Noè Ponti und Thierry Bollin sind bereit für den Weltcup in Singapur

 

Am Donnerstag starten Noè Ponti und Thierry Bollin in Singapur in die dritte Etappe des diesjährigen Schwimmweltcups.

Vom 31. Oktober bis 2. November findet in Singapur die dritte und letzte Weltcupstation 2024 statt. Wiederum werden Noè Ponti und Thierry Bollin, betreut durch Massimo Meloni, am Start sein.

Bei den zwei bisherigen Stationen 2024, in Shanghai und Incheon, zeigten die beiden Schweizer Topschwimmer tolle Leistungen. Noè Ponti dominierte in Shanghai mit seinem Weltrekord über 50m und Europarekord über 100m Schmetterling das Wettkampfgeschehen. In Incheon schaffte er es neben seinen Siegen über die beiden Schmetterlingsdistanzen auch über 100m Lagen Léon Marchand die Stirn zu bieten und ex aequo mit dem französischen Schwimmstar den ersten Platz zu belegen. Mit diesen drei Siegen entschied Ponti die Gesamtwertung von Incheon für sich. Thierry Bollin stellte in Shanghai über 50m Rücken einen neuen Schweizer Rekord (23.09s) auf und sicherte sich in Incheon sein erstes Weltcuppodest.

Nun steht in Singapur die finale Etappe vor der Tür. Ponti peilt neben der Triple Crown über 50m und 100m Schmetterling, dies bedeutet alle Siege in einer Disziplin bei allen drei Weltcupstationen, auch den Sieg des Gesamtweltcups an. Aktuell belegt er in der Gesamtwertung knapp hinter Léon Marchand den zweiten Platz. Bollin's Ziel wird es sein, seine guten Resultate zu bestätigen und erneut aufs Podest zu schwimmen.

Singapur (SGP), Stop 3, 31. Oktober - 2. November 2024

Noè Ponti

100m Schmetterling: 31. Oktober

100m Lagen: 31. Oktober

200m Lagen: 1. November

50m Schmetterling: 2. November

200m Freistil: 2. November

 

Thierry Bollin

50m Freistil: 31. Oktober

50m Rücken: 1. November

100m Rücken: 2. November

USA Water Polo and Diversity in Aquatics Help to Launch Co-ed Water Polo Team at Howard University

 

The Howard University water polo team begins play this weekend at George Washington

Washington, D.C. - October 29, 2024 - Building on the success of Howard University's swim and dive team, USA Water Polo and Diversity In Aquatics have joined forces to support the relaunch of the university's co-ed water polo team. With a generous $8,000 grant from USA Water Polo, this initiative represents a significant leap toward supporting expanded aquatic programming at HBCUs and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within aquatic sports.

This effort to revive the co-ed water polo program at Howard University resulted from a dynamic collaboration between Diversity In Aquatics and USA Water Polo, led by Howard University junior Colin McMahon. As a former high school water polo player, McMahon's passion for the sport and his drive to see it flourish at Howard were strongly supported by Diversity In Aquatics board member and UC Irvine's Associate Athletic Director, Health, Wellness & Sports Performance, John Abdou. Abdou, a leader in water polo and a champion for diversity and inclusion, worked closely with McMahon to bring this vision to fruition.

"We are thrilled to partner with Diversity In Aquatics and Howard University to re-establish their co-ed water polo team," said John Abdou, Board Member of Diversity In Aquatics. "This initiative not only broadens student opportunities but also reinforces our shared commitment to diversifying the aquatics space and creating more inclusive, accessible pathways for all."

The addition of a co-ed water polo team, supported by Howard University's Campus Recreation, significantly enhances Howard University's club offerings and creates a space for students to build community around the pool.  "We are excited to expand our club sports program offerings as a part of Campus Activities with the support of USA Water Polo and Diversity In Aquatics," said Dr. Watson, Howard University's Club Sports Director. "This initiative will enrich our students' campus experience, offering new avenues for engagement, growth, and leadership within aquatics."

The $8,000 grant will provide essential resources, including equipment, coaching, and training facilities, ensuring the team has the support needed to succeed and grow. The Water Polo Club would also like to thank Malmsten for the water polo goal.

The relaunch of the co-ed water polo team is just the beginning.

"USA Water Polo is proud to support Howard University's relaunch of their co-ed water polo program with this grant. This initiative underscores our commitment to breaking barriers in aquatics and fostering an inclusive environment where students and athletes have the opportunity to participate and thrive at HBCUs and beyond." Eva Padilla Sfregola, USA Water Polo Chief Development Officer and DEI Development Grant Committee member.

Both USA Water Polo and Diversity In Aquatics remain committed to expanding access to aquatic sports for marginalized and underrepresented communities, allowing everyone to learn, compete, and enjoy the benefits of water sports. If you are in the DC area, support the program at its next tournament, Sunday, November 3rd at the Charles E. Smith Center on George Washington University's campus 600 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States.

If you want to donate or learn more about the Howard University Water Polo Club, please email info@diversityinaquatics.org.

