Former NCAA Champion Gkolomeev Breaks Greek Record, Wins His First ISL Race
Gkolomeev became the first Greek man to go faster than 21 seconds in the 50 free on Friday in ISL Match #4 in Budapest, Hungary.
College Station Sectionals Champion Clare Vetkoetter Commits to Vanderbilt
Clare Vetkoetter’s best time in the 1000 free is already 2 seconds better than Vanderbilt’s school record in the event.
Sweden Cancels November National Championships Amid Rise in Coronavirus Cases
Sweden pulled the plug on its 2020 National Championship meet amid a record rise in new cases in the country. Sarah Sjostrom, above, the country’s biggest star, was unlikely to attend anyway.
Ariana Brattoli Becomes 2nd Empire Swimming Breaststroker to Commit to Miami
Brattoli will join her Empire Swimming teammate and breaststroke training partner Emily Grasso as part of the Miami Hurricanes class of 2021.
Federica Pellegrini Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Two-time defending World Champion Federica Pellegrini has now tested negative for coronavirus and is expected to join her team for their last match.
After Positive Coronavirus Test, Arizona High School Closes Campus for 2 Weeks
As part of its school lockdown, Fountain Hills has canceled all extracurriculars for 2 weeks, which pulls the team out of the HS Swimming & Diving state meet.
Germany Closes Pools to All But Professional Swimmers Amid COVID Resurgence
The vast majority of the German Swimming Federation’s 580,000 members will not be allowed to train for a month beginning on Monday.
In-State Backstroker Christian Booth Commits to LSU for Class of 2021
Christian Booth, a senior at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, has committed to LSU as a member of the class of 2021.
20.9/44.6 Second Sprint Freestyler Jonny Kulow Commits to Arizona State (2022)
Jonny Kulow, a Wyoming Class 3A High School State Champion and record-breaker, has verbally committed for the fall of 2022.
Frenchman Mehdy Metella Swims First Races Since Undergoing Shoulder Surgery
Mehdy Metella, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, swam his first meet of 2020 last weekend to test his surgically-repaired shoulder.
Renowned Dynamo Masters, Triathlon Coach Anna Maria Thrash Dies at 59
Maria Thrash, who was twice named the Georgia Coach of the Year and trained several of the world’s best Ironman triathletes, has died at age 59.
11 Days Late, Natalie Coughlin Gives Birth to Baby #2 Ozzie
Natalie Coughlin Hall and Ethan Hall gave birth to their 2nd child this week, welcoming Ozzie to the world at 10 pounds, 6 ounces.
Towson Suspends Swimming & Diving Athletes for Violation of Team Rules
Towson University has suspended several members of its swimming & diving program over violations of COVID-19 protocols.
14-Year Old Layton Sealman Swims 58.6 in 100 Yard Breast in Dual Meet
Layton Sealman of the Flatiron Athletic Club has swum a new lifetime best in the 100 yard breaststroke at a dual meet against the Foothills Swim Team.
Cali Condors and IRON Choose Skins Events for ISL 2020 Match #4
The Cali Condors have decided to give Olivia Smoliga a shot at the women’s skins race on Tuesday, opting for the 50 backstroker over the 50 breaststroke.
