Kira Toussaint Edges Ahead for Top Seed in Women’s 100 Back Semis
The Netherlands’ Kira Toussaint posted the top seed in the semi-finals of the women’s 100 back, stopping the clock at 56.80 in semi-final No. 1. That was good enough to beat out
Aleksandr Krasnykh Dominates 400 Free European Final
Russia’s Aleksandr Krasnykh pulled away from the field and ended up winning a comfortable victory in the men’s 400 free final in Copenhagen. Krasnykh touched in 3:35.51, less than a second
European Swimming Championships Opens With Spectacular Ceremonies
The start of the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships began off with a solemn candle parade led by a beautiful all-girls choir and was followed by flag-holders from 45 countries.
Katinka Hosszu Opens European SC Champs with 400 IM Gold
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu led wire-to-wire on her way to a European title in one of her signature events, the 400 IM. Even without approaching top form, she was still by far the class
Kliment Kolesnikov Posts World Junior Record for 200 Back Euro Title
Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov has won the first gold medal of the European Short Course Championships, swimming past Poland’s Radoslaw Kawecki on the final lap to touch first. Kawecki, the reigning World Short Course
Ruta Meilutyte Paces Women’s 50 Breast Semis in Copenhagen
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte carried the top seed into the women’s 50 breast final at the European championships, recording a mark of 29.72 in the second of two semi-final heats to edge out
Kirill Prigoda Ties European Record in Euro 50 Breast Semis
Russia’s Kirill Prigoda tied Fabio Scozolli’s European record in qualifying first for the men’s 50 breast final, posting a mark of 25.72. Scozolli previously swam that time back in August of 2013 in Berlin.
Nicolo Martinenghi Takes Down WJR in 50 Breast Semis at Euros
18-year-old Nicolo Martinenghi took down Michael Andrew’s world junior record in the men’s 50 breast at the European Short Course Championships in Copenhagen, posting a time of 26.31 in the event’s semi-finals. Martinenghi took
Prominent HS Water Polo Coach Stuck in Limbo After Misconduct Charges Fail to Escalate
By Michael Randazzo, Swimming World Contributor In these charged times, when accusations of improper sexual conduct by public figures seem to crop up daily, the events that have transpired over
Bouncing Back From a Disappointing Midseason Meet
By Ashley Illenye, Swimming World College Intern. December in the swimming world means midseason meets. Whether your team decided to do a full taper, a three-day drop-off or just wear