Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 3 – Tatjana Smith Wins Gold, Chasing Penelope Heyns’ Double Gold
South Africa’s Tatjana Smith joins an elite crowd as both one of three African women to win multiple Olympic Golds as well as the first swimmer since 1996 to have won both the 100 and 200 Breast.
The Incredible Feat of an Olympic Repeat – Part II
Aaron Peirsol joined the elite club of swimmers to defend an Olympic title when he broke the world record in the 100 back final at the Beijing Olympics.
The Last Time Each Asian, African and Oceanian Country Won an Olympic Medal
Which Asian, African, and Oceanian countries have had the longest Olympic medal streak, and which nations have had the longest medal droughts?
La Rassegna Completa Dei Più Importanti Trials Olimpici Di Aprile
Il mese di aprile ha dato il via alla stagione ufficiale dei Trials olimpici. Diverse nazioni hanno ospitato le gare di qualificazione per Parigi 2024.
Aimee Canny Produces 1:56.80 200 Free African Record, Qualifies For Paris
20-year-old Aimee Canny of South Africa scorched the best 200m free time of her career to register a new African record en route to Olympic qualification.
Former Texas Head Coach Kim Brackin Joins Stanford Women’s Staff
Thanks to the rare midseason addition of a paid coaching position, the Stanford Cardinal women have added Kim Brackin to their coaching staff.
The Impact of Non-U.S. Swimmers In The NCAA
Frenchman Leon Marchand is one of several male swimmers who have taken over the NCAA in recent years.
Kirsty Coventry Eletta Nel Comitato Esecutivo Del CIO
La sette volte medaglia olimpica Kirsty Coventry è stata eletta, senza alcuna opposizione, per un posto nel Comitato Esecutivo del CIO
Decorated Zimbabwe Swimmer Kirsty Coventry Elected to IOC Executive Board
Seven-time Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry was elected in an unopposed race for a spot on the IOC Executive Board last month.
Kirsty Coventry Confermata Ministro Dello Sport Dello Zimbabwe
La 39enne Kirsty Coventry, 7 volte medaglia d’oro olimpica, è stata riconfermata come Ministro dello Sport dello Zimbabwe.
7-Time Olympic Medalist Kirsty Coventry Re-Appointed Sports Minister of Zimbabwe
Retired swimmer Kirsty Coventry, who owns 7 of the 8 Olympic medals in Zimbabwe’s history, was re-appointed the country’s Minister of Sport this month.
Fukuoka 2023, North America Day 6 Recap: Kate Douglass And Her Wacky Event Lineup
On Friday night, Kate Douglass took on one of the unique doubles in swimming history, and still managed to finish no worse than fourth in either of her races.
Fukuoka 2023, Day 4 Africa Recap: Hafnaoui Claims 1st North African Gold Since 2009
Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui’s victory in the 800 free fell short of the African Record but vaulted him into third in the all-time performers’ rankings.
Rebecca Meder Lowers Her Own South African Record in 200 IM (2:10.95)
Meder clocked a 2:10.95 to shave nearly half a second off her previous national standard en route to the 11th qualifying spot in tonight’s semifinals.
Regan Smith Further Distances Herself With The Fastest 200 Fly/200 Back Combo
Smith is nearly three seconds quicker than the next-fastest woman, Katinka Hosszu, in terms of 200 fly + 200 back add-up times.