SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
Brazil Names 16 Men, 4 Women to 2018 World Championship Roster
Brazil has named its 20-swimmer roster for the 2018 World Short Course Championships.
SafeSport Clears Diving Coach John Appleman, Suspension Lifted
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has closed its investigation of diving coach John Appleman, and USA Diving has subsequently lifted its interim suspension on Appleman.
Alexis Wenger on UVA Roster After 2017 Verbal Commitment to Michigan
The 13-14 NAG record holder in the 100 breaststroke will add sprint breaststroke speed to the UVA program, combining with fellow freshman Kaki Christensen to form a 1-2 breaststroke punch.
Indiana’s 2018-19 Schedule Features Tri-Meet With Texas & Florida
Indiana’s 2018-2019 swimming & diving schedule features an annual bout with powerhouses Texas & Florida.
Three Home Meets Highlight Minnesota 2018-19 Slate
The University of Minnesota men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams announced their 2018-19 schedule Friday featuring three competitive home meets.
NCAA Swimming Lands ‘F’ Grade for Lack of Women Coaching Female Teams
Swimming, diving, and water polo are among the collegiate sports that have the fewest number of female coaches coaching women’s teams.
Indiana University’s Indoor Olympic-Sized Pool Closed Until October
Multiple pool flanges were found to have deteriorated and need custom parts to replace.
Ohio State Seeks To Have Lawsuit Over Coaching Abuse Dismissed
The Ohio State University Diving Club is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against it over allegations that a former coach sexually abused his divers.
Sprinter Maddie Ziegert Makes Verbal Commitment to Iowa
Penn High School and PRO Swimming’s Maddie Ziegert has given her verbal commitment to the Hawkeyes for 2019-20.
Petra Martin Alleges Rutgers Termination Based On Gender Bias
Former Rutgers University swimming & diving coach Petra Martin says her termination from her job had to do with implicit gender bias.
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Ohio State Set to Host Nine Home Events, Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Ohio State faces strong competition with meets against Texas A&M and Louisville, Virginia Tech and Penn State, the annual Ohio State Invitational and a tri-meet with Florida and Kentucky among the highlights.
Illinois Swim & Dive Announces 2018-19 Slate Including 3 Home Duals
The Fighting Illini swimming and diving team has released its 2018-19 schedule, which features three home dual meets against Big Ten foes Michigan State, Iowa and Nebraska.
Colin Murphy Set to Transfer from Virginia Tech to Northwestern
Colin Murphy will transfer to Northwestern University for his last two years of eligibility, having spent the first two years of his collegiate career at Virginia Tech.
