Backstroker Melanie Schweikert Stays In-State, Commits to Ohio Bobcats (2023)
Countryside YMCA’s Schweikert has Futures times in the 100 and 200 back that would have placed her just outside of the B final at the 2022 MAC Championships.
Northwestern Gains Verbal Commit From Diver Leah O’Connell (2023)
Leah O’Connell of Boston Area Diving specializes in the 3-meter event where she earned 3rd place at the 2021 USA Diving Zone A Championships.
Canadian Roster Update: Abby Dunford and Josh Liendo Qualify for Worlds
16-year-old Abby Dunford needed to drop 9 seconds from her lifetime best 1500 free time to earn the FINA ‘A’ cut – she dropped 18 seconds instead.
Ruslan Skomoroshko Blasts 48.96 in 100 Free at Belarusian Open Championships
Skomoroshko came the closest to setting a Belarusian National record on day 2 with his 100 free semifinal win. He is .06 off going into the final tomorrow.
23 Swimmers Notch Names on National Team Rosters at 2022 U.S. OW Nationals
Results from Open Water Nationals and Junior Nationals in Florida finalized the 2022 U.S. Open Water National Team and World Junior Championships rosters.
16-Year-Old Katie Grimes Completes Sandpipers Sweep of Junior National 7.5k
Tokyo Olympian Katie Grimes followed up her National 10k win on Friday by taking home gold in the Junior National 7.5k with a substantial lead over the field
ASU Commit Ilya Kharun of Sandpipers Crushes Junior National 7.5k
16-year-old Kharun’s 1st place finish earns him a spot on both the U.S. National Junior Team and FINA World Junior Open Water Championships roster.
2022 US Open Water Nationals: France’s Axel Reymond Wins the Men’s 10K
While Florida’s Brennan Gravley led the pack up until the final lap, two-time 25k world champion Reymond made his move and came from outside the top 3 to win.
Michael Andrew Scratches 100 Back and 200 Breast at San Antonio Pro Swim Series
Olympian Michael Andrew scratched the 100 back and 200 breast to focus on the 50 free where he is ranked #2 going into the third prelims session.
Marchand Scratches 200 Free to Focus on 400 IM at San Antonio Pro Swim Series
19-year-old Leon Marchand became the fastest man ever in the 200 SCY IM at NCAA’s last week. He is seeded 2nd in the 400 LCM IM going into day 2’s prelims.
NYU Gains Verbal Commitments from Nathan Phillips and Will Fuchs
Lake Erie Silver Dolphins’ Nathan Phillips and Commonwealth Swimming’s Will Fuchs (above) have UAA conference finalist potential in multiple events.
Winter U.S. Open Qualifier Cole Firlie Commits to MIT
Sarasota Tsunami Swim Team’s Cole Firlie has a lifetime best time that would have won the 1650 free by nearly 2 seconds at the 2022 NEWMAC Championships.
Nate Germonprez Blasts 1:44 200 Yard IM, #50 in 17-18 Age Group at NCSA’s Day 5
Inspire Swim Team’s Nate Germonprez, a Texas commit, shaved .22 off his lifetime best 200 IM time from Winter Juniors in December during prelims.
Wyoming State Champion Matt Pietsch Commits to Augustana University
Capitol City Aquatics’ Matt Pietsch won the 100 back and 200 free at the WHSAA Boys 4A State Championship in February. He’ll be joining the Vikings this fall
Gardner-Webb Gains Verbal from Futures Qualifier Hailey Williams
South Lake Aquatic Club’s Hailey Williams has lifetime best times that would have won the 500 and 1650 free substantially at the 2022 CCSA Championships.
