Natalie Du Toit Awarded MBE by Queen Elizabeth
Natalie du Toit has been honored for blurring the lines and motivating a generation of athletes with physical disabilities.
Beisel Sweeps 500 Free, 200 IM on Day 1 of All-Florida Invitational
Elizabeth Beisel started off her senior season with a bang, winning both the 200 IM and the 500 free at the All-Florida Invitational
Tennessee Tops UNC-Wilmington to Open Dual Meet Season
The Tennessee women were back in action on Friday night for the first time since their program-best 3rd place finish at NCAA’s last year.
Cal Women Announce Captains for 2013-2014 Season, With Perhaps a Subtle Message Attached
Catherine Breed (above) and Melanie Klaren have been charged as captains of the 2013-2014 Cal women’s team.
Missy Franklin Wins 1000 Free, 100 Fly as Cal Opens Pac 12 Schedule
Missy Franklin kicked her college dual meet career off with two wins in off events against Oregon State.
Federal Way to Host 2014 Winter Juniors, 2015 Winter Nationals
The King County Aquatic Center didn’t draw great crowds for NCAA’s in 2012, but USA Swimming hopes it will do better in the winter.
Ohio State Adds Two More Women’s Recruits For 2014 Class
Two more swimmers have made public their verbals to Ohio State, including a 54-mid 100 butterflier.
Ryan Lochte Releases New Yogurt Flavors for Charity
Ryan Lochte is partnering with Yogurtology to raise (at least) $20,000 for charity.
Jason O’Brien from North Coast Aquatics Commits to USC
2012 Olympic Trials qualifier Jason O’Brien has verbally committed to USC, his North Coast Aquatics coach Jeff Pease confirmed to us today….
Asheville, Miami (OH), Missouri State, Radford Get Verbal Commitments
Four Mid-Major programs have already picked up very early verbal commitments.
Danish Distance Swimmer Anton Ipsen Commits to NC State
Anton Ipsen from Denmark could, as a freshman, challenge the NC State Record in the 1650 yard freestyle. Stock
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.
