2019 W. NCAA Previews: 200 Breaststroke Presents a 2:07 Logjam
Lilly King is as safe a bet as there is in the 200 breaststroke, but there are a lot of contenders for A final spots in the 200 breaststroke.
Max Iida Wins 200 Breast by 8 Seconds at Rochester Sectionals
Iida swam a lifetime best and crushed the field in the 200 breaststroke.
Birch Bayh, Author of Title IX Legislation, Dies at 91
Bayh is the only person who is not a founding father to have authored 2 amendments to the United States constitution.
Joshua Matheny Breaks Brendan Hansen’s 19-Year Old Pennsylvania Record
Matheny is just a sophomore but has already broken the Pennsylvania High School State Record in the 100 breaststroke.
Christopher Staka Will Transfer to University of Texas For 2019-2020
After 2 seasons at Alabama, Staka took a year off, and will now transfer to Texas.
Breno Correia Swims 1:47.0 in 200 Free at Local Meet in Sao Paulo
Racing at what can best be described as a simple ‘training meet’ in Sao Paulo, Breno Correia undercut his lifetime best in the 200 free for the 2nd time in 2 weeks.
Psych Sheets and Storylines for 2019 NCSA Junior Nationals
USA Swimming National Teamers Isabelle Stadden (above) and Phoebe Bacon will renew their rivalry from last year’s NCSA Junior Nationals next week.
Purdy, Davey, and Strouse Double Up on Day 2 at Rochester Sectionals
A best time in the 200 IM was part of 2 wins for Gillian Davey (above) on Friday at the 2019 Rochester Sectional Championships
Sjostrom and Hosszu Will Race Helsinki Open, Too, on Nordic Swim Tour
Entry Lists for the Helsinki leg of the Nordic Swim Tour have been released. Katinka Hosszu will be at both meets, but with slightly-different entries.
Shaine Casas Swaps Backstroke Events for Butterfly Events at NCAAs
Casas is the fastest freshman in the country in the 200 back this season, but won’t swim the race at NCAAs.
Virginia’s Robby Giller Scratches from NCAAs
Alabama’s Nicholas Perera, the first alternate, has been called up in his spot.
John Leonard to Retire As ASCA CEO at End of 2020
A search committee has been formed to hire Leonard’s replacement.
The SPIRE Institute Is Up for Sale
The aquatics department of the facility is scheduled to host next year’s NCAA Division II Championships and is also the location of a FINA Scholarship training center.
59 Schools, Including Indiana and Ohio State, Entered in 2019 NIC Meet
That’s an increase from 40 teams that participated last season.
Sjostrom and Hosszu Headline Entry Lists for April’s Stockholm Open
Sarah Sjostrom has 8 entries, including one in the 400 free, at the Stockholm Swim Open: the 3rd meet of the new Nordic Swim Series.
