2022 W. NCAA Previews: Freshmen Upgrades to Top 200 Medley Relays
A move to day 1 of the 2022 NCAA Championship meet means an expectation of fast times for the women’s 200 medley relay. (Above: last year, NC State swept the medley relays).
1980 Olympic Gold Medalist Oleksandr Sydorenko Dies from COVID-19
Ukraine-born Alexander Sidorenko won the 1980 Olympic gold medal in the 400 IM. He died in February at 61 years old due to COVID-19.
After Rule Keeps Him Out of NCAAs, Remi Fabiani Wins 50 Free at NIC Champs
An NCAA rule about teams moving from Division II to Division I kept Remi Fabiani out of this year’s NCAA Championships, but he’s making the most of his NIC bid.
14-Year Old Rowan Cox Sets TAGS Record with 49.22 in 100 Fly
14-year old Rowan Cox smashed the South Texas LSC Record in the 13-14 100 yard fly this weekend as part of a big performance at the TAGS Championships.
US Olympian Claire Curzan Leads the Field for Cary Sectionals
Claire Curzan will take on three 200 yard races this weekend at the Cary Sectionals. She is one of at least 6 swimmers in the US National Team system in attendance.
HS Junior Scotty Buff Hits 200 Back 1:44.0 Nationals Cut at MAKO Senior Invite
High school junior Scotty Buff has dropped huge time across a wide range of events since announcing his commitment to Florida in October.
27 Schools Qualify Relays for 2022 NCAA Women’s Swimming Championships
The Auburn women sent 0 relays to last year’s NCAA Championship meet. This year, they’ve qualified all 5 under first year head coach Ryan Wochomurka.
3 Ways FINA Can Reinvigorate the Listless 2024 World Championships in Doha
The whole of swimming is already dismayed, disappointed, and anxious about the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships. What can the international governing body do to turn the tide of negativity?
Ukrainian National Synchro Team Arrives at Federal Training Center in Rome
Members of the Ukraine National Artistic Swimming Team will live and train at the Federal Training Center in Ostia, Rome after Russia invaded their country.
Wild Speculation: Who Is Going to Replace Jeremy Kipp at USC?
As is so often the case, the most obvious candidate to take over the head coaching job at USC is already on deck in South Central LA.
Chris Nagy Swims Possible NCAA Qualifying Time at Minnesota Last Chance Meet
Minnesota sophomore Chris Nagy may have swum his way into the NCAA Championships on Sunday with a 14:53 in the 1650 freestyle.
A Decade of Drops: Arizona St. Drops 14 Seconds in 400 Free Relay in 10 Seasons
Arizona State sprinting has come a long way in 7 seasons under head coach Bob Bowman, and even further from where they were 10 years ago.
Texas Sophomore David Johnston Swims 14:32 Mile at American SC Champs
Texas sophomore David Johnston, who finished 7th at NCAAs last season in the mile, now ranks #2 in the country in that event.
Leah Hayes Swims 2:11 in 200 IM Prelims, Now Ranks #4 All-Time Among 15-16s
Leah Hayes now ranks as the 4th-best 15-16 American in the 200 IM ever. She will lead a stacked field of Olympians into finals.
13-Year Old Charlotte Crush Swims 22.14 in 50 Free at Southern Premier Meet
Charlotte Crush of the Lakeside Swim Team in Kentucky is now qualified for the USA Swimming International Team Trials in April.