Spain Names 9 Swimmers for 2022 World Championships
Hugo Gonzalez is among a 9-swimmer Spanish team for the World Championships in June; Spain has also named a preliminary European Championships roster.
Absences: Simone Manuel, Erica Sullivan, Kelly Pash Won’t Race at US Trials
Simone Manuel’s camp has remained quiet on her future in the sport, but she won’t race at this week’s US Olympic Trials.
Saint Louis University Swimmer Sean North Dies at 20 Years Old
Saint Louis University swimmer Sean North died earlier this month. The sophomore was a member of the A-10 Honor Roll as a freshman.
Sebring, Barnett, and Donnick Double Up at MPSSAA Small School Meet
Auburn commit Carly Sebring (above) finished her high school career with a bang, while the Poolesville boys won their 10th-straight state title.
CBC Extends Deal to Televise Olympics in Canada Through 2032
The full term of the deal would give the CBC the hosting rights for 10 consecutive Olympic Games (summer and winter) dating from 2014 through 2032.
FINA Says Published Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Procedures Are Outdated
FINA says that the Olympic selection standards published on the IOC’s website are “out of date,” though they did not elaborate on what might change.
Baylor School’s George Von Canon Commits to D3 Centre College
Senior commit George Von Canon would have been Centre College’s best 1650 freestyler last season by more than 37 seconds.
All-American Diver Maggie Foley Verbally Commits to Pitt (2023)
Maggie Foley, one of just 21 sophomore girls to be named NISCA All-Americans in 2021, has verbally committed to her hometown school Pitt.
Russian Volleyball Fed. Seeks $80 Million in Damages for Canceled Tournament
The All-Russia Volleyball Federation has filed a massive lawsuit against their international governing body after a World Championship event was stripped.
Tulane Diving Coach, Assistant Swim Coach Both Leave Program
The Tulane women’s swimming & diving team has two positions to fill this offseason after the departures of both their dive coach and assistant swim coach.
Former Cal Assistant Swim Coach Dani Korman Takes Contract Position with the CSCAA
After three seasons as an assistant coach for Cal women’s swimming & diving, Dani Korman will step into an administrative role with the CSCAA.
Highly-Ranked Recruit Ashley Strouse Undergoes 2nd Surgery in a Year
Northwestern freshman Ashley Strouse, the #14 recruit in the class of 2021, is on the road to recovery from surgery for the second time in a year.
Water Polo Legend Brenda Villa Hired as Head Coach at Orange Lutheran
Brenda Villa, who ranks 4th all-time in Olympic water polo goals scored, has been named the new water polo coach at Orange Lutheran High School.
Hellenic Swimming Federation Announces €70,000 Acropolis Swim Open 2022
26-time World Champion Katinka Hosszu (above) is the first big name swimmer to commit to race at the Acropolis Swim Open in May.
US National Teamer Emma Nordin Retires From Swimming
Three-Time NCAA All-American and US National Team swimmer Emma Nordin has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.
