Swimming In Cold Blood
Diego Lopez opens up about his experience as the 2019 World International Ice Swimming Championships.
Some Arizona Athletics Staff Affected by School-Wide Salary Cuts
Some UA athletics staff members are included in the school’s plan to cut pay and furlough employees – whether that includes swim coaches is not totally clear.
1984 Olympic Swimmer Lukman Niode Dies at 56, Had Tested Positive for COVID-19
Niode was a nine-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist and won 100 and 200 back at the event for four years straight.
USA Swimming Won’t Sanction Meets Through at Least May 31st
As some states are considering reopening by mid-May, USA Swimming has announced that it will not sanction meets through at least May 31.
Brazilian Sprinter Pedro Spajari Distributes ‘Basic Food Baskets’ to Families
The 2019 Pan American Games medalist and a friend left their hometown to distribute food to families in “socially vulnerable situations.”
Australian Tourism Minister Hints International Travel Ban Could Run Until 2021
The ban could prove to be an obstacle for the International Swimming League, which is reportedly considering Queensland for its “Solidarity Swim Camp.”
Cal’s Abbey Weitzeil Wins 2020 Honda Sport Award for Swimming
After setting an American record in the 50 free during the shortened 2019-20 NCAA season, Weitzeil becomes the sixth Cal swimmer to win the award.
3-Meet 2020 Mare Nostrum Tour Canceled: ‘See You in 2021’
The tour was historically popular among swimmers from around the globe and offered significant prize money for professionals.
Roland Schoeman Apologized to Cesar Cielo for Criticism After Testing Positive
When Cielo tested positive for banned diuretic furosemide in 2011 and did not get suspended, Schoeman said that the case “set a dangerous precedent.”
USA Swimming ‘Considering All Options’ for Updated 2021 Olympic Trials Cuts
USA Swimming announced Friday it will release updated cuts for those yet to qualify for Omaha, but it hasn’t decided if they will be faster.
USC Swimming Alum Ashley Brewer Debuts as ESPN Host on New Platform Quibi
Brewer, who graduated from USC in 2014 with a sociology degree, is taking the next step in her already prolific sports reporting career.
Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming (National Team Edition, Pt. 1)
Without any live meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.
Doping Panel Decision Reveals Schoeman Spent $16K to Investigate Positive Test
While he couldn’t provide evidence of a source of accidental ingestion, the Doping Panel found, among other things, that probability was in Schoeman’s favor.
Anti-Doping Nonprofit Dedicates $120K to Fund COVID-19 Testing Research
The Partnership for Clean Competition, which funds about 80% of anti-doping research worldwide, purchased 15,000 tests for a new study.
Head Coach of 10 Years Paul Kueterman Resigns from Division I Siena College
Kueterman, the winningest coach in program history, resigned in early March.
