Three Conference Records Set During Day 1 of BMC Championships
In the first day of the BMC Championships, the Royals set three new conference records in the men’s 200 medley relay and 50 free, and the women’s 1000 free.
Top D1 Coaches Make Median $315,400 Per Year, Report Finds
According to the CSCAA, the top five programs’ coaches make a median of $315,400 per year. Coaches can earn extra money through championship bonuses and more.
Texas and Virginia Continue Reign Over CSCAA Polls
The Texas men and Virginia women continue to lead the CSCAA polls heading into championship season. Both teams have had incredible swims since the last poll.
Athletes Graduate with Honors from A+ Meet in Wisconsin
Over this past weekend, Midwestern swimmers broke meet records at the A+ meet. The meet featured swimmers from surrounding states.
NCAA Division II Provides Relief for Schools Unable to Meet Minimum Competition
The NCAA has reduced D2 minimum competition and participant requirements, but schools have until Feb. 11 to send in a requirements waiver.
Denver Deputy AD Brandon Macneill Proposes Changes to Support Future Olympics
Macneill said that NIL changes could result in a shift to a pro-sports model, which might then require alternative forms of fundraising for Olympic sports.
Sharon van Rouwendaal wins “Queen of the Sea” Crown
Sharon van Rouwendaal won the “Queen of the Sea” open water elite event over the weekend in Rio. She competed in a 500m, 1km, and 1.5km race for the crown.
French Swimming Federation Releases National Club Rankings for 2020-21
Les Dauphins du TOEC topped the list of top French national swimming clubs for the 2020-21 season, continuing its trend that’s lasted since at least 2010-11.
Stony Brook Prohibited from Competing at America East Championships
The decision follows the requirements set forth in an article withdrawing eligibility for schools that elect to switch conferences.
IOC Approves 28 Sports In 2028 Initial Sports Programme
The announcement comes as skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing were added to the 2028 slate. Other sports, like swimming, were officially approved.
Claire Curzan Breaks National Independent HS Record in 100 Back
Curzan broke the 100 back NISCA record held by Phoebe Bacon. She was also just tenths of a second away from the NISCA record in the 100 fly.
UNC Wilmington Celebrate Three Seniors in Meet Against Davidson
Three men and three women on UNC Wilmington’s team won two events. The men improved their season record to 5-4, while the women improved to 4-8.
FIU Sweeps South Florida Diving Invitational
During the meet, the Panthers won all three events. In addition, two divers qualified for NCAA Zones. They have one more meet before conference championships.
UConn’s Katelyn Walsh Breaks Pool Record in the 100 Breast
The exhibition meet also functioned as Connecticut’s senior day, and the team celebrated 10 seniors. Walsh broke the pool record with her time of 1:02.18.
Seattle Rounds Out Regular Season With Win Against SW Oregon
In their senior day celebration, the Seattle men and women defeated Southwest Oregon. The women won 13 events, and the men won 15.
