15-Year Old Keaton Jones Picks Up an Olympic Trials Cut in the 100 Back
Jones, who already secured an Olympic Trials cut in the 200 back last summer at 14, has added another event to his lineup for Omaha.
Shaine Casas Swims 1:37.9* in 200 Yard Back in Practice
Texas A&M junior Shaine Casas suited up in practice on Saturday. There’s an asterisk on the swim, though, as he probably was past 15 meters on the start.
Catie DeLoof Swims New Personal Best in 50 LCM Free at UVa Intrasquad Day 2
23-year old Catie DeLoof, Virginia’s newest post-grad pro swimmer, swam a new lifetime best in the 50 meter free on Saturday.
Maine Swimming Hall of Famer Emily Caras Snyder Dies at 33 From Cardiac Arrest
Caras, who still holds 37 Maine Swimming LSC Records, swam collegiately at Cornell. After college, she worked for a number of non-profit organizations.
Devin Esser Swims 1:55 Best Time in 200 LCM Freestyle in Arizona
The 17-year old Esser, a UCSD commit in the class of 2021, swam a new best time on Friday at the Neptune Swim Invitational in Arizona.
2020 Wisconsin HS State Championship Will Move to Waukesha South (If It’s Held)
The WIAA Board of Control also voted to ban the use of CBD products without a prescription among high school student-athletes.
Kayla Sanchez Is Undergoing “Structured Rehab” after Shoulder Surgery
The 19-year old Sanchez is expecting to return to the water within the next few weeks, according to a statement provided by her coach Ben Titley.
Massachusetts High School Swim Coach Arrested for Taking Inappropriate Photos
James Saidneway, 29, has coached at 2 different Massachusetts high schools in the last 3 years, and was hired this summer as a 4th grade teacher at Eastham Elementary.
Virginia Sophomore Kate Douglass Swims Fastest-Ever Time in 100 Yard IM
Kate Douglass has swum the fastest time ever in the women’s 100 yard IM. While the race is somewhat of a novelty, it is an official NCAA event.
LIVE RECAP: Sean Conway Breaks UVA Pool Record in Season-Opening Intrasquad
For the first time in SwimSwam history, we’re recapping an intrasquad. Yes, we really do miss college swimming that much.
WATCH LIVE: University of Virginia Season-Opening Intrasquad Meet
The meet will serve as the collegiate debut for Alex Walsh, the top freshman female swimmer in the country this NCAA season.
Russian Roundup: Fesikova’s Shoulder Injury, Grinev Will Race in October
Russian swimmer Anastasia Fesikova has shared more details about the shoulder injury that forced her to withdraw from the 2020 ISL season.
History-Making Indian Swimmer Arati Saha Featured on Thursday’s Google Doodle
In 1959, Arati Saha became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel. Her 42 mile crossing is roughly double the minimum distance.
Brad Tandy, Tomomi Aoki Beef Up Tokyo Frog Kings’ Sprint Group
South African sprinter Brad Tandy, who spent last season with the New York Breakers, will join the expansion Tokyo Frog Kings for the 2020 ISL season.
ISL Rosters: Kayla Sanchez Out for Regular Season for Toronto Titans
The expansion Toronto Titans of the International Swimming League have lost one of their biggest stars for the 2020 regular season, but added 2 new swimmers.
