FINA Rules That 3 American Relays Must Be Disqualified from World Jrs
The U.S. forfeited 3 sets of medals as a result of a positive doping test for Matthew Willenbring, in addition to his swim in the 100 free.
3-Time Olympian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Retires from Swimming
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace spent 3 years as the fastest 100 yard freestyler in history from 2011 through 2014.
Ticket Prices for 2018 U.S. Nationals Plummet by Almost 30%
The 2018 U.S. National Championships will head out-doors to the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, California (above).
16-Year Old Emma Wheal Swims 25.4 in 50 Free at Texas Senior Circuit
Wheal, a Virginia commit, now ranks 2nd among American juniors in the event this season.
Michael Andrew Says “Hook ‘Em,” Reveals Goal Times
This isn’t a traditional college commitment article, but 19-year old professional swimmer Michael Andrew answered a hypothetical question that has been…
Luca Dotto Beats Santo Condorelli in 50 Free in Italy
Luca Dotto, the 2011 Worlds silver medalist in the 50 free, topped his newest countrymate and domestsic competitor, Santo Condorelli.
Northwestern Hires Meghan Hawthorne as New Assistant Coach
Hawthorne, a two-year member of the USA Swimming National Team from 2012-2014, follows the program’s new head coach Jeremy Kipp from Boise State.
Missy Franklin Entered in 2018 Mare Nostrum Series
American swimmer Missy Franklin, who hasn’t raced since undergoing double shoulder surgery in early 2017, is entered to swim at the…
Efimova, Peaty, and Charlotte Bonnet Will Race at Canet Mare Nostrum
The next big date circled on the European swimming calendar is the upcoming Mare Nostrum series, which takes athletes to…
German Jacob Heidtmann Joins Team Elite – West for Training Block
Heidtmann is the German National Record holder in the 400 IM and will spend a few weeks training with 2016 U.S. Olympic Team head coach David Marsh in San Diego.
Santo Condorelli Swims (and Wins) His First Race in Italy
Santo Condorelli swam his first races as he begins his transition to Italian sporting citizenship.
2018 Eric Namesnik Memorial Open Psych Sheets Released
2016 Austrian Olympian Felix Auboeck will be among the swimmers to attend the meet.
Meldonium is Now a Punishable Banned Substance
In the early days of the ban of meldonium, a supplement/heart medication popular among Russian athletes that led to the…
1976 Olympic Diving Coach, Aquatic Entrepreneur Betty Perkins Dies
1976 Olympic men’s and women’s diving coach Betty Perkins Carpenter, the only woman to ever coach both the men’s and women’s…
