Florida Looks To Delay New NIL Rules, Then Reverses Course After Outcry
Language buried in an unrelated amendment would have changed the start date of Florida’s new NIL rules – but the state reversed course after public outcry.
Dressel, King, Gastaldello Among 500+ Registered for ISL Draft
The International Swimming League says it has more than 500 swimmers registered for its draft pool, including three of the top five 2020 individual scorers.
Scott, Peaty Support Podium Protest Rights For Tokyo Olympics
World champions Duncan Scott and Adam Peaty both spoke out for athletes’ rights to protest on the Olympic podium as the IOC’s Rule 50 remains in the news.
NCAA Board Reaffirms Commitment To Updating Name, Image, Likeness Rules
The NCAA Board of Governors issued a statement confirming that it remains committed to modernizing rules on athlete name, image and likeness rights.
SwimSwam’s Guide To The 2021 NFL Draft
After going 7-for-10 at the top of last year’s draft, SwimSwam is back with a swimming-centric look at tonight’s 2021 NFL Draft.
Swim(s) of the Week: Bentz & Licon Swim Long Course 400 Fly & 400 Breast
Which is harder: a 400 fly or a 400 breast? Training partners Gunnar Bentz and Will Licon can debate that topic and draw on personal experience.
SwimSwam Pulse: 61% Think Top ISL Draft Pick Will Be An NCAA Alum
61.7% of voters predicted that the top pick in the first-ever ISL Draft will be an NCAA graduate moving on to the professional swimming league.
Uzbekistan Swimming Federation Calls Timing Allegations ‘Unfounded’
The Uzbekistan Swimming Federation says allegations of timing manipulation are “unfounded and unsubstantiated,” and claims race videos show the wrong races.
Brazilian Court Pauses Olympic Selection After Santos’ Unconventional Berth
Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice has issued an injunction stopping the nation’s Olympic 4×100 free relay selection after Gabriel Santos’ time trial.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Katie Ledecky, NCAP/Stanford
COVID-19 might have delayed Katie Ledecky’s revenge tour, but it’s clear no delay can stop the inevitable. Ledecky hit three world-leading times in April.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken, Sandpipers of Nevada
At the U.S. Open Water National Championships this month, the Sandpipers of Nevada had a swimmer finish in the top 5 in every single event.
Australia’s 1960 Olympic Champ John Konrads Dies At 78
Olympic gold medalist John Konrads has died at the age of 78. Konrads was an Australian distance swimmer who won the Olympic 1500 free in 1960.
Indian Swimmer Alleges Timing Manipulation At Uzbekistan Open Championships
Indian swimmer Likhit Selvaraj Prema says meet organizers at the Uzbekistan Open manipulated results to create more Olympic qualifying times.
Auburn Hires Houston’s Ryan Wochomurka As New Head Coach
Auburn has hired Ryan Wochomurka from the mid-major power Houston Cougars as its new head women’s and men’s swimming & diving coach.
Swim of the Week: Freshman Nicole Maier’s 4:39.96 In 500 Free
Miami freshman Nicole Maier hit a 4:39.96 in the 500 free at MACs, a time that would have placed her 7th and made her the highest-finishing freshman at NCAAs.
