Young South African Women’s Swimmers Get Strong Financial Backing
Among continuing financial uncertainty in Swimming South Africa, amid the loss of a major sponsor, a group of 8 young talented female swimmers have received a huge boost with the launch of the ‘Get the Girls to Gold’ programme. (Credit: Janna Schulze)
World Championships Preview: Sprenger Confident in His Abilities in the 100 breaststroke
Australian Christian Sprenger is currently ranked number one in the world in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.05 (photo courtesy of Swimming Australia)
Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62
Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen
Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.
Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open
Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Ottesen Gray records a world’s best; Pedersen sets Danish record
On the final session of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Canet Jeanette Ottesen Gray swam a blazing 25.56 to win…
Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum
Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.
Meilutyte one one-hundredth of a second away from Euro Record
After having a spectacular day of racing yesterday, where she broke the European record in the 50 breaststroke winning the…
2013 FINA World Championship Schedule Slightly Tweaked from 2011 Edition
Hungarian Laszlo Cseh could be hurt as much as anyone by the changes to the World Championship schedule in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
South Africa Releases Worlds Roster; van der Burgh Included
Swim South Africa has released the full roster for FINA World Championships this summer.
Aschwin Wildeboer to Join South Africa’s Players Swim Club with Van Der Burgh
The debacle of the green pool in South Africa hasn’t scared away former World Record holder Aschwin Wildeboer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming South Africa to Expand Selection Opportunities for Worlds
After a green pool marred the championships, Dean Price says that the organization will expand its qualifying procedures. (Photo: Roland Schoeman/via Twitter)
Hosszu swims 15 events in Bergen
Hungarian Katinka Hosszu show an incredible display of endurance, swimming 15 events and medaling in 14 of them at the…
FINA Bureau Recommendations Include More Mixed, 200 Meter Relays; NO Underwater Cameras
FINA is still resistant to using underwater cameras to verify/overturn stroke violations. (Photo of James E. Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cameron van der Burgh talks after SA Nationals; Discusses Rules Changes
The Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder discusses, SA Nationals, upcoming meets, and the proposed rule changes for breaststroke.