U.S. Government PPP Funds Runs Out, Leaving Swim Teams in a Lurch Again
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), that many swim teams were dependent on to pay their staffs, has run out of money.
Florida Gulf Coast, Kansas, Denver, & Binghamton Name 2020-2021 Captains
Florida Gulf Coast’s captains include Petra Halmai, who was the 10th-best 200 yard breaststroker in Division I last season.
World Champion Boglarka Kapas Tests Negative for Coronavirus after Quarantine
After more than 2 weeks of isolation, Boglarka Kapas has tested negative for coronavirus. After a 2nd test on Friday, she can be declared cured.
2018 Mountain West Newcomer of the Year Zofia Niemczak Transfer to Utah
At Fresno State, Zofia Niemczak was the 2019 Mountain West Conference Champion in the 200 yard fly. Following a gap year, she’ll transfer to Utah next season.
“Back in the Pool” – Your New Quarantine SwimJam
Chattahoochee Gold coaches Pat and Beth Murphy, and their Juilliard-trained daughter Myka, have built a swim anthem for 2020.
Southern California Swimming Announces $650,000 in Relief to Member Clubs
The funding will be made in 2 phases, including an initial amount of $220,000 to clubs that can prove they are at risk of folding.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #26 – Recovery Day
A warmup, some yoga, and a little bit of cross-training makes for a good recovery day after 3 days of hard workouts this week.
Emily Escobedo & Ally Howe Will Host Live Q&A on Friday
Emily Escobedo (above) and Ally Howe both live in New York City, which is one of the hardest-hit areas in the country by the coronavirus pandemic.
Top 10 Men’s Swimmers Who Never Won an Olympic Gold Medal
If it weren’t for Michael Phelps, would we be discussing Laszlo Cseh in the conversation as greatest male swimmer of all-time?
The USA Swimming Foundation Provided 28,627 Free Swim Lessons in 2019
The USA Swimming Foundation spent $618,200 to provide free swim lessons through 117 local partners in 2019.
American Red Cross Offers Free Online 90 Day Extension to Lifeguard, CPR Certs
The American Red Cross, one of the largest lifeguard certification organizations in the U.S., has offered an extension during the coronavirus shutdown.
Cincinnati Cuts Men’s Soccer: A Canary in the Coal Mine for College Athletics
A month after the program’s head coach (above) resigned, Cincinnati cut their men’s soccer team. Collegiate athletics departments face huge uncertainty in the coronavirus era.
Federica Pellegrini Auction Raises over $72,000 for Front-Line Bergamo Hospital
Italy’s queen of swimming, Federica Pellegrini, auctioned off 59 items to raise money for the hospital in Bergamo, an epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Fresno Pacific University and Swimmers Agree to Mediation in Chlorine Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against Fresno Pacific University by 3 former members of the swim team over a chlorine release incident in 2018 will go to mediation.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #24: Functional Cardio
It’s time to get some cardio work in after a strength focus over the last few days.
