RUSADA Formally Appeals WADA Sanctions over Tainted Doping Data
RUSADA’s official appeal of the sanctions comes in spite of the organization’s director general fighting against taking the course to the CAS.
2019 Swammy Awards: National Development Award – South Africa
Tatjana Schoenmaker (above) is on target to become South Africa’s first female Olympic medalist in swimming since Penelope Heyns at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Ottawa University Hires Austen Ramer, Darian Townsend for Inaugural Season
2004 Olympic gold medalist Darian Townsend is the new assistant coach at Ottawa University, which will begin varsity competition next season.
2019 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year, Matthew Broussard Standup
Matthew Broussard, boyfriend of former US National Team member Laura Sogar, gave swimming a big moment on a big stage in February of this year.
Lilly King Awarded $15,000 Bonus for Undefeated 2019 ISL Season
Lilly King won every race she swam in the 50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, and women’s 400 medley relay in the 2019 ISL season.
2019 Swammy Awards: Heart of a Champion Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen
Daniel Swensen was an Atlantic-10 Conference A-finalist as a senior, but his contributions to humanity go far beyond his efforts in the pool.
Sammy Busch Given One Year Show-Cause Order, Cleared to Return to NCAA Coaching
Former TCU head coach Sammy Busch has been cleared by the NCAA to return to collegiate coaching in a decision announced last week.
2019 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach of the Year Dean Boxall
It was a year of challenges for Dean Boxall (above, left), but his squad, including Ariarne Titmus (above, right) persevered for great success in 2019.
Becca Meyers Named 2019 Trischa L. Zorn Award Winner
Among her accomplishments in 2019, Meyers broke a World Record that was previously held by the award’s namesake: Trischa L. Zorn.
USA Swimming Announces New $5 Million Keeping Athletes First Action Plan
USA Swimming will reinvest $5 million from the sale of USSIC into enhancing the organization’s SafeSport programs, including new education and certification programs.
2019 Swammy Awards: Female NCAA Swimmer of the Year Beata Nelson
In a season with a lot of highlight performances from collegiate women, Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson stood out above an impressive field of nominees.
2019 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year Ricardo Vargas
Ricardo Vargas won 3 bronze medals as part of a historic Mexican haul in swimming at the 2019 Pan American Games this summer.
Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast, Episode 6: ISL Debrief
Energy Standard were crowned the first-ever champions of the International Swimming League this weekend in Las Vegas. Torrey and John break it down.
2019 Swammy Awards: CAC Athlete of the Year Alia Atkinson, Jamaica
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson has won 5 out of the 6 Swammy Awards for the Central American & Caribbean region as she continues to carry the torch for middle America.
4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Roland Matthes Dies at 69
Roland Matthes swept the 100 and 200 backstroke for East Germany at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
