Russian National Team Will Hold Training Camp On June 2
The Russian National Swimming Team will hold a training camp at Lake Round on June 2, after the approval of reopening policies.
Renowned Oregon Swim Coach Rod Harman Dies at the Age of 93
Oregon swim coach Rod Harman died on May 22 at the age of 93. He coached multiple Olympians, All-Americans, and state champions during his career.
Longtime YMCA Swimming Official Don Varner Dies at the Age of 91
Former YMCA Swimming Head Official Don Varner died on May 22 at the age of 91 after dedicating over 25 years to the sport.
WADA Publishes Updated Athlete Q&A About Coronavirus Impacts on Drug Testing
The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its athlete Q&A section to address issues regarding testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Asia Seidt Named SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar Athlete of the Year
Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt has been named the female 2019-20 SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year, joining LSU basketball player Skylar Mays.
NCAA Exploring Unique Options for Holding Fall Championships
The NCAA has begun to explore options for holding its 22 fall championships after coronavirus forced the cancellation of all winter and spring championships.
Dean Boxall Named Australian Swimming Coach of the Year
Dean Boxall has been named the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association Coach of the Year after his team’s successes.
British Swimmers Adlington and Simmonds Nominated for Best Woman’s Sport Moment
British swimmers and world record holders Rebecca Adington and Ellie Simmonds have been nominated by BBC Sport for the Best British Woman’s Sporting Moment.
Former Duke Swimmer Max St. George Receives Fulbright Award
Former Duke University Swimmer and All-American Max St. George has been named the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Malaysia.
CDC Releases New Guidelines for Pools to Follow as they Re-open
As pools begin to re-open following the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC has issued new guidelines for them to follow in order to maintain social distancing.
Swimming Straddles Line Between “Low” and “Moderate” Risk in NFHS Guidelines
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has published new guidelines for the return of high school sports following coronavirus.
Loughborough Swimmers Wilby, Wood, and Wattel Find Ways to #trainathome
Loughborough University swimmers and elite athletes James Wilby, Abbie Wood, and Marie Wattel are joining the #trainathome campaign.
Utah Announces the Reopening of Most Businesses Including Pools
The state of Utah announced that most business in the state will be reopened, including public pools. However, there will be regulations in place.
Massachusetts Announces Re-Opening Plans, Pools May Re-Open in Early June
Today, the state of Massachusetts announced its 4 phase re-opening plan. Pools will begin to re-opening on June 8th at the earliest.
WADA Identifies 4 More Positive Tests in Moscow Lab Data
This brings the total adverse analytical findings in the Moscow laboratory data to 61 since WADA began reviewing the retrieved information.
