Articles by Riley Overend

Ohio State’s Alex Quach Taking Olympic Redshirt; James Ward Denied Eligibility

The Ohio State men now must replace half of their medley relays next season following the departures of versatile Australians Alex Quach and James Ward.

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Cornelius Jahn Deferring Ohio State Enrollment Until 2024-25 Eyeing German Olympic Team

German backstroke specialist Cornelius Jahn was initially announced as one of seven signees for Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class back in November. 

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SMU Men Set to Compete in ASUN Next Season Along With Former CCSA Members

The SMU men will have a new home after spending the past few years with Cincinnati as their lone rival in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

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Wingate Head Coach Kirk Sanocki Leaving Bulldogs After 22 Seasons

The news of Kirk Sanocki’s departure from Wingate University came on Monday, just three days before classes began on Thursday.

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New Year, Same Administration: Former Cal Swimmers Still ‘Waiting for Accountability’

Cal still has no updates on athletic director Jim Knowlton and associate athletic Jennifer Simon-O’Neill five months after their investigation began.

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In The Era Of NIL, Barriers and Loopholes Create Confusion For International Athletes

Nearly two years after the introduction of NIL, there’s still confusion about how international athletes can benefit.

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Australian Billionaire Boosts Investment in Swimming with World Championship Bonuses

Shayna Jack said that “more athletes would retire well and truly before their 30s if it wasn’t for Ms. Rinehart’s generosity.”

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‘A Party With a Purpose’: Howard Announces ‘Battle of the Burr II’ vs. Georgetown

Howard is once again hosting Georgetown this October at Burr Gymnasium, which attracted 1,200 fans at the inaugural “Battle at the Burr” event last October.

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Foss Swim School Loses $1.3 Million in Email Scam

Foss Swim School says the organization has taught nearly 20 million students to swim through their programs since opening in 1993. 

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Neza Klancar, Remi Fabiani Break Their Own 50 Free National Records at LEN U23 Champs

Multiple national records fell in 50-meter freestyle events during the second day of action at the 2023 LEN U23 Swimming Championships in Dublin, Ireland. 

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Luka Mijatovic Might Be Within Reach of the Seemingly Unattainable Jack Simon Award

History suggests that Pleasanton Seahawks coach Steve Morsilli will have to be careful with Luka Mijatovic to avoid burning out the young distance star.

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Dimitrios Markos Sets Greek Record En Route to U23 European Title in 200 Free (1:46.65)

Dimitrios Markos sat back in 7th place at the midway point of the race before making his move with sub-27 splits on the third and fourth lengths of the pool.

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Kentucky Hires Illinois State’s Caitlin Hamilton as Associate Coach, Promotes Lieberman

Caitlin Hamilton’s departure from Illinois State to Kentucky leaves the Redbirds without a head coach less than two weeks before classes start.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Williamson, Lakeside Aquatic Club Take Down NAG Records

There were plenty of impressive swims from last week’s Summer Juniors in Irvine, but only one race saw multiple NAG records fall.

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Former Michigan Coach Mike Bottom Joins Fight for Michigan State’s Reinstatement

Ex-Michigan coach Mike Bottom says he’ll “help recruit these athletes and assemble a coaching staff that will move MSU into a conference and national power.”

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