Coleman Retakes World Lead With 1:55.64 In 200 Free At Stockholm Open
Just a day after losing her spot atop the world ranks to Federica Pellegrini, Sweden’s Michelle Coleman retook the top spot, going 1:55.64 to win the Swim Open Stockholm.
Pellegrini, Paltrinieri Hit World #1s With 1:55, 14:37 At Italian Nats
Freestylers Federica Pellegrini and Gregorio Paltrinieri each rose to the top of the world ranks on day 4 of Italy’s national championships. Pellegrini topped the 200 free and Paltrinieri the 1500.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Regan Smith Joins Teenage Sub-1:00 Club
Much has been made of Team USA’s historic run of great male backstrokers, but American swimming is also proving a consistent factory for great teenage and youth backstrokers on the women’s side.
Joshua Zuchowski Breaks Chas Morton’s 200 IM NAG For 11-12s With 1:55
12-year-old Joshua Zuchowski has broken the National Age Group record in the 200 IM, going 1:55.75.
Newkirk Breaks Another Americas Record To Cap Can Am Para Champs
Shelby Newkirk broke another continental record on the third and final day of the Can Am Para-swimming Championships.
Brazilian Police Arrest Former Swim Federation President Coaracy Nunes
Brazil’s Federal Police arrested Coaracy Nunes, the president of the nation’s swimming federation, this week as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds.
Tanya Hobbs Rejoins SwimMAC After Two Seasons At Gardner-Webb
Coach Tanya Hobbs will be rejoining SwimMAC Carolina after spending two seasons as the head coach at Gardner-Webb University.
2016 Blue-Chip Sprint Recruit Albert Gwo To Join Columbia
Former top-20 recruit in the class of 2016 Albert Gwo is set to join Columbia University after sitting out what would have been his freshman year in the NCAA.
Skirboll Lowers NAG Record With 28.70 In Clearwater Finals
Racer X Aquatics 12-year-old Zoe Skirboll has lowered the National Age Group record in the 50 breast even further, going 28.70 in finals of the Dolfin Elite Showcase Classic in Clearwater, Florida.
Josh Zuchowski Breaks 11-12 200 Back NAG With 1:52.47
12-year-old Joshua Zuchowski has broken a National Age Group (NAG) record, going 1:52.47 in the 200 backstroke at the NASA Dolfin Elite Showcase Classic in Clearwater, Florida.
Zoe Skirboll Takes Over 11-12 50 Breast NAG With 29.18 In Clearwater
12-year-old Zoe Skirboll broke the National Age Group record in the 11-12 50 yard breaststroke Wednesday, going 29.18 out of prelims in Clearwater, Florida.
Martinenghi Breaks 2nd Junior WR With 59.46 In 100 Breast
Nicolo Martinenghi broke his second junior world record in as many days, going 59.46 to win the 100 breast at Italian nationals.
McHugh, Tycz, Katz Ready Record Defenses At YNats Day 2 Prelims
Max McHugh, Caitlyn Tycz and Austin Katz are all primed to chase their own YMCA National records following day 2 prelims of YMCA Short Course Nationals.
Detti Sets Italian Record In 400 Free At Italian Champs Day 1
Gabriele Detti went 3:43.36 for a new national record and a new world-leading time in the 400 free to start Italy’s national championship meet.
Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi Takes WJR Under 27 With 26.97 in 50 Breast
Italy’s rising breaststroker Nicolo Martinenghi kicked off the 2017 Italian Championships in style, busting his own junior world record in the 50 breaststroke with a 26.97.