Germany’s Britta Steffen Latest World Record Holder to Retire
This week, we’ve seen now three current and former World Record holders announce their retirement from swimming; the latest is Germany’s Britta Steffen, who according to the German Swimming Federation has retired.
Shane Ryan to Swim for Americans at 2013 Duel in the Pool
Penn State’s Shane Ryan has been accepted to swim at the 2013 Duel in the Pool, he Tweeted on Thursday.
Jeanette Ottesen, Lotte Friis, Pal Joensen All Confirmed for Duel in the Pool
Lotte Friis, the woman who went toe-to-toe with Katie Ledecky at Worlds, is one of three Danes who have accepted spots on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.
Florida State Women Pick Up Second Breaststroke Commit of Week
Florida State has added a second sprint breaststroker in their 2014 recruiting class.
Florida State Women Get Verbal From Big-Time Sprint Breaststroker
There are some recruits that are good in a lot of different events, and give their coaches lots of options…
Florida State Champion Delaney Barnard Commits to Indiana
The Indiana women have gotten two big verbal commitments from sprinters this week, which will help buoy one of the…
SwimMAC’s Heather Merritt Commits to South Carolina with Records Already in Sight
The first real outside-the-beaten-path commitment for the class of 2014 came this week, when SwimMAC Carolina’s Heather Merritt verbally committed…
Brandon Colonis Verbally Commits to Indiana
It’s been a good day for the Indiana Hoosiers. First, at their Relay Rally and Fall Frenzy meets, they (might…
Texas Men Hot to Start at Season-Opening Orange White Duel
Texas sings “The Eyes of Texas” after the completion of their season-opening intrasquad meet.
Backstroker Brock Bonetti Verbals to Minnesota
Minnesota has added Brock Bonetti from California to their recruiting class of 2014.
Arizona Gets Verbal Commitment from Finnish Sprinter Kurki
Arizona has started off their 2014 recruiting class well, with a fast Finnish pickup.
Ottati: The College Odyssey Begins
Royce Hall, UCLA. The author’s alma mater, and where sadly, there is no longer a men’s swim team.
Today in Swimming History: September 26th, A Dark Day for Doping Bans, a Bright Day for Birthdays
United States Olympian Jimmy Feigen is one of an impressive lineup of September 26th birthdays.
Relay World Record Onslaught Begins in Indiana
James Wells and Allie Day lead off for Indiana in the mixed 200 medley relay World Record attempt.
Indiana Hosting ‘Relay Rally’ to Challenge FINA World Records
Indiana has a chance to set 8 new World Records on Thursday. Not just the “Guinness Book of” off the wall World Records. Serious, FINA World Records.
