Swimming News

Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Sets Sights On Success In Asian Games

ndia's ace swimmer Srihari Nataraj is looking forward to making a splash during next year's Commonwealth and Asian Games after making a huge impact in the Khelo India University Games

Aim For The Top: Blind Para Swimmer Himanshu Nandal Opens Up On His Journey, Challenges And Big Dreams

As the National Para Swimming Championships begin in Hyderabad, one of Indias brightest prospects, Himanshu Nandal, arrives with a mindset rooted in hunger, discipline and quiet confidence.

'Living Legend' Ariarne Titmus Announces Retirement From Swimming

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision as she was lauded as "a living legend".

Srihari Nataraj Dazzles In 200m Freestyle, Wins Silver In Asian Aquatics

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, clinching the 200m freestyle silver medal in the elite continental competition in over 16 years.

Leon Marchand Wins Dominant 400m Medley World Title

France's Leon Marchand cruised to a dominant world 400m individual medley world title on Sunday to claim his second gold...

Swimming Worlds: India's Disappointing Campaign Ends As Shoan Ganguly Finishes 28th In 400m IM

India's forgettable campaign at the Swimming World Championships came to an end with Shoan Ganguly's 28th place finish in the men's 400m individual medley in Singapore.

Katie Ledecky Claims 22nd World Title With 1,500m Freestyle Gold In Singapore

The American great touched the wall in 15min 26.44sec, ahead of Simona Quadarella of Italy in 15:31.79.

Leon Marchand Says "Still A Lot To Do" A Year On From Paris Heroics

Leon Marchand said on Saturday that he still has "a lot to do in the swimming world" a year on from his sensational home Olympics in Paris.

Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Betters 'Best Indian Time' In 100m Freestyle At World University Games

Swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his record-breaking spree on Sunday as he bettered the 'Best Indian Time' in men's 100m freestyle.

American Swimmer Gretchen Walsh Sets 100m Butterfly World Record

American Gretchen Walsh broke her own 100m butterfly world record on Saturday, clocking 55.09sec in the heats at the Tyr Pro Swim Series.

Adam Peaty Says Yes To 2028 Olympics After New Swim Events Added

Adam Peaty announced Wednesday he intends to compete at a fourth Olympics after six new swimming events were added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

National Games: Karnataka Dominates Swimming, Odisha-Haryana Set To Play Womens' Football Final

On the final day of the 38th National Games swimming competitions, held at the Manskhund Swimming Pool, Golapar, Haldwani, athletes from across the country delivered exceptional performances

"Worse Than An Apocalypse Movie": Swimming Great Loses All 10 Olympic Medals In LA Wildfires

American swimming legend Gary Hall Jr, winner of 10 Olympic medals, lost his prized possession in the massive wildfires in Los Angeles, California.

'My Final Wish Is Fulfilled': Paralympic Legend Murlikant Petkar Elated On Getting Arjuna Award

Murlikant Rajaram Petkar was on Thursday elated by the news that the Sports Ministry has recommended him for the Arjuna Award in the Lifetime category.

52 Years After Historic First Paralympics Gold, Para-Swimmer Murlikant Petkar Receives Arjuna Award

Murlikant Petkar, who suffered severe injuries when an army camp in Srinagar came under attack during the 1965 war with Pakistan, set three world records in the course of winning the gold medal.

Odisha Swimmer Pratyasa Ray To Get Ekalabya Puraskar This Year

Ray secured six medals - four gold, one silver and a bronze - in the Khelo India University Games in Guwahati in February this year.

Hidden Talent: French Olympic Star Leon Marchand Opts For Disguise

Leon Marchand won all four of his individual races at the Games -- the 200m butterfly, 200m breaststroke and 200m-400m medley double.

"Un-Australian": Australia Swimming Coach Sacked For Supporting Another Team

Swimming coach Michael Palfrey caused a stir when he said he hoped Kim Woo-min -- who he coached at one point -- would win the men's 400m freestyle instead of two Australians.