Greg Louganis Seeking Record $1.5 Million for Olympic Golds to Benefit AIDS Charity
Olympic diver Greg Louganis has put three of his five Olympic gold medals up for sale again, this time asking a total of $3.75 million.
Arizona Swimming Assistants Clif Robbins, Anna Heller Out in Tucson
The University of Arizona has parted ways with two assistant swim coaches, including one who has been with Augie Busch since 2011.
ACC Men’s 50 Free Champion Abdelrahman Elaraby (Louisville) Enters the Transfer Portal
Ahmed Elaraby says that a year after attempting suicide, he needs a fresh start. The 23-year old was the 2023 ACC Champion in the 50 yard free.
Sarah Wellbrock Opts Out of World Championships for the 2nd-Straight Year
German swimmer Sarah Wellbrock has opted out of the qualifying chase for the World Championships for the second-straight season, this time citing her shoulders.
NCAA Begins Exploring Permanent Transition to Meters Racing in Swimming
Leon Marchand is the rare swimmer who has been able to succeed in both the 50-meter and 25-yard pool, winning World Championships in the 200 IM & 400 IM last summer, and NCAA titles in the same events last week.
Florian Wellbrock Swims World-Leading 14:40 in the 1500 Free on Day 1 in Magdeburg
Florian Wellbrock affirmed that he is “in good health again” with a 14:40 in the 1500 free on Friday in Magdeburg, the first stop of the German Worlds qualification scheme.
NCAA D2 Swimmer of the Year Ben Sampson (Colorado Mesa) Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Ben Sampson, the NCAA Division II Swimmer of the Year last season and national champion in the 200 back and 200 IM, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
2023 YNats Marks 100 Years Since the First Championship in Brooklyn
How have the YMCA Short Course National Championships evolved in 100 years? For starters, no more Fancy Diving, and girls’ competitions have been added.
US Center for SafeSport Places Temporary Restrictions on Michigan HS Swim Coach
A high school and club swim coach in Michigan has been placed on temporary restrictions by the US Center for SafeSport.
Ty Wells Celebration of Life & Vigil Will Be Held April 15 in Tucson
After a Celebration of life & Candlelight Vigil was held for Ty Wells last weekend in California, the University of Arizona will host another in two weeks.
National Team Member Summer Smith Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal
USA Swimming National Team member Summer Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending most of her sophomore year at home with multiple concussions syndrome.
Laon Kim Does It Again: Knocks Another Tenth Off the Canadian Age Record in the 50 Free
Laon Kim has now broken 5 Canadian Age Group Records this week in Toronto, cutting another tenth off his own mark in the 50 in finals.
Laon Kim Breaks Another Canadian 13-14 Record, 4-for-4 This Week in Toronto
Kim reset his 50 free Canadian National Age Group Record for 13-14 boys in a time of 23.65, knocking off his previous mark of 23.81.
Ruard van Renen, the Top Mid-Major Scorer at Men’s NCAAs, Enters Transfer Portal
Ruard van Renen, who as a freshman scored 13 points at the NCAA Championships last season, says he’s grateful for the opportunity that Southern Illinois gave him.
CCSU Student Arrested for Spying on Women’s Swimmers in Locker Room
CCSU Police allege that a 25-year-old male student walked into the women’s varsity locker room on campus and watched two swimmers shower.
