Popova Takes Two More Titles, Another Russian Record on Day 5
Veronika Popova is ripping apart the Russian record books in Miscow. On the tail of her 100 free National Record…
In Briefs: Russian National Team World Championship A-Cuts
This week, we’ve been witness to some very fast swimming at the Russian National Championships in Moscow, with a top-10…
Morozov Finishes 4th in 50 free, Efimova Dominated 50 Breast on Day 4 in Russia
This was the day that American swim fans have been looking forward to: USC star Vlad Morozov’s first sprint-freestyle swim…
In Briefs: TSC Travel Guide for Shanghai 2011
With yesterday’s announcement that tickets are finally on sale for all of the FINA World Championship Disciplines in Shanghai (more…
Tickets Go On Sale for Shanghai 2011 FINA World Championships (Updated With Seating Plans)
Today, ticket sales officially opened for the 2011 Fina World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai. Ticket prices will range from approximately…
Cielo Posts 48.66 On First Day of Brazilian Trials
Special thanks to our Brazlian correspondents Caio Leal and D’Artagnan Dias. Caio writes a great Portugese-Language swimming blog at http://simplesmenteesporte.wordpress.com/….
Efimova Takes 100 Breaststroke, Izotov Ranks in World's Top-3 in the 200 free
Day 3 in Moscow absolutely lit up the scoreboard, including an onslaught of the international top-15 lists. Yulia Efimova is…
FINA Makes Decision on 2011 Open Water Event in Shanghai
FINA has made their decision on the final location for the open water event at this summer’s FINA World Aquatic…
Russian Women Steal the Show from Donets and Crew; Popova Sets Russian Record in 100 free
First, let me say that it would not have been possible to follow Russian Nationals without the help of Tom…
Kara Lynn Joyce Reverses the "Great Swimming Migration" With Move to Colorado Stars
In the past 3 months, we’ve seen an epic slew of swimmers in the United States changing teams. I don’t…
In Briefs: Japanese Swimming Federation Announces 2011 World Championships Roster
The Japanese Swimming Federation is in a bit of an odd position at the moment, with much of their swimming…
SwimNews.com: FINA Chief Executive Marculescu Responds to Criticism
Craig Lord over at SwimNews.com scored himself an interview with Cornel Marculescu, the Chief Executive of FINA. I won’t rehash…
Pellegrini Wins Fourth Title, Youth Rules on Final Day in Italy
A great Italian Spring Nationals meet came to a bit of an anti-climactic close on the final day, with only…
Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa
Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…
Pellegrini Posts Top-10 Time in 200 Free, Italian Sprinters Continue to Shine on Day 4
Federica Pellegrini has gotten more notoriety for her 400 free battle with Rebecca Adlington in recent weeks. But the 200…