Swimming
Sarah Sjöström second in comeback after activist disruption
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Sarah Sjöström finished second in the 50m freestyle at Swim Open in Stockholm with the second-fastest time in the world this year. The final was disrupted by two climate activists who jumped into the pool with banners just before the start. The swimming star, returning after a 607-day break and motherhood, clocked 24.36 in the final.
Best friends Björns Ellen Eriksson and Viktor Olsson have been named the kranspar for Vansbrosimningen 2026. They will greet the winners at the finish line in several races during the event starting this weekend.
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Ludvika Simsällskap has introduced a new swimming program called Lär Dig Simma for children aged 9 to 15. The initiative follows rising demand from recently arrived parents.
Australian singer and former swimmer Cody Simpson has hinted at new music releases and a potential name change as he re-enters the music scene after retiring from swimming. The 29-year-old shared studio clips and cryptic social media posts following his amicable split from Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon. Fans speculate the updates tie into his past projects like the poetry book Prince Neptune.
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The Splash Foundation, founded in 2015 by Libby Alexander and Simon Holliday, began offering swimming lessons to domestic helpers before expanding to children with disabilities, low-income families, and ethnic minorities. The charity has taught over 11,000 disadvantaged people to swim for free and this year received funding from the Operation Santa Claus campaign to support its summer Splash Camp for 250 low-income children.
Victor Gonçalves, president of the Distrito Federal Aquatic Sports Federation (FDA-DF), resigned on October 27, 2024, citing health reasons, after the entity was sued by a São Paulo hotel for a R$21,000 debt. The unpaid amount covers lodging and meals for 31 people at the Troféu Chico Piscina event in October. Parents of athletes reported payment irregularities and filed a police report.