Former Swimmer Magdalena Andersson Becomes Sweden’s First Female Prime Minister
The tenure of Sweden’s first female prime minister, a junior national swimming champion in her youth, lasted just over 7 hours.
51-Year Old Pennsylvania Swim Coach David “Dino” Kesler Dies of COVID-19
David Kesler, 51, was the head coach of the Dauphin Dolphins swim team in central Pennsylvania.
The Olympic Trials Weren’t Lydia Jacoby’s First Time on a Big Stage
How did Lydia Jacoby handle the pressure at the US Olympic Trials and Olympic Games? It wasn’t her first time performing in front of a big crowd.
2021 Golden Goggles Auction Includes a Car With a Caeleb Dressel Paint Job
You can bid to win a Caeleb Dressel-themed sportscar as part of this year’s USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Auction.
Swimming Canada Puts Olympic Gold Medal Winning Suits Up for Auction
There is already a $1000 bid on the suit that Maggie MacNeil wore when she won an Olympic gold medal in the 100 fly at the Tokyo Olympics.
Northwestern 200 Medley Relay Breaks One Heck of a School Record
Olympic bronze medalist Federico Burdisso (above) led the Northwestern 200 medley relay to a new School Record. But they didn’t break just any record…
Ryan Held Breaks Cesar Cielo’s World Record in the 50 Free (Masters)
Ryan Held, racing in Tempe, Arizona, has broken a Cesar Cielo World Record, but probably not the one that you’re thinking of.
No Dressel vs. Chalmers Matchup in the 100 Free on ISL Match 4/Day 2 Start List
Defending league MVP Caeleb Dressel will continue to ease back into racing on day 2 of Playoff #4, swimming just the 100 IM and a relay.
Claire Curzan Claims 3 Short Course Meters National High School Records
The Tokyo Olympian and Stanford commit broke the 100 fly, 50 free and 100 back records in a dual meet against the Baylor School.
Matthew Brownstead Rejoins Cavaliers at Tennessee Invite, Swims 19.27 50 Free
After missing the first two days of the Tennessee Invitational while attending to a family matter, but returned to time trial a 50 free on Saturday morning.
Caeleb Dressel Is Back! Adam Peaty, Kirill Prigoda Still Out for ISL Playoff #4
2020 league MVP Caeleb Dressel hasn’t raced in the ISL since mid-September, but will return with a lighter schedule for Cali on Saturday.
ISL Offers 3 Options for Eindhoven Playoff Ticket Holders after Spectator Ban
One of the three options is a refund, though there are two other choices being presented that would allow ticket holders to leave their money with the league.
Kaitlyn Dobler Hits NCAA “A” Cut as USC Cruises to Sweep at Art Adamson Invite
USC sophomore Kaitlyn Dobler swept the breaststroke races at this weekend’s Art Adamson Invite, including an Automatic Qualifying Time for the NCAA Championships in the 200 breast on Friday.
Arizona State Freshman Leon Marchand Swims 3:35 in 400 IM: 5th-Best Time Ever
Arizona State freshman Leon Marchand won the 400 IM on Friday at the Wolfpack Invitational in North Carolina. His was the second-best ever time by a freshman.
Louisville Swimming Shorthanded Due to COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Defending 200 fly national champion Nick Albiero (above) is one of a number of NCAA qualifying-caliber swimmers absent for Louisville at this week’s Purdue Invite.
