After Cutting Men’s And Women’s Swimming, Cal Poly Announces Addition Of Another Sport
In a letter sent to the community, outgoing athletic director Don Oberhelman said the school is elevating STUNT from a club to a varsity sport.
Australian Open Water Swimming Legend Linda McGill Dies
McGill made history by becoming the first Australian to swim across the English Channel in 1965, doing so in a time of 11 hours, 12 minutes.
Former Florida Swimmer Harrison Haines Sets New English Channel Backstroke Record
On July 29, Haines set a record for the fastest backstroke swim across the English Channel, completing the endeavor in 10 hours, 41 minutes.
Harper Rauch Swims To 38th-Fastest 800 Freestyle Time Ever In 11-12 Girls’ Age Group
In the 800 freestyle, Rauch swam a blistering time of 9:17.05, obliterating her previous personal best by more than 11 seconds.
Charlie Cancelmo Smashes Personal Best In 200 Fly, Adds To Nationally-Ranked Time
Cancelmo’s previous best was 2:02.13. He was especially fast in the first 50 meters, clocking a split of 26.70. His other splits were 30.08, 30.84 and 31.91.
Stanton, Jowers Turn In Record Performances At Gwinnett County Championship
From the team perspective, Flowers Crossing won the meet for a fourth year in a row, finishing with 4,226.33 points to claim the combined title.
Jett Hatchard Swims To Six Personal Bests At UTAGS LC State Championship
Among 12 year-old boys this season, Hatchard has the second-fastest time in the 50 back and 100 back, and the third-fastest in the 50 free and 100 free.
Churchie Swim Club In Australia To Close After More Than 100 Years Of Existence
The announcement from Churchie Swim Club comes on the heels of legal action taken against the club by former head coach Richard Sleight.
Noah Safa Shines As 11 Provincial Records Fall At Ontario Swimming Championships
Safa broke provincial records for 12-year-old boys in the 200 IM, 100 back and 50 fly. He also won the 200 back, 100 fly and 400 IM.
Jude Burkhart Wins 9 Events, Adds To Top Times Nationally At NBAC Mid Summer Classic
Among 13-year-old boys this season, Burkhart owns the fastest times in the 100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 100 fly and 400 IM.
Former Penn State Diver, Coach Craig Brown Dies After Battle With Cancer
Brown was a diver for the Nittany Lions in the late 70s and early 80s and the diving coach for the program from 1985-2013.
Swimmers Emma Sticklen, Harris Durham Wed During Ceremony In Texas
Sticklen just finished a nice career at Texas, defending her title in the 200 butterfly by breaking the previous record of 1:49.16 held by Alex Walsh.
Former Irish Olympic Coach George Gibney Extradited To Ireland To Face Sexual Abuse Charges
Gibney was the head coach of the Irish Olympic swimming teams in 1984 and 1988 and has been living in the United States since 1995.
Denis Auguin Named New National Technical Director For French Swimming Federation
Auguin takes over for Julien Issoulie, who in May left the position after eight years to take over the country’s canoeing and kayaking programs.
Matt Brownstead, Quinn Schaedler Tie Knot During Elegant Wedding In Ireland
Schaedler and Brownstead, both standout swimmers at Virginia who had been dating since their freshman years in 2020, got engaged in December 2023.
