Articles by Riley Overend

2022 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 2 Prelims Recap

The sixth and final day of the 2022 Mare Nostrum Series got underway Sunday morning at the tour’s third stop in Canet-en-Roussillon, France.

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Ave Maria Hires Alan Webb to Coach Cross Country, Track and Field, and Swimming

Ave Maria University announced Thursday the hiring of Alan Webb as the new head coach of the Gyrenes’ cross country, track and field, and swimming programs. 

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2022 Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 Finals Live Recap

An action-packed night of swimming is in store Saturday in Canet-en-Roussilon, France, where the 2022 Mare Nostrum tour makes its final stop this weekend.

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Mare Nostrum Canet – Day 1 Prelims Recap

The final stop of the Mare Nostrum tour began Saturday morning in Canet, France, where rising stars challenged established Olympians. 

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Mallory Weggemann Pulls Out of World Para Swimming Championships

Mallory Weggemann will sit out next June’s 2022 World Para Swimming Championships following a challenging month in her infertility journey.

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Ryan Lochte Reportedly Returning to Reality TV in “The Traitors”

Six years after his Dancing with the Stars appearance, Ryan Lochte is reportedly among 10 contestants on Peacock’s latest reality series, The Traitors.

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University of South Carolina Promotes Andy Eaton to Full-Time Assistant

The University of South Carolina swimming and diving program promoted Andy Eaton to a full-time assistant coach last Friday.

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D-II Assumption University Adding Men’s Swimming for 2023-24 Season

Assumption University (formerly Assumption College) announced Thursday the addition of a men’s swimming program for the 2023-24 season. 

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Team Illinois Defends Title at 2022 Duel in the Pool

Team Illinois defended its Duel in the Pool title from 2019 with a victory over Gulf Swimming and Team Indiana at the University of Houston last weekend.

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Sweden Finalizes 2022 World Championships Roster

The Swedish Swim Association (Svensk Simidrott) has revealed its roster of 13 swimmers headed to the World Championships in Budapest from June 18-25. 

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IOC President Bach Explains Stance on Russia Sanctions

Both Russian members of the IOC did not participate in Friday’s session despite president Thomas Bach’s support, according to Reuters. 

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Watch: Cody Simpson Reacts to Making First Senior Australian Squad

Upon seeing the news of his first senior Australian team berth, Cody Simpson clasped his hand over his mouth and couldn’t stop smiling.

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2022 Mare Nostrum Tour Monaco – Day 2 Prelims Recap

Sunday’s women’s 200 breast final figures to be tight after Tes Schouten touched in 2:28.44, barely in front of Lydia Jacoby (2:28.46) and Sophie Hansson.

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2022 Mare Nostrum Tour Monaco – Day 1 Prelims Recap

In the first heat of the day, Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands distanced himself from the pack by more than five seconds in the men’s 200 breast prelims.

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Illinois Swimming Looks to Defend Title at 2022 Duel in the Pool

The 2022 Duel in the Pool brings together All-Star teams from Illinois, Indiana, and Gulf Swimming – three of USA Swimming’s highest-performing LSC’s.

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