Rosters Revealed As USA Women & Russia Begin Play Tomorrow
The 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team has just one final tune-up before the Olympic Games begin on August 9 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Vermont Swimming & Diving Announces Schedule for 2016-17 Season
The University of Vermont women’s swimming & diving program unveiled its 2016-17 schedule on Thursday afternoon. The Catamounts will compete in eight scoring meets, including three at home, as well as the annual Boston University Invitational in November.
Peruvian National Champ Magana to Transfer from UVA to Arizona
Peruvian national champion Nicholas Magana, a rising junior in the NCAA, will transfer from the University of Virginia. Magana was a scorer at 2016 ACCs in the 100 freestyle, placing 13th with a personal best 43.56.
South Carolina Adds 11 For 2016-17
Head Coach McGee Moody is proud to announce the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program’s incoming class of signees.
Florida Names Bryan Gillooly As Diving Coach
As the newest addition to the Florida swimming & diving coaching staff, Bryan Gillooly will join the program this fall, head coach Gregg Troy announced Monday. Gillooly will be in charge of the divers.
Lochte Considers Himself an Underdog to Hagino; Will Swim Beyond Rio
When asked if he plans to retire after Rio, Lochte said he won’t stop swimming until he stops having fun. Right now, he’s finding the love for the sport that he had as a little kid, and hinted that he doesn’t think this will be his last go around.
John Wolsh Named James Madison Diving Coach
With extensive experience training divers on the national level as owner of one of the nation’s premier diving clubs, coaching experience with USA Diving and collegiate stints at four programs in the mid-Atlantic area, John Wolsh was hired as diving coach at James Madison as announced on Thursday by swimming and diving Head Coach Dane Pedersen.
Sacred Heart University Adds Chamberlain and Cortright to Staff
Third-year Sacred Heart University Head Swimming and Diving coach John Spadafina announced the addition of two coaches to the Pioneers staff for the 2016-17 season. Molly Chamberlain will assume the duties of assistant swim coach while Tony Cortright will take on the duties of diving coach.
Ely To Be Inducted Into Southwest Conference Hall Of Fame
One of SMU’s most decorated divers in the history of the program, Janet Ely will add Southwest Conference Hall of Fame to her list of notable accomplishments.
International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announced
The group of eight outstanding individuals and organizations will be inducted at the annual ceremony to be held on Friday evening, September 23rd, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA, in conjunction with the 2016 United States Aquatic Sports XXXVII Convention.
Katie Ledecky Feeling the Excitement from Team USA Newcomers (Video)
At just 19 years old, Ledecky will be swimming in her 2nd Olympics, having won gold in the 800 meter freestyle at the London Olympics. Though she’s made the team before, Ledecky is just as excited this time around, partially due to the excitement the first time Olympians bring.
Yuliya Efimova, Farida Osman Win Again to Close 2016 LA Invite
Cal’s Farida Osman racked up another win tonight after taking the 50 free title yesterday. This time she was the fastest woman in the 100 fly, clocking a 58.45 to give herself the only sub-1:00 swim of the final.
Anton Ipsen Dominates 1500 Free on Day 4 of Greensboro Sectionals
NC State’s Anton Ipsen dominated the men’s 1500, winning with a time of 15:19.01 that put him over 40 seconds ahead of anyone else in the field.
UGA’s Laak Named To Brazil’s Coaching Staff
Georgia head diving coach Dan Laak has been chosen as an assistant coach for host country Brazil for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Efimova Clocks 2:22 to Win 200 Breast on Night 3 of LA Invite
On day 3 of the 2016 LA Invitational, Russia’s Yuliya Efimova swam her first race since the lifting of her FINA ban for testing positive for the banned substance Meldonium earlier this year. Efimova won the race in 2:22.77.
