Former Standout Swimmer Jamie Cail’s Death Ruled an Accidental Fentanyl Overdose
Police said Cail’s fentanyl overdose was accidental but offered no further details on the investigation as of press time.
Japan’s Nagaoka, New Zealand’s Harland Joining Stanford Men in 2024-25
Japan’s Go Nagaoka and New Zealand’s Finn Harland will both join Stanford’s squad under fifth-year head coach Dan Schemmel beginning next fall.
1992 U.S. Olympian Sean Killion Taking First Club Coaching Job at Mavericks Swimming
Former Olympian Sean Killion is returning to the pool deck as head coach of the Mavericks Swimming Association club next month in Half Moon Bay, California.
Lars Jorgensen Received $75K Settlement Before Resignation from Kentucky
Lars Jorgensen was paid a $75,000 settlement before resigning in June — significantly less than the $402,500 left on his contract through the 2024-25 season.
ACC Revamps Expansion Talks Targeting Stanford, Cal, SMU
After reportedly falling one vote short of adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU (though no formal vote was taken), the ACC’s expansion talks have gained new life.
Victoria, Australia Paying $243M to Pull Out as 2026 Commonwealth Games Host
The settlement comes after Alberta withdrew its bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, raising the question of whether the 2022 edition may have been the last.
Miami (OH) Hires Auburn Grad Assistant Kile Aukerman as Assistant Coach
Miami University in Ohio has hired Auburn graduate assistant Kile Aukerman as its assistant coach for the 2023-24 season.
Caeleb Dressel Posts Gender Reveal Video (It’s a Boy)
After Caeleb Dressel announced last month that his wife, Meghan, is expecting their first child, the couple posted a gender reveal video on Sunday.
Australian Olympic Champion John Devitt Passes Away at Age 86
John Devitt, a decorated Australian swimmer who won the controversial 100-meter freestyle final at the 1960 Rome Olympics, died Thursday in Sydney.
Reed Fujan Leaving Alabama to Become Associate Coach at Louisville
Former Notre Dame swimmer Reed Fujan spent four seasons with the Crimson Tide as an assistant following a stint as head coach at Division III St. John’s.
2023-24 College Swimming Previews: Yost, Gaziev, Clark Return to Lead #11 Ohio State Men
The return of Yost, Gaziev, and Clark provides Ohio State with a solid veteran foundation, but the Buckeyes have question marks headed into 2023-24.
Former San Jose State Trainer Scott Shaw Pleads Guilty to Two Federal Charges
“Everyone called us liars for so long,” said former SJSU swimmer Caitlin Macky, who first spoke out against Scott Shaw back in 2009.
Three Years After Closure, Tulane Reopens Renovated Reily Natatorium
The Green Wave enjoyed their first practice in the new facility on Saturday with Tulane president Mike Fitts and athletic director Troy Dannen in attendance.
Charlie Clark Redshirting at Ohio State This Fall, Will Compete in Spring
After sitting out fall competition, Clark will be seeking his fourth consecutive appearance in the 1650 freestyle A-final at the 2024 NCAA Championships.
Canadian Olympian Ruslan Gaziev Using 5th Year of NCAA Eligibility at Ohio State
Ruslan Gaziev is returning to Ohio State for his COVID-19 fifth year of eligibility next season, giving the Buckeyes a boost amid a wave of key departures.