2013 Euro SC Championships: Day 1 Final Thoughts
The Danish women celebrate above after breaking the World Record in the 200 SCM freestyle relay.
Swimming Australia announces Podium Centres for 2014
Swimming Australia CEO Mark Anderson: “We have a vision of wanting to be the best in the world by 2020 and the establishment of high quality daily training environments is pivotal to achieving this objective.”
Russian Men Set World Record in 200 Medley Relay, Euro Mark Still Stands
Anchored by Vlad Morozov, a group of Russians has downed the World, but not European, Record.
Danes Bring a Thrill to Home Crowd with World Record in 200 SCM Free Relay
Jeanette Ottesen and the Danish 200 free relay have broken a World Record in front of the home crowd in Herning.
European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches
A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.
Cochrane and Ware headline Aquatics Canada award winners
Swimmer Ryan Cochrane of Victoria, B.C., and diver Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., have been named Aquatics Canada’s male and female athletes of the year for 2013. The honours are part of Aquatics Canada’s annual awards, which recognize the outstanding performances and contributions to the sport of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.
Belmonte Garcia Breaks Hosszu’s European Record In The 200 Butterfly
Women’s 200 butterfly Mireia Belmonte Garcia may have been disappointed finishing outside of the medals in the 200 IM, but…
Star-studded international jury convenes to select Youth Olympic Games medal design
Jury members from across the globe put their heads together yesterday to select from a wide field of submitted medal designs for the Youth Olympic Games medals.
2013 Duel in the Pool Breakdown: Women’s Sprints
Ranomi Kromowidjojo was crowned the fastest woman in the world in London and looks like a formidable obstacle for the U.S. team at the 2013 Duel.
Sweden Breaks World Record, Not European Record in Women’s 200 SCM Freestyle Relay
Sarah Sjostrom led the Swedes to the World Record in the 200 free relay, but not the fastest all-time relay. Not even close.
Art of the Cap: Dana Vollmer x Jessica Hische
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer teamed up with letterer and illustrator Jessica Hische to create her limited edition swim cap for Speedo USA.
European Short Course Swimming Championships: Prelims Day One
Vlad Morozov debuted in his best event, the 50 freestyle, this morning in Herning. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Official Song for 2013 European SC Championships – Waters of Gold (English Version)
The 2013 European Short Course Championships are nigh, beginning on Thursday, December 12th, in Herning, Denmark, and we couldn’t be…
Swimming Australia Seeks Open Water Coach and Performance Manager
Swimming Australia’s Director of High Performance Michael Scott: “The new Open Water Coach and Performance Manager will work to improve the pathway for potential open water swimmers in Australia, who ultimately have the ability to achieve consistent podium performances in open water swimming at international benchmark events.”
Three Women’s Events To Look Forward To In Herning
There will be an incredible amount of great races in the women’s events in Herning, but today we decided to…