2020 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year Dylan Carter
In 2020, Dylan Carter became a force in the ISL, making a 50 back skins final and setting three national records for Trinidad & Tobago.
Training Blocks: Age Group Sets With Westchester Aquatic Club
Westchester head coach Carle Fierro shares some age group workouts, including some for 13-year-old standout Claire Weinstein.
Albanian Record-Holder Klavio Meca Dies At Age 24
Albanian record-holding swimmer Klavio Meca has died at the age of 24, according to Albanian media. Meca competed at the 2017 World Championships.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 12/29/2020
One 15-year-old swimmer broke 4:30 for the first time in the 500 free. A 12-year-old swimmer dropped almost three seconds in the 100 breast.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Carol Capitani, Texas
Four Texas women, including two freshmen, have already hit automatic NCAA qualifying swims as coach Carol Capitani has gotten her rookies up to speed fast.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Claire Curzan, TAC Titans
Claire Curzan was already the best butterflyer and freestyler in 15-16 age group history. But in December, she also became one of the best backstrokers.
2020 Swammy Awards: Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year Anastasia Kirpichnikova
20-year-old Anastasia Kirpichnikova rose quickly in open water this year, winning 10K races at both Russia’s and France’s open water championships.
2020 Swammy Awards: Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Marc-Antoine Olivier
France’s Marc-Antoine Olivier won the only stop of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Series this year, then followed up with a French title in September.
2020 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach of the Year – Bruce Marchionda, TAC Titans
Bruce Marchionda’s TAC Titans had six different swimmers make our top 20 recruit rankings this spring, while winning the 18&Under Winter Championships.
QUIZ: Last 5 World Champions In All Men’s Swimming Events
Can you name the past five World Champions in each men’s swimming event? Our latest quiz will test your knowledge of the 100 winners.
2020 Swammy Awards: National Development Award – Turkey
In the year 2020, the nation of Turkey set a whopping 13 national records between short course and long course, with Emre Sakci emerging in breaststroke.
QUIZ: Last 5 World Champions In All Women’s Swimming Events
Can you name the past five World Champions in each women’s swimming event? Our latest quiz will test your knowledge of the 100 winners.
Xinhua: Swiss Tribunal ‘Overturns’ Sun Yang Ban, Matter Will Return to CAS
China’s state-run news outlet Xinhua says Sun Yang’s 8-year ban has been overturned. WADA says the case will return to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Top Italian Swimmers Quarantining As COVID Positives Follow Championships
Elena di Liddo and Benedetta Pilato have tested positive for the coronavirus just days after the Italian Open, causing others to quarantine pending results.
2020 Swammy Awards: High School Team of the Year, Carmel High School Boys
The Carmel High School boys set national public high school records in the 200 medley relay (1:27.94) and in the 500 free (Jake Mitchell’s 4:14.68.
