Belarus Open Day 3 Dazzled By Three National Records and Two Junior Records
On the third of the 2021 Belarus Open, three national records and two national junior records went down, including Shymanovich’s 26.46 standard in the 50 BR.
Brazil Adds Gabriel Santos, Matheus Gonche and Bruno Fratus to Olympic Roster
Santos was offered a second swim after top qualifier Andre Souza was suspended due to a doping violation. Santos dropped .73 from his prelims time for a 48.49
2021 Brazilian Olympic Trials – Day 6 Live Recap
Matheus Gonche added his name to Brazil’s Olympic roster tonight by winning the 100 fly with a lifetime best time of 51.94.
Reitshammer Becomes First Sub-Minute Austrian 100 Breaststroker
The men’s breaststroke events around the world keep getting faster and now Austria has joined the party, courtesy of Bernhard Reitshammer.
Silvia Di Pietro Shatters Italian Records in 50 Freestyle and 50 Butterfly
During the Italian Regional Championships, Silvia Di Pietro had an impressive session, setting two new national records within minutes of each other.
Irish Record for Olympic Qualifier Daniel Wiffen on Final Day of Racing
Another Irish senior record from Daniel Wiffen closed the curtain on Olympic trials action in Dublin, with four swimmers now with OLY consideration times
Olympic Medals, Torches, and Other Memorabilia Up For Auction
Over 400 Olympic items are up for auction including a swimsuit from the gold medalist in the women’s 100 backstroke at the 1956 Olympics.
Helsinki Day 2: Mattsson Nails Finnish Record #2, Hulkko Hits 30.73 Breast
Matti Mattsson swam his second Finnish national record in Helsinki, breaking his 100 BR record at 1:00.46. Countrymate Ida Hulkko also hit 30.73 in the 50 BR.
Anthony Ervin: Nobody Gets To Tell You How to Lead
3-time Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin spoke out this week against the new recommendations limiting athlete protests at the Olympics
Lanza, Mota Tie With 52.45 in 100 Fly Prelims; de Deus Posts PB in Same Event
The men’s 100 fly is shaping up to be an exciting final after Lanza and Mota came within half a second of the Olympic qualifying time in the prelims
Pumputis and Lanza join Brazil’s Olympic Roster, Costa Sweeps Distance Events
Caio Pumputis and Vini Lanza cracked the Olympic qualifying time in the 200 IM tonight, with Pumputis commanding the race with a lifetime best time (1:58.53.)
Brazilian Doping Authority Suspends Tokyo Qualifier; Santos Offered Time Trial
After one of the top 4 was suspended for an alleged doping violation, the CBDA will offer Santos a second chance to make the 400 free relay for Tokyo.
2021 Brazilian Olympic Trials – Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Georgia Tech’s Caio Pumputis (pictured) will by vying for Olympic qualification in the men’s 200 IM after cruising this morning’s prelims race
Belarusian Women Set New 400 Medley Relay National Record of 4:03.61 in Brest
Anastasia Kuleshova (1:02.41), Alina Zmushko (1:07.09), Anastasia Shkurdai (57.78) and Anastasia Koryakovskaya (56.33) combined for a newly-minted 4:03.61 NR.
China’s Sun Yang Reportedly Competing At Next Week’s Nationals
Asian media is reporting that Sun Yang is set to compete at next week’s Chinese Nationals which begin on Friday, April 30th.