NCAA D2 Felician University Announces New Women’s Swimming Program
Felician University in northern New Jersey has announced the addition of a women’s swimming program for the 2022-2023 NCAA season.
Max Litchfield in 10-Day COVID Isolation in Abu Dhabi; Documents on TikTok
After placing 8th in the 400 free on day 1 of the World Short Course Championships, Max Litchfield had to withdraw due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Harvard Moves J-Term Classes Online; Athletics Not Impacted for Now
Harvard star Dean Farris, the fastest man ever in the 200 yard freestyle, will be able to continue his training on campus even after classes have gone remote.
Egypt Breaks African Record in 200 Medley Relay Again in Finals, Finishes 5th
Youssef Ramadan (above) swam the butterfly leg of Egypt’s medley relay that cleared almost two seconds off the continental record on Monday.
Kieran Smith Uses Unique Two-Foot-Stepover-Start at Short Course Worlds
A daredevil two-footed stepover start by Kieran Smith on Sunday caught the attention of Arizona State assistant coach Herbie Behm.
$1.9 Million in Prizes Awarded Through 4 Days of SC World Championships
With 3 gold and 1 silver medal so far, Russian Kliment Kolesnikov has the most money earned so far at the World Championships excluding World Record bonuses.
Michael Andrew, Michael Brinegar, Rhyan White Withdraw from SC Worlds
Three more Americans have withdrawn from SC Worlds and returned home to the US “out of an abundance of caution,” USA Swimming says.
Italy’s Arianna Castiglioni Disqualified for the 2nd Time at SC Worlds
24-year old Arianna Castiglioni if Italy, a medal contender in the 100 breaststroke, was disqualified for the 2nd time at this meet.
Nic Fink Breaks 17-Year American Streak in Men’s Breaststrokes at SC Worlds
Nic Fink was giving signs that he was winding down his pro career. But maybe a boost of momentum in December 2021 will change those plans.
Americans Katie Grimes, Lydia Jacoby Pulled from World Championships (COVID)
15-year old American swimmer Katie Grimes is a late scratch from the women’s 800 free final on Saturday evening in Abu Dhabi.
Siobhan Haughey Breaks SC World Championship Record in 100 Free
Siobhan Haughey won her, and Hong Kong’s, second-ever gold medal at the World Championships, and set a new meet record in the process.
2 Saturday Golds Help US to Top of the Medal Table for the First Time at Worlds
Nic Fink (above) won the 200 breast, while Rhyan White won the women’s 200 back, which moved the US to the top of the World Championships medals table.
NCAA D2 Title Contender UIndy Fires Head Coach Jason Hite Mid-Season
Jason Hite was in his 7th season as the head coach of the UIndy men and women. Both teams finished 3rd at last year’s NCAA Division II Championships.
14-Year-Old Joshua Hedberg Qualifies for 2022 World Champs in Men’s Platform
14-year old Joshua Hedberg is Team USA’s newest diving sensation, qualifying for next year’s World Championships at just 14 years old.
FINA Names Caeleb Dressel, Emma McKeon 2021 Swimmers of the Year
FINA, the international governing body for 6 aquatic disciplines, has handed out its 2021 best-of awards. Presented at a gala…
