FINA Amends Anti-Doping Rules; Reduces Suspensions for Marijuana, Cocaine
FINA has updated its rules to comply with the changes to the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code, including reducing suspensions for ‘substance abuse’ drugs.
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Toussaint Ties Own Dutch 50 Back Record At Rotterdam Prelims
26-year-old Kira Toussaint produced a time of 27.49 in the women’s 50m backstroke this morning, a time which matches her Dutch national record.
19-Year-Old Schouten Takes Down 2009 Dutch Breast Record
19-year-old Tes Schouten is making the most of her swims in Rotterdam, putting up a national record in the women’s 200m breaststroke.
Kamminga Slices .01 Off Dutch Record For 2:07.17 200 Breast
Dutchman Arno Kamminga just moved up one spot on the all-time performers’ list of men’s 200m breaststrokers with a national record.
Croenen Captures Belgian 100 Fly Record In Rotterdam
Belgian swimmer Louis Croenen nailed a new national standard in the prelims, hitting a time of 52.10 as the fastest man ever from his nation.
15 Year Old Daria Trofimova Continues Russian Juniors Campaign With 2:00 2Free
Daria Trofimova picked up gold in the women’s 200 freestyle, nearly cracking the two minute mark with a 2:00.96 for gold.
WATCH: Hosszu Documentary “Katinka The Movie” Releases Teaser Trailer
Set to hit theaters in December 2021, the film documents the journey of Katinka Hosszu becoming one of the most dominant swimmers on the planet.
Quarantined Heemskerk’s 50 Free OLY Spot Snagged By Van Roon
While Dutch freestyle ace Femke Heemskerk watched from quarantine, Valerie Van Roon sneaked into Olympic qualification in the 50m free.
Korstanje Hits 21.98 50 Free Career-Best As 3rd Dutchman Ever Under 22.0
NC State’s Nyls Korstanje is competing in his native Netherlands this week, tearing up his personal bests through just one event.
WADA I&I Audit Calls For 3 New Employees, Raises Concerns About Rodchenkov Act
WADA published audit results on its Intelligence & Investigations Department, calling for 3 new employees and raising concerns about the US’s Rodchenkov Act.
2020 Irish National Winter C’ships Now Limited To Just ‘Elite’
Due to new coronavirus-related restrictions, the number of participants at the Irish Winter Nationals meet has been drastically reduced.
Hungary’s Szilágyi Forgoing 2020 Olympics To Tend To ‘Body & Soul’
Liliana Szilágyi of Hungary announced this week that she will not be seeking qualification for the postponed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Hagino Opens 2020 Japan Swim With 400 IM Victory
Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino is paving the way for possible Olympic qualification in the 400 IM by warming up with a victory at this Japan Swim.
Thom de Boer Hits 21.74 Olympic-Qualifying 50 Free Dutch Record
In heats at the Rotterdam Qualification Meet, the men’s 50m free national record bit the dust, courtesy of 28-year-old Thom de Boer.