2020 Olympics Creative Director Sasaki Resigns Following Derogatory Comments
Hiroshi Sasaki, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games creative director, has resigned after making derogatory comments about a female entertainer.
Maggie MacNeil Posts 49.76 100 Backstroke, Moves to #7 All-Time
Leading off the 400 medley relay, Michigan’s Maggie MacNeil threw down a time of 49.76 in the 100 backstroke, making her the 7th fastest performer in history.
Kim Herkle Breaks German 18-Year-Old Age Group Record in 200m Breaststroke
German standout and Louisville commit Kim Herkle set a new 18-year-old National Age Group record in the 200 breast, moving to 3rd in the world this season.
Teammates Crush and McDonald Post Top-20 Times at Kentucky LSC Championships
14-year-old Haley McDonald and 13-year-old Charlotte Crush battled it out on day three of the 2021 Kentucky Swimming Short Course State Championships.
IOC President Thomas Bach: Japanese Partners to Det. Olympic Spectator Decision
IOC President Thomas Bach commented on the topic of spectators at the upcoming Olympics, saying that the Tokyo partners will make the final decision.
15-Year-Old Olivia Swalley Drops 2:15 200 Breast at Des Moines Sectionals
15-year-old Olivia Swalley saw two individual wins on the second night of the Des Moines Sectional Championships, with a personal best in the 200 breast.
Texas Commit Luke Hobson Swims 19.9 50 Free/1:35 200 Free Double in St. George
University of Texas Commit Luke Hobson threw down personal best times in both the 50 freestyle and 200 freestyle during the St. George Sectional meet.
Matt Fallon Swims 53.6 100 Breaststroke at GCSY Championships
University of Pennsylvania commit Matt Fallon swam a time of 53.68 in the 100 breaststroke, following up his best time in the 1000 freestyle.
16-year-old Will Hayon Scores 100 Fly Nationals Cut at Wisconsin State Champs
16-year-old Will Hayon won six events, swam 5 personal bests, and dropped a US National cut in the 100 butterfly during the Wisconsin State Championships.
Matt Fallon Swims 8:56 in 1000 Free, Moves to #31 All-Time in 17-18 Age Group
UPenn commit Matt Fallon threw down a massive personal best in the 1000 freestyle, swimming a 8:56.67 to move to #31 all-time in the 17-18 age group.
Azura Aquatics/Montverde Swimming to Host Olympic Qualifying Meet in May
Azura Aquatics and Montverde Swimming in Florida have decided to host a FINA approved qualifying competition from April 29 – May 2, 2021.
Emmanuel, Barton Win Titles at Conference Carolinas Championships
The NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas Championships wrapped-up last weekend with Emmanuel winning the men’s title and Barton winning the women’s title.
Louisville Freshman Salcutan Punches Ticket to NCAAs at Last Chance Meet
Louisville freshman Tatiana Salcutan threw down a personal best of 1:53.98 in the 200 backstroke to solidify her spot at the NCAA Championships.
UGA Junior Keegan Walsh Posts 1:41 200 Backstroke at Bulldog Last Chance Meet
University of Georgia junior Keegan Walsh threw down a 1:41.16 in the 200 backstroke, likely punching himself a ticket to the NCAA Championship.
The Top Quotes From the 2021 PAC-12 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship
Here’s a look at some of the best interviews from the PAC-12 Women’s Championships, including quotes from Brooke Forde, Teri McKeever, and Isabel Ivey.
