Pernille Blume Earns Highest Score of Week 5 on Danish Dance Show
After earning a staggering 34 points last week, Blume topped that mark with 36 points during week 5 with a tango to “Spectrum” by Florence + The Machine.
WATCH: The Best Races from the Budapest World Cup Stop
Watch the best races from the second stop of the FINA World Cup circuit, including Emma McKeon’s swim that tied the world record.
British Olympic Diving Coach David Jenkins, 31, Dies
David Jenkins, who was a member of the British Olympic diving staff in Tokyo, died over the weekend. He was 31 years old.
Olympic Finalist Nicolas Garcia Commits to Virginia Tech
Nicolas Garcia, a finalist in the 200 back at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has announced his intention to join the Virginia Tech H2Okies.
Hall of Fame Coach Bud McAllister Seeks Treatment for ‘Debilitating Pain’
Bud McAllister, who coached Jazz Carlin, Kristine Quance, and Janet Evans, among others, is seeking treatment for the long-lasting effects of a tumor he had removed in 2018.
WADA Revokes Russian Lab; Suspends N. Korea, Thailand, Indonesian Doping Orgs
In what was a busy week for the global anti-doping authority, WADA has suspended and sanctioned three Asian nations’ status, including 2036 Olympic bidder Indonesia (above).
Key Takeaways From 2021 FINA World Cup – Budapest
Catch up on the key stories from the FINA World Cup Series stop in Budapest, including hearing what American Tom Shields had to say.
Adam Peaty At the Bottom of the Scoreboard After Avatar-Themed Rumba Dance
Peaty wore full-blue Avatar makeup for week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing. His fate on the show is in the hands of the public vote after he only earned 20 points
British Swimming’s World Class Program Athletes Revealed
Lucy Hope, 24-year-old formerly of Edinburgh and now of Stirling, is among the British Swimming World Class Program class of atheltes.
Toussaint Overtakes Decade-Old Van Rouwendaal Dutch SCM 200 Back Record
Kira Toussaint took down a longstanding Dutch record held by Sharon van Rouwendaal from 2011, giving Toussaint a sweep of the national records.
Paltrinieri Surprises LEN With Open Water Swimming Cup Leg #5 Victory
Originally listed as not attending, Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri took his second LEN Open Water Swimming Cup trophy in a row.
Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh Tops Off Career With Ceremonial Swim (Video)
Retired Hungarian Olympic icon Laszlo Cseh dove in once more for a ceremonial 100m IM in Budapest at the FINA World Cup.
Chalmers & Sates 200 Free Rematch Set For Budapest’s Final Night
On-fire Matt Sates will try to repeat as the men’s 200m free winner on this FINA World Cup Series circuit. But Aussie Kyle Chalmers is among his obstacles.
Chloe McCardel Ties World Record With 43rd English Channel Swim, 44th Next Week
After nearly 11 hours of swimming in 57 degree Fahrenheit water, McCardel is set to do it again next week to break the “Queen of the English Channel” record.
Daniel Wiffen Becomes Ireland’s First SCM 1500 Freestyler Under 15:00
Irishman Daniel Wiffen posted a significant mark in the men’s 1500m freestyle final on night 2 of this FINA World Cup stop.