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.
Outgoing Cal Poly AD Don Oberhelman Stands By Decision To Eliminate Swim Program
Oberhelman delved further into the decision made back in March to cut the program in the wake of the changing landscape of college athletics.
Elliot Leasure, Harper Rauch Combine for 11 Personal Bests at Aquajets Summer Spectacular
Leasure set personal bests in five events, while Rauch set personal bests in six events during the competition in Minnesota.
MPSF Adds Air Force, UNLV, Wyoming To Men’s Swimming & Diving Conference
The move comes after the WAC discontinued its sponsorship of men’s and women’s swimming after the 2025 WAC Championship meet.
Hutch Paxton Swims To 22nd-Fastest Time Ever In 100 Butterfly For 15-16 Age Group
Paxton, a 15-year-old from Nashville, swam a sizzling personal best time of 53.84 to win and establish the fastest time in the event this season.
Audrey Derivaux Swims To Seven Event Wins At Jersey Wahoos Summer Solstice Meet
In the 15-16 age group all-time, Derivaux ranks 28th all-time in the 100 back, 29th in the 100 free and 58h in the 50 free.
13-year-olds Stokes Oxrieder, Finola Whelehan Shine At TAC Titans Triangle Classic
Stokes Oxrieder of TAC Titans won eight events in the boys’ competition, while Finola Whelehan of TAC Titans won five events in the girls’ competition.
Annabelle Hayes Adds To Nationally-Best Times In Six Events At SCS/NOVA June AG Championships
In the 10 & Under girls’ age group this season, Hayes now has the fastest times in each of those six events for Irvine Novaquatics.
IOC President Thomas Bach Thanks Athletes In Farewell Speech Before Tenure Ends
In a video on olympics.com, Bach thanked athletes for their support and dedication, especially in challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge Rules In Favor Of SA Water Polo In Lawsuit From Swimming SA
Swimming South Africa was seeking a cease-and-desist application against South Africa Water Polo to stop it from existing.
Maccabiah Games In Israel Postponed To 2026
The Maccabiah Games bring together Jewish and Israeli athletes from countries around the world for a sporting event held throughout Israel.
Arizona State Hires Alumni Daniel Matheson, Jack Little As Assistant Coaches
Matheson (left) completed his collegiate career in March, while Little (right) was in the Arizona State program from 2018-2022.
Texas A&M’s Bonilla Flores, Goeriak Among Standouts At Texas Senior Circuit No. 2 Meet
Alberca Olimpica Cancun won both the combined and women’s team competition, while SMU-Summer/Club won the men’s competition.
