National Head Coach Fred Vergnoux Speaks On Belgium’s Emerging Talent
Belgium’s National Head Coach of Swimming Fred Vergnoux recently spoke with SwamSwam about the nation’s recent successes and future plans.
Kamminga Posts 59.85, Steenbergen Wins Twice To Open Camille Muffat Meet
Dutch Olympic medalist Arno Kamminga carried his speed from Marseille to Nice, taking the men’s 100m breast event on night one of the Camille Muffat Meet.
LEN Will Follow in FINA’s Footsteps in Redefining Junior Swimming as Ages 14-18
The change means that Hungary’s Nikolett Pudar (above) will have two more cracks at the European Junior Championships after winning 6 gold medals in 2022.
Drew Barrand Appointed New British Swimming CEO
Currently a Commercial & Sales Director at global organization Laureus, Barrand will provide strategic and business leadership in the lead-up to Paris 2024.
From NAIA Golfer To Pac-12 Swimming Medalist: The Story Of Lucas Henveaux
Henveaux, the NCAA’s big second-semester breakout star, had been ready to give up swimming for an entirely different sport when he was a teenager.
World Record Holder Kristof Milak Hits 1:56.71 200 Fly To Begin His 2023
World Record holder and reigning Olympic champion Kristof Milak dove in last weekend at a domestic meet in his native Hungary.
Swiss Long Course Championships Kick Off On Thursday
Olympic medalist Noe Ponti is among the field of competitors slated to race this week at the Swiss Long Course Championships.
Sjostrom Heads From Marseille To Nice Along French Competition Tour
Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden already made some noise in Marseille but now the speedster has the city of Nice in her sights.
Trio Of Dutch Swimmers Nab Paris 2024 Olympic Cuts
The qualification window for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opened on March 1st and already three Dutch swimmers have made the grade.
Denmark’s Blomsterberg Enters World Rankings With Lifetime Best 200 Breaststroke
Thea Blomsterberg of Denmark raced earlier this month at a domestic meet where the 21-year-old put up a lifetime best in the women’s 200m breaststroke.
Nearly 400 Pools Have Closed Across England In Past Decade
An eye-opening statistic on pool closures within the nation of England was released this weekend following an analysis of data collected by Sport England.
British 13yo Amelie Blocksidge Closes Out Swedish Grand Prix with Another Age Record
After winning the women’s 1500 and 800 freestyles in record fashion, Blocksidge took the women’s 400 free tonight, roaring to a new personal best of 4:15.06.
Sjostrom Puts Up 53.55 100 Free, Kamminga Posts 2:09 200 Breast At Mediterranean Open
Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom continued to impress in her first meet of 2023, delivering a gold medal-worthy time of 53.55 in the women’s 100m freestyle.
Alisee Pisane Lowers Her Own Belgian Record In 1500 Freestyle
20-year-old European Championships finalist Alisee Pisane broke her own Belgian national record in the women’s 1500m freestyle in Edinburgh today.
Austria’s Simon Bucher Hits 51.20 100 Fly, GBR’s Tom Dean Takes 100 Free In Edinburgh
Olympic champion Tom Dean delivered the victory in the men’s 100m freestyle to wrap up the 2023 Edinburgh International Swim Meet.