Miami Hires Rio Ramirez as New Assistant Diving Coach
Ramirez began the season as the head diving coach at Virginia Tech but has left mid-season to return to his alma mater, the University of Miami.
U.S. Olympian Aaron Shackell Will Leave Texas, Return Home to Train with Carmel
Aaron Shackell, U.S. Olympic Team, will return to his club in Indiana – where he trained for a surprise run to the U.S. Olympic Team…
U.S. Finalizes Lineup for 2024 Short Course Worlds; Julian Adds 400 IM
Trenton Julian has added the 400 IM to his schedule where he’ll race alongside American teammate Carson Foster, the favorite in the event.
UPDATE: 35 Athletes from Russia, Belarus, and Mexico Will Compete at SC Worlds as Neutrals
Unlike at past meets, swimmers with passports from the same country will be able to compete in relays at this year’s World Championships in Budapest. (Above: 200 breaststroke World Record holder in long course Evgeniia Chikunova)
Ana Marcela Cunha, Competitive Open Water’s Most-Decorated Woman, Hints at Pending Retirement
In an interview after winning her record-extending seventh Open Water Swimming World Cup title, Ana Marcela Cunha said that she’s “tired” and considering retirement.
26 Coaches Vie for 4 Spots on Influential USA Swimming Coaches’ Advisory Council
Tim Bauer of Tennessee Aquatics is the current chair of the Coaches’ Executive Committee and is running to retain his spot in the group.
12 Swimming Charities Worth Donating to on #GivingTuesday
Jamal Hill’s charity Swim Up Hill uses innovative techniques to try and teach lifesaving water safety skills to people who might not have access to pools.
Which Olympic Medalists Are “In” and Which Are “Out” for the 2024 SC World Championships?
Young German phenom Lukas Maertens is one of just four individual Olympic gold medalists from Paris who is currently committed to race in Budapest later this month.
NAG Record Holder Grace Koenig-Song Makes a Big Leap Forward in the 100 Breast in Illinois
The FMC Aquatic Center in suburban Chicago played host to many of the state’s top swimmers last weekend for the Speedo Grand Challenge.
2013 Open Water World Cup Champion Emily Brunemann Klueh Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Former U.S. National Team Member and current USA Swimming Manager of Psychological Services Emily Klueh has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Tennis Star Iga Świątek Suspended for 1 Month for TMZ, Same Substance as 23 Chinese Swimmers
Iga Świątek, the #2-ranked tennis player in the world, has been suspended for 1 Month for TMZ, Same Substance as 23 Chinese Swimmers tested positive for before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Central Ohio Aquatics Re-Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record in 200 Free Relay
Central Ohio Aquatics shaved .12 seconds off their team, and National Age Group, records in the 200 yard free relay last weekend.
Hungary Coach Ivan Petrov Suspended 3 Months for Misleading AQUA in Sporting Citizenship Case
The case relates to the change of sporting citizenship of Hungarian Champion and Record holder Henrietta Fangli (above), whose swap was approved in spite of Petrov’s Integrity Code violations.
Kito Campbell Swims 53.4 in the 100 Breaststroke to Lead Indian River to Hosted Invite Wins
Kito Campbell and Indiana transfer Elliot Weisel were among the star performers at last weekend’s IRSC Collegiate Invite.
Fort Bend ISD in Texas Approves Construction of New $29 Million Aquatics Facility
Fort Bend ISD in Southwest Houston is adding a second aquatics practice facility – after an internal investigation revealed issues with a bond package.
