Articles by Sidney Zacharias

Kentucky Picks Up Summer Juniors Qualifier Alex Gallagher (2024)

Breaststroke and IM specialist Alex Gallagher has announced his verbal commitment to Kentucky, beginning in the fall of 2024.

  Comment First!

10-Yr-Old Max Stern Breaks 3 Southeastern LCM Records At Jimi Flowers Spring Splash

At his first LCM meet of the season, Stern broke the LSC records in the 200 IM (2:38:60), 50 free (28.86), and 50 breast (38.36).

  1 Comment

Summer Juniors Qualifier Peter Horan Commits To West Virginia (2023)

Backstroker Peter Horan has announced that he will head to West Virginia University this fall to continue his education and swimming career.

  2 Comments

North Baltimore Aquatic Club Tops Team Standings At ISCA East Coast Elite Showcase

North Baltimore Aquatic Club was led by Shannon Conway and Daniel Branon, who both climbed the national rankings in the 13-14 age groups.

  Comment First!

Alabama Associate Ozzie Quevedo Named New Women’s Head Coach At SMU

Quevedo joins SMU after spending four years at the University of Alabama, where he served as an associate head coach from 2019-2023.

  30 Comments

Summer Juniors Finalist Emily Kitayama Sends Verbal To Notre Dame (2024)

Butterfly specialist Emily Kitayama has announced her decision to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame.

  Comment First!

15-Year-Old Baylor Stanton Hits 9:05.98 1000 FR At Southeastern Meet Of Champions

Stanton also set personal best times in the 500 free (4:24.01) and 200 free (1:37.19), moving him to 95th and 93rd all-time, respectively.

  Comment First!

McKendree Adds Winter Juniors Qualifier Sam Davey To Class Of 2027

Backstroker Sam Davey has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at McKendree University this fall.

  2 Comments

14-Year-Old Andrew Vanas Swims 20.82 50 Free At PV 14 And Under Championships

Vanas’ performance in the 50 freestyle moves him to 4th-fastest in the country this year and 30th all-time in the 13-14 age group.

  Comment First!

Illinois HS State Champion Jeffrey Hou Sends Verbal To Penn (2024)

Hou’s best times in the 200 IM, 100 fly, and 200 fly would have qualified for the B-final at this year’s Ivy League Championships.

  1 Comment

2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series – Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s session in Westmont features the prelims of the 200 fly, 50 free, 100 back, 200 breast, 50 fly, and 400 free.

  64 Comments

UIndy Picks Up Distance Specialist Casey Gannon (2023)

Iowa native Casey Gannon has announced that she will continue her education and swimming career at the University of Indianapolis this fall.

  Comment First!

2023 Westmont Pro Swim Series – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Today’s prelims session in Westmont will feature the 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 50 backstroke, 100 butterfly, and 400 IM.

  77 Comments

Conroe ISD Natatorium Dedicated To Olympic Diver Laura Wilkinson

The Conroe ISD Natatorium in Shenandoah, Texas, was dedicated to Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson earlier this month.

  Comment First!

Three Swimmers Scratch Out Of 800 Freestyle On Day 1 Of PSS Westmont

Three athletes on the men’s side pulled out of the 800 free, while Katie Ledecky removed herself earlier this week due to illness.

  Comment First!