Villanova Hires Alum McGlaughlin From Penn As Assistant Coach
Villanova is adding Laura McGlaughlin to its coaching staff as an assistant. McGlaughlin is a Villanova alumnus who was previously coaching at Penn.
Bracket Challenge: ISL Logos 2020 – Round 2
The play-ins are over in our 2020 International Swimming League Logo Bracket. Who made the second round? We’ve got some stellar matchups.
Elena di Liddo Out For Aqua Centurions; Leaves Just 9 Women On Roster
Elena di Liddo will not compete in the ISL this season, dropping the Aqua Centurions roster to just 9 women for the 2020 season.
Jeff Julian Hospitalized With Adenocarcinoma
Rose Bowl Aquatics and Cali Condors coach Jeff Julian revealed in his blog this week that he has been hospitalized with adenocarcinoma.
NY Breakers Roster Drops 6 Australians, Adds 7 New Names
The New York Breakers have an updated roster – as expected, six Australian team members no longer appear, with seven new European swimmers now listed.
Five Italians Drop Off Aqua Centurions Roster, Others Weighing Withdrawals
At least five Italian swimmers have dropped off the Aqua Centurions roster for the 2020 ISL season, with more weighing withdrawals.
ISL Statement Decries ‘Bullying’ By National Federations Amid Pandemic
The ISL criticized what it called “bullying” by national federations restricting athlete participation, though the ISL’s medical protocols are still unclear.
U.S. Open Could Be Anytime In November/December Under Rule Change Proposal
Typically, USA Swimming runs its winter national meet right after Thanksgiving. But rule change proposals would allow US Open to run anytime in Nov. or Dec.
QUIZ: Can You Name Every Country to Win an Olympic Medal in Swimming?
Can you name every country to win an Olympic medal in swimming? There are 55 to name, counting pool and open water swimming.
Buffalo Names Beetcher, Sapio, Lawton As 2020-2021 Captains
The University of Buffalo has announced three seniors – Brittney Beetcher, Olivia Sapio, and Jillian Lawton – as team captains for 2020-2021.
Four Others Sentenced To Jail Along With Diacks In Corruption Scandal
Four other officials were handed jail sentences along with former IAAF President Lamine Diack and his son Papa Massata Diack in a doping-related scandal.
Florida State Postpones Swim Practices Until October 2 Over COVID Concerns
Florida State’s swimming practices are on hold until next month over coronavirus concerns, a source close to the program tells SwimSwam.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Lobanovszkij’s 22.1 In 50 Free
Hungary’s Maxim Lobanovszkij won a 50 free in Switzerland’s ‘Restart Swimming’ meet last weekend, closing in on his personal-best.
SwimSwam Pulse: 46% Pick Energy Standard To Repeat As ISL Champs
Almost half of voters picked Energy Standard to repeat as ISL champions in year 2. None of the other nine teams got half as many votes.
Save Tribe Swimming Crosses $1 Million Raised For William & Mary Program
A campaign to save William & Mary’s swimming programs has raised over a million dollars in donations as of Friday morning.
