Texas Headlines Men’s Midseason Projected NCAA Cut List
The defending national champion Texas Longhorns lead the way with 22 projected NCAA swimming qualifiers after the midseason invites.
Penn Women Reportedly Considered Boycotting Season’s Final Home Meet On Jan. 8
A group of swimmers on the Penn women’s team considered forgoing their meet against Dartmouth on Jan. 8 to protest Lia Thomas’ ability to compete as a woman.
Official Cynthia Millen Quits, Protesting Lia Thomas’ Swimming Participation
USA Swimming official Cynthia Millen quit her position, protesting transgender athlete Lia Thomas’ position in the sport. Thomas participates in the NCAA.
South African NAG Record-holder Veronique Rossouw Announces Verbal to Princeton
Veronique Rossouw, who hails from Pretoria, South Africa, has verbally committed to Princeton for 2023-24.
Harvard Moves J-Term Classes Online; Athletics Not Impacted for Now
Harvard star Dean Farris, the fastest man ever in the 200 yard freestyle, will be able to continue his training on campus even after classes have gone remote.
“What Are The Boundaries?”: Penn Parents Demand NCAA Change Transgender Rules
A group of UPenn swimming parents sent the NCAA a letter demanding change to the rules that currently allow Lia Thomas to compete in the women’s division.
Cornell Athletics Practice, Competition Interrupted by Omicron Variant
A rapid increase in new cases of COVID-19, combined with evidence of the Omicron variant on campus, has ground in-person activities at Cornell to a halt.
2021-2022 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: December Edition
The Virginia Cavaliers continue to hold the top spot in our December NCAA Power Rankings.
Anonymous Penn Swimmer Speaks Out On Lia Thomas’ Presence On The Women’s Team
One of Thomas’ teammates spoke out regarding how members of the women’s team aren’t comfortable with her competing and breaking records as a female.
Practice + Pancakes: Princeton Women Hit an Hour of Pace + an Hour of Gym
On Thursdays, the women double, with their afternoon practice being an hour in the pool coupled with an hour in the gym.
Penn Freshman Matt Fallon Posts Blistering 1:49.71 200 Breast at Zippy Invite
The freshman made waves in the prelims session, swimming a blistering personal best of 1:50.53 in the men’s 200 breast to establish new meet and pool record.
Big Al Invite Day 3: Princeton’s Khosla Hits 1:42.4 200 Fly, 4th NCAA “B” Cut
Princeton’s Raunak Khosla won the 200 fly (1:42.4) in demanding fashion on Sunday, picking up his 4th individual NCAA “B” qualifying time of the weekend.
Matt Fallon Becomes Second-Fastest Freshman 200 Breaststroker Ever
Matt Fallon swam a 1:50.53 200 breast at the prelims of the Zippy Invite, becoming the second-fastest freshman to ever swim the 200.
Penn Freshman Matthew Fallon Hits ‘A’ Cut with 51.45 100 Breast in Prelims
He swam the time in prelims, after his 3:46 400 IM, then backed it up with a 51.46 in finals.
GW’s Djurdje Matic Blasts 45.72 100 fly on Night 2 in Princeton
George Washington University sophomore Djurdje Matic posted a 45.72 100 fly to clear both the GW team record and last year’s NCAA invite time.
