Sophia Routzahn Verbals to University of New Hampshire
Sophia Routzahn has verbally committed to the University of New Hampshire’s class of 2026. Her breaststroke specialty could be an asset to the team.
Sprinter Avery Catalano Commits to Miami (OH)
Avery Catalano, a senior at Upper Arlington High School, has verbally committed to swim at Miami University. She will join in fall 2022.
North Carolina State Champ Charlie Jones Commits to Wisconsin
Charlie Jones has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin for the fall of 2022. He specializes in butterfly and distance freestyle.
USA Gymnastics Files Agreement For $425 Million Settlement With Survivors
USA Gymnastics has filed an agreement for a $425 million settlement with hundreds of women who said they were abused by someone affiliated with the sport.
Butterflier Lauren Klinefelter Commits to William & Mary
Lauren Klinefelter, a butterflier for Columbus Academy and New Albany Aquatics Club, has verbally committed to The College of William & Mary for fall 2022.
Three Swimmers Nominated for Tokyo Fair Play Awards
Annie Lazor, Lilly King and Kaylene Corbett (not pictured) hugged 200 breaststroke winner Tatjana Schoenmaker, leading to a Tokyo Fair Play Awards nomination.
Miranda Heckman To Transfer out of Texas
Miranda Heckman, a freestyler for the Longhorns, is set to leave the team in search of new options. She helped lead Texas to its ninth conference title.
Makena Malkemus Commits to West Virginia University
Makena Malkemus, a senior at Verrado High School, has verbally committed to West Virginia University to swim there beginning in 2022.
Upper Arlington’s Avery Catalano Commits to Miami (OH)
Avery Catalano, a senior at Upper Arlington High School, has verbally committed to swim at Miami University in Ohio. She’ll join in fall 2022.
Afghan Paralympians Arrive in Tokyo After Evacuation From Kabul
Two Afghan Paralympians arrived in Tokyo on Saturday evening. They will participate in taekwondo and track events beginning September 2.
Jessica Long Wins 25th Paralympic Medal With 4-Peat in SM8 200 IM
Long secured her fourth straight gold medal in the women’s SM8 200-meter individual medley on the fourth day of competition at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Dual-Sport Athlete Erin Palmer Commits to Utah
Erin Palmer, a dual-sport athlete in both swimming and track, has verbally committed to the University of Utah for fall 2022.
Saint Andrew’s Ella Martinez Verbals to Cornell
Saint Andrew’s senior Ella Martinez has verbally committed to the admissions process at Cornell. She is applying to begin in the 2022-2023 school year.
New York Breakers Out of Quarantine
Coach Martin Truijens of the New York Breakers. One of his athletes tested positive for COVID-19; those who test negative are now allowed to leave isolation.
Freestyler Benjamin Huffman commits to Boston College
Benjamin Huffman, a senior at Brentsville District High School, has verbally committed to Boston College. He will join the team in fall 2022.
