Former Texas-Based Coach Suspended By USA Swimming For Sexual Misconduct Involving A Minor
Nathan Blake Bernier, who was 46 at the time of his arrest, was charged with two felony counts of Online Solicitation of a Minor in early January.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 9/6/2024
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
Texas Adds All-American Manny Pollard To Full-Time Staff As Assistant Diving Coach
Previously working as a graduate assistant, Pollard was named an assistant diving coach with the Longhorns prior to the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Big 12 Pausing Conference Expansion Talks With UConn
The announcement comes less than two weeks after the Big 12 presidents and athletic directors met to discuss the potentially adding UConn down the line.
Parent of Swimmer Issues Open Letter To SafeSport After Court Grants Dismissals
All claims against SafeSport and USA Swimming made by the parent of a male swimmer who was accused of sexual harassment have been dismissed.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Steve Morsilli
Morsilli has consistently been producing elite age group swimmers with the Pleasanton Seahawks since founding the club in December 1982.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Leah Shackley
The 18-year-old won four gold medals and set four Championship Records at the Junior Pan Pacs last month in Canberra, sweeping the girls’ backstroke events.
Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby Opts To Forgo Remaining NCAA Eligibility, Turn Pro
The 20-year-old Jacoby, who has two seasons of college eligibility remaining, will remain at the University of Texas and pursue her degree.
SMU Women’s Head Coach Ozzie Quevedo Penalized For Recruiting Tampering
Quevedo was found to have violated NCAA recruiting rules after contacting a transfer prospect prior to their entry into the portal.
13-Year-Old Ismail Barlov Wins Bosnia and Herzegovina’s First Paralympic Swimming Medal
Barlov claimed silver in the men’s 50 breaststroke SB2, posting a time of 1:02.74 to finish as the runner-up to gold medalist Arnulfo Castorena.
Court Denies USA Swimming, Scott MacFarland’s Motions To Dismiss In Sarah Ehekircher Case
Ehekircher filed a civil suit last year alleging MacFarland sexually abused her when he was her coach in the 1980s and other parties failed to stop the abuse.
2025 College Swimming Previews: Sim’s Return Has #12 Michigan Women Eyeing Return To Top 10
After an Olympic redshirt year, Letitia Sim is back for the Wolverines to bolster an already strong team that is poised to push for the top 10.
SwimSwam Pulse: Pan’s Dominance Makes Men’s 100 Free The Most Surprising Event In Paris
Pan was among the pre-race favorites, but the amount he broke the world record by, and his stunning margin of victory, made the 100 free the biggest surprise.
arena Swim of the Week: Shin Ohashi Drops 2:10.88 200 BR At 15, Nears Gyurta For #1 All-Time
Although perhaps overshadowed by some of his teammates swims on the night, Ohashi’s 200 breast swim stands out as one of the best of Junior Pan Pacs.
Notre Dame Men’s Teams Issues Go Far Beyond Gambling, Source Says
The gambling suspension may only be the tip of the iceberg, with reports of other misconduct, including hazing, coming to light.
