More Italian Swimmers Announce Negative COVID-19 Tests
Several Italian swimmers have announced their negative COVID-19 tests following an outbreak that occurred just after last month’s Italian Open Championships.
Battle of Veterans v. Age-Groupers in 50 Freestyle Highlights Richmond Day 3
Saturday morning’s prelims session of the Pro Swim Series in Richmond features a battle between veterans and age-groupers in the 50 freestyle.
Top Seeded Conger and Winnett Scratch Richmond Friday Morning Prelims
There were a total of 21 scratches for day 2 of the 2021 Pro Swim Series in Richmond, with multiple top seeds opting-out of their races.
Forde Out, Farris and Foster Drop Events at Friday Morning San Antonio PSS
Following an impressive distance session on night one of the Pro Swim Series in San Antonio, several athletes scratched out of races tomorrow morning.
NCAA Will Test Coaches, Athletes, and Officials at Winter Championships
The NCAA has published it’s “Return to Championships” guidelines for all winter sports, outlining a testing procedure for all athletes, coaches, and staff.
Benedetta Pilato Announces Negative Covid Test, Resumes Training
World Junior record holder and Italian Olympic qualifier Benedetta Pilato has announced that she tested negative for COVID-19 and is resuming her training.
Over 100 US National Teamers Set to Compete at San Antonio PSS (PSYCH SHEET)
Over 100 current and former US National Team members are set to compete at the invite-only San Antonio stop of the 2021 Pro Swim Series.
Sakci, Boecekler Lead 28 Turkish Swimmers With Olympic Qualifying Times
Turkey, a rising swimming powerhouse, currently has 28 different athletes under FINA B-cuts, while 6 athletes have achieved FINA A-cuts.
Washington State High School Sports Approved to Begin on February 1
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has decided to move forward with Season 1 of its three season plan beginning on February 1.
WA Distance Star Cierra McCarty Verbally Commits to Tufts University
Cierra McCarty of Tacoma, Washington has verbally committed to make the 3,000 mile trip cross-country to swim at Tufts University in the fall.
Watch: Li Bingjie Bursts into Tears After Lifetime Best Swim
Following her lifetime best in the 1500m freestyle, Chinese swimmer Li Bingjie gave an emotional interview to the media, bursting into tears.
More Italian Swimmers Report Positive COVID Cases After Italian Championships
Many of Italy’s top swimmers are continuing to announce that they have tested positive for coronavirus following the Italian Open Championships.
Short Course World Record Holder Sarah Köhler Awarded IOC Scholarship
Short course world record holder Sarah Köhler was named one of 5 German athletes to receive an IOC athlete solidarity scholarship.
USA Swimming Publishes End-of-Year Open Letter to all Members
USA Swimming’s President and CEO Tim Hinchey III and Board Chair Bob Vincent sent out a letter to the organization’s members reflecting on the events of 2020.
Boston College Sets 8 School Records During Intrasquad Meet
The Boston College swim team put together a semester-ending intrasquad meet over the weekend, where the team managed to break a total of 8 school records.