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.
Legendary Hall of Fame Coach Maureen Sheehan Dies At 65
Former swim coach Maureen Sheehan, who served the swimming community for over 38 years and coached five future Olympians, died at the age of 65.
Anita Alvarez Headed to Paris for Third Consecutive Olympic Games
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is set to compete in the duet and team events in Paris after a strong performance at Worlds following multiple health scares.
Albert Smelzer Jumps to 9th on List of All-Time Top-100 Times in 15-16 Age Group 50 Free
16-year-old Albert Smelzer hit a Trials cut and jumped to 9th on the all-time top 100 age group ranking in the 50 free at the Southeastern Meet of Champions.
Mena Boardman Posts 22.22 50 free; Andover Boys Win 8th Straight Title at NEPSAC Champs
Exeter sophomore Mena Boardman broke three records and climbed the national age group rankings with her performance in the 50 free.
14-Year-Old Nicholas Liberty Shines at PV Senior Champs
RMSC’s Nicholas Liberty broke a 19-year-old PVS age group record in the 1650 free at the Potomac Valley Senior Championships.
John Simmons Climbs Age Group Rankings with Major Drop at Gulf Senior Champs
16-year-old Simmons posts dramatic time drop in 100 back, climbing the national age group rankings and securing a summer Junior Nationals cut.
Isaiah Silver Makes A Splash At Juanita Allington Memorial Meet
The 13-year-old climbed the national age group rankings in the 100 back and 100 fly with his performances at the Juanita Allington Memorial Meet.
