"It’s surreal. That’s the right word. I’m incredibly proud of it, yet it still sounds strange to have the world record to my name. I am the fastest woman ever in the 100m freestyle. It still needs to sink in, but it’s absolutely true" - Marrit Steenbergen
Today marks the 41st anniversary of the moment Germany's Michael Gross swam 400m free faster than Vladimir Salnikov ever had. It was all part of the work he put in to eight World records and a pantheon of Olympic, World & European prizes over 200 free and 200 'fly ...
As athletes call for Olympic fair pay for fair play to keep the Enhanced wolf from the door, World Aquatics launches a post-career compensation fund that feels a lot like a World-Cup attendance incentive scheme in a retirement wrapper for the few not the many needed to build a growth economy
A $250 million lawsuit against Nancy Hogshead, Champion Women, and Deb DiMatteo has been dismissed - Federal Court Declares Women's Sports Advocates Have First Amendment Right to Warn of the Risks of Sexually Abusive Coaches
IOC move under scrutiny as critics say the change could weaken barriers to Russia's full return to international sport and risked undermining the Olympic movement by inviting back in the very politics Olympic bosses claim to want to cut out
A $250 million lawsuit against Nancy Hogshead, Champion Women, and Deb DiMatteo has been dismissed - Federal Court Declares Women's Sports Advocates Have First Amendment Right to Warn of the Risks of Sexually Abusive Coaches
The China Open was striking for four reasons: McEvoy's master-class 20.88; money magnets that drew foreign stars to a charm offensive that doubled as domestic championships; the speed of Zhang as he beat Märtens in the 200, 400 & 800 free; and the very young age of many Chinese finalists
