Kapas Joins Public Criticism of Hungarian Federation
It’s becoming a domino effect this week, with various Hungarian stars joining a chorus of criticism against their national federation. After Katinka Hosszu and Daniel Gyurta spoke out earlier, Olympic bronze medalist Boglarka Kapas and the management agency for Peter Bernek have both added statements.
Gyurta Comments On Hosszu’s Hungarian Federation Criticism
A day after Olympic champ Katinka Hosszu publicly called for the resignation of Hungary’s swimming federation president, one of Hungary’s other iconic swimmers, Daniel Gyurta, weighed in on the controversy.
Katinka Hosszu Calls For Resignation of Hungarian Swim President
World record-holder and Olympic champ Katinka Hosszu called for the resignation of Hungarian Swimming Federation President Tamas Gyarfas in a Facebook post today.
Bulgarian Diver Koynashki Banned For 4 Years For THC
Bulgaria’s Bogomil Koynashki has been suspended for 4 years after testing positive for Carboxy-THC back in July. The ban began in late October.
USA Swimming Releases Age Group Motivational Times For 2017-2020
USA Swimming has released an updated version of its “motivational times” for the upcoming 2017-2020 quad.
Injunction Lifted, Nunes Returns To Head of Brazilian Federation
A Brazilian court struck down an injunction Thursday, allowing Coaracy Nunes to return to his post as president of the Brazilian Swimming Federation despite allegations of fraud.
Canadian Olympic Committee To Launch Scholarship Program For Athletes
The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced a partnership aimed at funding scholarships for high-level athletes. The partnership with Queen’s University seeks to help athletes better balance athletics with education and career development
Travis Tygart To WADA: ‘Winning… Is Doing It The Right Way’
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), speaks out in WADA’s latest video about the reasons athletes dope and the importance of whistleblowers in stopping corruption.
Laning, HVA Relay Add Two National High School 400 Free Records
After producing a national high school record in the boys short course meter 200 free earlier, the same Tennessee high school meet saw two more national records fall to Hardin Valley.
IOC Approves Solidarity Plan With Focus On Refugees
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved its new Olympic Solidarity Plan for the 2017-2020 quad, with a new focus on supporting refugee athletes.
Three Russian Records Fall At Short Course Russian Champs
A trio of national records dropped over five days at the Short Course Russian Championships in Kazan this week.
Johansson’s Swedish & Junior Record Highlights Swedish SC Nats
Victor Johansson’s national and junior national record in the 1500 free highlighted the last three days of the Short Course Swedish Championships in Stockholm.
#SwimSwamTheVote: Adrian/Ervin Ticket Prevails In SwimSwam Polls
Those connected to social media (and in 2016, who isn’t?) will remember yesterday’s most important ballot – the one posed by…
Hungary To Open World Champs Pool With Open National Meet In April
Hungary will use its spring national championship meet as a grand opening for the brand-new pool that will host the 2017 World Championships.
NC State Men, Stanford Women Surge to #1 In 11/9 CSCAA Poll
The votes are in, and there are new programs atop the men’s and women’s NCAA rankings: NC State and Stanford lead the November 9 CSCAA polls.