Are Elite Swimmers at Futures Championships a Problem?
The Futures Championships in College Station last weekend wound up being an important meet for Sam Stewart, but do National Teamers belong at these events?
After Breakthrough at Senior Nationals, Norvy Clontz Drops 1500 Free at Juniors
15-year old Norvy Clontz put up head-turning distance free times last week in Irvine. On Monday, he’ll shoot for a result in an event he didn’t swim last week
Olympic Champ Bobby Finke Going Pro, Foregoing Final Season of NCAA Eligibility
Three-time NCAA Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Finke has decided to turn pro and forego his 5th year of eligibility at Florida.
What Does Josh Matheny’s Long Course Breakthrough Mean for US Breaststroking?
19-year old Josh Matheny became one of just three Americans who have ever broken 1 minute in the 100 breaststroke as a teenager at last week’s US Nationals.
Roric Fink Will Return to Arizona as an Assistant Coach
Roric Fink built his reputation in the 2000s as an assistant coach at Arizona and with Tucson Ford Aquatics. He’ll now return to that program.
Maggie MacNeil Breaks Commonwealth Games Record in the 100 Fly
Even after fracturing her elbow earlier this year, Canadian swimmer Maggie MacNeil was able to bounce back to win Commonwealth Games gold on Friday.
Lara van Niekerk and Pieter Coetze Make South African History on Friday
South African breaststroker Lara van Niekerk (above) and backstroker Pieter Coetze, both teenagers, made history on Friday night in Birmingham.
Miriam Sheehan Breaks Puerto Rican Record at Iowa Long Course Championships
Miriam Sheehan dominated the senior age group at the meet, while Hudson Huberg and Caite Schaffel did big damage in the age group races.
Former Cincinnati Swimmer John Miller Dies After Being Hit By a Car
26-year old John Miller, a former swimmer at the University of Cincinnati, was killed two weeks ago in a hit-and-run collision.
Danielle Hanus Swims Best Time to Win Loaded 50 Fly at Canadian Nationals
24-year old Danielle Hanus won a star-studded 50 fly on day 4 of the 2022 Canadian Senior & Junior National Championships in Montreal.
Northern Iowa Swimmer Lily Ernst Dies “Suddenly” at Age 20
Lily Ernst was a Missouri Valey Conference All-Scholar Team member as a sophomore in 2022, and twice placed in the top 3 of the 200 fly at her conference championships.
16-Year Old Michael Mullen Swims 4:21 in 400 IM at Cary Sectionals, #13 All-Time
Michael Mullen of the Bolles School Sharks won a Futures title in the 400 IM for the second-straight year, this time moving to 12th-place all-time in his age group.
Britain’s Oldest Living Olympic Swimmer Dies Just Shy of 95th Birthday
Trevor Harrop, who at 94 was Great Britain’s oldest living Olympic swimmer, died in April. Harrop swam the 100 freestyle at the 1948 Games.
5-Time World Junior Champion Jade Hannah Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Canadain swimmer Jade Hannah, a five-time World Junior Champion and 2022 Pac-12 finalist, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
15-Year Old Will Browne Goes His First 51-Second 100 Free at Canadian Nationals
15-year old Will Browne, who trains in the US with Cavalier Aquatics, won the 14-15 age group in the 100 free at the Canadian Championships on Thursday.
