Detroit Student Drowns In School Class; Teacher Charged
A learning disabled student at Mumford High School drowned in a swimming class and the instructor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Rio Silver Medalist Masato Sakai Restores Resolve For Olympic Berth
Remember Masato Sakai of Japan, the man who fell just .04 shy of 200 fly Olympic gold in Rio? The soon-to-be-25-year-old is back.
Malaysia’s Phee Jinq En Continuing To Train At Purdue Post-Graduation
Malaysia’s Phee Jinq En says she intends on remaining in the United States after having graduated as a student-athlete at Purdue University.
Ryan Murphy Making A Positive Impact On Young Lives Through The Jay Fund
Multi-Olympic medalist Ryan Murphy is staying upbeat during the coronavirus pandemic and is spreading that positivity through his work with the Jay Fund.
Report: Aussie Shayna Jack’s CAS Hearing Imminent
“This whole journey is coming to an end,” is how coach Dean Boxall views the positive doping test journey of his protege, Shayna Jack.
Asian Swimming Championships Moved To 2021
The 2020 Asian Swimming Championships represents the latest international event to be postponed on the heels of the Olympic Games’ push to July 2021.
Answers Alert For SwimSwam Brain Teaser: Time For A Swimmer Scramble
Think you’re the best of the best when it comes to aquatic brain teasers? Challenge your teammates and friends to a fun swimmer word scramble.
World C’ships Silver Medalist Matsumoto Time-Trialed 1:45.44 200 Free In March
Katsuhiro Matsumoto put the pedal to the medal in a 200m freestyle time trial in March, further cementing himself as a 2021 Olympic threat.
Chalmers On Dressel: “His Skills Are Unbelievable”
Hear what Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers says about World champion Caeleb Dressel in terms of skills and his ferocity in the water.
Former World Record Holder Akhiro Yamaguchi Reconsidering Retirement
One-time world record holder Akhiro Yamguchi of Japan is reconsidering retirement in light of a delayed Summer Olympic Games.
Dutch Pools Able To Re-Open On May 11th With ‘Responsible Swimming Protocol’
The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB) published its Responsible Swimming Protocol, intended to be used in the reopening of swimming pools.
30+ USOPC Staff Members Take Voluntary Severance
More than 30 staff members at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have accepted voluntary severance packages, per a report by the Associated Press.
As Ireland Prepares To Re-Open, Scotland’s Lockdown Is Extended
Scottish Swimming revealed that the reopening of pools may yet be a way off, based on governmental guidelines concerning a possible second coronavirus spike.
Coronavirus Hits Home For Commonwealth Games Medalist Holly Hibbott
The coronavirus pandemic hit very close Commonwealth Games medalist Holly Hibbott, as the 20-year-old’s mother was diagnosed with the condition two weeks ago.
European Youth Olympic Festival Pushed To 2022
Katie Shanahan of Great Britain was a premier athlete at the previous European Youth Olympic Festival. The next edition is moved to 2022 now.
