NZ Swimming News from NZCity

News | Swimming

3 Feb 2026 18:14

NZCity News

Make Home

Home > News > Sports >		Swimming

American five times gold medalist Katie Ledecky stunned by young Australian in women's 400 metres final

26 July 2021

Five times Olympic gold medalist American Katie Ledecky has been stunned by young Australian Ariane Titmus in the women's 400 metres final at the Tokyo Olympics

>> Read Article

Lewis Clareburt isn't feeling the pressure of being New Zealand's main chance in the Olympic pool
	24 Jul 2021: Lewis Clareburt isn't feeling the pressure of being New Zealand's main chance in the Olympic pool... more

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt trying to block out the burden as he begins his final Olympics preparations
	16 Jun 2021: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt is trying to block out the burden placed on his shoulders - not to mention arms, legs and feet - as he begins his final preparations for the Olympics... more

Lewis Clareburt will spearhead a seven strong New Zealand Swim squad for the Tokyo Olympics
	16 Jun 2021: Lewis Clareburt will spearhead a seven strong New Zealand Swim squad for the Tokyo Olympics... more

It's a matter of swim and wait for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh
	4 Jun 2021: It's a matter of swim and wait for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh... more

A dream come true, almost, for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh
	1 Jun 2021: A dream come true, almost, for New Zealand swimmer Hayley McIntosh... more

Bradlee Ashby's withdrawal from the Tokyo Games means New Zealand's swim team will be all maiden Olympians
	31 May 2021: Bradlee Ashby's withdrawal from the Tokyo Games means New Zealand's swim team will be all maiden Olympians... more

British Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says athletes have a right to express their opinions and take a stance without being punished, in response to a ban on protests during the Tokyo Games
	28 Apr 2021: British Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says athletes have a right to express their opinions and take a stance without being punished, in response to a ban on protests during the Tokyo Games... more

Swimmer Zac Reid could add a second event to his repertoire at the Tokyo Olympics
	12 Apr 2021: Swimmer Zac Reid could add a second event to his repertoire at the Tokyo Olympics... more

A few more swimmers have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics
	10 Apr 2021: A few more swimmers have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics... more

< Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent Swimming News

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system ++++++++

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches ++++++++

30 Jan: Why your sunscreen application might be putting your good intentions to waste +++++

Swimming NewsLinks

3 Feb: Boy makes 'superhuman' swim to save family swept out to sea off australia (RadioNZ)

3 Feb: Get your hands on one of the last-ever bags of jaffas in nz and support a great cause (Stuff.co.nz)

2 Feb: Olympian michael klim on illness, identity and the partner who stayed (RadioNZ)

30 Jan: Swimming australia president to fight eight-month suspension for ‘improper conduct’ (Sydney Morning Herald)

27 Jan: Video shows man swimming in auckland mall’s rooftop water feature (Stuff.co.nz)

25 Jan: Boy, 12, dies from injuries after sydney shark attack (BBCWorld)

22 Jan: Former colleagues mourn loss of auckland lawyer who died at coromandel beach (RadioNZ)

18 Jan: Adventurer aiming to carry kilos of rubbish across cook strait - without a boat (Stuff.co.nz)

more Swimming newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
A friendly jibe from the All Blacks towards their Australian rivals after organisers elected to bypass a blockbuster trans-Tasman clash as the 2027 World Cup opener More...

BUSINESS
Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
Police say Today show host Savannah Guthrie's mother has been abducted 18:07

Motoring:
A former Kiwi motorsport champion say changes to the drivers' licensing process don't go far enough in preparing young people for our roads 18:07

Entertainment:
Michael Buble has hailed Catherine O'Hara as "an ambassador for Canada in the truest sense" 18:01

Cricket:
One eye on the now, one eye on the big picture for the Black Caps with cricket's T20 World Cup all set to start in India and Sri Lanka 17:47

Entertainment:
Macaulay Culkin has paid a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O'Hara 17:31

Accident and Emergency:
Police have launched an investigation after a body was found at a work site in Omahu near Hastings 17:27

International:
What I wish my manager knew about my mental health 17:17

Entertainment:
Lala Kent has "hooked up with chicks" - but she doesn't consider herself to be a bisexual 17:01

Cricket:
Adaptation is the focus for the Black Caps in their final hit out ahead of cricket's T20 World Cup 16:57

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian has donated money to the National Immigration Law Center 16:31

News Search

Power Search