2018-2019 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: November Edition
As in previous years, SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are somewhere between the CSCAA-style dual meet rankings and a pure prediction of NCAA finish order….
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Predict More Hangzhou Medals For Dressel Than Andrew
Two thirds of voters predicted that Caeleb Dressel will win more medals at 2018 Short Course Worlds than Michael Andrew.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Texas Women Swim Nation-Leading Relay
Disclaimer: Blueseventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…
Protest Forces Water Polo World League Match To New, Closed Location
Protest threats from pro-Palestinian groups has caused the FINA Women’s World League water polo match between Spain and Israel to change to a closed-door location.
World Cup Points: Sjostrom, Hosszu Separated By Just 15 After Beijing
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear: Katinka Hosszu made up 27 points in Beijing, and now trails series leader Sarah Sjostrom by just 15 with two stops to go.
World Cup Money Lists: Top Women Vastly Out-Earning Men After Beijing
2018 FINA WORLD CUP – BEIJING Friday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 4th Beijing National Aquatics Centre, Water Cube Heats…
Athletes Could Face 1-to-2-Year Bans If Energy For Swim Isn’t Approved
FINA’s refusal to approve the Energy for Swim 2018 meet could lead to bans of between one and two years to athletes who compete, sources say. And athletes are currently caught in the middle of the standoff, waiting for each other to make decisions on whether to compete in the unapproved meet.
FINA Rule Interpretation Could Outlaw Energy For Swim Meet
A clarified rule interpretation by FINA could bring serious consequences for athletes and organizing bodies of the Energy For Swim 2018 meet. Meet organizers say the interpretation is FINA’s attempt to “destroy” the meet in an attack on the International Swimming League (ISL).
Full Rosters Announced For ACC/Big Ten Challenge
Lilly King, Mallory Comerford, Zach Apple and Justin Ress are among the key names highlighting rosters for the 2018 ACC/Big Ten Challenge, pitting the two major NCAA conferences against one another in a dual meet style setting.
Mizzou Coach Rhodenbaugh Under Title IX Investigation, KC Star Says
The Kansas City Star is reporting that University of Missouri men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Greg Rhodenbaugh’s paid administrative leave is connected to a Title IX investigation into alleged discrimination against female swimmers.
SwimSwam Pulse: Only 11% Change NCAA Predictions Away From Texas After IU Win
Despite Indiana topping Texas in a high-profile triangular, only 11% of voters said they’ve changed their men’s NCAA predictions away from Texas.
Dressel, Andrew, Baker, Smith Head US Short Course Worlds Roster
Caeleb Dressel, Michael Andrew, Kathleen Baker and Leah Smith are among the multi-event stars headlining Team USA’s roster for the 2018 Short Course World Championships.
British European Jr Champ Tazmin Pugh Dies in House Fire
Tazmin Pugh, a former European Junior champion and Commonwealth Youth Games medalist has died at the age of 18 in a house fire.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Lindner Starting Fast For UNC
A solid backstroker out of SwimMAC in North Carolina, Lindner went 4-for-4 in lifetime-bests last week, including a massive 200 back drop that powered the Tar Heels past South Carolina.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Louise Hansson, USC
Louise Hansson had an incredible month of October, currently leading the NCAA ranks in the 50 free, 100 back and 200 back, with further top-3 ranks in the 100 free, 200 free and 100 fly.