For more information, please contact:

Adrianne Carter

Diversity In Aquatics

Email: info@diversityinaquatics.org

Noè Ponti et Thierry Bollin sont prêts pour la Coupe du monde à Singapour

 

A partir de jeudi, Noè Ponti et Thierry Bollin participeront à la troisième étape de la Coupe du monde de natation de cette année à Singapour.

Du 31 octobre au 2 novembre, Singapour accueillera la troisième et dernière étape de la Coupe du monde 2024. Une fois de plus, Noè Ponti et Thierry Bollin, encadrés par Massimo Meloni, seront au départ.

Lors des deux précédentes étapes de 2024, à Shanghai et à Incheon, ils ont réalisé de belles performances. Noè Ponti a dominé la compétition à Shanghai en battant le record du monde du 50m et le record d'Europe du 100m papillon. A Incheon, en plus de ses victoires sur les deux distances de papillon, il a fait jeu égal avec Léon Marchand sur 100m quatre nages et a partagé la première place avec la star française de la natation. Avec ces trois victoires, Ponti a remporté le classement général d'Incheon. Thierry Bollin a établi un nouveau record de Suisse sur 50m dos (23.09s) à Shanghai et s'est assuré son premier podium en Coupe du monde à Incheon.

A Singapour, l'étape finale approche à grands pas. Ponti vise non seulement la "Triple Crown" sur 50m et 100m papillon, ce qui signifie toutes les victoires dans une discipline lors des trois étapes de la Coupe du monde, mais aussi la victoire au classement général de la Coupe du monde. Actuellement, il occupe la deuxième place du classement général, juste derrière Léon Marchand. L'objectif de Bollin sera de confirmer ses bons résultats et de monter à nouveau sur le podium.

Singapour (SGP), Stop 3, 31 octobre - 2 novembre 2024

 

Noè Ponti

100m papillon : 31 octobre

100m 4 nages : 31 octobre

200m 4 nages : 1 novembre

50m papillon : 2 novembre

200m libre : 2 novembre

 

Thierry Bollin

50m libre : 31 octobre

50m dos : 1 novembre

100m dos : 2 novembre

(Photo: World Aquatics)

World Triathlon and PTO announce 12-year strategic partnership to grow the sport

 

World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) have announced a 12-year strategic partnership that will run until 2036. Following the announcement in August 2023 to collaborate on a new Official World Championship Tour of Long Distance Triathlon and then the launch of the T100 Triathlon World Tour in January 2024, World Triathlon and the PTO have taken their work together a step further by expanding their commercial relationship to grow the sport longer term.

The initial partnership term is for 12 years, running through to 2036, and will include: the sole and exclusive Official World Championship Tour of Long Distance Triathlon, Anti-doping, Safeguarding and collaboration on rights management, including sponsorship and broadcast. It also includes a framework for both parties to explore new opportunities to grow the sport together, including hosting shorter-distance events alongside the T100 Tour.

Speaking about the new announcement, the World Triathlon president and IOC member Marisol Casado said:

“Having seen three amazing Olympic Triathlon races in Paris, and just before the Championship Finals in Torremolinos and the T100 Finals in Dubai, we believe that it is both ours and PTO’s responsibility to double down on the good work that we’ve already started and use the great exposure our sport enjoys at the moment as a catalyst to grow deeper engagement with the sport’s committed fan. We also want to find a way to promote our sport to the broader sports fan. We believe we’re already starting to answer part of that question through our partnership with the PTO around the new T100 Triathlon World Tour and want to ensure we provide it with the right support and solid foundation to go from strength to strength. We will see in the near future athletes moving from the World Triathlon Championship Series to the T100 Tour, and we see more and more fans engaging with both worlds and enjoying the shorter or longer distances events alike. This brings excellent opportunities to all of us. And we want to continue embracing this cooperation and take it to further levels”.

Responding on behalf of the PTO, CEO Sam Renouf said:

“We have had a very productive relationship with World Triathlon since our first event, including hosting the World Long Distance Championships alongside the Collins Cup in 2021. In working closely through the formation and then launch of the new T100 Triathlon World Tour - quickly becoming the pinnacle of long distance racing - one of the by-products has been the discussion and identification of other opportunities where we can grow the sport. By forming a 12-year partnership, both sides have the opportunity to invest together in the longer-term development of the sport.”

PTO Athlete Board member David McNamee added:

“From an athlete perspective, the introduction of the new T100 Triathlon World Tour has been a significant step forward in giving longer distance triathlon the global platform and profile we think it deserves. But along that journey, it has also highlighted other things we could explore, in order to continue taking our sport forward and to grow and engage more fans and audiences around the world. It’s an exciting time to be a professional triathlete.”

This announcement follows the two organisations introducing new anti-doping measures earlier this year.

After five T100 rounds so far this year, in Miami, Singapore, San Francisco, London and Ibiza, Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle leads the women’s T100 standings, ahead of Great Britain’s India Lee and Lucy Charles-Barclay; whilst Denmark’s Magnus Ditlev leads the men’s series from New Zealand’s Kyle Smith. The next race is the Lake Las Vegas T100 on 19-20 October.