Faulconer scratched out of the women’s 200 breast, the only swimmer within the circle-seeded range to scratch a prelims event for Thursday of the U.S. Open.
More Single-Gender Teams But Fewer Nations Overall At 2017 World Champs
While there were more nations entering only men or only women in pool swimming at the 2017 World Championships, there were actually 15 fewer women’s teams and 10 fewer men’s teams compared to the 2015 World Champs.