Trio of National Records Go Down in Euros Men’s 50 Free Prelims
Heiko Gigler was one of three men to tie or break a national record in the 50 free on Wednesday morning at the European SC Championships.
2015 World Junior Champion Sierra Schmidt Will Train at Scottsdale Aquatic Club
Sierra Schmidt, famous for her pre-race dance routines, will split training with her dad, Joseph, and the Scottsdale Aquatic Club.
Zazz the Polymath Swims One of the Fastest Relay Splits in History in Kazan
27-year old Lorenzo Zazzeri joined a top 6 list that includes World Record holders and Olympic gold medalists on Tuesday at the European SC Championships.
As Russian COVID-19 Cases Reach Record Highs, LEN Implements Strict Protocols
Russia is facing the highest (official) spike in COVID-19 cases in its history, and LEN has implemented strict protocols for this week’s European Championships.
18.92, 41.25 NCAA Division II Freestyler Karol Ostrowski Enters Transfer Portal
Drury sophomore Karol Ostrowski, one of the best swimmers in NCAA Division II history, entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.
Matthew Willenbring Hopes to Return to the Pool for Texas Longhorns
Matthew Willenbring, a member of the US team at the 2017 World Junior Championships, has only raced one meet since the 2020 Big 12 Championships.
After Not Racing Regular Season, Katinka Remains on Iron Roster for ISL Playoff
Katinka Hosszu was a presence in the team box throughout the ISL regular season, but didn’t actually swim any races for the league’s #8 team.
Kamryn Cannings Continues Climb of Canadian Rankings in Calgary
Camryn Kannings is now the 4th-fastest 15-year old 100 butterflier in Canadian history, including behind a pair of Olympic gold medalists.
Austin Swim Club Hires Adrian Damasco as New Head Coach
This new appointment will be Damasco’s first big head coaching job as he replaces Roric Fink, who resigned from Austin Swim Club last month.
James Guy Expected to Join Energy Standard for ISL Playoffs
James Guy, who struggled last season for London Roar, is expected to make his Energy Standard debut in the 2021 ISL playoffs.
Matthew Clay, Adam Barrett, and Jane Asher (x5) Break Masters World Records
Adam Barrett (above) broke the 25-29 World Record in the 100 fly, but 90-year-old Jane Asher went on an incredible 5-record-run in Ponds Forge this weekend.
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.
