Auburn, Michigan Among Programs Adding Money for Scholarships, Revenue Sharing
Both athletic programs are trying to get their women’s and men’s swimming teams back to national prominence after prior national championship seasons.
Augustana College Tabs Ramsey Vens As New Coach
Vens replaces Dan Lloyd, who left Augustana College in May after 11 years to take over the program at Illinois Wesleyan.
13-Year-Olds Elliot Leasure, Aya Gillis-Pade Lead Fast Swims at George Haines International
Leasure (Rochester Orcas Swim Club) and Gillis-Pade (Santa Clara Swim Club) both enhanced nationally-ranked times at the meet.
Long Beach To Host Swimming Competition For 2028 Paralympics
A temporary outdoor aquatics center will be built in a lot adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for Paralympic swimming.
Alex Shackell Named MaxPreps Female National Athlete Of The Year
In the high school ranks, Shackell continued her dominance for Carmel by winning four state titles, including her fourth straight in the 100 butterfly.
Vic Riggs Named New Head Coach At Lenoir-Rhyne
Riggs takes over a Lenoir-Rhyne program that saw the women’s team finish 5th and the men’s team 4th at the SAC Championship meet each of the last two years.
Former Australian World Record Holder Matt Wilson Announces Retirement
Wilson is perhaps best known for what he did at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, setting the world record in the men’s 200 breaststroke.
Witold Banka Elected For Third Term As WADA President
The 40-year-old from Poland was re-elected by the organization last week to be the head man until the end of 2028. He started his tenure in 2020.
Longtime South African Coach Wayne Riddin Hired As Coach For Australian Club
Ridden was the head coach for the South African Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 World Short Course Championships.
Former Cal Swimmer Catherine Breed To Attempt Historic Swim Across California Coastline
Next year, Breed plans to begin a roughly three-to-four-month swim where she will swim the entire coastline of California.
Report: Germany Has Withheld Names Of 76 Athletes Found To Be Doping
The World Anti-Doping Code requires the publication of legally concluded cases, with dopers being named. But NADA cites legal risks for not doing so.
Jude Burkhart Sets Personal Bests In 11 Events At NBAC Spring LC Invitational
Burkhart’s performance helped NBAC win the boys’ and combined team competition. The girls’ competition was won by Chambersburg Memorial YMCA.
Swimming South Africa, Judge Debate Merits Of Case Against SA Water Polo In Latest Hearing
Swimming SA is seeking a cease-and-desist application against SA Water Polo. A final decision in the case might take three months.
Spring Branch ISD In Houston Approves $76.9 Million Bond To Rebuild 50-Year-Old Natatorium
Voters passed Proposition C, a $76.9 million measure that will provide for the rebuilding and relocation of the 50-year-old W.W. Emmons Natatorium.
Doral Academy Red Rock Girls, Sierra Vista Boys Both Repeat As Nevada 4A State Champs
The Doral Academy Red Rock girls’ squad repeated as state champions with 116 points, while the Sierra Vista boys’ team earned 111 points to also repeat.
