Brazilians Win Four Medals at Lac St. Jean Marathon Swim World Series
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha and Viviane Jungblut topped the women’s podium, while Fernando Ponte and Diogo Villarinho earned silver and bronze on the men’s side at the Lac St. Jean Marathon Swim World Series.
Defending Champs Serbia to Meet Spain in European Men’s Final
Serbia made its 4th straight final at the European Water Polo Championships, beating the world champion Croatian team in an enormous physical battle, to set up a title match meeting with Spain, who outlasted Italy.
Mizzou Named Yaidel Gamboa as Head Diving Coach
Mizzou Swimming and Diving announced the addition of Yaidel Gamboa, a former Conference USA Diving Coach of the Year, as the Tigers’ head diving coach.
Wesleyan Hires Caleb Treadwell as Assistant Swim Coach
Caleb Treadwell has been hired as the new Wesleyan University assistant swimming coach.
Netherlands to Face Greece in European Women’s Water Polo Final
The Netherlands will play in the women’s final for the third time in a row, winning a nail biter against title-holder Hungary in the semi-finals at the European Water Polo Championships in Barcelona.
Donovan Named Director of Competitive Swimming for Jersey Wahoos
Jersey Wahoos announced the appointment of Paul Donovan as their new Director of Competitive Swimming, making him responsible leading and delivering the complete Wahoo program from lessons to the Senior National group.
FINA Unveils 2019 Hosts, Dates for Diving World Series
FINA is pleased to reveal the 2019 calendar of the prestigious annual circuit of the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series, a competition exclusively open to the world’s diving elite with numerous World and Olympic champions taking part every year.
Hungary Ousted in Water Polo Quarterfinals for First Time Since 1991
For the first time since 1991 Hungary will be missing from the semi-finals of the men’s tournament at the European Water Polo Championships: the Magyar side was ousted by the Olympic champion Serbian team with ease.
Star Tucson Coach Hojnacki to Take Helm of Boy & Girls Club Metro Team
Zachary Hojnacki, the Head Age Group Coach for the prestigious Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics, is taking over as the head coach of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester “Marlins” Swim Team.
Greece, Hungary Advance to European Water Polo Semis
Greece overcame Russia in a shootout and returns to the semis for the first time since 2012, while Hungary’s goalie stopped one against Italy in the dying seconds to secure the title-holders’ spot in the semifinals.
Richmond Adds Arkansas G.A. Mitch Alters as Assistant Coach
Richmond swimming and diving head coach Matt Barany has announced the addition of Mitch Alters to his coaching staff for the upcoming season.
Millikin Adds 14 Athletes for 2018-19 Season
The Millikin University swim team announced the addition of 14 new student-athletes for the 2018-19 season, including swimmers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Utah, and Illinois.
Mary Washington Hires Alum Justin Anderson as Head Coach
Justin Anderson, a 2010 UMW graduate, has been named as the head men’s and women’s swimming coach at the University of Mary Washington.
Netherlands, Spain Claim Group Titles at Euro Water Polo Championships
The Netherlands and Spain clinched the top spot in the respective groups and with an easy quarterfinal match in sight both can be ready to the semis.
Mike Cutler Named Head Coach of Buffalo Area Aquatic Club
The Buffalo Area Aquatic Club (BAAC) announced that Mike Cutler will be joining the club as the new head coach on August 12th. Cutler brings over 25 years of coaching experience to the club.
