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.
SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Predict Two Women To Break 58 In 2021 Olympic Back Final
Half of voters predicted that exactly two women would break 58 seconds in the 100 backstroke final at next summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Katie Grimes’ 4:09.2 in 400y IM
14-year-old Sandpiper of Nevada Katie Grimes had an incredible 400 IM last week, moving to #3 all-time in the 13-14 age group.
Jury Acquits Australian Swim Instructor of Five Charges, Deadlocked On Other 21
A jury acquitted Australian swimming instructor Kyle Daniels on five sexual abuse charges last week, but reached a deadlock on the remaining 21 charges.
USOPC Adds Six New Members To Board of Directors For 2021, Ups Athlete Reps
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has added six new members to its board of directors beginning in 2021, and bringing athlete representation above 33%.
