Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Wenk Cleaning Up German Record Book
Alexandra Wenk set a pair of German records at the German National Championships last week, one of them taking down a doping-aided 200 IM mark from 1981.
Canada To Close National Relay Camp With Charlotte Pro Swim Series
Swimming Canada will send its Olympic 4×100 medley and 4×100 free relays to the Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte to conclude a weeklong “relay camp.”
Grabich Breaks 50 in 100 Free To Close Argentine Nationals
Federico Grabich went 49.96 to win the 100 freestyle, capping the final day of the 2016 Argentina Open National Championships.
WADA President Releases Statement on Anti-Doping Lab Suspensions
Craig Reedie, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released a statement last week in response to a run of suspensions and sanctions on anti-doping labs in the past month.
European Federation Elects New Bureau Behind President Barelli
LEN, the European aquatics federation, has elected a new set of leaders to its leadership Bureau behind re-elected president Paolo Barelli.
Lochte Enters 7 Events For 2016 Charlotte Pro Swim (Psych Sheets Here)
Olympian Ryan Lochte is taking every opportunity to put on a show for his home fans – or at least he’ll have the option to, after entering 7 events at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte.
Boomer Robert Phelps Born on May 5 To Michael Phelps & Nicole Johnson
The Phelps baby has arrived! Olympian Michael Phelps posted on Instagram Saturday, announcing the birth of his son, Boomer Robert Phelps on Thursday evening.
Inge Dekker Bows Out of European Championships After Surgery
Dutch sprinter Inge Dekker won’t compete at the 2016 European Championships as she is still recovering from a surgery related to her bout with cervical cancer.
Alexandra Wenk Re-Breaks German 200 IM Record With 2:11.33
Alexandra Wenk broke Germany’s national 200 IM record for the second time in a day Saturday night, going 2:11.33 in finals.
Fordham University Rescinds Joe Bernal’s Hall of Fame Status After Ban
Former head coach Joe Bernal has seen his Hall of Fame honors at Fordham University rescinded after he was added to USA Swimming’s permanent ban list earlier this week.
Vyatchanin Not On Serbian Euros Roster In Eligibility Holdup
With the European Championships taking place in just 10 days, Olympic medal-winning backstroker Arkady Vyatchanin has still not been cleared by FINA to compete for his new sporting nation of Serbia.
Feeling Irish: Shane Ryan Ready For European Champs Debut
Just 7 days out from completing his sports citizenship transfer and 10 away from his presumptive Team Ireland debut, Former U.S. National Teamer Shane Ryan says he’s feeling Irish – but that’s not a completely new phenomenon.
VIDEO: Katinka Hosszu’s ‘Inside The Forge’ Episode 2
Hungarian world champ Katinka Hosszu has launched the second episode of “Inside the Forge,” a YouTube documentary following the world record-holder on her journey to the Rio Olympics.
Anthony Ervin: Swimming Comeback Served As Replacement For Smoking
Swedish podcaster Ola Strömberg has released his latest English podcast, interviewing two-time U.S. Olympian Anthony Ervin about U.S. Olympic Trials, his new book and his late-career return to the sport of swimming.
Lochte, Clary, Vollmer Headline 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series Charlotte
Individual Olympic gold medalists Ryan Lochte, Tyler Clary and Dana Vollmer are among the headlining names competing at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte, USA Swimming announced today.