Bolles School Swimmers Post Nation-Leading Times at First Meet Since Shutdown
Several swimmers from the Bolles School Sharks in Florida posted nation leading times and personal bests during the team’s first meet since the coronavirus.
Junior National Champ Lydia Jacoby Returns to Competition in Black v. Gold Meet
Last weekend, swimmers from three Alaskan teams competed in the annual Black vs. Gold Meet, including junior national championship Lydia Jacoby.
Speedo Marketing Manager Karen Cermak Dies After Battle With Cancer
Speedo Sports Marketing Manager Karen Kolb Cermak died from cancer on July 17. She worked throughout her illness, serving teams across the west coast.
Division II Administrative Committee Allows Temporary Eligibility Waiver
The Division II Administrative Committee will allow athletes to obtain an eligibility waiver if they play less than 50% of their season due to coronavirus.
Update: Cooper Sever Completes 24 Hour Swim in Honor of Uncle Chris Wooten
Cooper Sever has completed the 24 hour swim that he was attempting in honor of his uncle Chris Wooten, a North Carolina police officer.
Former WR Holder Jesse Vassallo Demonstrates His Team’s Open Water Safety Plan
1984 Olympian and former world record holder Jesse Vassallo made a YouTube video highlighting how his team is training safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Open Water Olympic Medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier Looking Ahead to Tokyo
Arena Elite Athlete Marc-Antoine Olivier has been France’s top open water swimmer since winning bronze the 10km in Rio. Now he’s looking towards Tokyo 2021.
Longtime New England Swimming Official Bob Menck Dies at 59
Longtime New England Swimming official “King” Bob Menck died at the age of 59. He officiated meets across the country including the US Olympic Trials.
Former Western Illinois Swimmer Accuses Athletics Department of Mistreatment
Former Western Illinois swimmer Jacelyn Hanson has accused the athletics department of mistreating the swim team, saying program cut was not budget related.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland Tweets Letter to 1980 US Olympic Athletes
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has tweeted a letter to members of the 1980 US Olympic Team as the 40 year anniversary of the boycotted Games approaches.
Brad Langford Promoted to Head as Coach Centenary Coaches Swap Positions
Former assistant Brad Langford has been named the new head coach of Centenary, replacing Butch Jordan, who will remain with the program as an assistant.
Swedish Swimmers Johansson and Holmquist to Attempt 30km Swim for Charity
Swedish swimmers Victor Johansson and Marcus Holmquist are going to swim 30 km in Sweden’s lake Vättern to raise money for the World Food Program USA.
NC Swimmer Cooper Sever to Swim for 24-Hours in Honor of Uncle Chris Wooten
16 yr old Cooper Sever is going to attempt to swim for 24 hours in order to raise money for The Shepherd Center Patient Assistance Fund in his uncle’s name.
Mid-American and CAA Latest to Alter Fall Sports Due to the Coronavirus
The Mid-American Conference and Colonial Athletic Association have become the latest Div. 1 conferences to alter their fall sports amid the coronavirus.
No Fall Football for Virginia Public High Schools; PA Full Steam Ahead
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York have all officially published their plans for fall sports amid the coronavirus pandemic.
