Canadian Junior National Team Member James LeBuke Verbals to Michigan
LeBuke is in just his second season of swimming year-round, and he’s already slated to represent Canada at the international level.
New York State Champion Jake Newmark Verbally Commits to Wisconsin
Newmark would be the first swimmer from New York to join the Wisconsin men’s swimming & diving team in a decade.
Sprinter Morgan Scott Transfers Out of Indiana, Heads to Alabama
Scott, a 24.1/51.9 backstroker, comes in with a 100 back time faster than the Alabama program record. She’s the second IU to Alabama transfer this year.
Burlingame Aquatic Club Celebrates 2019 Seniors Heading off to Swim in College
Burlingame Aquatic Club celebrated its seniors Brendan Verna, Emma Lepisova, and Brandon Pham as they head off to swim for collegiate programs in 2019-20.
After Commitment Change, Caroline Anderson is Late Addition to Minnesota
Minnesota resident Caroline Anderson, originally committed to Colgate for 2019-20, has elected to remain in state to swim for the Golden Gophers.
Northwestern Hires Kris Jorgensen as New Diving Coach
Kris Jorgensen, the former University of South Dakota diving coach, has been tapped to lead Northwestern University’s diving team.
Swimmer Lara Hooiveld Tabbed for Michigan Athletics’ 2019 Hall of Honor Class
Michigan Athletics announced its seven-member 2019 Hall of Honor class, including Australian Olympic swimmer and two-time NCAA champ Lara Hooiveld.
Iowa High School State Champion Cameron Linder Verbally Commits to Minnesota
2019 IHSAA 200 IM state champion Cameron Linder has made a verbal commitment to the University of Minnesota for 2020-21.
Ohio State to Add New Mexico Head Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker to Staff
Walker has extensive head coaching experience, and replaces Jordan Wolfrum on Bill Dorenkott’s Ohio State staff.
Michigan Will Host Tri Meet with Tennessee, Virginia in 2019-2020 Season
The Michigan Wolverines swimming & diving teams have released their 2019-2020 schedules, which will include some new opponents and several top 10 foes.
Smachlo, Tucker, Sims All Three Event Winners To Close Out 2019 Eric Namesnink
The meet concluded with the 1500 free, 200 IM, 200 back, and 100 free, bringing many lifetime bests and even a first time Olympic Trials cut.
Long Time Michigan Coach Gus Stager, Winner of 5 NCAA Team Titles, Dies at 96
Gus Stager was the head coach at Michigan in the 1960 and 1970s, where won an NCAA team title as an athlete, and 4 more as a coach.
Minneapolis Native Elle Niebuhr Staying Home to Swim for the Gophers in 2020
Minneapolis native Elle Niebuhr is staying close to home to continue her swimming career, committing to attend the Minnesota in the fall of 2020.
Miles Smachlo Completes Fly Sweep, Tess Howley Avenges Day 1 Loss At Namesnik
Miles Smachlo wins his second butterfly event in as many days, this time just missing his career-best time by a tenth of a second.
Big Ten Champ Miles Smachlo Swims Lifetime Best in the 100 LCM Fly at Namesnik
Miles Smachlo, the defending Big Ten Champion in the 100 fly in yards, now ranks 8th this season in long course among Americans in the same event.
