World Aquatics Lifts Suspension of Kenya Swimming Federation After Nearly 4 Years
World Aquatics lifted its ban of the Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) that had been in place since 2019 for repeated failures to hold a fair election.
Ashley Twichell, 34, Wins 10k Gold at Pan Ams After Giving Birth Last Year
Ashley Twichell, 34, beat reigning Olympic champion Ana Marcela Cunha by 13 seconds in the women’s 10 km on Sunday in San Bernardo, Chile.
Josh Liendo Posts 19.3 50 Free, 42.8 100 Free, and 46.3 100 Fly as Florida Sweeps Georgia
Liendo now ranks 2nd in the NCAA this season in the 50 free behind Arizona State fifth year Jack Dolan (19.02), 6th in the 100 free, and 6th in the 100 fly.
Six Meet Records Fall on Day 2 of Marek Petrusewicz Memorial Meet
Arno Kamminga won the 100 breast (56.49) over Caspar Corbeau (56.90) as both swimmers finished under Corbeau’s previous meet record from prelims (57.51).
Stanford Freshman Caroline Bricker Clocks Top NCAA Times in 200 BR/200 FL/400 IM — All PBs
Bricker, the No. 11 recruit in the class of 2023, posted new lifetime bests during wins in the 200 breast (2:07.15), 200 fly (1:54.60), and 400 IM (4:05.51).
Did Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh Just Have the Best Dual Meet Performance Ever vs. Texas?
Gretchen Walsh racked up a 22.54 50 backstroke (American record), 20.95 50 freestyle, 49.11 100 fly, 20.78 50 free split, and 46.42 100 free win vs. Texas.
BC Swim and Dive Members Drop Lawsuit Against University Seeking to Lift Suspension
Thirty-seven members of the Boston College swim and dive program dropped their lawsuit against university trustees and two athletic administrators on Friday.
2023 Virginia vs. Texas Dual Meet: ‘Super Finals’ Live Recap
Texas (No. 2 women/No. 7 men) visits Virginia (No. 1 women/No. 15 men) for a weekend matchup that starts with some winner-take-all “superfinals” on Friday.
‘Political Situation in Europe’ Delays Planning of 2024 European Championships
European Aquatics is citing “the current political situation in Europe” as the reason why there are still no details on the 2024 European Championships.
Judge Rejects Boston College Swimmers’ Bid for Reinstatement Amid Hazing Investigation
A judge denied a request for temporary reinstatement on Thursday by 37 members of the BC swim and dive program suspended indefinitely last month for hazing.
World Record Holder Kaylee McKeown Sets Sights on First Sub-57 Swim in 100 Back
“I would love to be the first swimmer to go under the 57 mark,” Kaylee McKeown told 60 Minutes. “It’s something that Bohly keeps whispering in my ear.”
BC Defends Decision to Suspend Swim Team Claiming Hazing Event Is Annual Tradition
“The way you stop a team tradition is to take action against the team,” BC’s attorney, Daryl Lapp, said at a hearing on Tuesday.
Leon Marchand Clocks PB in 100 Fly (52.42), Loses First Race in Over a Year (100 Back)
Marchand set a lifetime best in the 100 fly (52.42) and lost his first race in more than a year (100 back) during Saturday’s LCM exhibition against NC State.
Paige Madden, Rachel Stege Post Huge PBs During 1-2 Finish in 800 Free at Pan Ams
The 24-year-old Madden (pictured) won in 8:27.99 with Stege right behind in 8:28.50, marking both of their first times dipping under 8:32.
Slovak Swimming Federation Disputes Report Claiming Officials Want 2024 Worlds Out of Qatar
“We maintain complete confidence in the governing bodies of our sport and their decision-making processes…” SPF general secretary Ivana Lange told SwimSwam.
