SwimSwam Breakdown: What Does New 2022 World Champs Mean for ISL & US Athletes?
We discuss FINA’s announcement of the new 2022 World Champs in Budapest and how that will affect the upcoming ISL Season 4 and USA Swimming athletes
ISL To Offer Athletes Increased Financial Support Following Worlds Announcement
The ISL has reacted to the “surprise” news of the 2022 World Championships by offering additional financial support for athletes’ travel expenses.
Rob Woodhouse Resigns as General Manager of London Roar After 3 Seasons
Rob Woodhouse (left), an Olympic medalist, is also the agent for a number of London Roar’s top swimmers, including Emma McKeon and Duncan Scott.
Federica Pellegrini Awards Men’s Super-G Medals At Beijing 2022 Games
Two-time Olympic medalist in the 200 freestyle Federica Pellegrini took part in a medal ceremony at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.
Sharon van Rouwendaal wins “Queen of the Sea” Crown
Sharon van Rouwendaal won the “Queen of the Sea” open water elite event over the weekend in Rio. She competed in a 500m, 1km, and 1.5km race for the crown.
All-American Erge Gezmis Will Transfer From NC State Next Season
Gezmis, who was NC State’s highest scorer at the 2021 ACC Championships, is sitting out the 2021-2022 season with a shoulder injury.
IOC Approves 28 Sports In 2028 Initial Sports Programme
The announcement comes as skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing were added to the 2028 slate. Other sports, like swimming, were officially approved.
Szarpak, Fatum, and Szalast’s World Records Highlight IISA World Championships
Thirteen world records were set in the International Ice Swimming Association world championships, and all the races were swum in almost freezing water.
Swimming Canada Reacts to FINA World Championships Announcement
Swimming Canada shares their reaction to the addition of the 2022 FINA World Championships scheduled to take place in late June through early July in Hungary.
FINA And ISL Are Competing Over the Hearts of the Athletes, Not the Fans
A dearth of advocacy for fan experience in the rooms where swimming decisions are made has led to confusion and chaos for the sport’s hoi polloi.
FINA Announces New 2022 World Championships For Budapest
Just when you thought it was safe to start your next training block, FINA has other plans, inserting a 2022 World Championships meet in Budapest now.
British Swimming Reacts To Addition of 2022 Budapest
British Swimming reacts to the addition by FINA of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships now set for June/July in Budapest, Hungary.
ISL To Give Swimmers The Option of Being ‘Pro’ or ‘Semi-Pro’ In Season 4
The two options will give swimmers more flexibility in planning their schedules for the season, which will span over six months from June to December 2022.
ISL Increases Total Money Pool To $13 Million In Season 4
The ISL will have $13 million up for grabs in Season 4, an increase of $3.2 million compared to the 2021 campaign.
French Twins Justine and Lucie Delmas Announce Verbal Commitment to Indiana ’28
France’s Delmas twins, Lucie and Justine, will be immediate impact players when they arrive in Bloomington for the 2024-25 school year.