UNC Women Grab Another Breaststroker: Junior Nationals Medalist Skyler Smith
Olympic Trials qualifier and Summer Juniors 3rd-place finisher Skyler Smith has committed to join the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Backstroker Alex Gonzalez from SwimAtlanta Commits to Iowa (2020)
Gonzalez committed to Iowa days before finishing 2nd at the Georgia High school 6A-7A State Championship meet over the weekend.
13-Year Old Erika Pelaez Becomes Youngest Qualifier for 2020 US Olympic Trials
Pelaez’s 100 free time is the fastest ever by an American 13-year old, surpassing 5-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin.
Kierstin Godfrey Brings Sprint Depth to Virginia Tech Roster in Class of 2020
Kierstin Godfrey, with small drops, could join the Virginia Tech free relays immediately as a freshman when she arrives in Blacksburg this fall.
Local Swimmer Jackson Brown Verbally Commits to Minnesota (2021)
Jackson Brown attends Maple Grove High School, about 20 miles from the University of Minnesota campus. He’s scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2021.
Idaho Swimmer on Life Support Following Post-Practice Auto Crash
A high school junior in Idaho was struck by a vehicle last week, which has him fighting for his life in a hospital in Seattle.
Cameron Craig Arrested 2 Days After Pleading Guilty to DUI Charge
Pac-12 champion swimmer Cameron Craig, now of the Ohio State Buckeyes, has been arrested again on new charges of driving under the influence.
Tom Shields Swims 51.7 in 100 Fly at Cal-UCSD Long Course Session
Tom Shields had another big swim on Saturday after swimming a lifetime best in the 200 yard fly on Friday in San Diego, California.
Mary Cate Pruitt Breaks 26-Year Old Lindsey Benko Pool Record in Indiana
Mary Cate Pruitt, a Notre Dame commit, broke a Pool Record on Saturday that was previously held by an Olympic gold medalist.
USA Diving CEO Out after Only 4 Months
Bassett began as the CEO of USA Diving in October and departs less than 6 months before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Joseph Smolinske Out as Interim Head Coach of Marymount Swimming (D3)
With just 6 days to go until the team’s conference championship meet, Joseph Smolinske is out as the interim head coach of the Marymount Saints.
Roland Schoeman Speaks for First Time Since Doping Suspension Announced
Schoeman says that he believes a tainted supplement was responsible for his positive test, and that the ordeal has changed his perspective on other athletes’ doping cases.
Tom Shields Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Yard Fly at Cal-UCSD Dual
Tom Shields swam a lifetime best and is now the 4th-best performer in 200 yard fly history after a 1:38.80 on Friday in San Diego.
Florida State Finalist Paige MacEachern Verbally Commits to UCLA (2021)
Paige MacEachern is another breaststroker for the Bruins, who have hit breaststroke and IM recruits hard in the classes of 2020 and 2021.
Renowned New England Swimming Official Priscilla Davis Dies at 85
Priscilla Davis was a fixture on New England pool decks, serving as a deck and meet official in the region for decades.
