FINA Acknowledges Lawsuits; Says Focus is on Short Course Worlds
As the curtain lifts on the 2018 World Short Course Championships, FINA
High-Level International Meets For January 2019
Take a look at the high-level listing of international meets on the docket for January 2019.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dahlia Could Capture Triple Gold
Look for potential duels between Katinka Hosszu and Kelsi Dahlia in the longer fly races, while Ranomi Kromowidjojo looks to monopolize the 50m fly sprint.
Headed To Hangzhou: Le Clos Defends The World In Men’s Fly Events
World Record holder Chad Le Clos will be up against stacked fields in all 3 men’s fly events in Hangzhou.
Headed To Hangzhou: Dutch Dames Dominant in Women’s Sprint Freestyles
Dutch racer Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been red-hot over the World Cup, giving her ‘favorite’ status in at least one of the sprint freestyle events in Hangzhou.
Kylie Masse Reflects on her 1st Long Course Race of the Season (Video)
Former world record holder Kylie Masse took the win with a powerful swim, posting a 59.27 as the only finisher under a minute.
Canadian Selection Procedures Will Prioritize 2019 Pan Ams over WUGs
Swimming Canada has released its selection criteria for 2019’s major international meets. The World Championships and World Junior Championships have top priority, with Pan American Games outranking the World University Games.
2 Top Seeds Scratch Thursday’s Prelims at US Winter Nationals
Chris Wieser, above, was the top seed in the men’s 400 free, and scratched out of Thursday’s prelims pre-session after missing the 800 free on Wednesday as well.
Provisional Entry List Published For 2018 Short Course World C’ships
Ben Proud is just 1 of 3 British athletes set to compete in Hangzhou, where powerhouses Japan, China, Russia and the United States are bringing upwards of 30+ competitors.
Psych Sheets for 2018 US Winter Nationals Released
The US team heading to Short Course Worlds is absent from US Winter Nationals, but the event will still include a few headliners, like Katie Ledecky.
Swimming Canada Names Rob Pettifer as Head Coach for 2019 Pan Am Games
This is Pettifer’s 2nd international competition after serving as an apprentice coach with the National Development Team at the 2015 Mare Nostrum tour.
Canadian Aurélie Rivard Goes Under* World Record in S10 200 Free
Rivard’s record is unlikely to be ratified, but she was faster than the current mark this weekend in Ontario.
Sexual Exploitation Charges Against Ontario Swim Coach Dropped
A charge of sexual exploitation against former Barrie, Ontario swim coach Zachary Hurd has been withdrawn. During proceedings on Thursday, the…
Canada’s Kayla Sanchez Breaks World Junior Record In 50 Free
Teenage Canadian swimming star Kayla Sanchez broke the short course 50m freestyle world junior record this past weekend at the…
Swimming Canada Announces Former TSN Director as New Marketing Lead
Swimming Canada has become the 2nd of North America’s major swimming national governing bodies to announce a change at the…