Hall of Fame Swim Coach Jack Steck Dies at 80
Jack Steck (left) leaves behind a long legacy and coaching tree that includes Shawn “The Screaming Viking” Klosterman (right).
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ranomi Kromowidjojo Retires at 31
Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who has four Olympic medals and 45 World Championship medals, is retiring from competitive swimming at age 31.
Mike Nordmann Will Return to Magnolia as Interim Head Coach
Mike Nordmann is returning to the Magnolia Aquatic Club as the interim head coach, taking over for Terry Jones, who has added a role at USA Swimming.
Maxime Grousset Swims a Best Time and Mary Moluh Breaks French Record in Amiens
Maxime Grousset, who was 4th at the Olympics in the 100 free, swam a new best time last weekend, while Mary Moluh broke the first French Record of 2022.
Where, When, and How to Watch Michael Phelps vs. Larry Fitzgerald in Pickleball
The marquee showdown of the PPA Desert Ridge Pickleball Open this weekend, a celebrity match between the most decorated swimmer…
FINA Won’t Extend Age Eligibility For Postponed World Junior Championships
The 2022 FINA World Junior Championships are scheduled for August 23-28 in Kazan, Russia. FINA has decided to not extend eligibility after a postponement, meaning no title defenses for Evgenia Chikunova (above).
The Woodlands Swim Team Removes Interim Tag, Names Jarrod Murphy Head Coach
The Woodlands Swim Team has removed the interim tag from Jarrod Murphy, formalizing his promotion from head age group coach to head coach.
Erin Gemmell Breaks Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon Records as Stone Ridge Wins ISL
Stone Ridge School’s Erin Gemmell broke a pair of individual school records on Friday, one each held by Olympians Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon.
US Paralympic Swimming Names 2022 National Teams
29-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long has been named to the US Para Swimming National Team for 2022, clearing the “A Standard” for top funding.
Michael Andrew Swims 400 IM, 200 Fly at Local Meet in Coronado
A week after saying he was adjusting his training to focus more on 200s, Michael Andrew swam a 100 breast, 200 fly, and 400 IM at a local meet in Coronado.
Breakout Cal Freshman Gabriel Jett Wins 3 Events as Bears Rout Arizona
Gabriel Jett now has double digit victories in his freshman campaign, including a new lifetime best in the 1000 free on Friday.
WADA Clears 11 National Anti-Doping Orgs from Non-Compliance Watch List
11 countries, including swimming powers like Spain and the Netherlands, have updated national laws and policies to come in to compliance with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.
Matt Sates Is Expected to Make His Georgia Debut on January 29 Against Emory
The NCAA’s biggest mid-season pickup this season, World Junior Record holder Matt Sates is expected to make his Georgia Bulldog debut next Saturday.
Holly Barratt Still Hasn’t Made It Home to Perth After SC Worlds
After 5 months away from home, and at least another 3 to come, Holly Barratt is keeping a positive attitude as she settles in to training in Melbourne.
2012 Olympic Champion Ruta Meilutyte Goes to Camp with Lithuanian National Team
While she has not yet committed to racing at next May’s World Championships, Ruta Meilutyte is making a first step by taking a training camp with the Lithuanian National Team.
