Official, Whistleblower Speak Out On Allegations Against FINA VP Zhou Jihong
Diving official Lisa Wright and whistleblower Simon Latimer revealed more details on Zhou this week in a report from CNN Sport.
Evgeny Rylov Opts Not To Appeal Nine-Month FINA Suspension
Rylov was suspended for nine months by the FINA after he attended a pro-war rally in Russia in mid-March.
Italians Cocconcelli, Marcotti Among UNC Asheville’s 2022 Recruiting Class
Italian natives Beatrice Cocconcelli and Anna Marcotti will join the Bulldogs in the fall, adding some high-end freestyle and IM options to the team’s lineup.
SwimSwam Pulse: 41% Pick Weinstein’s 200 FR As Top Women’s Surprise of Trials
Weinstein became the fastest 15-year-old in U.S. history en route to locking down an individual spot at the World Championships in the women’s 200 freestyle.
Retrial Date Set For Australian Swim Instructor Facing 21 Sexual Abuse Charges
A former Mosman swim instructor will have a retrial in August as he faces 21 charges of alleged sexual abuse. He was acquitted on five charges in late 2020.
Michigan Announces Five-Year Contract Extension For Head Coach Mike Bottom
The University of Michigan head coach Mike Bottom will be staying in Ann Arbor through the 2026-27 season.
Track & Field’s Growing Pains Are Similar To What We’ve Seen In Swimming
Track and field is in a position similar to swimming, with a need of establishing itself outside of the Olympic Games so professionals can make a living.
Rhyan White, Kira Toussaint Headline 2022 Atlanta Classic (Psych Sheets)
100 back Olympic finalists Rhyan White and Kira Toussaint highlight the field at this weekend’s Atlanta Classic at the McAuley Aquatic Center.
Claire Tuggle Torches CIF Central Division 2 Records At Section Championships
Tuggle, a senior at Saint Joseph High School, annihilated the D2 records in the girls’ 200 free (1:46.33) and 500 free (4:44.46).
Clovis North Sweeps CIF Central Section Division I Championships
The Clovis North High School boys and girls emerged victorious in decisive fashion at the CIF Central Section Division I Championships over the weekend.
Davis Senior Girls, Jesuit Boys Roll At CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Championships
Davis Senior was led by senior Audrey Portello and junior Sarah Bennetts, who both swept their individual events.
Ethan Harrington Jumps To 12th Among 15-16 Boys With 19.73 50 Free CIF-CCS
Harrington cracked a 13-year-old Central Coast Section Record with his blistering 19.73 swim in the 50 free, and is now 12th all-time in the 15-16 age group.
Longtime USC Assistant Chase Bloch Moving On From Coaching
Bloch has been a member of the USC coaching staff for the last eight seasons, but says it is now time for him to transition to something new.
Bishop’s School Senior Lucius Brown Drops 20.0/44.6 Freestyles At CIF-SDS D2
In addition to winning the 50 free (20.02) and 100 free (44.65), Brown also anchored The Bishop’s School with a quick 19.51 split in the 200 medley relay.
Hartman, Roder & Statler Double Up At CIF NCS Championships
De La Salle senior and Cal commit Tommy Roder won a pair of events to help lead his team to the boys’ meet victory at the CIF North Coast Championships.
