LEN’s Barelli Confirms Postponed European C’ships A ‘Go’ For May 2021
LEN President Paolo Barelli reassured all European National Federations today that the 2021 European Aquatic Championships will indeed proceed as planned.
Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000
Manchester International Swim Meet To Be Livestreamed
Live swimming will actually be taking place this weekend in Great Britain amidst much of the nation still under strict coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Emma McKeon on Retiring Twice After Major Intl. Meets In her Teenage Years
Mckeon reveals after she went to her first major international meet, she decided she wanted to focus on her social life instead and retired from swimming
Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village
Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus
Olympic Champion Chalmers Says His Shoulder ‘Is Progressing’
Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers underwent shoulder surgery lat November & as already back to racing last month. Hear how the Aussie is gauging his progress.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #75-51
No female swimmer has ever been as fast as Belarus’s Anastasiya Shkurdai in *both* the 100 fly (56.9) and 100 back (59.0), and she’s only 18.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
Cate Campbell: “It’s Not A Final Without Sarah Sjostrom”
“It is not a final without Sarah Sjostrom in it. It is heartbreaking for her,” says Aussie Cate Campbell regarding fellow sprint ace Sjostrom’s broken elbow.
From March 5, Italy Will Allow Reopening of Pools to Amateurs, with Limitations
In Italy, new restriction measures are discussed to allow the reopening of swimming pools and gyms, closed to most since October due to the coronavirus.
Kregor Zirk To Join Emre Sakci As Member Of Fenerbahce Swim Club
Estonian record holder and member of ISL’s Energy Standard Kregor Zirk announced that he will begin training with the Fenerbahce swim club.
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Steps Down
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced its Chief Executive Officer will be leaving his role as of March 5th.
Biden: Decision on Holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics “Must be Based on Science”
Most recently, the Tokyo 2020 President, Yoshiro Mori, stated that the Olympics would take place regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shayna Jack Says Doping Charges Have Cost Her 130,000 Dollars
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack expressed frustration at her ongoing doping saga in an Instagram post on Tuesday evening.
Italian 100 Back NR-Holder Thomas Ceccon Will Pursue 100 Butterfly for Olympics
In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam, Thomas Ceccon said he will to the 100 butterfly at the Italian Championships, aiming to swim the event in Tokyo.