12-Year Old Audrey Derivaux Posts Historic 2:16 in 200 Fly at Juniors
12-year old Audrey Derivaux of the Jersey Wahoos came closer to Cassidy Bayer’s all-time record in the 200 fly than anyone in history has.
Ilya Kharun Removed from Junior Pan Pacs Team Among Citizenship Confusion
Ilya Kharun was slated to be one of the stars of the American team at the upcoming Junior Pan Pacific Championships, but isn’t eligible to compete for the US.
Australia Goes Temple-McKeon on Back-End of Mixed 400 Medley Relay at CGs
Australian Matt Temple got the nod on the 400 mixed medley relay ahead of Kyle Chalmers, a choice that on paper was an even heat.
No Big Scratches Means More Fast Racing on Tuesday at US Junior Nationals
After winning the 200 fly on Monday, Alex Shackell will be an underdog in the girls’ 100 meter freestyle on Tuesday in Irvine.
Daniel Jervis Withdraws from Commonwealth Games After COVID-19 Infection
Welsh swimmer Daniel Jervis entered the 2022 Commonwealth Games as a big favorite in the 1500 free, but he withdrew from Tuesday morning’s preliminary heats.
Two Non-Swimming Film Projects by Swimming People That You Need to See
Two swimming people are producing big-time non-swimming projects that come out this summer, including a new 10-part Hulu docuseries about the LA Lakers.
NCAA Publishes Division I 2022-2023 National Championship Standards
The NCAA Division I time standards for 2023 have been released, and in addition to the usual changes, one key conversion factor has shifted.
Are Elite Swimmers at Futures Championships a Problem?
The Futures Championships in College Station last weekend wound up being an important meet for Sam Stewart, but do National Teamers belong at these events?
After Breakthrough at Senior Nationals, Norvy Clontz Drops 1500 Free at Juniors
15-year old Norvy Clontz put up head-turning distance free times last week in Irvine. On Monday, he’ll shoot for a result in an event he didn’t swim last week
Olympic Champ Bobby Finke Going Pro, Foregoing Final Season of NCAA Eligibility
Three-time NCAA Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke has decided to turn pro and forego his 5th year of eligibility at Florida.
What Does Josh Matheny’s Long Course Breakthrough Mean for US Breaststroking?
19-year old Josh Matheny became one of just three Americans who have ever broken 1 minute in the 100 breaststroke as a teenager at last week’s US Nationals.
Roric Fink Will Return to Arizona as an Assistant Coach
Roric Fink built his reputation in the 2000s as an assistant coach at Arizona and with Tucson Ford Aquatics. He’ll now return to that program.
Maggie MacNeil Breaks Commonwealth Games Record in the 100 Fly
Even after fracturing her elbow earlier this year, Canadian swimmer Maggie MacNeil was able to bounce back to win Commonwealth Games gold on Friday.
Lara van Niekerk and Pieter Coetze Make South African History on Friday
South African breaststroker Lara van Niekerk (above) and backstroker Pieter Coetze, both teenagers, made history on Friday night in Birmingham.
Miriam Sheehan Breaks Puerto Rican Record at Iowa Long Course Championships
Miriam Sheehan dominated the senior age group at the meet, while Hudson Huberg and Caite Schaffel did big damage in the age group races.