2019 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Tyler Lu is the top seed into the boys 200 IM, one of six events happening in this morning’s prelims session at Winter Juniors West.
2019 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – East: Day 2 Prelims Recap
Jake Magahey went 4:18 in the 500 free and 19.9 in the 50 free in an impressive show of freestyle range on day 2 prelims. He leads both events.
Cal Women Surge to #1 In Dec. 11 CSCAA Dual Meet Poll; Texas Men Still Lead
The California women overtook Florida in what’s been a tumultuous season for CSCAA rankings. Cal is the third women’s team to earn a #1 ranking this year.
Efimova: ‘Rules Must Be Applied Equally To All Athletes, Not Just Russians’
Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova says she shouldn’t be punished a second time for a doping ban she served five years ago, speaking to Russian media.
CAS Releases Update On Sun Yang Hearing, Translation Issues
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has released an update in the WADA v. Sun Yang & FINA case, marred by translation issues during the Nov. 15 hearing.
Despite WADA Ban, Russian Athletes Without Violations Can Compete In ISL
The ISL will allow Russian athletes to compete, as long as they don’t have a prior doping ban, despite WADA’s four-year ban on Russia as a nation.
6 Swimmers To Watch At 2019 U.S. Winter Junior Championships West
Four-time World Juniors gold medalist Justina Kozan is one of two standout 15-year-olds heading our list of swimmers to watch at West Juniors.
6 Swimmers To Watch At 2019 U.S. Winter Junior Championships East
Some distance free battles between Georgia’s Jake Magahey and Indiana’s Jake Mitchell could be among the highlights of a strong East Junior meet.
RUSADA Head Ganus: ‘No Chance of Winning’ Appeal on Russian Olympic Ban
Russia’s anti-doping chief Yuri Ganus says there is “no chance” that Russia wins an appeal against its 4-year international sporting ban.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Dec. 9 – Dec. 15, 2019
Mid-season invites are over, but duals keep coming: Navy hosts Army in a rivalry matchup, with a long course invitational to follow a day later.
2019 European Short Course Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
We’ve got 9 finals tonight, with the total medal count almost doubling on day 3. Vladimir Morozov looks for Russia’s fourth-straight men’s 50 free gold.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Morozov’s 25.51 in 50 Breast
An elite sprinter across strokes, Vladimir Morozov torched the 6th-best performance of all-time in the 50 breaststroke to win a Short Course European title.
Maria Kameneva Breaks Second Russian Record of Euros With 57.59 IM
It’s been a banner week for Maria Kameneva, who now has two Short Course Euros silvers and two Russian records in Glasgow.
Margherita Panziera Cuts A Tenth Off Italian 200 Back Record With Euros Gold
Margherita Panziera took a tenth off her own national record in the 200 short course meter back, winning gold for Italy at Short Course Euros.
SwimSwam Pulse: 33% Pick Energy Standard Over London Roar For ISL Title
Energy Standard is the odds-on favorite to win the inaugural International Swimming League title, according to SwimSwam voters.