Chinese swimmers doping case: WADA drops lawsuit against USADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency has dropped a lawsuit and an ethics case it filed against critics in the United States who disagreed with its handling of a doping case involving … Read More
Category: Swimming
Indian sports wrap, January 27: Vaidehi, Ankita lose in first round at ITF tournament in Pune
TENNIS Ankita, Vaidehi knocked out of ITF tournament in Pune Seventh seed Elena Pridankina overcame stiff resistance from Ankita Raina for a 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 victory in the first round … Read More
Muralikant Petkar’s Arjuna dream fulfilled: How bureaucracy left a war veteran yearning for recognition
CONTENT WARNING: MENTIONS OF SUICIDE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, PHYSICAL INJURY For Murlikant Petkar, the second day of the new year was going as per the routine of his post-retirement life. … Read More
IOC to replace swimmer Hall’s Olympic medals lost in Los Angeles wildfire
American former swimmer Gary Hall Jr. is set to receive replicas of the 10 Olympic medals he lost in the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed his home, International Olympic Committee … Read More
Katinka Hosszu, the ’Iron Lady’ of swimming, retires after stellar career
Three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, one of the greatest all-around swimmers, has announced her retirement. Known as the “Iron Lady” of swimming for her gruelling repertoire of events, … Read More
2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer
In 2024, the world of swimming saw major milestones, with athletes retiring and new records being set. Australian swimmer Mack Horton announced his retirement, while Canada’s Summer McIntosh ended Katie … Read More
Australia’s head swimming coach Rohan Taylor reappointed till 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Australia’s head swimming coach Rohan Taylor was reappointed on Friday to guide the country’s powerhouse team to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Taylor played an important role in steering Australia … Read More
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh adds to her record collection at world short course championships
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set her 10th world record at the world short course championships with gold in the 50-meter freestyle final before adding an 11th as part of the … Read More
Olympic medallist Summer McIntosh wins second gold at world short course swimming championships
Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh clinched her second gold medal at the world short course championships in Budapest on Thursday with a world record time in the women’s 200m butterfly. … Read More
Short-course world championships: US swimmers win relay gold medals, world records broken in Budapest
Multiple world records were shattered at the short-course swimming world championships in Budapest on Tuesday, including by the U.S. men’s and women’s relay teams. Gretchen Walsh anchored the U.S. women … Read More