Bowe Becker Swims First Races Since August in Minnesota Tri Meet
After almost 6 months out of racing, Bowe Becker swam a pair of exhibition events at last weekend’s Minnesota-Northwestern-Purdue tri meet.
USA Swimming Cancels Des Moines Pro Swim Series Meet
This is the second stop of the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series to be canceled this season after January’s stop in Knoxville was also called off.
Who Lit the Olympic Flame at the #Beijing2022 Olympic Games?
The choice of Uyghur Muslim Dinigeer Yilamujiang as one of two who lit the Olympic flame on Friday in Beijing has raised eyebrows amid accusations of Chinese genocide.
Olympic Medalist Cody Miller and Wife Ali Welcome Kato to the Family
Rio 2016 Olympic gold and bronze medalist Cody Miller and his wife Ali have welcomed a second son to their family. Kato William was born on Tuesday.
Florida All-American Vanessa Pearl Medically Retires from College Swimming
Without Vanessa Pearl (above) or Cecilia Porter, the University of Florida women’s team faces big breaststroke challenges ahead of the SEC Championships.
University of Kentucky Teases Aquatic Center Renovation
The University of Kentucky has published plans for an expansion and renovation of their aquatic center including new offices, entry ways, and team rooms.
The New York Breakers’ Twitter Account Is Why We Lack Faith in the ISL
The New York Breakers’ Twitter account has become overwhelmed by Tweets about COVID-19 vaccines, including comparisons to Nazis.
FINA Officially Postpones 2022 World Aquatics Championships to July 2023
There will be no World Aquatics Championships in 2022, with FINA planning to host meets in July 2023 and January 2024 instead.
2018 European Champion Fantine Lesaffre Is Training at NC State
Fantine Lesaffre was one of the best IMers in the world in 2018, and she’s crossed the pond to try and recapture that magic in North Carolina.
USOPC Operation Gold Payouts Remain the Same for 2022-2024
While it’s not clear what USA Swimming’s Operation Gold meet will be for 2022, the payout structure for the next ‘triad’ will remain unchanged.
Foley Shatters Duke Breaststroke Record But UNC Comes Out Ahead in Dual Meet
Duke’s Sarah Foley broke a school record in the 100 breaststroke, as both teams put up multiple season and personal bests on Friday.
Gerry Seaquist, 10-Time Arizona HS State Champion Coach, Dies at 85
Gerry Seaquist was the head coach of 10 Arizona state title winning teams, and co-head coach of another 10, making him the most decorated girls’ swimming coach in state history.
What Happened in the Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald Pickleball Match?
No gold medals were won by Michael Phelps on Friday night in Phoenix, but there was plenty of banter with NFL superstar Larry Fitzgerald.
Cassidy Bayer Is Working Her Way Back to Competition; Not Ready Yet
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials finalist Cassidy Bayer won’t race for Tennessee this season, but is still hoping to return to competition at some point.
ISL Amps Up Regular Season With More Matches Among Top Teams in 2022
Energy Standard, who won the 2019 and 2021 ISL titles, will see Cali Condors, who won the 2020 title, in half of their regular season matches.
