All-American Calypso Sheridan, D2 Stars Dalu and Driggers Enter Transfer Portal
With the first full season finished amidst the pandemic, there are a handful of big names in the NCAA transfer portal potentially making moves for next fall.
Fast-Improving Sprinter Jasper Davis Commits to Indiana (2021)
At the 2021 Texas HS 5A State Championships, Davis was the 200 free runner-up with a lifetime best 1:40.53. He was also fourth in the 100 free (46.47).
Elevation Athletics IMer Connor Hassert Commits to Fordham (2021)
Hassert has gone lifetime bests in all of his best events since the pandemic hit. They’re all from March when he competed at the Phoenix Sectionals.
Red Bank Breaststroker Ben Dupree Commits to William & Mary (2021)
At the 2021 CAA Champs, Dupree would’ve scored in both breaststroke event B-finals, and he would’ve been the Tribe’s #2 100 breaststroker all season.
Breaking Down the Stakes Around the Extra Year of NCAA Eligibility
It’s complicated since whether a student-athlete actually plans to pursue a fifth year depends on many different factors.
All U.S. Olympic Trials Tickets to Be Refunded and Resold Due to Seating Change
Per USA Swimming, a new venue seating map was configured to ensure safe competition and to mitigate COVID-19 infection spread.
Start Lists Released for Singular Brazilian Olympic Qualifier in Two Weeks
The meet has been limited to just 120 swimmers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and some events have entry lists in the single digits as a result.
Mexican Standout Danny Flores Chooses BYU (2021)
She’s the third Mexican junior national team-er to join the BYU ranks this coming fall, following Abraham Barragan and Diego Camacho.
Texas 5A State Finalist Presley Heitzmann Joins McKendree Class of 2025
At the 2021 Texas HS 5A State Championships, Heitzmann made the 100 breast A-final, going 1:07.17 in the final to take eighth overall.
Austin Swim Club’s Norah Carr Commits to NAIA’s Loyola (New Orleans)
Carr would’ve made Mid-South Conference Champs A-finals in her four best events, while she’s already nearly fast enough to score at the NAIA Championships.
Indiana Club Swimmer Chase Smith Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
About seven years after being diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, former Indiana club swimmer Chase Smith has died.
Several Olympic Qualifying Events Canceled Due to Reported COVID-19 Concerns
The BBC obtained a FINA letter criticizing organizers of a diving World Cup competition for not having a sufficient plan to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Denver Adds Canadian Sprinter Kali Metuzals for 2021
At the 2019 Canada Junior Championships, she swam to top-eight finishes in the 50 free and 100 free in her age group.
Karsen Pena Changes Commitment, Re-Commits to UNC-Wilmington
Pena is already fast enough to make CAA Championships A-finals in five different events, and she should be an immediate boost to their roster.
Pilato Comes .01 Shy of Own 50 Breast WJR at Italian Trials Day 4 Prelims
Swimming a 29.62, Pilato came just .01 off of her own Italian and World Junior record of 29.61 from December, which made her the #4 performer in history.
