By Braden Keith on SwimSwam

12-year old Joshua Zuchowski has broken his own 11-12 National Age Group Record in the 400 yard IM.

Swimming on Saturday in the Elite Showecase Classic in Clearwater, Florida, Zuchowski swam a 4:07.81 in the final to win the event for his age group. That improves upon the 4:08.92 that he swam at the 2017 NCSA National Championships 3 weeks ago as the new best-ever in the age group.

Zuchowski has now been almost four seconds better than the next-fastest swimmer in 11-12 history: Nick Silverthorn, who swam a 4:11.78 in 2008.

Zuchowski’s previous best time, until his recent record-breakinig run, was just 4:18.86.

Earlier this week, Zuchowski shattered Chas Morton’s 11-12 NAG Record in the 200 yard IM, which had stood for 33 years. He has also broken National Age Group Records in the 200 yard back (1:52.47), the 200 meter IM (2:14.93), and the 400 meter IM (4:45.09).

Comparative Splits:

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Joshua Zuchowski Re-Breaks 11-12 400 Yard IM NAG Record

By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam

After an impressive weekend in Riccione, the Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN) has named the Italian roster for the 2017 World Championships. Twenty swimmers will be representing Italy in Budapest, among them being world record holder Federica Pellegrini, European record holder Gregorio Paltrinieri, and junior world record holder Nicolo Martinenghi.

Podium distance threats Gabrielle Detti and Simona Quadarella come in seeded first in the world in the 800 free, while Quadrella has the top women’s time in the 1500 as well, as this is one of the more formidable rosters from the Italians that we’ve seen of late.

The roster is below, and you can view the release from FIN here.

WOMEN

• Simona Quadarella– 800 free, 1500 free
• Federica Pellegrini– 100 free, 200 free
• Silvia Di Pietro – 100 free
• Arianna Castiglioni – 50 breast
• Martina Carraro – 50 breast
• Alice Mizzau – 800 free relay
• Ilaria Bianchi – 400 medley relay

MEN

• Gabriele Detti– 200 free, 400 free, 800 free
• Nicolo Martinenghi– 50 breast, 100 breast
• Piero Codia – 100 fly
• Federico Turrini – 400 IM
• Gregorio Paltrinieri– 800 free, 1500 free
• Matteo Restivo – 200 back
• Giacomo Carini – 200 fly
• Luca Pizzini – 200 breast
• Luca Dotto – 400 free relay, 400 medley relay
• Ivano Vendrame – 400 free relay
• Alessandro Miressi – 400 free relay
• Filippo Magnini – 400 free relay
• Filippo Megli – 800 free relay

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Italy to Send Twenty Swimmers to 2017 World Championships

By Lauren Neidigh on SwimSwam

2017 ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Tuesday, April 4 – Saturday, April 8, 2017
• Riccione, Italy
• Live Results

A talented field of men’s 200 freestylers stepped up to challenge Gabriele Detti at the 2017 Italian Championships, but the distance ace once again landed on top of the podium. Sprint studs Filippo Magnini and Luca Dotto shot off to the early lead with a pair of 51.2 splits to Detti’s 52.77 at the 100-meter mark. They were no match for Detti’s back-half speed, however, as he raced to a dominant 1:46.38 victory. Magnini (1:48.32) held on for 3rd behind Filippo Megli (1:47.38), while Dotto settled for 4th in 1:48.37.

That time makes Detti the fastest man in the world this year. He’s now about a half second ahead of South Africa’s Chad Le Clos, who formerly headlined the rankings with a 1:46.84 from the South African Championships.

On the women’s side, distance standout Simona Quadarella jumped to the top of the world rankings in the 1500 free. Quadarella won the race by nearly 5 seconds with her 16:10.66, as Giulia Gabbrielleschi finished in 16:15.56 for silver. Quadarella’s time moves her up to #1 ahead of Hungary’s Boglarka Kapas (16:12.86), while Gabbrielleschi moves up to #3 ahead of Kapas’ Hungarian teammate Katinka Hosszu (16:16.92).

Also putting up a highlight reel performance on the final night of competition was Giacomo Carini. In the men’s 200 fly, Carini rocked a 1:55.40 for the gold, breaking his own former Italian National Record of 1:55.48. That time ranks him 4th in the world this year, and is just .4 behind Le Clos’ world-leading 1:55.00 from the South African Championships.

