HPC – Ontario Temporarily Closing After Athlete Tests Positive For COVID-19
Some of Canada’s top swimmers, including Penny Oleksiak and Taylor Ruck, train out of the centre.
USA Water Polo Responds To Petition Calling For Resignation of CEO, Board Chair
The petition launched Tuesday asks for the removal CEO Christopher Ramsey and Board Chairman Michael Graff due to an “unacceptable” pattern of behavior.
East Carolina Reinstates Women’s Swim & Dive, Tennis To Avoid Title IX Lawsuit
Following four program cuts in May, ECU brings back women’s swimming & diving and tennis after being threatened for a Title IX lawsuit.
NCAA Reduces Zone Diving Qualification Spots, Sites Due To Pandemic
Greensboro will be one of just three sites for the 2021 NCAA Zone Diving meets, down from the usual five.
Standout Diver Shangfei Wang Commits To USC For Fall 2021
The 19-year-old originally hails from China, but has been competing in Canada for the last two years.
USA Swimming Will Conduct COVID-19 Testing On-Site At Upcoming Pro Swim Series
All individuals attending will also be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of arriving at the meet site.
Kacie Van Buskirk, Former DU Swimmer & HS Coach, Died In December At 27
Van Buskirk spent the past five years as an assistant swim coach at South Lyon East High School, where she attended before going to DU in 2011.
Olympic Champion Emily Seebohm Opens Up About Dealing With Eating Disorder
The 28-year-old Australian revealed she’s dealt with an eating disorder for over two years in an Instagram post on Friday morning.
In Memoriam: Remembering The People Swimming Lost In 2020
Remembering all of the people the swimming community lost over the last 12 months.
“The Water Is My Sky” Documentary Releases Trailer, Announces Spring 2021 Debut
The swimming documentary that has been in production for eight years has announced an expected release date of Spring 2021.
New Chinese Law Criminalizing Doping Targets An Athlete’s Entourage
The new law, passed on December 26, says that anyone who lures, instigates or cheats athletes into using PEDs faces up to three years’ imprisonment.
2020 Swammy Awards: European Female Swimmer of the Year – Beryl Gastaldello
Gastaldello was the third-highest point scorer during the 2020 ISL season, winning 20 races across six different events.
2020 Swammy Awards: African Male Swimmer of the Year – Mohamed Samy
Samy set six new Egyptian National Records in just two appearances during the 2020 International Swimming League (ISL) season.
Brazilian Teen Died From COVID-19 Complications After Being Cleared, Competing
14-year-old swimmer Mariana Franklin Ferreira Silva died on December 19 due to COVID-19 complications after being cleared and competing December 9-10.
“Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel” Releases Official Teaser Trailer
The documentary, a follow-up on the original “A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim”, will be released in May 2021.
