Casey Wasserman Diagnoses Problems with NCAA, Proposes Solutions for Olympic Sports
Wasserman proposed one solution that doesn’t need cooperation from conference commissioners, federal legislators, or NCAA officials: a Hail Mary from the NFL.
USA Swimming Membership Declines 4.6% in 2023 After Promising Post-Pandemic Growth in 2022
The -4.61% decline in USA Swimming membership was the third-worst ever, with the other two coming in 2020 (-11.8%) and 2021 (-8.8%).
Asian Games Finalist Arsen Kozhakhmetov Commits to NC State for 2024
Last September, Arsen Kozhakhmetov made World Junior finals in the 50/100 breast before placing 7th in the 50 breast at the Asian Games later that month.
USA Swimming Sets Goal of 45 Million TV Viewers for 2024 Olympic Trials on NBC
USA Swimming is aiming to average five million viewers per night on NBC — almost double the 2.7 million average at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.
D-III Champion Frank Applebaum Transferring From Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to Cal for 5th Year
Two-time NCAA Division III champion Frank Applebaum is transferring from Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to Cal for his fifth year of collegiate eligibility.
Sarah Sjostrom, Noe Ponti Named 2023 Swimmers of the Year at European Aquatics Awards
Ruta Meilutyte won the public vote, but Swedish star Sarah Sjostrom earned the honor for the fifth time thanks to heavy support from national federations.
Clontz, Hill Lift Charlotte Latin Boys to Another NCISAA DI Title; CCDS Girls Dethrone Cary
Santi Alzate dethroned two-time defending 500 free champion Norvy Clontz with a new meet record of 4:20.62, moving up 38th in the 15-16 NAG rankings.
Syunta Lee Dazzles With Pacific Northwest LSC Record in 500 Free at Age Group Regionals
West Coast Aquatics 14-year-old Syunta Lee knocked almost four seconds off his best 500 free time to move up to 17th in the U.S. 13-14 boys NAG rankings.
Montreal’s Olympic Park, Site of Canadian Trials in May, Closed Due to Fire
Olympic Park remains inaccessible until at least April 2, and officials indicated it could be a gradual reopening due to significant water and smoke damage.
British Olympic Open Water Team to Attend European Championships in June
Hector Pardoe, Toby Robinson, and Leah Crisp will represent Britain in open water swimming at the 2024 European Championships in June.
Five-Time Brazilian Paralympic Medalist Joana Neves Dies at Age 37
Joana Neves took up swimming at 10 years old based on medical advice and enjoyed a successful 12-year career competing on the senior international stage.
Ella Cosgrove Scares Taylor Ruck’s Arizona LSC Record in 100 Free at AZ Senior State Champs
Cal commit (’25) Ella Cosgrove came just a hundredth shy of Taylor Ruck’s 15-16 LSC record in the 100 free (49.18) at the Arizona Senior State Championships.
UTRGV Moving from WAC to Southland Conference, Leaving Future Home of Swim Team in Question
UTRGV accepted an invitation on Monday to join the Southland Conference, leaving behind the Western Athletic Conference after 11 years.
Official Indicates Russia Won’t Block Neutral Athletes From Competing at Paris Olympics
“If the athletes have the opportunity, then they probably should go,” Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said last week.
Domenico Acerenza, Leonie Beck Win 10K Titles at Open Water World Cup Stop in Soma Bay
Reigning overall World Cup champion Leonie Beck of Germany took the women’s 10km title less than half a second ahead of Hungary’s Bettina Fabian.
