Georgia’s Decision Could Create Southern ‘Domino Effect’ of NIL Rights for High Schoolers
Georgia is reportedly expected to become the 32nd state to allow high school athletes to monetize their NIL on Monday.
Watch: Michael Phelps’ Speech at International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
“May the waves of change we’ve set in motion ripple through generations, creating a brighter, more promising future for all,” Phelps said.
Former Top-10 Recruit Charlie Crosby ‘Quit’ Texas Roster to ‘Pursue Other Passions’
Texas sophomore Charlie Crosby, Big 12 runner-up in the 100 back (46.97) as a freshman, says he has “quit” the Longhorns’ program to pursue other passions.
2024 College Swimming Previews: #1 Virginia Women Aim for 1st Four-Peat of 21st Century
It feels like the end of an era with Douglass gone, but a stacked recruiting class combined with a veteran core has the Virginia women set for the future.
Asian Games Gold Medalists From South Korea Win Military Exemption
“I think exemption from military service removes a hindrance to an athlete’s life, allowing him to have a longer career,” 50 fly champion Baek Inchul said.
‘Problem With Admission’ at USC Leaves Turkey’s Merve Tuncel Looking for New NCAA Home
“I am currently talking with other universities,” 18-year-old Turkish distance specialist Merve Tuncel told SwimSwam. “I have very little time to decide.”
Alma College Fires Head Coach Alex Lee Less Than 3 Months After His Hiring
Alma College fired head coach Alex Lee last week, less than three months after hiring him on July 5.
IPC Votes to Allow Russian, Belarusian Athletes to Compete as Individual Neutrals
The IPC voted Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as individual neutrals while their national committees serve two-year suspensions.
Arlington Aquatic Club Board President Mark Black Suspended for Alleged Misconduct
Arlington Aquatic Club board president Mark Black has been suspended indefinitely by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for unspecified allegations of misconduct.
2024 College Swimming Previews: #2 Arizona State Men Have Sights Set on 1st National Title
“I know we can do better,” Leon Marchand said after ASU’s 2nd-place finish at NCAAs last season. “I know we can win. And I want to be a part of it.”
USA Swimming Releases Roster of 104 Athletes Attending National Select Camp Next Month
The Bolles School Sharks are the most represented individual club with six swimmers on the 2023 National Select Camp roster.
Coan, Weggemann Headline U.S. Roster for Parapan American Games in November
Paralympic champions McKenzie Coan and Mallory Weggemann headline U.S. Para Swimming’s roster of 33 athletes heading to the 2023 U.S. Parapan American Games.
Stadden, Lasco Repeat as Queen & King of the Pool in Cal’s Pentathlon at Cal Poly
Stadden won the 100 butterfly (53.99), 100 back (52.81), 100 free (50.65) and 100 IM (56.47) to finish with a total time of 4:38.61 across five events.
Zalan Sarkany Training in Hungary This Fall, Will Return to Arizona State in Spring
Pac-12 champion Zalan Sarkany is not currently listed on Arizona State’s roster for the 2023-24 season, but he plans on returning to Tempe for the spring.
Iowa Legend Chris Cruise Passes Away One Month After Cancer Diagnosis
Cruise guided the Cedar Rapids Washington boys to another state title as a coach in 2008, giving them a total of 27 championships — the most among Iowa boys.
