Alia Atkinson Breaks 100m Breaststroke Jamaican Record
Jamaican superstar Alia Atkinson set a new Jamaican national record of 1:06.21 in order to take the third seed after the 100m breaststroke semifinals monday night.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 Breaststroke
Rikke Pedersen of Denmark has emerged as the top 200 breastroker in the world the last few years.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 50 Breaststroke
Yuliya Efimova has the most impressive resume of anyone in the field in the 50m breastroke. She is the two-time world champion (2009 & 2013) and was the runner up in 2011.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Breaststroke
Predictions
1. Ruta Meilutyte, LTU – 1:04.57; 2. Yuliya Efimova, RUS – 1:05.17; 3. Kanako Watanabe, JPN – 1:05.69
Arena Pro Swim Santa Clara Day 2 Photo Vault
Our photographer Mike Lewis has covered a lot of ground around the deck to help bring us these great images…
Russian Swimming Federation Names 33 Swimmers To World Championships Roster
After the completion of the 2015 Russian Championships, the Russian Swimming Federation (RSF) has named 33 swimmers to their roster for the 2015 World Championships which will be held in the Russian city of Kazan.
Vlad Morozov posts world-leading 47.9 in 100 free on day 3 of Russian Nationals
On the third day of Russian Nationals, Vlad Morozov took over, winning two events including the 100 free, where he became the first man in the world to crack 48 this season.
German documentary alleges massive doping program in Russia – English transcript released
The documentary specifically called out swimming among other sports twice. You can read a full English transcript of the documentary here.
FINA officially invalidates Russian relay world records featuring Yuliya Efimova
As of this week, FINA has wiped two Russian relay world records off the books due to the failed drug test by Yuliya Efimova.
Doping violations could have Russian Swimming Federation at risk for suspension, says Russian sports minister
A string of high-profile doping violations and suspensions could have Russia’s national swimming federation on the brink of being suspended as a whole, according to the country’s sports minister Vitaly Mutko.
Popova Breaks Into The Top Five In The 200 Freestyle With A New Russian Record
Veronika Popova posted a 1:56.39 in the semi-final of the women’s 200 freestyle, setting a new national record and put herself into the fifth place position in the world rankings…
Pedersen and Johansson React To FINA’s Decision On Efimova’s Punishment
Two Efimova’s competitors, Rikke Moeller Pedersen and Jennie Johansson, have commented on FINA’s ruling…
Russian National Championships Preview; Links, Schedule and Story Lines
The 2014 Russian National Championships will be held in Moscow from May 13th-17th…
2013 Swammy Awards: Female European Swimmer of the Year
Consistency and endurance is was set Katinka Hozzsu apart from the rest of the world this year.
Morozov and Efimova Russian Swimming’s Sportsman And Woman Of The Year
The Russians have had a very good year in the pool, which included eight podium finishes at the 2013 World…