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.
Intrasquad 100 Breast Swim is a New Futures Time for 16-Year-Old Gibson Holmes
At the Mason Rays Intrasquad last Friday, 16-year-old Gibson Holmes’ 58.61 100 breast broke the formidable 1:00 barrier and qualified for Futures.
ASUN Conference Postpones Fall Sports
The ASUN Conference joins 15 other Division I swimming conferences in postponing fall sports. ASUN plans on holding a spring season for their fall athletes.
Jean Hurring, Only New Zealand Woman with an Olympic Swimming Medal, Has Died
On Saturday Jean Hurring (above-right), the only New Zealand woman to win an Olympic medal in swimming, died at the age of 89. Pictured with husband Lincoln.
New Pool Brings Water Polo to Kern County, CA
The opening of the new Kern High School Aquatics Center aims to increase the number of KHSD water polo programs from 2 to 8-10 this coming year.
