Former Diversity Consultant Ben Sheppard Added to USA Swimming Banned List
Ben Sheppard, a former coach of the Oakland Undercurrents and USA Swimming diversity consultant, has received a permanent ban from…
Dykstra Brings Former UNT Assistant Lowry to Utah
Michelle Lowry, a former standout at Denver, has rejoined Utah’s new head coach Joe Dykstra at his new job. (Photo Courtesy: DU Athletics)
Connor Jaeger Named University of Michigan Athlete of the Year
Michigan athletics is having a banner season, and Connor Jaeger still stood out among the crowd as the 2012-2013 Male Athlete of the Year. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
WUG Qualifiers Who Make World Champs Team Won’t Be Replaced
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is the most likely among the World University Games team members to be bumped up to the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michael Andrew Turns Pro, Youngest Male in U.S. Swimming History
“Swimmers turning pro in high school isn’t unheard of. Michael Phelps signed his first endorsement deal on October 4th, 2001 with Speedo, a few months after his 16th birthday.”
USA WUG Open Water Rosters, Coaching Changes, Non-Olympic Events Announced
Emily Brunemann was one of four swimmers named to the 2013 World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free
Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.
Former WR Holder Carly Piper Resumes Coaching Career at SWAT
Olympic gold medalist and former World Record holder Carly Piper has taken up a senior coaching job in Wisconsin. (Photo: Sgt. Brandon D. Bolick
2013 FINA World Championship Schedule Slightly Tweaked from 2011 Edition
Hungarian Laszlo Cseh could be hurt as much as anyone by the changes to the World Championship schedule in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Canada’s Savard Breaks National Record on Final Day of 2013 SMOC
The Canadian women have been building some depth in their butterfly group; perhaps not quite the depth that their breaststroke…
Carrozza, Larson, Adams Add More Wins to Finish Texas Senior Circuit II
Just about all of the Texas postgrads had gone home by the final night of the 2013 Texas Senior Circuit (II)…
Heemskerk Cranks Fast 100 Free to Close Dutch Open
Even with much of the Dutch elite contingent not at the meet, especially the women’s sprint freestylers, veteran Femke Heemskerk gave…
Nebraska Wesleyan to Add Swimming Program in 2014
Nebraska Wesleyan University announced last week that it would be adding both men’s and women’s swimming for the 2014-2015 season,…
Quinn Carrozza Enters National Picture for 200 Free at Texas Senior Circuit
Longhorn Aquatics’ Quinn Carrozza won the women’s 200 free in a lifetime best that, last year, would’ve put her on the Olympic Team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
