New Mexico Signs Three for 2018-19 Class, Bringing Total to 12
The University of New Mexico women’s swimming and diving team added three more recruits for the 2018-2019 campaign, bringing next year’s class to 12 student-athletes.
Jug, Brescia Earn Last Two Group A Spots in Final Eight
Jug (CRO) managed to beat Dynamo (RUS) in a great game and since Brescia (ITA) also won, the Russians missed the cut. With 183 goals (22.8 per game) on the last day, the main round came to an end, next is the Final Eight tournament on 7-9 June in Genoa (ITA).
SMU Coach Collins Honored at CSCAA Convention
SMU head coach Steve Collins was honored at this year’s College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) convention for his 40 years of distinguished service in college coaching.
Fresno State’s Britton Named Dean’s Medalist for Jordan College
Fresno State senior swimmer Katelin Britton has earned the Dean’s Medal for the Jordan College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, signifying her as the most outstanding student among all undergraduates in the college.
Four-Time Olympic Medalist DiRado Joins USA Swimming Foundation Board
The USA Swimming Foundation announced today that four-time Olympic medalist, Madeline Jane “Maya” DiRado – Andrews (San Francisco, Calif.) has joined its Board of Directors.
Jug, Brescia, Dynamo: Only Two Can Stay Alive
It’s judgement day for Jug (CRO), Brescia (ITA) and Dynamo (RUS): their race for the Final Eight will end on Wednesday but only two of them could join the other six sides which have already secured their respective berths for the June 7-9 showcase in Genoa.
Ireland’s Youth Return from ISF World School Games with 13 Medals
The 2018 ISF World Schools Games Gymnasiade in Casablanca, Morocco, was to see Ireland enter a team in the swimming championships of the multi-sport event for the first time and return with an outstanding 13 medal haul.
Canada, Russia Stand Out at FINA/CNSG DWS 2018 Ultimate Leg
Divers from Canada and Russia collected one and two gold medals respectively this weekend in Kazan, Russia, the host city of the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series 2018 very last leg, while all other gold up for grabs were pocketed by Team China.
Lynda Beth Hughes Named to Clemson Hall of Fame
Women’s swimmer, Lynda Beth Hughes, a seven-time All-American and eight-time ACC Champion in the late 1980s who participated in the 1988 Olympic Trials, is among nine athletes and a coach named to the Clemson Athletics Hall of Fame.
VIDEO: Former Latvian Champ Talks Doping Suspension, Past Career
Janis Saltans, a former Latvian champion, spoke out in a 22-minute video this week about his clenbuterol doping suspension. He says he’s never been clearly informed of whether he is banned for two years or four.
Shouts From the Stands: It’s Time to Protect Athletes Over Image
“My story is far too common because of a simple truth: Sexual abuse does not happen in a vacuum. For too long, USA Swimming has been an ideal hunting ground for sexual predators, and Safe Sport done nothing to change that sad fact.”
A Family’s Passion: 25 Years of the Flowers Sea Swim
This short film shot, edited and produced by Brittany Tarwater and narrated by Olympic Gold Medalist, Davis Tarwater, captures a unique swimming story relatable to anyone who has loved this sport.
Women’s Swimmer Sarah Marshall named to Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame
The Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame, which is now made up of 250 individuals and 29 teams, welcomed Wendy Woolgar (women’s soccer), Natalie Dorr (women’s soccer), Kara Gormsen (women’s volleyball), Sarah Marshall (women’s swimming), Eddie Wisniewski (men’s water polo), Wendy Crain (field hockey), Adi Kramer (men’s tennis) along with the 2000 women’s volleyball team.
4 Men Share Honors MVP, Burvill Takes Women’s among Iowa Team Awards
Seniors Chris Dawson and Jerzy Twarowski and juniors Kenneth Mende and Jack Smith, along with freshman Anton Hoherz took home top awards on the men’s side, while sophomore Hannah Burvill and freshman Jayah Mathews earned top honors for the women in the 2017-18 season.
USOC Announces Best of April Finalists for Team USA Awards
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of April, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from the last month. Para swimmers Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are among those up for the award.
