ISL London Summit: 11 Olympic and 18 World Champions To Discuss Swimmers’ Association
Less than five days after swimming stars Katinka Hosszu, Michael Andrew, and Tom Shields filed a proposed class action lawsuit against FINA for violating U.S. antitrust laws, the International Swimming League (ISL) announces a two-day summit in London December 18-19.
WashU Announces Upgrades to Millstone Pool
Director of Athletics Anthony J. Azama has announced Washington University in St. Louis has partnered with Nevco and Swiss Timing to bring a state-of-the-art video board, LED scoreboard and timing system to Millstone Pool, home of the WashU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.
Nunawading Wins Victoria’s Age Championship
Nunawading was crowned Optus 2019 Victorian Age Championships title winner on Tuesday night.
Olympian Sam Dorman Retires from Competitive Diving
2016 Silver Olympic medalist Sam Dorman (Tempe, Ariz./Miami, Fla.) wrote a letter to his fans and the USA Diving community Wednesday announcing his retirement from competitive diving after a five-year career on the National Team.
FINA Athletes Committee Meets in Hangzhou
The FINA Athletes Committee met in Hangzhou over the past two days, alongside the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), and discussed plans to further develop all aquatics disciplines while making sure that athlete voices are heard within FINA’s decision-making processes.
Oregon Club Organizes Fundraiser for Wildfire-Affected California Club
Coach Nate McKay and high school swimmer Jake Owings of McMinnville Oregon’s swim club are organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Paradise Piranhas, whose practice facility was devastated in the recent wildfires.
USA Synchro Announces 2019 Junior National Squad
USA Synchro has announced the athletes named to the 2019U.S. Junior National Synchronized Swimming Squad.
IOC Takes Leadership Role in UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative
As world leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland (COP24) prepare to implement the Paris Agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken on a leadership role in the new UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative.
Niemann Finishes as Top U.S. Woman in Pan-American Modern Pentathlon
University of Denver senior women’s swimmer Avery Niemann (Oklahoma City, Okla.) competed earlier this month at the 2018 Pan-American Modern Pentathlon Championships, finishing 14th in the event, the top finishing American woman in the test event for the 2019 American Games in Lima, Peru.
Swim Wales Appoints First Ever Youth Panel
At the end of November 2018, Swim Wales officially launched their first ever Youth Panel, which will support Swim Wales and the Volunteer Manager in the development of opportunities and experiences for Swim Wales’ youth membership.
Funk, Mazutaityte, Mendolicchio Lead Fresno State Past Bakersfield
Diver Kelli Funk and swimmers Ugne Mazutaityte and Manuela Mendolicchio each won two events to lead Fresno State to a 155.5-125.5 victory over rival CSU Bakersfield on Friday and Saturday.
Cleveland State Wins 27 Events in Sweep of Ashland
The Cleveland State University men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams successfully closed the 2018 calendar year Saturday as both squads picked up victories at Ashland inside Messerly Natatorium.
Pace Women, St. Peter’s Men Win in Saturday Matchup
Seeing their final competition of the fall semester, the Pace University women’s swimming and diving team earned a 134-76 over Saint Peter’s on Saturday afternoon. The Saint Peter’s men won their fifth straight meet with 139-75 victory over Pace.
WPI Men Sweep Tufts, Williams at Wesleyan
Courtesy: WPI Athletics Results MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Junior Dave Chen (Niantic, CT) won three individual events and the 400-yard freestyle…
WPI Women Top Wesleyan in Saturday Dual
Freshman Katherine Pawlak posted a second-place time in the 50-yard freestyle as WPI defeated host Wesleyan in women’s swimming & diving action Saturday.
