Big Ten Conference Won’t Start Swim Meets Until at Least January 1
The defending Big Ten Champions from Ohio State, along with the rest of the conference, will have to wait until at least January 1 to start their seasons.
Challenges Face Canadian Athletes Hoping to Compete in 2020 ISL Season
While Swimming Canada says that they support whatever decisions their athletes make about ISL participation in 2020, several challenges will face…
Mallory Comerford Out, Allison Schmitt In for Cali Condors
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt has signed up to make her ISL debut in 2020, swimming for the Cali Condors.
USA Swimming’s First “Virtual” Convention Kicks Off Thursday (Key Links)
Registration for this year’s USA Swimming Convention is free, giving unprecedented public access to the House of Delegates and other key meetings.
William & Mary President Acknowledges “Regret” over Press Release Copying
Katherine A. Rowe, the president of the College of William & Mary, has announced a plan to overhaul the athletics communication process after the scandal.
Cali Condors Fill Out 32-Swimmer ISL 2020 Roster With Tomas Peribonio
Tomas Peribonio, who swam last season for the New York Breakers, is the Ecuadorian National Record holder in 13 events.
High School Junior Ana Fleming Swims Best Time at Round Rock, Texas Invite
Ana Fleming of the Western Hills Athletic Club knocked a tenth of a second off her lifetime best in the 100 yard fly this weekend in Texas.
Two-Time Olympic Medalist Lia Neal Is a Late Addition to Cali Condors’ Roster
The addition of Lia Neal, who swam for the New York Breakers last season, brings the Condors back to the maximum allowed 16 women for the 2020 ISL season.
DC Trident Add Michigan Alum, Big Ten Champion Tommy Cope to 2020 ISL Roster
Tommy Cope, the 2020 Big Ten Conference Champion in the 200 breaststroke, will join the DC Trident of the ISL for the 2020 season.
Sprinter Mateo Parker Verbally Commits to Become a 2nd Generation USC Trojan
Mateo Parker, who is a San Diego native but has declared his official sporting citizenship for Egypt, will attend USC in the fall of 2021.
14-Year Old Phenom Leah Hayes Just Misses PBs in 200 IM, 100 Free at Intrasquad
Leah Hayes validated her all-time ranked swims from August by nearly repeating them at an intrasquad meet on Sunday in Illinois.
Swimming Canada President Cheryl Gibson Nominated to FINA Bureau
Cheryl Gibson, a 1976 Olympic silver medalist in the women’s 400 IM, has been put forth as Canada’s nominee to the FINA Bureau.
Abby Carlson Swims 4:53 in the 500 Free in High School Dual Meet
Abby Carlson, a Wisconsin Badgers commit, nearly swam a lifetime best in the 500 free on Thursday in an early-season dual meet.
Virginia Cavaliers Will Host Two-Day Intrasquad This Weekend
Versatile Virginia sophomore Kate Douglass might swim the 100 IM this weekend at an intrasquad, chasing the fastest-ever time in the event.
13-Year Old Alana Berlin Swims 54.5 in 100 Yard Backstroke at Schroeder Y Dual
The swim makes Berlin one of the fastest 13-year olds in history in the event, as she’s been on a tear since returning to racing in August.
