Wild Speculation: Okay Actually, There Are a Lot of Good Candidates for the Georgia Tech Job
In spite of the job opening just four days before Georgia Tech starts its fall semester, there are a surprising number of good candidates to take over the swimming program, including former assistant Michael Norment (above).
European Aquatics CEO Patrice Coste Resigns
Patrice Coste took over as the CEO of European Aquatics (then LEN) in December 2022. He will part ways for what sources say are personal reasons.
Tennessee Head Coach Matt Kredich Receives Contract Extension, $10,000 Raise
Matt Kredich, who has been the head coach of the Tennessee women since 2005 and the men since 2012, is now signed on with the Vols through April 2029.
1,432 Days. The Journey to Los Angeles Begins Now.
The next four years will bring wonder, amazement, amusement, and joy. But we don’t have to wait for LA to feel all of that. The journey begins now.
Olympic Champion Diver Tom Daley Retires, Age 30
Tom Daley, a four-time World Champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal winning fiver, has announced his retirement from the sport.
New Iowa State Head Swim Coach Matt Leach Gets a Big Raise Over His Predecessor
New Iowa State head swim coach Matt Leach becomes one of the highest-paid coaches of a women’s-only program in the country.
SMU Hires Caleb Rhodenbaugh, Son of Head Coach Greg, to Join Men’s Swimming Coaching Staff
The SMU men’s swimming & diving team has announced the hiring of Caleb Rhodenbaugh to its coaching staff for next season.
Cal Poly Hires Co-Head Coaches to Lead Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Program
Cal Poly’s swimming & diving program has had a year of turmoil, and now their first practice of the new season will not be until four days before their first meet.
Olympian, Barrier-Breaking Swimmer Casey Converse Dies, 66
Casey Converse, the first man ever to break 15 minutes in the 1650-yard freestyle, has died. He was 66.
SMH: World Aquatics Has Formally Requested Addition of 50m Stroke Events for the Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom is a 7-time World Champion in the 50 meter butterfly, which to this point has never been offered as an Olympic event.
Olympic Champ Daniel Wiffen Retires (From Open Water) After His First 10K
After winning gold and bronze in the pool, Daniel Wiffen tried his hand at open water – for the first and last times in his career.
How Much Money Did Bob Bowman and Todd DeSorbo Receive For Winning NCAA Titles?
Bob Bowman was due a bonus worth almost one-quarter of his salary after leading the Arizona State men to their first-ever NCAA team title.
Sharon van Rouwendaal Dedicates Her Olympic Gold Medal to Her Dog, Rio, Who Died in May
After winning her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s 10km race, Sharon van Rouwendaal dedicated her win to her dog Rio, who died in May.
Magdeburg, Germany is the Open Water Capital of the World After Olympic 1-2
Sharon van Rouwendaal (above) and Moesha Johnson represent the Netherlands and Australia, respectively, but they train together in Germany.
How Many Non-Americans, Who Trained In the U.S., Won Olympic Swimming Medals?
The two best swimmers of the Olympics, Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh, both train in the U.S., but neither are American.
