Articles by Will Baxley

Swim South Africa In Legal Dispute With Artistic Swimmers

After being sent home from the 2024 World Championships, Jessica Hayes-Hill and Laura Strugnell are suing Swimming South Africa

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Drew Johansen, Olympic Head Diving Coach, Worried About His Sport’s Future

Drew Johansen, U.S. Olympic and Indiana University Head diving coach, worries about the future of diving in an op-ed and a conversation with SwimSwam

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Tennessee Adds “Talent Fee” On Football Tickets for Athlete Pay

Athletic departments are looking for new ways to raise revenue in anticipation of House v NCAA’s athlete revenue-sharing model

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Private Equity in College Athletics?

Over the last five years, private equity firms have begun to invest professional American sports leagues. Are collegiate athletics next?

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Rylov’s Coach Says Men’s Backstroke In Paris Was ‘Modest’ Without Russians

Russian media reports about Andrey Shishin’s comments on men’s backstroke at the Olympics and world record holder Evgenia Chupikova’s upcoming season

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Princeton Women’s Head Swimming & Diving Coach Position Endowed

An anonymous gift of at least $2.5 million will contribute to long-term success of Princeton’s womens’ and mens’ swimming & diving teams.

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VIDEO: Wiffen twins analyze Daniel’s 1500 Olympic Bronze

Daniel and Nathan Wiffen, twin brothers and Team Ireland swimmers, analyze Daniel’s 1500 free bronze-medal swim and give updates and advice

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Two Swimmers Join Opposition Case to House Settlement

Two former female Division I swimmers join an opposition that claims the House settlement would be unfair to female athletes

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Illinois Swimming Scholarship Announced In Memory of John “Jack” Yetter

53-year-old Yetter has been part of Illinois’ swimming community for over 45 years as an athlete, official, and board member.

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Soviet Olympic Swimmer and famous NHL dad Vladimir Bure Dies, 73

The three-time Soviet Olympian and NHL father and coach died in Miami this Tuesday at 73 while recovering from a heart attack

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WATCH: Daniel and Nathan Wiffen Analyze Daniel’s 800 Free Olympic Victory

Team Ireland twin brothers Daniel and Nathan Wiffen walk through Daniel’s Olympic Record-setting 800 freestyle and what he was thinking throughout the race

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NCAA Considering Rule Changes To Prize Money, Redshirting, And Eliminating NLIs

Swimmers may be able to keep all prize money from competitions and redshirt after participating in some meets if new NCAA rules pass

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Time Standards for 2025 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Released

Division III time standards mostly got faster on both the men’s and women’s side compared to the standards from last season

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Elizabeth Beisel Throws First Pitch at Red Sox Swimmers’ Night

Two-Time Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Beisel Tried Her Hand Out In A Land Sport In The Red Sox’ Theme Night With USA Swimming

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Bruno Fratus Announced As Head Coach For Coral Springs Swim Club

Brazilian Olympic medalist Bruno Fratus will coach at the club he formerly trained at alongside his wife, Michelle Lenhardt.

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