Articles by Lauren Neidigh

Maxime Rooney Pops 49.6 100 Free to Highlight Day 2 Prelims of US Junior Nationals

Rooney roared back in the 2nd circle seeded heat to take lane 4 in the final away from Andrew. Crushing to 50 second barrier, he hit the wall in 49.67.

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Arena Re-Signs Paul Biedermann on the Road to Rio 2016

Biedermann made history in Rome, 2009, when he donned arena’s Powerskin X-Glide suit to set new 200 and 400 freestyle world records, handing Michael Phelps his first defeats in these events in four years.

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2015 FINA World Championship: USA vs Italy Men’s Water Polo Photo Vault

U.S.A. water polo fans were on hand for the preliminary game between USA and Italy at the 2015 FINA World Championships.

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USA Men Top Italy 11-9 To Finish Group Play at FINA World Championship

The USA Men’s Senior National Team capped group play at the FINA World Championship at 2-1 with an 11-9 victory over Italy.

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Virginia Tech Releases 2015-16 Schedule; No Matchup With Defending ACC Champs NC State

The Virginia Tech swimming and diving teams will host five home events as part of a challenging 2015-16 schedule, head coach Ned Skinner announced on Friday.

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17 Current and Former Florida Gators Set for 2015 World Championships

On the men’s side, senior Corey Main, junior Mitch D’Arrigo, and sophomore Jan Switkowski are set to represent the Blue and Orange. Sophomore Theresa Michalak will also compete on the women’s end.

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Aggies well-represented at US Nationals, FINA World Championships

Texas A&M will be well-represented at multiple upcoming swimming and diving competitions with nearly 30 former, future or current Aggies competing in the FINA World Championships, the Speedo Junior National Championships or the Phillips 66 National Championships.

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TCU Swimming & Diving Announces 2015-16 Schedule

TCU swimming and diving has announced the schedule for the 2015-16 season, which includes five home meets at the University Recreation Center Natatorium.

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Laugher Wins Second World Championship Medal with 3m Bronze

Laugher’s result means he is the first British diver to reach the podium in an individual springboard event at a World Championships and only the second, alongside Tom Daley, to win an individual medal.

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Rio 2016 announces 83 cities of Olympic Torch Relay route

The Rio 2016 organizing Committee has announced the first 83 cities in the Olympic Torch Relay route before the 2016 Olympic Games. They mark the finishing spot for the torch on each day of the relay.

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2015 US Junior Nationals: Day 1 Live Prelims Recap

This morning marks the start of the 2015 U.S. Junior National Championships, which will feature some of the top U.S. talent as the rising stars go head to head against each other.

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Sever Named New Catawba Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach

Catawba College Director of Athletics, Larry Leckonby, has announced the hiring of Michael Sever as the men’s and women’s swim coach.

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Video Interview: Rob Muffels, Mixed 5 km Team Event Champion

The German team consisting of Christian Reichert, Rob Muffels and Isabelle Franziska Harle won the mixed 5 km team event in Kazan by over 16 seconds.

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Kansas Rebrands Invite “Big Challenge” to Model Conference Challenge

Eight total events, including seven home competitions will give fans a glimpse of a promising Kansas swimming and diving squad and several Olympic hopefuls during the 2015-16 season.

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British Contingent Ready for World Championships

The British team of 29 athletes features the likes of Commonwealth and European Champions Adam Peaty, Jazz Carlin, Ross Murdoch, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and Chris Walker-Hebborn.

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