NCAA Releases Division III Time Standards
Though Kenyon College kept the men’s trophy for over thirty consecutive seasons, the last few years the Lords have found their rule in question. Last year, Denison won the men’s trophy and Emory the women’s, where the Lady Eagles may themselves be establishing a dynasty.
Comparing the 2017 NCAA Division I Time Standards
Last night the NCAA published its list of qualifying times for the 2017 NCAA Championships, which will be held in Indianapolis at the legendary IUPUI Natatorium.
NCAA Division II Time Standards Released
The time standards for the NCAA Division II Championships for the upcoming 2016-2017 season have been released, and the cuts for almost every event have gotten faster for the second year in a row.
Matea Samardzić Resets Her Own Croatian Record in 200 Back
Matea Samardzic reset her own Croatian record in the 200 backstroke yesterday at Southern Zone South Sectionals, held in Orlando, FL.
Austin Sectionals Day 4: Pickrem Picks up 200 IM, Trostok 50 Free
Crushing the field by nearly seven second, Pickrem pulled away from the field after the fly to easily out-split the field on the latter three legs of the medley. Coming in second was Dakota Luther of local Austin Swim Club with a time of 2:21.34.
Olympic Pool Set to Open July 25th
The Olympic Park Aquatic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will open on July 25th, following its final FINA inspection.
FINA Issues Statement on Anti-Doping
Tuesday, FINA released a statement on its anti-doping efforts for the first half of 2016. The samples, taken between January and the end of June, 2016, come as part of a targeted anti-doping program.
2016 Swedish Nationals Day 4: Sjostrom and Alshammar Blitz 50 Fly
Sarah Sjostrom left the field in her wake in the 50 fly finals today, winning the race in a blistering 25.07. Now six-time Olympian Therese Alshammar came in 2nd with a 25.78, the only other swimmer to go sub-26 in the race.
Milliken Resigns, Daniels Becomes Head Coach at Kalamazoo College
Kathy Milliken announced her resignation as head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving at Kalamazoo College last week, as well as the promotion of Jay Daniels to head coach for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.
Sjostrom Swims 1:54.34 in 200 Free Becoming New World Leader on Day 1
In the finals of the women’s 200 freestyle, Sjostrom crushed the competition by almost a full two seconds to clench the victory in a time of 1:54.34, the fastest time in the world this year.
USOC Increases Anti-Doping Funding by 25%
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has approved a nearly 25% increase in funding for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), raising the USOC’s annual contribution to USADA to $4.6 million.
Mexicanos buscan marcas mínimas A para los Juegos de Río
Gracias a Alejandro Madde para escribir estas noticias. En esta semana los nadadores mexicanos están compitiendo en dos campeonatos importantes, el…
Rio Today: Welcome to Hell, Body Parts on Beach, & Police Out of Money
“Welcome to Hell.” If you recently arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, host of the thirty-first Modern Olympic Games, it’s possible that you were greeted with this warning from local police and fire fighters as you stepped off the jet and onto Brazilian soil.
Northwestern Commit Valerie Gruest Slowing Qualifies for Rio
Valerie Gruest Slowing, an incoming freshman at Northwestern and Guatemalan National Record holder, punched her ticket to Rio with dominant performances at the RBC Bahamas National Championships last week.
El Salvador Sending 3 to Swim in Rio
The Central American nation of El Salvador will be sending three swimmers to compete at the Olympic Games in Rio this August.
