Day-by-Day Schedule for Swimming at the 2019 World University Games
The swimming portion of the 2019 Summer World University Games (Summer Universiade) begins on July 4th in Naples, Italy. (Above: Team USA’s Ella Eastin)
95-Year Old Kalis Rasmussen Sets 3 Long Course World Records
After setting five short course Masters World Records in late April, 95-year old Kalis Rasmussen put her name on three long-course records last weekend.
High-Level International Meets For July 2019
Here’s the high-level international meets calendar for July ’19. Set your alarms, start brewing the coffee now & buckle up for a thrilling set of weeks ahead.
University of Calgary Swim Club Girls Break 13-14 NAG In 200 Medley Relay
The University of Calgary girls lowered the 13-14 Canadian NAG in the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:59.97, downing the previous mark of 2:00.83.
Canada reveal theme song for Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and CBC/Radio-Canada, announced today their official theme song for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Top 5 Swims Of Mare Nostrum- Barcelona
Russian Yuliya Efimova was simply unstoppable across the Mare Nostrum Tour, keeping herself undefeated across all 3 breaststroke distances on all 3 stops.
Peaty Hits Meet Record in 50 BR, Proud Tops Fratus at Mare Nostrum – Barcelona
Ben Proud of Great Britain posted a 21.58 to win the 50 free, defeating a field including Bruno Fratus, MIchael Andrew, and Kristian Gkolomeev.
Manchester to Host Swimming Canada’s 2022 Commonwealth Games Staging Camp
The city of Manchester, England, will host Canadian swimmers in a staging camp prior to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Michael Andrew Takes 2 Top Seeds, While Peaty Hits Canet Record In 50 Breast
Adam Peaty put up a strong 26.87 50m breast this morning in Canet to take the top seed in a new Meet Record-setting time.
2019 Mare Nostrum – Canet: Day 1 Finals Live Recap Includes 58.78 By Peaty
Brazilian Bruno Fratus put up the 2nd fastest 50m free time of his career in Monte Carlo. Can he achieve a similar feat in Canet?
Kylie Masse Excited to be a part of Big International Competitions (Video)
Kylie Masse and Anastasiia Fesikova raced to a tie in the women’s 50 back, posting identical times of 28.20.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hall Of Fame Inductees & Tokyo Social Media Warning
In this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines, Corrie Scott & Ryan Cochrane receive Hall of Fame honors, while Tokyo 2020 has specific instructions pertaining to posting Olympic material on social media.
Sarah Sjostrom Finishes FINA Champions Series With $148,000 in 6 Days of Racing
The amount is smaller than the $314,4000 that Sjostrom earned at the FINA World Cup Series, but was also earned in 15 fewer days (21 vs. 6) of racing.
Sydney Pickrem Breaks Own 2-Month-Old 200 IM Canadian Record
Pickrem shaved a tenth off her 200 IM Canadian record, which she most recently set in April but has held for years.
Michael Andrew Leads All Swimmers With $28,000 Earned on Day 1 in Indianapolis
Including $4,000 for his share of a relay win, Michael Andrew earned $28,000 on Friday in Indianapolis on day 1 of the final stop of the 2019 FINA Champions Swim Series.