Minnesota Projects Roster Reductions for Swimming & Diving after 3 Programs Cut
According to reporting by Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune, Minnesota will have to cut a number of women’s roster spots to satisfy Title IX criteria.
Iowa’s Lauren McDougall Finds New Home at Rice University for Fall 2021
McDougall spent two seasons with the Hawkeyes and joins Rice after Iowa cut their swimming & diving programs.
After Initial Verbal to Northwestern, Daniel Matheson Pivots with Verbal to USC
Notably, current USC head coach Jeremy Kipp was the head coach of Northwestern when Matheson first committed in March of 2020.
NCAA Qualifier Anže Ferš Eržen Will Transfer to Texas A&M University
Anže Ferš Eržen spent the first 2 years of his college career at Iowa, where he broke school records in the 200 back, 200 IM, and 400 IM.
Triple Transfer: Ryan Purdy, Evan Holt and Grace Reeder Leave Iowa for Arizona
The trio were all freshmen during the 2019-20 seasons, and all three scored individually at the 2020 Big Ten Championships.
SwimSwam Podcast: Paige McKenna on Distance Training with Bruce Gemmell
A Wisconsin commit, McKenna gets into training distance with Katie Ledecky and why she eats cookie dough before big distance workouts.
Wisconsin Keeps Sprinter Abby Wanezek In-State for Class of 2026
Wanezek was the Wisconsin HS Division I runner-up last season in both the 50 free (23.11) and 100 back (54.46).
WATCH: Wisconsin Breaks In New Aquatics Facility
The Wisconsin Badgers christened their brand-new aquatics facility this week, with video of the sparkling 50-meter pool on Instagram.
Junior Nationals 100 Free Runner-Up Riley Francis Verbals to Michigan (2022)
During summer 2019, Francis was the 100m free runner-up at the Speedo Junior National Championships in long course, going 56.09.
Wisconsin Lands #16 Blair Stoneburg to Kick Off 2026 Class
Last year, Stoneburg would’ve been Wisconsin’s top 500 freestyler by over two seconds as well as their top miler, and she would’ve made NCAAs in both races.
Brecken Merkel De-Commits from Iowa, Chooses Mizzou for 2021
Merkel was a double A-finalist at the 2019 Minnesota AA HS State Championships, placing third in the 200 IM (2:04.26) and sixth in the 100 fly (56.19).
Blake Pieroni Swims 1:32 in 200 Free at Indiana Pro Race Day (VIDEO)
Blake Pieroni (above) swam the fastest 200 yard free he’s done since his record-setting performance at the 2018 NCAA Championships.
Indiana Pros Gearing Up for “Race Day” on Wednesday Morning (UPDATED)
Lilly King and 7 other pros based at Indiana University will swim a “Pro Race Day” on Wednesday morning, swimming a series of full-speed races.
Purdue Suspends 13 Student-Athletes For On-Campus Party
Purdue University has suspended 13 student-athletes for holding a party in a campus residence hall in violation of the school’s COVID-19 rules.
Michigan Picks Up Massachusetts HS Record-Holder Malia Amuan for 2022
At the 2020 Big Ten Champs, Amuan would’ve scored in the 100 free C-final, just a few tenths outside of B-final scoring range.
