Syrian Olympian Azad Al-Barazi Swims For His War Ravaged Country
Azad Al-Barazi: “I still wanted to swim, and the only reason why is for the Syrian people, for the 140,000 plus people that died, 7,000 of them children. For the economic losses and for the 3 million homes destroyed…”
British Gas International closes with Proud, Quigley victories
Saturday morning saw the final session of the British Gas International Meet, which featured another solid win for Ben Proud and a runaway 200 back victory for Lauren Quigley.
Local Girl Masson adds to Another Night of Records #SNAGS1
After another electrifying evening, another set of records fell on day 3 of the Scottish Gas National Age Groups Championships being held at the new Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen.
Proud takes another, Meilutyte breaks through at third British Gas International finals session
Friday morning brought the third finals session of the British Gas International Meet, with sprinter Ben Proud picking up another runaway win and Lithuanian breaststroker Ruta Meilutyte breaking through for her first win of the week in the 100 breast.
Proud and Peaty fast on day 2 of British Gas International, Simmonds nips Davies in 100 back
The second finals session of the British Gas International Meet saw some quick times from two of Britain’s rising male stars, Adam Peaty and Ben Proud, plus an entertaining 100 back race between Lizzie Simmonds and Georgia Davies.
O’Connor wins a pair of races at British Gas International’s first finals session
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor defended her top seeds in a pair of races at the first finals session of Great Britain’s British Gas International Meet, including a win over national record-holder Hannah Miley in the 200 IM.
Swimming Australia hits last Grand Prix before Glasgow
Swimming Australia’s Jacco Verhaeren: “This year we chose to have very different formats of racing to create some excitement and fun for the swimmers while also providing them with quality racing and skills specific training.”
Siobhan-Marie O’Connor with double top seeds on day 1 of British Gas International
Bath University’s Siobhan-Marie O’Connor paced the first day of action at Manchester’s British Gas International Meet, taking the top seed in two events heading into finals Wednesday night.
Prince Harry visits Minas Tenis, meets Cesar Cielo on swing through Brazil
England’s Prince Harry has been in Brazil this week taking in the World Cup, but he took an opportunity earlier today to tour the Minas Tenis swimming facility.
British Swimming Coaches Association founder Charlie Wilson passes away
Coach Charlie Wilson, a well-respected swimming coach and founder of the U.K.’s British Swim Coaches Association, has passed away, the BSCA reports.
Willers, Hintze and Brandt Set Multiple Records At German Junior National Championships
Julia Willers, Johannes Hintze and Moritz Brandt all set multiple age group records at the German Junior National Championships which ran from June 17th to 21st in Berlin…
Molly Renshaw Ties English National Record At Japan Open
Molly Renshaw definitely made a statement this weekend at the Japan Open by tying the English national record in the…
Mare Nostrum: a swimmer’s perspective
Sophie: “I’d compare Mare Nostrum to the Diamond League for athletics, a series of three competitions in three different places all linked together, attracting athletes from around the world.”
Cameron’s world record overlooked at British Championships
The only world record performance at the British Gas Masters Championships in Swansea was Kirstin Cameron’s 40-44 age group 1500m freestyle.
Amy Van Dyken Being Moved to Denver’s Craig Hospital
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen will be flown back to Denver today to continue rehabilitation.