Russia Top Artistic Swimming Medal Table After Successful Europeans
A total of 15 medals saw Russia coming away with the highest tally as the artistic swimming leg of the European Championships comes to a close
McKeown Looks To End Sydney Open With 200 IM/50 Back Double
Look out for 19-year-old Kaylee McKeown, who already came close to a world record in the 100m back. She has more racing to do in Sydney.
McKeon Continues Frightening Speed With 100 Fly/50 Free Double In Sydney
Australia’s Emma McKeon is tearing up the pool at this week’s Sydney Open, this time doubling up on gold in the 100m fly and 50m free.
Kaylee McKeown Blasts 57.63 100 Backstroke, 0.06 Off Smith’s World Record
McKeown established a new Australian record and replaced her own swim of 57.93 as the second-fastest 100 backstroke in history.
Russia Dominates on the 5th Day of European Championships Diving Competition
Russia swept the gold medals on the fifth day of diving competition, being led on the men’s 3m springboard by Evgenii Kuznetzov.
Team Australia Launches Olympic Swimwear Sponsored by Speedo
On Wednesday, the Australian Olympic Team launched their Speedo suit kits. The suits come in different cuts and colors, all representing the Aussie spirit.
Cho Earns Korea’s First Sub-Minute 100 Breast; Hwang Sunwoo Hits 48.38 100 Free
Cho Sungjae became Korea’s first-ever sub-minute breaststroker with his new record of 59.65 at Trials, while Hwang Sunwoo came close to his 100m free record.
Korean Trials: 14-Yr-Old Lee Eunji Clocks 2:09.87 200 Backstroke
A 14-year-old named Lee Eunji (KOR) just produced one of the fastest 200m backstroke performances in history for her age.
Olympic Round-Up: US Track and Field Cancels Training Camp in Japan
US Track and Field has pulled out of their scheduled training camp in Japan, while Brazil will begin vaccinations for their Olympic athletes.
Jeffcoat Slices .01 off New Zealand 50 Back National Record
New Zealand’s Andrew Jeffcoat clocked the fastest 50m back time of his career to take the silver at the 2021 Sydney Open.
McKeown Hits Big-Time 58.14 100 Back, Tamsin Cook Returns To Form
Olympic finalist Tamsin Cook continues her comeback journey while Kaylee McKeown wows again in prelims of the women’s 100m backstroke.
Olympic-Qualified Leonie Beck Scratched 10k At 2021 European Championships
Following a 5th place finish in the women’s 5k, Leonie Beck decided not to race the 10k; an event which she has qualified to swim in Tokyo.
COVID-19 Vaccination Process Underway For Brazilian Olympic Athletes
Female swimmer Larissa Oliveira was among the first Brazilian athletes to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Breastrokers Shine at Day 1 of Russia’s Junior Championships
Day 1 of the Russian Junior Championships featured standout breastroke swims, as well as impressive freestyle showings by Daria Trofmovia, Ivan Morgun.
Patrick Hausding Wins 17th Career European Championships Gold in 3m Synchro
In the men’s 3m synchro it was the veterans who came out on top, while the women’s platform event was dominated by rookies.