Additional Event Winners:

• Women’s 100 Breast- Martina Carraro, 1:07.87
• Women’s 50 Free- Silvia Di Pietro, 24.93
• Women’s 200 IM- Iliaria Cusinato, 2:12.73
• Men’s 50 Back- Niccolo Bonacchi, 25.36
• Men’s 200 Breast- Luca Pizzini, 2:09.23

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Detti Closes Italian Nationals with World-Leading 200 Free

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam

2017 CANADIAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS

• April 6-9
• Victoria, BC
• Saanich Commonwealth Place
• Long Course (50m)
• Meet Central
• Psych Sheet
• World Championship Selection Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Session Timelines
• Live Results
• Live Stream
• Day 3 Finals Heat Sheet

Sydney Pickrem and Sarah Darcel, both representing Island Swimming, have each scratched out of an A-final tonight at the Canadian Swimming Trials. Pickrem is out of the 200 back after posting the 5th best morning time of 2:12.39, while Darcel has scratched the 100 fly where she was heading into the final 7th at 1:01.03.

Both were major players in the 400 IM final last night, as Pickrem booked her ticket to Budapest with the victory in a best time of 4:35.43. Darcel led that race at the halfway mark, but was passed on the final 50 by Mary-Sophie Harvey and ultimately finished 3rd. Though missing a spot on the team, she was well under the World Championship qualifying time in a best of 4:39.29.

The scratches aren’t surprising, as neither of these are their primary event. Both will contest the 200 IM tomorrow, where they’re both in the hunt for a spot, and Darcel is also entered in the 200 fly.

Pickrem is the Canadian record holder in the 200 IM, despite being seeded 5th for this meet, while Darcel is the 4th seed at 2:13.40, which is actually 0.01 under the qualifying standard. Darcel’s 200 fly seed is also high at 5th, but her time of 2:14.12 is over four seconds off the standard in that event.

Because of the scratches Hannah Genich moves into the 100 fly A-final, while Genevieve Cantin gains a spot in the 200 back A-final. Also scratching the 200 back was Taylor Ruck and Kayla Sanchez, who are now out of the B-final. The other scratch for finals tonight was Sarah Fournier, who is out of the women’s 50 breast B-final.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Pickrem, Darcel Scratch A-Finals On Day 3 At Canadian Trials

By Lauren Neidigh on SwimSwam

2017 IRISH OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Thursday, April 6th – Sunday, April 9th
• National Aquatic Centre, Dublin
• LCM
• Psych Sheets
• Live Results

On day 3 of the 2017 Irish Open Championships, 18-year-old Conor Ferguson made history as the first Irish man to swim under 2:00 in the 200 back. In prelims, Ferguson smashed the barrier with a 1:59.29. He was even faster than that in finals, winning gold in 1:58.80.

Another Irish National Record went down in the men’s 100 fly courtesy of Brendan Hyland. He went up against Connor Brines, who had set the record earlier this year. Brines took the slight lead through the halfway point, but Hyland was significantly faster on the back half, winning in 53.26 to Brines’ 54.13.

Jordan Sloan and Rachel Bethel continued their winning streaks tonight in the 400 free. After punching his ticket to the 2017 World Championships in the 200 free, Sloan put up a personal best 3:55.47 to win the men’s race. Bethel took control of the women’s field, surging ahead in the final 100 after battling closely with Shannon Russell (4:22.24).

World Championships Qualifiers Through Day 2:

• Jordan Sloan, 200 free (1:47.41)
• Mona McSharry, 100 breast (1:07.38)

Additional Event Winners:

• Women’s 100 Fly- Shauna O’Brien, 1:00.41
• Women’s 200 Back- Natasha Hofton, 2:14.46

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Ferguson Becomes 1st Irish Man Under 2:00 in 200 Back at Irish Open

By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam

Longtime swimming benefactor and former standout swimmer Bill Keating has passed away from cancer at the age of 63.

Keating was a staple of the Cincinnati swimming scene. Born in Cincinnati, Keating swim for local St. Xavier High School and the University of Cincinnati. He now resides in the athletic Halls of Fame of both institutions.

