7-Time Olympic Medalist Kirsty Coventry Re-Appointed Sports Minister of Zimbabwe
Retired swimmer Kirsty Coventry, who owns 7 of the 8 Olympic medals in Zimbabwe’s history, was re-appointed the country’s Minister of Sport this month.
Ilya Kharun Breaks Arizona State School Record in NCAA Debut in Yards
Ilya Kharun had one of the all-time best debuts in NCAA swimming history on Saturday when he raced his first collegiate meet in yards.
World Aquatics’ Streaming Partner Recast Falls Into Financial Administration
Recast, which was World Aquatics’ web streaming partner in countries where event rights weren’t sold, has gone into administration.
Gretchen Walsh Swims 50.05 100 Back, Unsuited, in End-of-Practice Swim (With Touchpads)
A week ahead of their season-opening intrasquad meet, a casual end-of-practice time trial resulted in some thunder in the pool in Charlottesville.
Boston College Dean of Students Sends Letter to Athletes Regarding Hazing Investigation
Sources close to the Boston College program have confirmed to SwimSwam the nature of some of the hazing allegations against the swimming & diving team.
SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2023 Golden Goggles Awards
As the open water World Championships bronze medalist in the 10k, Katie Grimes is the clear choice for Open Water Swimmer of the Year. The rest of the selections are much murkier.
USA Swimming Promotes Erik Posegay to National Junior Team Director and National Coach
Erik Posegay has been given a promotion and an updated title after serving as USA Swimming’s National Junior Team Director for about 18 months.
Dean Boxall Wins Record-Setting 4th Australian Coach of the Year Award
Dean Boxall’s athletes led Australia to the top of the medals table at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, including the entirety of the World Record setting 800 free relay.
Olympic Gold Medalist Mack Horton Marries High School Sweetheart Ella Walter
Australian swimmer Mack Horton has married his high school sweetheart Ella Walter. The two were wedded on Saturday in Australia.
Olympic Medalist Josh Prenot, Worlds Qualifier Tiffany Sudarma Welcome Baby Emilie
2016 Olympic medalist and American Record holder Josh Prenot (above) and his wife, international-level swimmer Tiffany Sudarma Prenot, had their first baby earlier this month.
4-Time Ivy Champion Geordie Enoch Joins Harvard Swimming Coaching Staff
Harvard has hired conference champion Geordie Enoch, a double graduate of the school, as its new women’s assistant swimming & diving coach.
US National Teamer Ivan Puskovitch Transfers to West Virginia
After three seasons at USC, open water specialist Ivan Puskovitch will use his remaining two years at West Virginia beginning January 2024.
French Runner-Up in the 200 Fly Lilou Ressencourt Commits to Cal Women
Lilou Ressencourt, who has best times of 58.9 and 2:09.6 in the 100 and 200 meter butterflies, will join Cal as a transfer in fall 2024.
Army West Point Hires Former D3 Swimming Champion Hannah Saiz as Assistant Coach
Army West Point is coming off a breakthrough year and has added former US National Team member Hannah Saiz to their coaching staff.
Washington State Hires Former US National Teamer Kaersten Meitz As Assistant Swim Coach
Two-time US National Teamer and World University Games gold medalist Kaertsen Meitz has joined the Washington State swimming & diving staff.
