Rutgers Expects to Redshirt a Significant Portion of its Swim & Dive Roster
SwimSwam is set to have Rutgers head coach Jon Maccoll on the SwimSwam Podcast next week to discuss the situation.
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Helped WR DK Metcalf Learn to Swim Last Offseason
Swimming has been a part of Wilson’s weekly training program for a long time now.
SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Using Fins as Resistance, Then as Propulsion
December’s SwimmersBest Drill of the Month comes to us from Herbie Behm, an assistant coach at Arizona State University.
Michigan/IU/Northwestern Double Dual Headlines Released Big Ten Meet Schedules
The shortened conference schedule consists of 3 meet weekends: January 15-16, January 22-23, and February 5-6.
Wheeling Hires Fairmont State Head Swim Coach Patrick Snively as New AD
Patrick Snively served 20 years as the head swim coach for Fairmont State, leading the Falcons to their first MEC conference title in 2018.
Zionsville Swim Club Breaks 15-16 Boys 400 Free Relay NAG with 3:00.53
The record previously was held by an Upper Dublin Aquatic Club squad featuring Mike Thomas, Wyatt Amdor, Jake Sannem, and Michael Jensen.
LSU’s Stanfield Helps Lead Tigers Over Tulane with 1:48 200 FR & 1:57 200 BK
The Tigers won by a score of 189-111, claiming victory in 12 of the 16 events.
Stanford Recruit Avery Voss Brings Best 200 Free Down to 1:38.45 at Ohio Champs
Voss has improved massively in the 200, entering this fall with a best time of 1:42.56.
14-Year-Old Lily Christianson Posts 49.60 100 Free at OLY Winter Invite
Irish Aquatics 14-year-old Lily Christianson continued to have an excellent meet, winning the women’s 100 free and 200 breast.
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Posts 24.49 SCM 50 Fly, Narrowly Misses Dutch Record
Kromo clocked a 24.49 in the race, coming just slightly off her personal best, and record time of 24.47, which she swam in 2018.
Kenyon Swimmer Marcus Hong Hits 100 FR & 50 FL Bests at Lake Erie Champs
Kenyon swimmer Marcus Hong broke a two-week old personal best in the 50 free yesterday, and returned to action today, dropping time in the 100 free and 50 fly
15-Year-Old Cavan Gormsen Breaks 4:40 in 500 FR, 16:00 in 1650 at LIAC Invite
Gormsen posted a 4:38.45, blowing right through the 4:40 barrier, and establishing herself as the #10 all-time 15-16 year old at just 15.
Tess Howley Hits Personal Best 1:53.95 200 Fly, Remains #7 All-Time 15-16 Girls
Howley established a new personal best in the 200 fly, shaving .02 seconds off her previous best, which she had swum just 22 days ago.
Tess Howley Hits 22.9 50 Free at LIAC Invite to Break 23 Seconds for First Time
Howley swam a 22.93, taking a nice-sized chunk of time off her previous best of 23.34, which she had established back December of 2018.
Will Modglin Hits 1:46.5 200 IM, 14 Y.O. Lily Christianson 22.73 50 FR at OLY
Christianson is now in a 3-way tie for 12th all-time in the girls 13-14 50 free rankings.
