With Chase Kreitler Hire at Pitt, Two Coaching Trees Grow a Little Fuller
Chase Kreitler’s most recent boss, Dave Durden, has a growing coaching tree. His prior boss, Eddie Reese, is really just beginning that part of his legacy.
At Least 4 Swimmers Receive Olympic Solidarity Scholarships for Paris 2024
Zac Reid (above) is the New Zealand Record holder in the 800 free in both long course and short course meters and was a Tokyo 2020 Olympian.
Russia Confirms that Suspended Rylov Will Be Allowed at Russian Championships
In spite of a 9-month suspension by the international governing body FINA, the All-Russian Swimming Federation will allow him to compete at next week’s national championships.
Wisconsin Extends Swim Coach Yuri Suguiyama Through 2026-2027 Season
Wisconsin head coach Yuri Suguiyama’s contract has been extened by three seasons after another historic year for Wisconsin.
Southern California Swimming Hires Steve Roush as New Executive Director
Steve Roush, the former CEO of ASCA and Assistant Executive Director of USA Swimming, has been named the Executive Director of Southern California Swimming
Absences: Big College Names McHugh, Magahey, & Mefford Out of Trials
Two-time defending NCAA Champion in the 100 breast Max McHugh had as good of a shot as anyone as cracking the top two in that race at next week’s Trials.
Spain Names 9 Swimmers for 2022 World Championships
Hugo Gonzalez is among a 9-swimmer Spanish team for the World Championships in June; Spain has also named a preliminary European Championships roster.
Absences: Simone Manuel, Erica Sullivan, Kelly Pash Won’t Race at US Trials
Simone Manuel’s camp has remained quiet on her future in the sport, but she won’t race at this week’s US Olympic Trials.
Saint Louis University Swimmer Sean North Dies at 20 Years Old
Saint Louis University swimmer Sean North died earlier this month. The sophomore was a member of the A-10 Honor Roll as a freshman.
Sebring, Barnett, and Donnick Double Up at MPSSAA Small School Meet
Auburn commit Carly Sebring (above) finished her high school career with a bang, while the Poolesville boys won their 10th-straight state title.
CBC Extends Deal to Televise Olympics in Canada Through 2032
The full term of the deal would give the CBC the hosting rights for 10 consecutive Olympic Games (summer and winter) dating from 2014 through 2032.
FINA Says Published Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Procedures Are Outdated
FINA says that the Olympic selection standards published on the IOC’s website are “out of date,” though they did not elaborate on what might change.
Baylor School’s George Von Canon Commits to D3 Centre College
Senior commit George Von Canon would have been Centre College’s best 1650 freestyler last season by more than 37 seconds.
All-American Diver Maggie Foley Verbally Commits to Pitt (2023)
Maggie Foley, one of just 21 sophomore girls to be named NISCA All-Americans in 2021, has verbally committed to her hometown school Pitt.
Russian Volleyball Fed. Seeks $80 Million in Damages for Canceled Tournament
The All-Russia Volleyball Federation has filed a massive lawsuit against their international governing body after a World Championship event was stripped.
