Robert Pinter Joins South Carolina Swimming Staff, First Hire of Poppell Era
Robert Pinter (above) and Poppell were both on deck at the University of Florida: Poppell working with the varsity team and Pinter with the Gator Swim Club.
Brazil Confirms 18 Rosters Spots for 2021 Olympic Swimming Team
Bruno Fratus (above) has been named to Brazil’s initial Olympic roster after swimming a special trial in California rather than the country’s primary qualifying meet.
Costanza Cocconcelli Becomes First Italian Woman Under 59 Seconds in 100 IM
Cocconcelli broke one of 4 Italian Records at a series of regional championships around the country this weekend, swimming to a new best in the 100 IM.
Sarah Sjostrom Resumes Swimming Freestyle; Still No Butterfly
In a Q&A on her Instagram channel, Sarah Sjostrom says that she’s still planning to race at the Tokyo Olympic Games after breaking her elbow in February.
Maxime Rooney Swims 52.13, 3rd-Best Time of His Career, in 100 Fly in Austin
Maxime Rooney has only been faster than his Saturday 52.13 in the 100 fly at one meet: the 2019 US National Championships.
Japan Declares 3rd State of Emergency for Tokyo ahead of Olympic Games
With just 3 months to go until the Olympic Games, Tokyo has been placed under another State of Emergency because of COVID-19.
Wisconsin Extends Swim Coach Yuri Suguiyama Through 2023-2024 Season
Wisconsin head swimming & diving coach Yuri Suguiyama received a contract extension through 2024: a vote of confidence for the Badgers coach.
Michelle Coleman Happy with Consistency, Looking for Closing Speed in Helsinki
Swedish Olympian Michelle Coleman says that she’s pleased with her consistency of results of late, but is ready to taper and pick up her final speed.
Australia Pulls Out of Diving World Cup; Confident in Vaccinations Before Games
Diving Australia has pulled out of the last Olympic diving qualifying event, but have expressed confidence in Australia’s ability to vaccinate athletes before the Olympic Games.
Charlotte Bonnet Remains Hot, Swims 1:57.3 in 200 Free in Lyon
Charlotte Bonnet is heating up in her early-year swims in the 200 free, swimming another sub-1:58 over the weekend in Lyon, France.
2021 Brazil Olympic Trials – Day 4 Live Recap
Beatriz Dizotti broke the Brazilian Record in the women’s 1500 free on Thursday to book her first Olympic qualification.
NCAA D3 LaGrange College (GA) Cuts Men’s & Women’s Swimming Programs
With roster numbers dwindling over the last few years, LaGrange College has dropped its swimming and lacrosse programs after an “efficiency review.”
Chris Cruise, Coach of Iowa’s Winningest High School Swim Team, Retires
Chris Cruise, who led Cedar Rapids – Washington to their 27th team state championship in 2008, has retired from coaching and will move into administration.
Russia Announces Tentative Olympic Roster, European Champs Roster
Veronika Andrusenko (above) is one of four swimmers who didn’t qualify at the Olympic Trials, but who have been to Russia’s tentative Olympic roster.
Kayla Han Swims to #11 800 Free in 11-12 Age Group History in California
12-year old Kayla Han has been on fire over the last year, and she added 4 more new lifetime bests last weekend in Mission Viejo.
