Lisa Ginder Named Assistant Swimming Coach at Fordham
Lisa Ginder, who served the past two years as a graduate assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the Bryant University swimming and diving teams, was named assistant swimming coach at Fordham it was announced today by head coach Steve Potsklan.
SMU’s Fletcher Selected To Represent Bermuda In Rio
Breaststroke specialist Julian Fletcher has added his name to the list of Mustangs who will represent their country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August. Fletcher is one of eight athletes from Bermuda currently qualified for the event and will swim the 100-meter breaststroke.
Paralympic Champion Justin Zook Named St. Catherine Head Coach
The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team has established itself as one of the most consistent teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). This upcoming season, the team looks to continue this success under the guidance of Justin Zook, who has been named the next head coach of the program Athletic Director Eric Stacey announced on June 28.
Ashleigh Johnson’s Miami Homecoming Capped By 13-6 Win Over Hungary
Ashleigh Johnson’s (Miami, FL/Princeton/NYAC) return home to Miami weekend was capped off with a 13-6 victory over Hungary at Ransom Everglades, her high school pool.
Former Texas A&M Diver Grant Nel Named to Australian Olympic Team
Nine-time Texas A&M All-America diver Grant Nel was named to Australia’s Olympic diving team and will compete in Rio de Janeiro at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the Australian Olympic Committee announced.
Diving: Boudia, Johnson qualify for Rio in 10m; Cook, Johnston in 3m
The final four spots on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Diving Team were filled Sunday as the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving came to a close with finals in women’s 3-meter and men’s 10-meter.
Men’s WPWL 2016: Gold for Serbia in Huizhou
The Serbian team clinched the FINA Water Polo World League title for the fourth consecutive time (2013, 2014, 2015) this weekend in Huizhou, China, at the Super Final of the annual tournament which gathered the world’s best men’s squads from June 21-26.
USA Men Win Silver At 2016 FINA World League Super Final
The USA Men’s Senior National Team reached the podium at the FINA World League Super Final for the first time since 2008 claiming silver after a 10-6 loss to Serbia in the championship match.
Diving: Ipsen, Hixon Parratto, and Young Qualify for Rio
Kristian Ipsen (Clayton, Calif./Stanford, Calif.) became a two-time Olympian, while Michael Hixon (Amherst, Mass./Bloomington, Ind.) and Jessica Parratto (Dover, N.H./Bloomington, Ind.) added another event to their Rio 2016 Olympic Games schedules.
Adidas Brings The A-Station to Omaha
Adidas will showcase its innovative a-station concept in North America for the first time as Omaha plays host to the US Olympic Swimming Trials.
Matt Grevers on the 100 Back: “I Want to Hold My Title” (Video)
In the conference, Grevers discussed the highly anticipated matchup between himself, David Plummer, and Ryan Murphy in that event. He expects it to be one of the fastest races of the meet, and thinks it’s possible for all 3 of them to be right there with the World Record.
Dana Vollmer: “The Hard Times Have Made Me Stronger Than Ever” (Video)
Vollmer’s family has made the whole experience different for her. The combination of perspective, emotional strength, and being able to feel like she can handle anything life throws at her has made her swim faster.
Beisel Talks Milk Life Endorsment and Singing with Allison Schmitt
“Schmitty and I would always sing the song “Cheers” by Rihanna before every race and I think that’s why we swam so well, because we were genuinely having fun.”
McKendree Adds Eleanore Stevens as Assistant Coach
McKendree University swimming and diving coach Jimmy Tierney announced recently that Eleanore Stevens will be joining the Bearcats’ coaching staff for the inaugural 2016-17 season.
USA Men To Play For Super Final Gold After Win Over Greece
For the first time since 2008 the USA Men’s National Team will play for gold at the FINA World League Super Final following a 17-16 shootout win over Greece.