Bro & Ipsen Snag Olympic Qualifying Times At Elite Danish Meet
Former NC State swimmer Anton Ipsen got under the FINA ‘A’ cut in the men’s 800m free while competing in his native Denmark over the weekend.
Carraro, Castiglioni to Battle for Spot on Italian Olympic Team in 100 Breast
Martina Carraro will be one of two swimmers fighting for an Italian Olympic berth in the women’s 100 breast after swimming a 1:06.36 at the Coppa Emilia Roma.
Gatt Continues To Improve, Breaks Two Maltese Records
Sasha Gatt set Maltese records in the 800 and 1500 free this weekend at the Slovakian Grand Prix. She is under the Olympic B cut in the 1500.
In Greece, Restrictions Allowing Only 75 Swimmers to Train Draw Criticism
Nationwide, only 75 swimmers are allowed to train in Greece. Andreas Vazaios is one of several elite athletes criticizing these restrictions on social media.
China’s Mixed Medley All-Stars Close Out Zhaoqing
The reigning mixed medley world record holders were in the water to close out the Chinese national team meet in Zhaoqing.
McGlynn Does the Double, Weber Reclaims Women’s Title at aQuellé Midmar Mile
Durban swimmer Michael McGlynn successfully defended the title he claimed last year while Olympian Michelle Weber regained the crown she last held in 2016.
19-Year Old Federico Burdisso Breaks Italian Record in the 200 Fly in Rome
The 19-year old Federico Burdisso took half-a-second off his old Italian Record in the 200 fly on Saturday in Rome at a regional meet.
Paolo Barelli Makes His Case For Italian Athletes Getting Vaccination Priority
Barelli shared his opinion this week that Italian athletes should be among those given COVID-19 vaccination priority in the lead up to Tokyo.
Estonia Looks To Defend Team Title At 2021 Baltic Championships
The 2021 Baltic States Swimming Championships will run over the weekend with racing getting underway tomorrow, March 6, 2021.
Strict Protocols Attached To Exclusive Hong Kong Olympic Qualifier
There will be specific conditions associated with March’s Hong Kong Olympic-qualifying meet, with swimmer-exclusive ramifications.
Ji Xinjie, Zhang Yufei Among Day 2 Winners In Zhaoqing
Get-up-to-speed on notable results coming out of day 2 of the exclusive Zhaoqing national team meet taking place in China.
Yang Junxuan Clocks 1:54.70 200 Free Asian Record (Video)
19-year-old Yang Junxuan posted a new Asian Record of 1:54.70 in the women’s 200 free while competing domestically tonight.
Simona Quadarella Takes 6 Seconds Off Italian Record in 1500 Free
Racing in short course meters, the defending long course World Champion Simona Quadarella crushed her own Italian Record in the 1500 free.
Becky Adlington Gives Birth To Second Child Albie Bennet Parsons
Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder Becky Adlington has announced the birth of her second child Albie Bennett Parsons.
Rasmus Nickelsen Nabs Danish Junior Record In 50 Fly
Although there were no Olympic qualifiers on day 1 of the Danish Qualifier, the men’s and women’s 50m fly races were super speedy.