New German Swimming Competitions will be Held Starting September 26
After taking a month off, German swimmers are gearing up for their first competitions, set for the end of September at each of the federal bases.
Belarusian Athletes Form Association in Response to Government Actions
Following recent protests surrounding the country’s election on Aug. 9, athletes and officials have formed the Free Association of Athletes of Belarus.
Swim Ireland’s Return To Water Video Tribute Will Move You
“It’s been lonely…so quiet…so calm…so empty.” This description of Swim Ireland’s Return to Water connects with aquatic athletes on all levels.
Spanish Olympian Judit Ignacio Announces Retirement
26-year-old Judit Ignacio of Spain has decided to hang up her goggles and retire from competitive swimming before next year’s Olympic Games.
Light Shines On Possible Ponds Forge Pool Reopening
A spark of hope is emerging as storied British aquatic facility Ponds Forge International Sports Centre may yet re-open.
Levterov Keeps Backstroke Win Streak Going At Black Sea Cup
The 2020 Black Sea Cup wrapped up tonight in Varna, with many of Bulgaria’s Olympic hopefuls in the water, including Kaloyan Levterov.
Paolo Barelli To Serve Another Term As President Of ITA Federation
Paolo Barelli has been elected to another four-year term as President of the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN), marking his sixth term in the role.
Paltrinieri, Cunha To Compete In Sunday’s Capri-Naples Marathon
Red-hot Gregorio Paltrinieri will headline the Capri-Naples Swimming Marathon in Italy this weekend, along with Brazilian open water star Ana Marcela Cunha.
Big Rick’s Chicks Complete Medley Relay Across the English Channel
A group of women from Big Rick’s Swim Team have successfully become the first all-female medley relay to cross the 21-mile English Channel.
Olympian Stephen Milne Leaves Longtime Perth For Stirling
British freestyle ace is leaving his longtime home of Perth City and instead heads to the University of Stirling under Steven Tigg.
Two-Time Olympic Champion Rebecca Adlington Expecting Second Child In February
Two-time Olympic champion Rebecca Adlingotn is expecting her second child in February 2021. This will be her first child with boyfriend Andrew Parsons.
Kaloyan Levterov Looks To Continue Momentum At Black Sea Cup
Bulgarian backstroker Kaloyan Levterov is heading to the Black Sea Cup where the 17-year-old may do even more damage to the 200m back.
Top Talent Announced For Respective Welsh, Scottish Nat’l Squads
Duncan Scott is among the Scottish talent selected for the 2020/21 National Senior Gold Squad. Take a look at who else made the cut there and in Wales.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Learn From Michael Phelps Online
Beyond the Lane Lines features an Australian pool, a crossing of the English Channel, and news about Michael Phelps becoming an online instructor.
Former German National Team Coach Lamodke Takes Over Essen
Frank Lamodke is returning to the German Swimming FEderatio (DSV), this time as head of the national training centre in Essen.