Denmark Hires First Danish-Born Head National Team Coach in 15 Years
Stefan Hansen has been coaching in Germany since 2016, but he will return to Denmark to take over as National Team head coach of his native country.
Arcadia University Takes on Puerto Rico for Winter Training
Division III Aracadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania escaped the Philadelphia winter break from December 31st through January 7th for a…
World Championships Will Serve as Selection for World Beach Games
The inaugural edition of the World Beach Games will be held in San Diego in 2019.
Dates of 2019 Brazil Trophy Change to Avoid SA Youth Conflict
The Maria Lenk Aquatic Center will play home to the 2019 Brazil Trophy: the meet formerly known as the Maria Lenk Trophy.
Lily Gardner & Katharine Berkoff Continue to Crush PBs in Federal Way
National Junior Teamer Katharine Berkoff (above) continued to undercut her personal bests at the Washington Open, while sophomore Lily Gardner made waves on Saturday as well.
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.
