World Record Holder Ryan Murphy Talks Olympic Postponement on NBC Sports
Murphy joined NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico on Wednesday’s episode of “Lunch Talk Live” to discuss the postponement and its fallout.
Lobbyist Meeting with White House Officials to Discuss Resuming Swimming
A group of aquatics professionals, including coaches and Olympians, have coalesced to try and aid the government in making a decision.
Pac-12 to Allow Voluntary In-Person Athletic Workouts for All Sports June 15
Following the NCAA’s ruling that voluntary activities can resume in June, the Pac-12 Conference has established its own guidelines for returning to action.
Olympian Matt Grevers to Race in ‘Peloton All-Star Ride’ on ESPN Saturday
Grevers is one of 16 professional athletes – all current Peloton members – who will participate in a 20-minute live-streamed class for charity Saturday.
In Honor of ‘The Match II,’ Relive Michael Phelps’ World Record 2012 Putt
Shortly after winning four gold medals in London and ostensibly retiring from swimming, Phelps set a world record in another sport.
62 Swimmers Named to Men’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
88 Swimmers Named to Women’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
NCAA to Allow Voluntary Athletics Activities in All DI Sports Starting June 1
After okaying the return of voluntary activities for football and basketball earlier this week, the NCAA has expanded that policy to all sports.
Thomas Bach: Tokyo Olympics Would Be Canceled if They Can’t Be Held in 2021
In an interview with BBC Sport, Bach said he understands why the Games would need to be canceled if they still can’t be held next year.
USC’s Catherine Kase Moves to Boise, Will Focus on Open Water Through 2021
Kase, the 2021 Olympic open water coach for Team USA, will see that role through then “see what the universe holds” regarding further coaching plans.
NCAA Reportedly Votes to Approve Voluntary Activities for Football, Basketball
The NCAA vote reportedly approves voluntary athletic activities in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball to start June 1 and go through June 30.
Relive Nathan Adrian’s Legendary ‘MythBusters’ Appearance
In May of 2009, a 20-year-old Nathan Adrian – then a sophomore at Cal – tested the myth that swimming in syrup makes you slower than swimming in water.
North Carolina Targeting Friday for Phase 2 of Reopening; Could Include Pools
The state could move into Phase 2 Friday at 5 p.m., and Governor Roy Cooper said opening pools to the general public is under consideration.
Northwestern’s Jeremy Kipp Returns to USC as Head Coach
Kipp, a former assistant at USC for eight seasons, will succeed Dave Salo as the program’s next head coach, sources told SwimSwam.
Israel’s Pools Likely to Reopen to the General Public May 27
National Team-ers and club teams have been allowed back in the pool – with restrictions – for weeks, but pools will now open to the general public.
