2020 Swammy Awards: NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year, Erika Brown
Erika Brown was the only woman to break an American Record in the yards pool in 2020, and she climbed to 2nd on the all-time list in two more races.
2020 Swammy Awards: CAC Female Athlete of the Year, Alia Atkinson
Atkinson finishes 2020 ranked 2nd in the world in the 100 SCM breaststroke (1:02.66) and 3rd in the world in the 50 SCM breaststroke (28.88).
Proposed NIL Rule Change Permits Use of School Name in any Promotional Activity
NCAA Council members will vote in January on a proposal to allow student-athletes to use their school’s name in any promotional activity.
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case on NCAA Athlete Compensation
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases by the same plaintiff regarding the amount of education-related financial compensation the NCAA can provide.
London Roar GM Rob Woodhouse on ISL Season 3, A Swimmer Draft, & Other Changes
London Roar GM Rob Woodhouse recently sat down to give his thoughts on Season 2 of the ISL and offer a preview of season 3, coming in 2021.
Coleman Stewart Time Trials 43.82 100 Backstroke, Splits 20.77 on Opening 50
Stewart now owns 5 of the top-10 fastest performances in history in the 100 yard backstroke, two of which were done in the past two days.
President Trump Makes Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act Law Despite Concerns from WADA
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, enabling U.S. law enforcement to prosecute non-U.S. citizens suspected of doping schemes.
Coleman Stewart Cranks 43.62 100 Backstroke, Now 2nd-Fastest Performer All-Time
NC State post-grad Coleman Stewart posted a 43.62 in the 100 backstroke to become the 2nd-fastest performer all-time ahead of Dean Farris and Shaine Casas.
CSCAA Updates All-American Criteria With Considerations if NCAAs Doesn’t Happen
The CSCAA has updated its requirements for swimmers to achieve All-American honors for the 2020-2021 season in case of a premature end to the NCAA season.
American Record Roundup: Every American Record Set in the 2020 ISL Grand Final
In total, 15 American Records were lowered in Budapest November 21st-22nd. Some were broken by their owners while others had been on the books for a years.
Jackpot Points, Non-Freestyle Skins, Teamwork: 4 Storylines From the ISL Final
As ISL Season 2 ends we look at how day 2 of the Final brought each team to its ultimate standing and how the changes made to the season impacted results.
Dressel Takes on Four Individuals and the Relay: ISL Final Day 2 Start Lists
It’s going to be a long afternoon for Caeleb Dressel as the Condor takes on 4 individual races, including skins, and the mixed freestyle relay.
Petra Halmai Doubles In the 200 Breast and 200 Fly as FGCU Wins Home Invite
FGCU’s Petra Halmai won both the 200 breast and 200 fly on the final night of competition in Coral Gables as FGCU won its 2020 mid-season invite.
Gaines Doubles As Kentucky Women, Missouri Men Split 2020 Mizzou Invite
Kentucky’s Riley Gaines won the 100 free and the 200 fly on the final night of the Mizzou Invite, helping the Kentucky women to a decisive victory.
Dressel Is First Man Since 2007 To Own Records in 100 Yard, SCM, and LCM Fly
From 2004 to 2007, Ian Crocker simultaneously owned the fastest 100 fly times in history in yards, SCM, and LCM. Now, Caeleb Dressel holds all the records.
