Lifelong Seminole Supporter Brooke Arnold Sends Verbal to Florida State
Brooke Arnold has cheered on the FSU Seminoles since childhood. Now, the Winter Juniors swimmer has joined the Noles’ Class of ’25 verbal commitments.
14-Year-Old Lily Christianson Swims 26.0 in 50 Meter Free Twice in August
At a dual meet in Indiana, Lily Christianson (14) dominated the 50m free with a time of 26.08 – her second 50 free under 27 seconds in the past month.
Local Artists Donate To Raise Funds For Forest Park Aquatic Center
Forest Park Aquatic Center, home to Noblesville Swim Club (above), replaced their annual BrewFest fundraiser with a COVID-safe alternative: an art auction.
University of North Florida Builds New Pool as Part of Title IX Compliance
By June, 2021, the University of North Florida women’s swim team will have a new on-campus training facility. Their last on-campus pool was shut down in 2013.
West Virginia University Announces Virtual 1650 Swim
Registration is open to join West Virginia Mountaineer’s alumnus and the public swimming community in their virtual 1650 swim on October 17th – 18th.
#2 Recruit Baylor Nelson Posts 2 Best Times in Charlotte
Junior Nationals swimmer Baylor Nelson (above) finished SwimMAC’s Intrasquad with three victories and two best times after a close race in the 100 fly.
Former USC Water Polo Coach Jovan Vavic Prepares For Trial
A judge has denied Jovan Vavic’s dismissal request and ordered him to prepare for trial alongside 4 other “Varsity Blues” scandal defendants.
Ball State Hires Geena Freriks, Promotes Chris Bals to Round Out Coaching Staff
J. Agnew filled out the Cardinal’s coaching staff by promoting Chris Bals (above) and hiring Olympic Qualifier Geena Freriks as a graduate assistant coach.
European Water Polo Championships Returns to Croatia, Set For September 2022
After 12 years, Croatia will host the European Water Polo Championships again. The LEN Bureau has postponed the Championships from July to September 2022.
1 Event (50 Fly), 2 European Swimmers, 3 Best Times
Switzerland’s Manuel Leuthard closed in on Noe Ponti’s (above) 50m fly National Record while 17-year-old Pawel Uryniuk dominated the 50m fly in Poland.
Argentine National Team Completes Return to Pool
After 5 months, Argentinian swimmers are finally back in the water. Agustín Hernández was the final Argentinian National Team member to return to the pool.
CSCAA Head: Dartmouth Cut Is “Stark Example of Inept Leadership”
On August 15th, CSCAA executive director Greg Earhart voiced his support of Dartmouth Swim and Dive in a letter to Dartmouth President Phil Hanlon.
DI SAAC Advances Proposal to Give Athletes Election Day Off
Division I SAAC has announced that the Division I Council will vote on the proposal to give athletes Election Day off from training on September 16.
Andy Burke, International Swimming Hall of Fame Member, Dies At Age 91
After serving over 50 years in USA Water Polo administration, and 15 years as an athlete, Andy Burke (center) has died at age 91.
CT Virtual Swim And Dive Meet Prevails After Tropical Storm
In Connecticut, Fairfield County Swim League teams pushed through Tropical Storm Isaias’ damage to successfully finish their virtual summer dual meet season.
