Articles by Robert Gibbs

Texas First Chance Invitational: Day One Live Recap

Shaine Casas set the tone with a blistering 44.40 in the 100 back, Drew Kibler dropped a 4:08 in the 500 free, and Carson Foster went 3:35 in the 400 IM.

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Carson Foster Obliterates 400 IM 17-18 NAG, Moves to #2 All-Time, With 3:35.27

18 year-old Texas freshman Carson Foster is now #2 all-time in the 400 IM, after blasting a 3:35.27 tonight in Austin, Texas.

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Watch: Foster’s 3:35, Kibler’s 4:08, Other Videos from Texas First Chance Meet

Shaine Casas, Drew Kibler, and Carson Foster each had swims that ranks them among the top ten performers ever in their respective events.

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Freshman Kara Church Leads Crimson Over Blue in Kansas Intrasquad

The Crimson team emerged victorious by a mere point, 86 to 85, with freshman Kara Church leading the Crimson with two individual victories.

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Video: Beach City Swimming Demonstrates Safe Practice Protocols

From before practice begins to reminders of what to do after getting home, Beach City Swimming’s back-to-practice protocol video covers it all.

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Returning Conference Points: NC State Poised for 7th-Straight ACC Men’s Title

Louisville returns more individual points, but freshmen, transfers, and returning redshirts means that NC State is ready for yet another ACC title.

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Carson Foster Heading to Austin Early in the Wake of Olympic Postponement

With no major meets planned for the rest of the summer, Carson Foster hopes to get a jump start on what’s now an Olympic year by heading to Austin early.

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Northern Virginia Swim League Cancels 2020 Season

The star-laden NVSL announced today that the 2020 season will not take place due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ASU Diving Coach Mark Bradshaw Retiring After 23 Years

Arizona State diving coach Mark Bradshaw is retiring from the university after 23 seasons in Tempe, the school announced over the weekend.

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IOC Member Dick Pound Says Delaying Olympics Beyond 2021 Unrealistic

IOC member Pound told CBC Sports last week that he doesn’t think it would be feasible to delay the Tokyo Olympics beyond 2021

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Rick Aronberg Returns to NY as Head Coach of Buffalo City Swim Racers

“We are thrilled to have a coach of Rick’s caliber join our young program,” stated Mike Switalski, founder and Executive Director of BCSR.

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World Juniors Medalist Murilo Sartori Commits to Louisville for Fall of 2021

Brazilian Murilo Sartori, the 200 free bronze medalist at the 2019 FINA World Junior Championships, has verbally committed to Louisville for the fall of 2021.

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Daily Swimmer Drylands Workout #17 – Simple Running Workout

You don’t need a track for this drylands workout, just a watch and a good stretch of sidewalk where you can pick up some speed.

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Swimming Canada Wants 2021 World Championships Pushed to 2022

Swimming Canada’s release states “We encourage FINA and World Para Swimming to choose 2022 as the best alternative for the world championships.”

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Video: LSU Coach Steve Mellor Breaks Down Brooks Curry’s 100 Free From SECs

LSU assistant coach Steve Mellor breaks down freshman Brooks Curry’s 100 free from SECs, analyzing what helped Curry secure the win.

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