#1 Men's Recruit in 2012, Gray Umbach, Commits to Stanford
The #1 overall recruit in the men’s class of 2012, Gray Umbach, has verbally committed to swim for Stanford next…
Texas Longhorn Men Get First Three Verbals of Season
Things have been very quiet this recruiting season down in Austin. The Texas Longhorns, either men’s or women’s, did not…
Four-Time Junior Worlds Medalist Pebley Makes College Decision
Jacob Pebley, who won four medals at the recent FINA Junior World Championships, has made a verbal commitment to swim…
Europeans Reluctant to Join Duel in the Pool Fray
Earlier today, in their press release announcing the 2011 American Duel in the Pool lineup, it was hinted that swimmers…
Phelps, Schmitt Not on 2011 Duel in the Pool Roster; Record Assaults Expected
(UPDATE: Two added to roster 11/28) USA Swimming has released the American roster for the upcoming Duel in the Pool…
UNC-Asheville Adds Division I Women's Swimming Program
On the heels of the recent release by the NCAA of their 2010-2011 participation study, the women’s swimming numbers will…
Thorpe, Trickett Returns Highlight Singapore WC Start Lists
FINA has released the start lists for the first meet of the Asian World Cup leg, that will start tomorrow in…
In Briefs: Alshammar, Sjostrom First Swimmers Named to Swedish Olympic Team
In what was really more of a formality than a ground-breaking gesture, Sweden has named Therese Alshammar and Sarah Sjostrom…
UT, A&M Women Get Big Wins Ahead of Lone Star Showdown; Larson on Fire Again
Both the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns took impressive wins last weekend as the two prepare for their…
NCAA: Net of 3 Men's Swimming Teams Lost in the Last 30 Years
In the latest edition of the NCAA Participation Report, which covers a 30-year span from 1981-2011, the numbers are certainly not…
In Briefs: Arkansas Coach Jeff Poppell Receives Contract Extension
Arkansas women’s swimming head coach Jeff Poppell has received a contract extension, according to the NCAA. Poppell has had a…
Off the Deep End: Top-6 Swimming-Themed Halloween Costumes
The above shot was taken by an old friend, Tracy Barbutes, at her Masters team’s annual Halloween practice in 2009….
Cal Women Round out 2012 Class with Verbal from Top-5 Sprinter Acker
Cal loaded up on the class of 2012 early – by the middle of October, they had received verbal commitments…
CSCAA Changes Top-25 Polling Procedures
The College Swim Coaches Association of America has decided on tweaks to the polling procedure for their NCAA Division I…
USC Adds Distance Free Star Chang to Class
USC Trojans head coach Dave Salo got an early jump on the season when Kendyl Stewart gave one of the first…
