Calypso Sheridan Wins 2 More Races as USC Beats Washington State in LA
Calypso Sheridan (above) won 2 more races, and has now won all 5 individual events that she’s swum in her USC Trojan career.
Mark Schubert To Launch New “Elite Training Group” at SET Swim Team
Mark Schubert, a member of 8 U.S. Olympic Team staffs, has announced a new project about a week after leaving the Mission Viejo Nadadores.
Katie Ledecky Makes Gator Debut as Florida Men, Women Sweep Georgia
Neither Bobby Finke nor Kieran Smith swam at Friday’s meet, but another Gator Olympian, volunteer assistant Katie Ledecky, swam the men’s 500 frees in their absence.
Is Nic Fink Actually Eligible to Swim the 100 IM at Short Course Worlds?
USA Swimming included Nic Fink (foreground) on its World Short Course Championships roster in the 100 IM, but so far, it doesn’t appear he is eligible to swim the event.
WADA Investigation Unveils Decade of Anti Doping Rules Violations in Ukraine
Operation Hercules uncovered evidence that the Ukrainian anti-doping authority notified athletes of pending tests, and misclassified in-competition tests as out-of-competition.
Dave Salo Named U.S. Head Coach for 2021 Short Course World Championships
Dave Salo has been named the head coach of the U.S. staff for the 2021 Short Course World Championships. He’ll lead a staff of 4 assistants.
JL Mann Boys, Wando Girls Repeat as South Carolina AAAAA High School Champions
The boys of JL Mann High School in South Carolina (above) won their third straight state championship, which their coach admitted was a “little unexpected.”
Ilya Kharun Tops 2023 Rankings in 200 Fly; Claire Weinstein Switches Teams
In spite of its fun name, a lot of national-level storylines emerged from the Sandpipers of Nevada’s “Pumpkin Invitational” this weekend. That includes a pile of best times for two Olympians, including Katie Grimes (above).
All-America Swimmer Mikayla Bisignani Named Finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year
Mikayla Bisignani, who in 2019 scored at both the NCAA Division III swimming & diving championships as well as the track & field championships, is one of 9 finalists.
Florent Manaudou Leaves Longtime Club CN Marseille for Young Coaches at Antibes
Four-time Olympic medalist Florent Manaudou has two new coaches as he heads toward the potential glory, and riches, of a home Olympic Games in 2024.
Texas Region 3-5A Swimmer of the Year Jon VanZandt Commits to Auburn (2022)
Jon VanZandt’s commitment photo announcement to Auburn swimming & diving as a member of their class of 2026 was a big flex. Literally.
Olympians Cammile Adams, Ryan Berube Among Inductees to Texas S&D Hall of Fame
2016 U.S. Olympic Team captain Cammile Adams (above) was inducted into the Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
Gabriel Fantoni Swims 20.9 Flat Start 50 Yard Fly at End of Practice (VIDEO)
Indiana super-senior Gabriel Fantoni swam a 20.9 in the 50 yard fly in briefs last week at the end of a 2 hour practice session.
SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2021 Golden Goggles Awards
With 5 Olympic gold medals won in Tokyo, Caeleb Dressel is a slam-dunk for the Male Athlete of the Year Golden Goggles Award.
IOC Increases Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cut Target to 50% by 2030
The announcement marks an increase on the organization’s previous commitment to reduce emissions by 45% in line with Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
