Delaware Swimmer of the Year Ashley Chompre Commits to Duke
The defending Swimmer of the Year for Delaware, Ashley Chompre will be joining the Blue Devils as a member of the class of 2025.
Chloe Freeman Commits to BYU with a 100 Back Time Better than the School Record
Freeman’s best time in the 100 yard backstroke is faster than the BYU School Record in that event by almost half-a-second.
Duke Adds Diver Emily Rakestraw to Class of 2020
A newcomer to the sport after spending 10 years as a gymnast, diver Emily Rakestraw has commited to join the Duke Blue Devils beginning in the fall of 2020.
Former Congressman, Cincinnati Swimming Alumnus Bill Keating Sr. Dies, Age 93
Univeristy of Cincinnati swimming alumnus and former U.S House of Representatives member Bill Keating Sr. has died at the age of 95.
Wisconsin’s State-Wide Stay-At-Home Lifted, Counties Make Individual Decisions
Following a 4-3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled the state’s stay at home order unlawful, paving the way for the reopening of pools.
Olympic Champion Vladimir Salnikov Speaks on Pandemics Effect on Sport
Russian Swim Federation and Olympic champion Vladimir Salnikov spoke on the countries hopeful return to training and the impact of time away from the water.
Anton Chupkov Selected for Forbes Russia’s 30 Under 30 List
23-year old Anton Chupkov was selected as one of three Russians to earn the honor of being on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the “Sports and E-sports” category.
Wyoming to Allow Pools to Re-Open In Limited Capacity
Wyoming has recently joined the growing list of states to allow swimmers to return to the water in a very limited capacity.
Junior Nationals Finalist Ange Harris Commits to Arizona State (2021)
Junior Nationals finalist Ange Harris of Sound Beach, New York has verbally committed to join the Arizona State Sun Devils class of 2025.
Former Head Swimming Coach of Maine, Plymouth State Al Switzer Dies at 90
The long time head coach of UMaine and Plymouth State University died last month. He was 90. Switzer won several awards as both a swimming coach and diving coach.
Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021
Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.
Indiana State Champion Braden Rollins Sends Verbal to Alabama (2021)
Sprint specialist and Indiana state champion Braden Rollins was an honorable mention in SwimSwam’s top 20 recruits in the class of 2021.
2019 World Champions: Who is Back in the Water
We take a look back at last year’s World Championship gold medalists and where they are at in their return to the pool following their countries quarantine.
Adam Peaty, Other GB Swimmers Recieve At-Home Pools to Train During Quarantine
Adam Peaty and other members of the GB National Team will be making a return to the water after receiving endless pool’s installed in their backyards.
Sweden to Allow Continuation of Competition, Training
Sweden has announced they will allow the return of athletes to competition and training amid the country’s coronavirus shutdown.