Keating stayed very connected after his competitive swimming career ended. He helped fund St. Xavier’s aquatics facility, and both that facility (the Keating Natatorium) and the University of Cincinnati pool (the Keating Aquatic Center) are named after Keating’s family. His father William Sr. was also a member of the University of Cincinnati Hall of Fame along with William, Jr.’s brother Charles.

Bill Keating held seven school records and five conference records when he graduated from Cincinnati, per the school’s release on his passing. He earned his bachelor’s degree, MBA and his law degree from the school and was a strong supporter of women’s sports throughout his life. He was also honored in 2016 by the U.S. Olympic Committee for his work with disabled athletes.

You can read the University of Cincinnati’s full tribute to Keating here.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Cincy Swimming Alum, Benefactor Bill Keating Passes Away

By Loretta Race on SwimSwam

2017 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Sunday, April 9th – Thursday, April 13th
• Brisbane Aquatic Centre
• Prelims at 11am local/Finals at 7:30pm local
• LCM
• Meet Site
• Entry List
• Qualification Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Live Streaming
• Live Results

The 2017 Australian Swimming Championships kick-off today in Brisbane, where double World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medalist Mitch Larkin will be making his mark on 2017. Competing in his first official meet under new coach Simon Cusack of Commercial Swimming Club, Larkin spoke pre-meet about his new training environment and how he’s fared thus far. Describing some of Cusack’s sets as ‘scary’, Larkin says his past 3-4 months with the storied coach sometimes had him feeling as though ‘I was just learning to swim.’

The 23-year-old also talks about the difference, at least mentally, between achieving a World Championship title and holding an Olympic gold medal in your hand.

Larkin takes on the 200m backstroke in Brisbane to get his national title pursuit underway.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Larkin On Cusack: “Feels Like I’m Learning How To Swim All Over Again”

By Loretta Race on SwimSwam

2017 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Sunday, April 9th – Thursday, April 13th
• Brisbane Aquatic Centre
• Prelims at 11am local/Finals at 7:30pm local
• LCM
• Meet Site
• Entry List
• Qualification Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Live Streaming
• Live Results

22-year-old Madi Wilson can’t contain her excitement for the 2017 Australian Swimming Championships in Brisbane. The backstroking star who scored a gold and silver in Rio as part of her nation’s respective 4×100 freestyle and 4×100 medley relays, is gearing up to pursue a possible national title this week, tackling the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke.

As far as her preparation and what to expect in the pool, Wilson says ‘we’ll just have to see what happens’, but comments that she ‘has learned much from her experience in Rio.’

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Madi Wilson Craving Her Chance To Race In Brisbane

By Loretta Race on SwimSwam

2017 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Sunday, April 9th – Thursday, April 13th
• Brisbane Aquatic Centre
• Prelims at 11am local/Finals at 7:30pm local
• LCM
• Meet Site
• Entry List
• Qualification Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Live Streaming
• Live Results

MEN’S 200 BACKSTROKE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 1:57.12

MEN’S 100 BUTTERFLY – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 51.51

WOMEN’S 100 FREESTYLE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 53.92

WOMEN’S 800 FREESTYLE – TIMED FINAL

• Swimming Australia QT – 8:26.96

MEN’S 50 FREESTYLE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 22.02

MEN’S 400 FREESTYLE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 3:47.19

WOMEN’S 50 BREASTSTROKE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – N/A

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Australian National C’ships Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam

2017 CANADIAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS

• April 6-9
• Victoria, BC
• Saanich Commonwealth Place
• Long Course (50m)
• Meet Central
• Psych Sheet
• World Championship Selection Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Session Timelines
• Live Results
• Live Stream
• Day 3 Finals Heat Sheet

Plenty of spots on the World Championship are up for grabs again tonight, with three selection and four total events on the docket for day 3 finals from Victoria.

Starting us off will be the women’s 400 free, which is now wide open after a no-show from top seed Mary-Sophie Harvey this morning in the heats. Both Mackenzie Padington and Kennedy Goss are within striking distance of the ‘A’ qualifying standard of 4:10.57.

Jeremy Bagshaw, Peter Brothers and Colin Gilbert were all within 1.5 seconds of each other this morning and will battle it out in the men’s 400. The fastest man this morning, Rafael Davila, will swim in the B-final due to his Venezuelan citizenship.

