NCAA and ESPN Sign Blockbuster $115 Million Per Year Deal for NCAA Championship Rights
The new deal, which might lead to revenue distribution in women’s basketball, includes the division I swimming & diving championships, which will remain on ESPN networks through at least 2032.
1980 US Olympian, San Ramon Valley Swim Coach Rich Thornton Dies, 65
Richard Thornton’s younger brother Marc says that he died doing doing what he loved: surfing off Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz.
UW-Green Bay Swimming & Diving Will Offer Scholarships Again in 2024-2025 Season
After four years without scholarships, UW-Green Bay will return to the fold of the funded in the 2024-2025 season thanks to renewal of tuition waivers.
Ana Hazlehurst, Who Broke Olympian Anita Nall’s Record, Signs With Indiana
Ana Hazlehurst broke a Maryland Swimming LSC Record that stood for 31 years in the spring. She’ll now head to swim at Indiana.
World Junior Backstroke Champion Miroslav Knedla Signs With Indiana
Indiana, home of the defending NCAA Champion in the 100 yard backstroke, will add a World Junior backstroke champion next fall.
Howard Swimming & Diving Team Hosts an Aquaman Promotion Event
Howard University swimming & diving + Aquaman: the collab.
Ireland Announces Roster of 12 Swimmer for 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha
Daniel Wiffen, the newest World Record holder and already qualified for the Olympics, is part of a 12 swimmer roster destined for the 2024 World Championships.
Zoey Lusk Brings JMU Butterfly Group Reinforcements for Fall 2024
James Madison is graduating star butterflier Madison Cottrell after this season, but Zoey Lusk (above) and Alli Straub will help refill that group.
SwimSwam’s Most-Commented Articles of 2023
Australian swimmer Cate Campbell created a storm of conversation when she gave an interview with her feelings on the Australian-US swimming rivalry.
Winter Juniors East Champion Jake Wang Commits to Yale for 2024
For the second-straight season, Yale has earned a commitment from one of the top high school breaststrokers in the country.
What Does the Teri McKeever Suspension Mean for the Future of Coaching?
By stopping short of a lifetime ban for former Cal coach Teri McKeever, the US Center for SafeSport has opened the door for interventional measures.
The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2023
The most-read article on SwimSwam in 2023 wasn’t about an Olympic gold medalist, a World Champion, or even an NCAA Champion.
2023 Swammy Awards: Heart of a Champion
Virginia Keydet swimmer Hayden Rose reacted quickly when a colleague fell and hit her head, likely helping to save her life.
13-Year-Old Aiden Zhou Swims 1:53.01 in the 200 Yard Back in Santa Clara
Aiden Zhou is the #2-ranked 13-year-old in the 200 back nationally this season, while Fedor Igoshin climbed the all-time 11-12 rankings.
Peru Names 4 Swimmers for 2024 Worlds Team
It has been a big week for Alexia Sotomayor, announcing her commitment to Arizona State and receiving her official qualification for the 2024 World Championships.