What Do You Get When You Win an Olympic Medal in Indonesia? 5 Cows and a Meatball Restaurant
With no set payment standard for Olympic medalist, many countries offer non-monetary awards to their athletes. In Indonesia, that includes five cows.
2024 Olympics Previews: Baby Let The Games Begin (Men’s 200 Free) (David’s Version)
David Popovici is the favorite to win the 200 free, but it is sure to be an intense race behind him with eight swimmers all in the 1:44 range.
2024 Olympics Previews: Australian Women Locked in for Gold in the 4×200 Free Relay
With the two fastest women in the world in the 200 free and a stacked roster behind them, Australia is all but guaranteed to win the gold medal in Paris.
Former Mission Viejo Swim Coach Mike Pelton Dies At 76
Former Mission Viejo High School swim coach Mike Pelton, who led the Diablos to 20 championship titles, died of cardiac arrest at the age 76.
Jamie Davis Selected as New CEO of USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo selects Jamie Davis, the current head of USA Volleyball, to replace Chris Ramsey as their new CEO beginning in October of 2024.
2024 Olympic Previews: Is Ledecky’s Throne Under Attack In The Women’s 800 Free?
Katie Ledecky has long dominated the women’s 800 free, but Ariarne Titmus has been on fire this year. Can she challenge for gold in Paris?
FGCU Swimmer Ella Smith Headed to Paris for Olympic Broadcast Training Program
FGCU swimmer Ella Smith will be participating in an Olympic broadcasting program, taking after her mother who is a former Olympian and sports commentator.
Panama City Swim Team Names Scott Fortier as New Head Coach
Scott Fortier joins PCST as their new head coach after coaching internationally with the Virgin Islands National Team and the St. Croix Dolphins.
Tylor Mathieu Named Washington State’s Assistant Swim Coach
Tylor Mathieu kicks off her collegiate coaching career as the assistant swim coach at Washington State, just a few months after graduating from Florida.
Kim Williams Returns to Alma Mater as Stanford Women’s Assistant Coach
Decorated Stanford swimming alum Kim Williams is returning to The Farm as the new women’s assistant coach after spending one season at Cal-Berkeley.
What Was the 200-Meter Obstacle Event at the Olympics?
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, here is a look back at the unique swimming event that was held the last time Paris hosted the Olympic Games.
Maiya Otsuka Named Acting Head Coach of UMass Women’s Program
Maiya Otsuka steps into her new role as acting head coach of the UMass men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs after nine years as an assistant coach.
Penn State Names Sean Schimmel Associate Head Coach
Sean Schimmel will take on the role of associate head coach at Penn State after spending the past season as an assistant coach at Miami University (Ohio).
Long Time USA Swimming Volunteer Russell White Dies Aged 82
Russell White, a dedicated USA Swimming volunteer at local, national and international competitions for over 25 years, died at the age of 82.
Mewen Tomac Breaks French National Record in the 200 Meter Back
Tokyo Olympian Mewen Tomac sets a new French national record in the 200 back with a time of 1:55.54 at the French Elite Championships.
