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.
NBC’s Streaming Platform Peacock to Launch July 15 with Ryan Lochte Documentary
NBC’s new streaming platform Peacock is set to launch on Wednesday, July 15 with Ryan Lochte’s new documentary “In Deep with Ryan Lochte.”
Renowned Indiana High School Coach David Dunlap Dies at the Age of 78
Renowned Indiana high school coach David Dunlap passed away at the age of 78. During his career, he coached multiple state champions and All-Americans.
WADA Founder Dick Pound Denounces Negative Comments Made by US Government
Dick Pound, one of WADA’s founders and board members, has denounced recent comments made by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
WADA Publishes 5-Year Plan to Combat Doping Amid Recent Criticism
The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has published its 5-year strategic plan to combat doping amid recent criticism from the White House.
