Italy’s Benedetta Pilato Cracks a World Cup Record in Saturday’s Prelims
Benedetta Pilato has had a tough year in the 100 breaststroke, but after an extended break, she very-nearly swam a best time in prelims on Saturday.
Ursula Carlile, Australia’s First Female Olympic Swimming Coach, Dies at 86
Ursula Carlile, right, along with husband Forbes, left, were the coaching team of Australian legend Shane Gould when she made history at the 1972 Olympics.
World Aquatics Reportedly Facing Pressure to Move World Champs From Qatar Over Hamas Ties
Several European countries have reportedly asked World Aquatics to move the 2024 World Championships from Qatar because of the country’s ties to Hamas.
Poland & India Confirm Bids to Host 2036 Summer Olympic Games
Warsaw, Poland is one of four geographies that have formally entered the bidding process for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games.
Gold Coast Mayor Attempting To Save 2026 Commonwealth Games
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate envisions a scaled down” version of the Games that would make it financially viable after Victoria withdrew as hosts.
2023 Pan American Games: Guilherme Costa Leading Men’s Freestylers (Psych Sheets)
On the topic of excellent Brazilian freestylers, Guilherme Costa is the only swimmer in the meet who is coming in as the top seed in three events.
Kaylee McKeown Blasts New World Record In Women’s 50 Backstroke – 26.86
McKeown now owns the world records in all three women’s backstroke (LCM) events, with her 26.86 swim on Friday chopping .12 off the previous mark from 2018.
2023 World Cup Series – Budapest: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
This time around, Australian distance star Sam Short has joined the party.
Siobhan Haughey Fires Off 24.30 50 Free To Reset Hong Kong National Record
Haughey rocketed to a time of 24.30, knocking coff her newly-minted mark of 24.34 set at last month’s Asian Games where she was the silver medalist.
Zhang Yufei Completes Women’s 200 Fly Sweep With 2:05.65 World Cup Record
Zhang extinguished Cammile Adam’s eight-year-old World Cup Record en route to completing the Triple Crown in the women’s 200 fly in Budapest.
Tes Schouten Slices Tenth Off Dutch Record In Women’s 200 Breast To Complete Triple Crown
Schouten’s time of 2:21.52 dipped under her Dutch Record of 2:21.63 from the World Championships and also dismantled her World Cup Record from Berlin.
Pan Ams Gold Medal Favorite Kayky Mota Withdraws Over US Immigration Issues
Kayky Mota was among the favorites, and likely the favorite, to win the 100 fly at this week’s Pan American Games, but he won’t race for Brazil.
Swimming Australia Approves New Constitution, Avoids Expulsion From World Aquatics
Swimming Australia’s Board approved a revised constitution on Friday to make its membership more representative and inclusive of athletes.
2023 World Cup – Budapest: Noe Ponti Arrives With 51.34 100 Fly Prelim
Ponti’s time is less than three-tenths shy of his season-best, and is also quicker than what was required to win the first two legs in Berlin and Athens.
2023 Pan American Games: Links + Storylines to Follow
The five-day meet will feature many of the top swimmers from the U.S., Canada, and Central and South America.