Former UCLA, Yale, and New Canaan YMCA Coach Richard “Doc” Ludemann Dies, 71
Richard “Doc” Ludemann (right) had a coaching career that spanned coast-to-coast and over 30 years at the college, club, and high school levels.
Swims You Might Have Missed on Day 4 of the Knoxville Pro Swim: Juan Vallmitjana (and More)
14-year-old Juan Vallmitjana now ranks 20th all-time among American 13-14s in the 800 meter free after his swim on Saturday.
Olympic Contender Daniel Diehl Graduates High School Early, Enrolls at NC State
Daniel Diehl, a serious contender to make the US Olympic Team in the 200 back, has graduated early from Allegany High School and enrolled at NC State.
Two Ashland University Swimmers Charged with Felonies for Walmart Thefts, Plead Not Guilty
A pair of freshman swimmers at Ashland University have been charged with felonies for theft, according to Ashland County Court documents.
Minnesota Head Swim Coach Kelly Kremer Gets 4 Year Extension Along with a Big Raise
University of Minnesota head coach Kelly Kremer has received a new four year contract that will keep him with the Gophers through 2028.
Salem University Reinstates Swimming Programs for 2024; Adds Wrestling
Salem University in Salem, West Virginia has reinstated its swimming program for the 2023-2024 season after a one year hiatus.
Two Young Canadian Swimmers Save British Couple from Drowning in Barbados
A pair of competitive swimmers from Quebec, including one National Championship qualifier, saved a British couple from a scary situation last week.
Turkish Backstroker Ekin Nazlı Okudur Commits to Dartmouth (2024)
Ekin Nazlı Okudur, a national-class backstroker from Turkey, has committed to swim at Dartmouth in fall 2024, where she should make an immediate impact.
2023 Pan Am Games Champion Brennan Gravley Retires from Swimming
Brennan Gravley, the 2023 Pan American Games Champion in the 10k open water swim, has officially retired from competitive swimming.
Top-15 USC Trojans Beat UNLV; Both Teams Add International Debuts for Spring Semester
Kaitlyn Dobler (above) won twice for the USC women, and Michael Chmielewski got a big win over his twin brother Krzysztof in the 1000 free.
Regan Smith Withdraws from 2024 Pro Swim Series Opener in Knoxville
World Record holder Regan Smith is pulling out of the Knoxville Pro Swim Series meet next weekend after testing positive for mono in December.
SEC Champion, Olympic Trials Finalist Danny Kovac Transfers to SMU for Spring Semester
Danny Kovac, who was recruited to Missouri by now-SMU head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh, will use his final season of eligibility with the Mustangs.
NCAA and ESPN Sign Blockbuster $115 Million Per Year Deal for NCAA Championship Rights
The new deal, which might lead to revenue distribution in women’s basketball, includes the division I swimming & diving championships, which will remain on ESPN networks through at least 2032.
1980 US Olympian, San Ramon Valley Swim Coach Rich Thornton Dies, 65
Richard Thornton’s younger brother Marc says that he died doing doing what he loved: surfing off Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz.
UW-Green Bay Swimming & Diving Will Offer Scholarships Again in 2024-2025 Season
After four years without scholarships, UW-Green Bay will return to the fold of the funded in the 2024-2025 season thanks to renewal of tuition waivers.