Penny Oleksiak and Katerine Savard are set to duel tonight in the women’s 100 fly, with rising star Rebecca Smith breathing down their necks. Savard was under the qualifying standard this morning in 57.96, and Oleksiak and Smith were both less than two tenths off. All three have already made the team.

The men’s event will be tight with Alexandre Perreault, Josiah Binnema and Mack Darragh all within half a second of each other this morning.

The women’s 200 back could very well be the race of the night, with world #1 Hilary Caldwell leading the way after a quick 2:08.48 showing this morning. Dominique Bouchard comes in as the second seed and will have her last shot at making the team, while Kylie Masse will push for a spot after winning the 50 back last night and scaring the 100 back world record on day 1.

After a no-show from Markus Thormeyer, the men’s 200 back shapes to be a battle between 50 winner Tim Zeng, 100 winner Javier Acevedo and Calgary’s Rob Hill. The three of them were within eight tenths of each other this morning, led by Zeng in 2:01.98.

Wrapping us up will be the 50 breaststroke, which won’t be used as a selection event for the World Championships. Both Rachel Nicol and Richard Funk will look to follow up their wins in the 100m event last night with another tonight. Funk is within range of the Canadian Record of 27.45.

Take a look at tonight’s scratches here.

WOMEN’S 400 FREE FINAL

• Canadian Record: 4:03.43, Brittany Maclean, 2016
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 4:10.57

1. Mackenzie Padington, ISC, 4:09.04
2. Kennedy Goss, GGST, 4:10.80
3. Danica Ludlow, UCSC, 4:11.39

Mackenzie Padington got out fast and held on down the stretch, earning a spot on the World Championship team in a time of 4:09.04, well below the 4:10.57 standard. Kennedy Goss had a strong back half but was unable to run down Padington, touching in 4:10.80 to just miss a spot on the team.

Danica Ludlow dropped nearly four seconds from the morning to take bronze in 4:11.39.

MEN’S 400 FREE FINAL

• Canadian Record: 3:43.46, Ryan Cochrane, 2014
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 3:48.15

1. Jeremy Bagshaw, ISC, 3:50.27
2. Peter Brothers, UCSC, 3:52.90
3. Colin Gilbert, KCS, 3:53.23

Colin Gilbert got out fast, checking in at 1:53.4 at the 200m mark, but the experienced Jeremy Bagshaw blew past him on the back half for the win in 3:50.27. Peter Brothers also had a strong back half to take 2nd in 3:52.90, just ahead of Gilbert who touched in 3:53.23 for 3rd.

Venezuela’s Rafael Davila had a great swim in the B-final putting up a time of 3:51.50.

WOMEN’S 100 FLY FINAL

• Canadian Record: 56.46, Penny Oleksiak, 2016
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 58.48

1. Penny Oleksiak, TSC, 57.35
2. Katerine Savard, CAMO, 58.27
3. Rebecca Smith, SCAR, 58.52

Penny Oleksiak pulled away from top seed Katerine Savard over the final 50m with a swift 30.16 back-half to win the race in a time of 57.35. That qualifies her for the World Championships in this event, adding it to the 100 free she qualified in yesterday.

Savard was slightly slower than this morning, but it didn’t matter as she got under the standard as well in a time over 58.27 to add the event to her schedule that already includes the 200 free from day one. Savard revealed in the post-race interview that she ripped her suit during the race.

Continuing to impress here is Rebecca Smith, who posted another best time in 58.52 for bronze.

MEN’S 100 FLY FINAL

• Canadian Record: 51.83, Santo Condorelli, 2016
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 52.29

WOMEN’S 200 BACK FINAL

• Canadian Record: 2:06.80, Hilary Caldwell, 2013
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 2:11.53

MEN’S 200 BACK FINAL

• Canadian Record: 1:57.34, Matt Hawes, 2009
• FINA ‘A’ Standard: 1:58.55

WOMEN’S 50 BREAST FINAL

• Canadian Record: 30.23, Amanda Reason, 2009

MEN’S 50 BREAST PRELIMS

• Canadian Record: 27.45, Scott Dickens, 2009

Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2017 Canadian World Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

By Lauren Neidigh on SwimSwam

2017 IRISH OPEN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Thursday, April 6th – Sunday, April 9th
• National Aquatic Centre, Dublin
• LCM
• Psych Sheets
• Live Results

Just a day after becoming the first Irish mn to break 2:00 in the 200 back, 18-year-old Conor Ferguson worked his way into the headlines again on the final day of the 2017 Irish Open Championships. Ferguson became the 3rd swimmer to make the World Championships roster, shredding his way to a 25.24 in the 50 back. With that, he also set a new Irish Junior Record.

