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.
William & Mary Plagiarized Stanford’s Release When Announcing Cut of Swimming
William & Mary athletics director Samantha K. Huge has acknowledged that she directly copied portions of the school’s announcement from Stanford.
WIAC Suspends Winter Season Sports, Including Swimming, Until January
WIAC, home to NCAA Division III Champion Collin Miller at UW Eau Claire, has halted all winter season sports, including swimming, until the spring semester.
New York City Will Allow Indoor Pools to Reopen September 30
Asphalt Green, where US Olympic medalist Lia Neal grew up training, and other indoor pools in NYC will be allowed to reopen later this month.
20 Years Ago Today, Swimming Changed Forever
Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Phelps’ first Olympic race. It wasn’t an explosion per se, but it changed the sport forever.
CYAC’s* Alex Rayle Named Fitter & Faster/ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year
Rayle was nominated for his work with CYAC through most of last season, though CYAC is no longer called CYAC and Rayle has since switched teams.
