Alina Zmushka Breaks Belarusian Breaststroke Records at Belarus Open
The 21-year old Zmushka broke both the 100 and 200 meter Belarusian Records at the Belarus Open.
Jacob McDonald (2020) Verbally Commits to Tennessee
Jacob McDonald, who is a junior at Lakota East High School in suburban Cincinnati, has verbally committed to the University…
Katharine Berkoff Swims Lifetime Best in 200 Back at Washington Open
Besides a best time in the 200 yard backstroke, Berkoff also split 22.0 on Missoula’s 200 free relay.
Bergliaffa Breaks Argentina National Records in 200 IM
Santiago Bergliaffa is the newest Argentine National Record holder.
Stockton, California Swim Coach Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Stockton, California swim coach Shunichi Fujishima appeared in court this week on charges that he had sexual contact with a minor….
Two-Time Spanish Olympian Duane da Rocha Retires at 31
Da Rocha was the 2014 European Champion in the 200 long course meters backstroke.
All-American Susie Rashid Endows Scholarship at Southern Illinois
2 years ago, Southern Illinois announced a 3.9 scholarship reduction for its men’s swimming & diving team. Program alumnus Susie Rashid has single-handedly ensured that the co-ed program will have at least 1 scholarship, in perpetuity.
No Swimmers Nominated for 2019 Laureus Sports Awards
Katie Ledecky was nominated for Sportswoman of the Year in each of the last 3 years, but no swimmer was nominated in 2019 for just the 2nd time ever.
Recordings of Tamás Gyárfás Conversations Found in Graveyard
The recordings, which are cut from original conversations and were allegedly being used for blackmail, support prosecutors’ claims that the FINA Bureau Member and LEN Executive ordered the murder of a media rival in the 1990s. Gyárfás says that the edited recordings are misleading.
Twice as Nice: Burns Also Breaks 200 Free National High School Record
Conestoga High School’s Brendan Burns is one of 2 swimmers who were faster than the National High School Record in the 200 free on Tuesday.
Destin Lasco Breaks Another National High School Record in SCM
Destin Lasco has broken the National High School Record in the 200 short course meters freestyle: his 8th such national record.
Distance Swimmer Sophia Balow Commits to Michigan State
Distance swimmer Sophia Balow has verbally committed to Michigan State University, where she’ll join the Spartans officially next fall. Balow, from…
FINA Relaxes Rules, Won’t Ban Athletes For Competing In Non-FINA Meets
After a meeting and video conference today called by Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell in an attempt to stave off…
Manhattan College Names Patrick Malone as New Head Coach
After almost 3 months without a head coach, Manhattan College has hired Patrick Malone.
Raquel Maldonado Breaks LCM National Age Group Record in Evanston
Maldonado broke the 3-year old record held by Arizonan Miriam Sheehan.