In the men’s 200 IM, James Brown demolished the Irish National Record en route to gold. Brown led the race from start to finish, building his lead to nearly 3 seconds. At the finish, his winning time of 2:02.90 took over a second off the previous record, which stood at a 2:04.25 done by Johnny Quinn in 2012.

On the women’s side, 2017 worlds qualifier Mona McSharry ripped a new Irish Junior Record in the 200 breast. 17-year-old McSharry was the only woman to break 2:30, posting a 2:29.22 to lead the field by over 5 seconds. That took down her own former mark of 2:29.98 by nearly 8 tenths.

World Championships Qualifiers Through Day 2:

• Jordan Sloan, 200 free (1:47.41)
• Mona McSharry, 100 breast (1:07.38)
• Conor Ferguson, 50 back (25.24)

Additional Event Winners:

• Women’s 200 IM- Shannon Russell, 2:19.69
• Men’s 50 Free- Calum Bain, 22.78
• Women’s 50 Free- Danielle Hill, 26.18
• Men’s 200 Breast- Nicholas Quinn, 2:14.07
• Women’s 50 Back-Danielle Hill, 28.87

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Ferguson Qualifies for Worlds in 50 Back at Irish Open Championships

By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam

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5A Team Rankings

1. Fossil Ridge 397
2. Regis 256
3. Cherry Creek 178
4. Ft. Collins 162
5. Highlands Ranch 126
6. Broomfield 121
7. Greeley West 112
8. Lakewood 103
9. Smoky Hill 101
10. Legacy 96
11. Grandview 86
12. Fairview 84
13. Arapahoe 82
14. Rocky Mountain 76
15. Ralston Valley 65
16. Palmer 33
17. Hinkley 30
18. Columbine 28
19. Denver East 25
20. Chatfield 24

4A Team Rankings

1. Ponderosa 293
2. Cheyenne Mountain 224
3. Lewis-Palmer 210
4. Windsor 169
5. Thompson Valley 145
6. Valor Christian 137
7. Evergreen 136
8. Golden 116
9. Silver Creek 92
10. Discovery Canyon 78
11. Loveland 76
12. Pueblo County 70
13. Montrose 69
14. Estes Park 63
15. Pine Creek 61
16. Coronado 55
17. D’Evelyn 49
18. Green Mountain 44
19. George Washington 42
20. Standley Lake 36

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Colorado high School Rankings Me Fossil Ridge Boys Sabse Top Par

By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam

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Read the full story on SwimSwam: Swimming Pool Me Enter Karne Ke 12 Funny Ways (Video)

By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam

Nicholas Mahoney has made a verbal commitment to swim for Xavier University beginning in the fall of 2017.

“Extremely excited to announce my verbal commitment to Xavier University to continue my academic and swim career. Can’t wait to be part of such a great team, and work with such a fantastic coaching staff. Thanks to all my coaches, friends, and family who have helped me throughout the process! #LetsGoX”

Mahoney, who hails from Suwanee, Georgia, is a senior at North Gwinnett High School, where he holds school records in the 200 free, 500 free, and 400 free relay. Mahoney placed sixth in the 200 free (1:42.16) and third in the 500 free (4:33.61) at the 2017 GHSA 6-7 A State Swimming & Diving Meet last February. He was named to the All-State 1st team and notched All-American consideration times in the 500 free and as part of the 400 free relay.

