USA Swimming Foundation Shatters Record with $898,184 in Swim Lesson Grants
The grant distribution is a 75% increase from last year, aided by a $200,000 gift from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, led by VP Rowdy Gaines (above).
ACC Releases Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets for 2022 Conference Championship Meet
Virginia Tech sophomore Youssef Ramadan ranks in the top 10 in the ACC in five events. He has chosen three of those for his 2022 conference lineup.
After Shoulder Surgery, Transfer Jaycee Yegher Hopes to Race for UVa Next Year
Jaycee Yegher, the 2020 Ivy League Champion in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, is sitting out this season after shoulder surgery.
SEC Releases 2022 Championship Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets
Missouri’s Jack Dahlgren has had a breakthrough season for the Tigers, and he’ll swim the 100 back, 200 back, and 200 free at the SEC Championships.
Rob Woodhouse Resigns as General Manager of London Roar After 3 Seasons
Rob Woodhouse (left), an Olympic medalist, is also the agent for a number of London Roar’s top swimmers, including Emma McKeon and Duncan Scott.
2022 America East Fan Guide: 5th Years Give UMBC Men, Women Extra Depth
The New Hampshire women have America East’s best swimmer, Anna Metzler, but UMBC counters with depth provided by 5th year returns for both men and women.
USA Swimming Adds New March Pro Swim; Reinstates Prize Money
There will be $292,000 in total up for grabs at the three remaining stops of the 2022 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series, including a new stop in Illinois.
Reports: Queens University (NC) Will Vote on Move to D1 This Week
Queens University is the dominant swimming program in NCAA Division II athletics, and the school plans to vote on a possible move to Division I.
All-American Erge Gezmis Will Transfer From NC State Next Season
Gezmis, who was NC State’s highest scorer at the 2021 ACC Championships, is sitting out the 2021-2022 season with a shoulder injury.
FINA Postpones World Masters Championships To 2023; No 2022 Event Planned
The 2022 Masters World Championships will be postponed to 2023 alongside the FINA World Aquatics Championships. The Masters event won’t be replaced in 2022.
Arrest Warrant Issued for 6-Time Turkish Olympic Swimmer Over Tweets
An arrest warrant has been issued for swimmer Derya Buyukuncu after authorities deemed he had insulted Turkish president Recep Erdogan (above) on Twitter.
FINA And ISL Are Competing Over the Hearts of the Athletes, Not the Fans
A dearth of advocacy for fan experience in the rooms where swimming decisions are made has led to confusion and chaos for the sport’s hoi polloi.
How Much Can Swimmers Make in Crowded Back-Half of 2022? A Lot.
The world’s top swimmers like Emma McKeon (above) have the opportunity to chase millions of prize money in the last 7 months of 2022.
Auburn Men, Women Lock Up NCAA Invites Ahead of SEC Championships
The Auburn men and women scored no points at last year’s NCAA Championship meet, but earned themselves a lot of opportunities to change that on Friday.
500 Free Mis-Count Costs Swimmers a Shot at Conference Titles in 500 Free
The top 2 swimmers in the 500 free at the Mid-South Championships on Thursday both stopped swimming when an official rang the bell 50 yards too early.
