Former D1 Swimming Commit Gavin Mayo Indicted in Massive NFT Fraud Scheme
Mayo, 23, was briefly listed on the roster at one NCAA Power 5 program before dropping out of school. He has now been accused with conning investors out of more than $22 million.
3-Time European Champion Kirill Abrosimov Retires, 33
Kirill Abrosimov, who won three European Championships in open water in the 2010s, has retired from professional swimming.
Russian, Belarusian Athletes Will Receive Worlds Prize Money; Will Have “Neutral” Records
Russian breaststroker Kirill Prigoda led Neutral Athletes with almost $28,000 in prize money at Worlds, with three gold and three silver medals.
International Swimming League Sues Its Former Law Firm Over Negligence, Unfair Practices
The ISL is back in the courtroom, this time suing their former law firm that represented them in a case against FINA/World Aquatics.
Kyle Cameo: How to Make Your Dual Meets More Exciting (Without Blowing Up Your Budget)
In which we combine forces with the king of the swimming hype machine Kyle Sockwell to share six simple ideas to elevate your dual meet experience.
Texas AD Chris Del Conte Points to Bob Bowman as Evidence of Longhorn Brand’s Strength
Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte recently spoke about Bob Bowman in an interview as an example of how to ‘harness Texas’.
Jimmy Carter’s Complicated Legacy With the Olympic Movement
Jimmy Carter had a complicated relationship with the U.S. Olympic movement, signing into law the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act and enacting the 1980 Olympic boycott.
World Championship Bronze Medalist Ksawery Masiuk Delays His Longhorn Debut to Fall 2025
Ksawery Masiuk, who was expected to give the Longhorn men a big boost on their race for a national title turnaround, is now expected to arrive next season.
Norbert Warntzsch, Architect of Britta Steffen’s Record-Setting Career, Retires at 77
Norbert Warnatzsch (right), who coached among others 2008 Olympic sprint champion Britta Steffen, retired earlier this month.
At Least One Former ISL Team Hasn’t Received Solidarity or Prize Money Payments from 2021
Finnish swimmer Ida Hulkko (above) swam for Team Iron in the last season of the ISL in 2021; she says that she still has not been paid any of the money owed.
2 Weeks After Breakthrough Swim at Juniors, Mattaus Rammel Announces Commitment to Ohio State
Mattaus Rammel tied an LSC Record and finished 9th at the Winter Juniors – East meet earlier this month; on Thursday, he announced his verbal commitment.
Jr National Team Members Sarah Rodrigues, Kennedi Dobson Battle at Holiday Classic in NJ
A few weeks after winning four titles at the U.S. Open Championships, Kennedi Dobson was back in action at a local Holiday meet.
The Secret Sauce of ‘Visiting Swimmers’ During the Holiday Season
In which I argue that year-round swimmers taking holiday vacations, and the clubs they visit, face an opportunity, not a setback.
Swimming Australia Approves New Constitution That Give Athletes, Clubs More Say in Governance
The makeup of the voting college of Swimming Australia will undergo a dramatic change after the organization approved changes to its constitution.
Olivia Bray Posts 10th-Ranked Time Nationally After Returning from Foot Surgery
University of Texas 5th year Olivia Bray returned to racing last week against Georgia after undergoing foot surgery in June.