Mahoney swims year-round for SwimAtlanta. He is the reigning Georgia Short Course Senior State champion in the 1000 free, winning the event at the December 2016 championships with 9:30.58. He was also runner-up in the 500 free and contributed to SwimAtlanta’s second-place 800 free relay. His best SCY times are:

• 1000 free – 9:30.58
• 500 free – 4:33.61
• 200 free – 1:42.67
• 200 back – 1:51.26
• 100 back – 52.90

If you have a commitment to report, please send an email with a photo (landscape, or horizontal, looks best) and a quote to Recruits@swimswam.com

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Nicholas Mahoney Verbally Commits to Xavier Musketeers for 2017-18

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam

Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui, who went viral in Rio after her shocked reaction to her bronze medal in the 100 backstroke, has become a spokesperson for the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Fu appeared in a recent PETA Asia ad wearing a shirt that says ‘Give Orcas Their Freedom – Reject Aquariums.’

“Confining orcas to aquarium tanks is like keeping a swimmer like me in a kids’ pool,” Fu says in the ad. “PETA Asia and I encourage everyone to let orcas and other animals swim free in the ocean, where they belong.”

Fu is the latest of another of aquatic athletes who have teamed up with PETA: a list that includes 7-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard and U.S. water polo captain and legend Tony Azevedo.

The 2017 Chinese National Championships and World Championship Trials begin on Monday.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Chinese Olympic Medalist Fu Yuanhui Stars in PETA Ad

By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam

Finnish sprinter Julia Bruneau has made a verbal commitment to the Virginia Tech H2Okies for the 2018-19 season. Bruneau is the second European to verbally commit to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute class of 2022; she will join Loulou Vos of Netherlands (but trains in the United Kingdom), who recently gave her verbal commitment, as well.

“I am very excited to announce my commitment to Virginia Tech, they offer a great education and excellent swimming program. I look forward to being a Hokie for the upcoming years and can’t wait to join the VT swimming family.”

Bruneau specializes in the shorter range of freestyle events. She swims for the club team Lahden Uimaseura Ry (LaUS) and represents Finland’s senior national team in international competition. At the Nordic Country Championships (SCM) in Kolding, Denmark last December, Bruneau won the bronze medal in the women’s open 50m free, after having swum the fastest overall time in the meet in prelims (25.26); she placed third in the 18-and-over 100m free (fourth overall), and was 13th in the 18-and-over category in prelims of the 200m free.

Her best 50/100 LCM times come from the 2016 Finland Championships last March, where she was 10th overall in the women’s open 50m free and 8th in the open 100m free. Her best SCM times (converted to SCY) are as follows:

• 50 SCM free – 25.23 (22.72)
• 100 SCM free – 55.62 (50.10)
• 200 SCM free – 2:05.65 (1:53.19)

If you have a commitment to report, please send an email with a photo (landscape, or horizontal, looks best) and a quote to Recruits@swimswam.com

Read the full story on SwimSwam: H2Okies Pull In 2nd Verbal for Fall of 2018: Finnish Sprinter Julia Bruneau

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam

In connection with their letter to the Brazilian Olympic Committee and Brazilian president on Friday, a group of Brazilian swimmers have put together a video of a number of Brazilian elite swimmers. The video, intended to raise the spirits of the country’s swimmers in a time of turmoil, features the swimmers saying “Somos a natação brasileira,” or “We are Brazilian Swimming.”

The CBDA is mired in a scandal that this week came to a head when the long-time federation president Coarcy Nunes was arrested, and the organization lost its most visible sponsor of 26 years, the national postal service Correios, cancelled their sponsorship agreement.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Somos Natacao Brasiliera – We Are Brazilian Swimming (VIDEO)

By Loretta Race on SwimSwam

2017 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Sunday, April 9th – Thursday, April 13th
• Brisbane Aquatic Centre
• Prelims at 11am local/Finals at 7:30pm local
• LCM
• Meet Site
• Entry List
• Qualification Criteria
• Meet Preview
• Live Streaming (differs per session); Day 2 Prelims
• Live Results

WOMEN’S 100 BREASTSTROKE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 1:07.11

MEN’S 200 FREESTYLE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 1:46.45

WOMEN’S 100 BUTTERFLY – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT –58.05

MEN’S 200 BREASTSTROKE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 2:09.64

WOMEN’S 400 IM – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 4:38.20

MEN’S 50 BUTTERFLY – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – N/A

WOMEN’S 100 BACKSTROKE – PRELIM

• Swimming Australia QT – 59.71

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