Insights: YNats Cancellation Tied to Org’s Broader Financial Struggles
YMCAs around the country are struggling financially, and the national organization is focused there, rather than hosting national events, for 2021.
16-Year Old Gia Pergolini Clears WPS World Record; Swim Won’t Be Ratified
16-year old Gia Pergolini was faster than the Class S13 World Record in the 100 back at the US Open, but the swim won’t be ratified as a new World Record.
17-Year Old Jeremy Graunke Swims 19.97 in 50 Free at RIO November Invite
Graunke, an Arizona State commit, broke 20 seconds for the first time a week after winning the Arizona D2 High School State Championship in the 50 free.
Luke Williams Will Join Penn’s Freestyle Legacy in Fall of 2021
Luke Williams of Saint Petersburg Aquatics in Florida has committed to the University of Pennsylvania for the fall of 2021.
Ed Accura Announces “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel” for May 2021 Release #BCStheCONVO
The new film will feature acted scenes interspersed with real interviews with 14-25 year old Black people talking about why they don’t swim.
After Michigan State Cuts Program, Zach Bann Chooses Miami Redhawks (2021)
Zach Bann, from Texas, committed to Michigan State 2 weeks before the Spartans’ program was cut. Now he’ll land at Miami University in Ohio instead.
Yakov Toumarkin Re-Breaks His Israeli Record in 200 IM in ISL Semifinal #2
2020 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE – SEMIFINAL #2 Sunday, November 15th: 6-8pm CET/11-1pm U.S. Central Monday, November 16th: 6-8pm CET/11-1pm U.S….
Michigan Halts All High School, Youth Sports for 3 Weeks Amid Covid Resurgence
The 3 week ‘pause’ on all sports except professional and college athletics goes into effect on Wednesday: days before the Michigan girls state championship meet was scheduled.
Lilly King, Ryan Murphy Seek 4th Skins Wins of the Season in Semifinal #2
Ryan Murphy has only been challenged once in the ‘skins’ format this season, by Ryosuke Irie, who swam in Semifinal #1. He’ll look to stay undefeated Monday.
Thomas Heilman Is Now the Fastest-Ever 13 Year Old in 200Y Free, 200Y Fly
After a pair of National Age Group Records at the US Open over the weekend, Thomas Heilman is now the fastest-ever 13-year old in both the 200 yard free and 200 yard fly.
Adam Peaty Breaks His First-Ever World Record in Short Course Meters
Peaty was one of a number of swimmers within striking distance of the World Record in the 100 breaststroke in short course entering this weekend’s semifinals.
ISL 2020 Semifinal #1: Maddy Banic Pops and MA Gets His First Win
The 2020 ISL season has been a debutant party for Maddy Banic’s pro career, including going toe-to-toe with the reigning league MVP Sarah Sjostrom in skins.
15-Year Old Benedetta Pilato Breaks Italian Record in 100 Breast (Again)
Pilato has been a machine in the sprint breaststrokes for Energy Standard this season, breaking the 100 breast Italian Record again on Sunday.
Duncan Scott Breaks 2nd British Record in 2 Days at ISL Semifinal #1
Duncan Scott broke his own British Record in the 200 IM on Saturday, and added another in the 200 free on Sunday in Budapest.
Reece Whitley Swims 1:48.5 in 200 Breaststroke after 8 Months Without Racing
Stanford and Cal erased any concerns about rust after an 8-month racing layoff with best times and records abound on Saturday in Berkeley.
