On the second day of China nationals in Rizhou, first reports indicate that Li Xuanxu claimed the women's 400m medley in 4.37, 3sec or so down on best, Zhou Yanxin took the 200m backstroke in 2:09.6; results and reports unreliable

The list of those set to take to the ASCA podium and deliver lectures and speeches this week in Indianapolis reads like a Who's Who of world coaching; leading lights set to discuss plans to have coaching voices count within FINA

Stephanie Rice, double Olympic medley champion for Australia in 2008, will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday, her 2010 race season over

Rizhao, China, is the setting for long-course nationals in China this week, and we think we may have some times to report, though three sources have reported different times for the podium placers

Leading US coaches, including one of those at the helm worldwide, Eddie Reese, are of the view that FINA's days as No1 swim power are numbered because of the "undemocratic" way in which it is run; proposal raises prospect of breakaway organisation

Five days into a six-month suspension that started on August 20, Brazilian swimmer Daynara de Paula was to be found competing in the face of FINA's decision

Australian distance swimmer took medication from an asthma inhaler which was incorrectly labelled by a chemist; FINA's handling of the case leaves much to be desired as swimmers receive different treatment; de Paula and Ortiz also suspended

Amid tension with her new coach, Federica Pellegrini has confirmed her intention to seek gold in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle at the 2012 Olympic Games in London; new journey begins mid-September

The first Youth Olympics is about to wrap up in Singapore and much fun and games were doubtless had by all involved. Yet the event leaves us pondering: what's it all about, Jacques? China cranks up, pride piles on pressure to perform

Who can say which standards would have been set in textile in 2008 and 2009 given a chance; but what we can say is that 31 world textile-suit long-course standards have been set so far this year, and here they are

Canadian Summer Nationals; the amazing Pierse sisters - all five of 'em; Russ Ewald writes on Sean Hutchison; US nationals; Cecil Colwin talks to Bob Bowman ... and much more

A digest of the European Championships in Budapest and the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, with updated info and links to race reviews as the 2010 long-course season reaches half-time, Games Commonwealth and Asian to come

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 4: the meet ends with the US medley relay on top but not as fast as France; hosts romp home ahead on points and medals, Australia and Japan maintaining the status quo

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 4: The US quartet brought the American meet to a fitting close among women with a 3:55.23 championship record; Australians take silver in 3:56.96, Japanese the bronze in 3:57.75

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 4: The talent and toughness of open water 5km world champion Melissa Gorman (AUS) spilled back into the pool for a 16:01.53 to 16:03.26 victory over world record holder Kate Ziegler

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 4: eight years on from cracking 2:10 for the first time, Kosuke Kitajima takes title in 2:08.26 championship record ahead of Rickard (AUS), 2:09.97, and Shanteau (USA), 2:10.13.

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 4: a championship record of 2:20.69 gave Soni the 2nd best textile time ever; holder of the best time, Jones takes silver in 2:23.23, shiny WR holder Pierse takes bronze in 2:23.65

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 3 finals: after watching the US women show the way in textile with a 3:35.11 inside the early 2008 WR, Michael Phelps leads American men to a 3:11.74 global textile standard

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 3 finals: Ryan Lochte sped to his fourth gold medal with a 1:54.12 championship-victory killing contenders off the wall as he went; Tyler Clary, 1:54.90, Ryosuke Irie, 1:55.21.

Pan Pacific Championships, Irvine, California, day 3 finals: The championship record went to Elizabeth Pelton on 2:07.48 in heats; come the final, Beisel took the crown in 2:07.8, Pelton the silver in 2:08.13, bronze to Belinda Hocking (AUS), 2:08.10