Western Connecticut State Cuts Men’s and Women’s Swimming
Western Connecticut State University announced that it will cut both men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs at the end of this academic year.
World Aquatics Hands Chilean Official Marcos Jara Receives 20-Year Ban
The AQIU issued a 20-year ban to Marcos Jara, former president of the Chilean Federation of Aquatics Sport, for misappropriating funds from World Aquatics.
Two-Time Australian Olympic Swimmer Neil Rogers Dies at 70
Rogers was a five-time Commonwealth medalist in addition to his two appearances at the Olympics in 1972 and 1976.
Class of 2025 Makes a Splash at Western Zone Senior Championship
Club swimmers from the class of 2025 proved their prowess in the pool by taking down multiple records at the Western Zone Senior Championship.
Hall of Fame Diver John Deininger Suspended by World Aquatics
Professional diver and founder of U.S. Masters Diving John Deininger has been suspended by AQIU for four months following an infraction committed in May.
Track and Field Becomes First Olympic Sport to Offer Prize Money to Medal Winners
World Athletics announced that it would offer prize money to Olympic gold medallists in the track and field events, becoming the first Olympic sport to do so.
Beloved Swim Coach Lash Turville Dies At 85
Former swim coach Lash Turville, who founded the Reno Aquatic Club and established high school swimming programs throughout Nevada, died at age 85.
Storylines to Watch at the Inaugural Canadian Swimming Open
The Canadian Swimming Open debuts this week, with highly anticipated storylines from many of the top swimmers who will be competing in the run-up to trials.
Raekwon Noel Topples Records at Middle Atlantic Senior Champs
Indiana University commit Raekwon Noel broke five team records and secured four Summer Juniors cuts at the Middle Atlantic Senior Championships.
Sara Curtis Breaks World Junior Record in the SCM 50 Back
Sara Curtis breaks three records and sets new World Junior standard in the 50 back at Italy’s National Youth Criteria competition.
Maine-Native Mandy Sumner Sets World Record for Longest Swim Under Ice
Mandy Sumner set a new Guinness World Record by swimming 75 meters under ice at a freediving event in Norway.
Cambodia Anti-Doping Agency Labeled Non-Compliant with WADA
The Cambodian Anti-Doping Agency was declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency for failing to rectify an outstanding non-conformity.
Father of Grenada National Swimmer Sara Dowden Dies at CARIFTA Championships
Sean Dowden died suddenly of a pre-existing medical condition while supporting his daughter Sara at the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Nassau.
Mike Rice Shatters SwimMAC’s 15-16 Boys 50 Free Team Record at Shamrock Showdown
SwimMAC Carolina’s Mike Rice set a new team record in the 15-16 boys 50 free, winning the event in a time of 19.79 at the SwimRVA Shamrock Showdown.
Texas Short Course Champs Shakes National Age Group Rankings
Texas Age Group Champs saw many national age group rankings get shaken up as the state’s fastest swimmers came together for a weekend of top performances.
