European Juniors Finalist Inbar Danziger of Israel Commits to Michigan
Israeli backstroker Inbar Danziger is headed to Michigan this fall as part of an eight-man recruiting class — half of whom are international talents.
Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Jenkins Retires From Para Swimming at Age 21
Mikaela Jenkins, the reigning Tokyo Paralympic champion in the women’s 100 butterfly S10, announced her retirement from Para swimming at just 21 years old.
11-Time Paralympic Champion Sophie Pascoe Withdraws From Paris 2024 After Birth of First Child
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian, 31-year-old Sophie Pascoe, did not rule out a return to competitive swimming next year.
Paris 2024 Olympic Flame Sets Sail for France From Greece
The flame will spend 11 days on board a 19th-century ship before arriving May 8 in Marseilles, where the French leg of the Olympic torch relay will begin.
Mia Bugarin Blasts 4:52.68 500 Free, 2nd-Fastest Time Among Calif. High Schoolers This Season
Mia Bugarin’s best 500 free time heading into this season was just 5:06.02 from last May. Now the sophomore owns the No. 2 time in the state at 4:52.68.
Harvard-Westlake Girls, Loyola Boys Capture 2024 Mission League Swimming Crowns
Harvard-Westlake senior Lily Neumann, a Yale commit, swept the 50 free (23.76) and 100 free (52.06) to lead her squad to the Mission League title.
Rising Stars Luka Mijatovic, Tim Wu Climb Age-Group Rankings at EBAL Championships
Luka Mijatovic raced for the first time since turning 15, taking home EBAL titles in the 500 free and 200 IM to kick off his first high school playoff run.
IOC President Thomas Bach Has ‘Full Confidence’ in WADA Over Chinese Doping Case
“If the procedures are followed, there is no reason for them not to be there,” Thomas Bach said about Chinese swimmers competing at the Olympics this summer.
Santa Margarita Star Teagan O’Dell Scares Olympic Medalist’s Orange County Record in 200 Free
Only Junior National Teamer Madi Mintenko (1:43.15) has been faster than Teagan O’Dell (1:43.26) so far this high school season in the 200 free.
Western Kentucky Students Begin Herculean Effort to Reinstate Swim Team
“Because of what happened in 2015, I believe we need to wipe the slate clean,” said WKU freshman Jaden Marshall, who hosted an interest meeting Wednesday.
UVA Commit Aspen Gersper Earns Olympic Trials Cuts in 100 Back, 50 Free at Azura Spring Open
Aspen Gersper picked up two U.S. Olympic Trials cuts in the 100-meter backstroke and 50 freestyle during last weekend’s Azura Spring Open in Davie, Florida.
How Leon Marchand Approaches the Mental Side of Swimming
Leon Marchand has been practicing a technique for recovery where he breathes only through his nose for a few minutes to calm himself down and fall asleep.
Smith Center Pool Saved: George Washington’s Aquatic Sports Teams Returning Home Next Season
George Washington’s plans to convert the Smith Center pool into a new basketball facility fell through thanks to a divine act of structural integrity.
Who Is Eric Cottier, Independent Prosecutor Picked by WADA to Review Chinese Doping Scandal?
Eric Cottier’s 17-year career as attorney general for the Swiss canton of Vaud was not without controversy, especially during his final four years in office.
Regis Jesuit High School Dedicates Pool to Five-Time Olympic Champion Missy Franklin
Regis Jesuit dedicated its pool on Thursday in honor of Missy Franklin, who rose to international stardom during her time at the Colorado prep school.
