Texas UIL 6A 100 Back Champion Alexis Newman Verbals to Arizona
Back/fly specialist Alexis Newman from Blue Tide Aquatics has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Arizona’s class of 2026.
Colby Mefford Admits He Likes to “let the audience worry a little bit”
Colby Mefford was in dead last at the 100 mark but turned on the jets coming home, roaring to a new lifetime best and a victory in the 200 back
Tyler Kopp Talks Cal Underwater Work, Mile Finishing Speed in 400 IM Win
Rising Cal sophomore Tyler Kopp pulled away from the field on breaststroke and held his lead through the finish, securing his spot in the Wave II meet
Liam Bresette on Winning an Event at Olympic Trials: “It’s a dream”
Sammon, who won the men’s 100 free on day 1, took the race out quick, but Bresette had superior closing speed, and got his hand on the wall first
Carl Bloebaum Throws Down 1:58.90 in 200 Fly to Claim Wave I Victory
17-year-old Carl Bloebaum and 20-year-old Colby Mefford both threw down huge swims in the 200 butterfly in order to qualify for Wave II of Olympic Trials.
Pac-12 Standout Isabella Rongione Retires, Opens Up About Mental Health
Isabella Rongione announced the end of her competitive swimming career, opening up about her personal struggles and the need to put her mental health first.
Austrian National Record-holder Marlene Kahler Commits to USC
Incoming Trojan Marlene Kahler of Austria would have scored in the top-8 of the 500/1650 frees and in the top-16 of the 200 free at 2021 NCAAs.
ASU Assistant Herbie Behm Breaks Down How Entire Team Handled Red-Shirt Year
Behm said it went quite smoothly, getting a long block to focus on both long course and putting good work in during training heading into Olympic Trials.
Brooke Forde To Take 5th Year At Stanford While Pursuing Masters
NCAA champion Brooke Forde will return to Stanford for one more season of NCAA eligibility while pursuing a masters degree.
Abbey Weitzeil Swims 54.18 in Santa Clara, Remains No. 4 in US This Season
In Santa Clara, Abbey Weitzeil put up a solid 54.18 mid-season effort in the 100 FR. She remains No. 4 in the U.S. this season with her season best of 53.66.
Stanford Adds Tokyo Qualifier Ron Polonsky of Israel for 2021-22
Ron Polonsky will start at Stanford in the fall with times that would already have scored in the B finals of four events at 2021 Pac-12s.
Abbey Weitzeil Swims Pair of 24.61s on Day 2 of Santa Clara LCM Senior Meet
Highlighting the second finals session was Olympian Abbey Weitzeil in the women’s 50 free, who swam a pair of identical times at 24.61.
Longhorn Invite Day 3 Prelims: Angel Martinez Swims MEX 200 IM National Record
Mexican Angel Martinez hit 2:00.18 to break his own 200 IM national record of 2:00.58. At the same time, Carson Foster put up a US No. 4 time of 1:59.23.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Finals: Stadden Nails 2:07.28 BK, Cox Puts Up 1:57.38 FR
During Friday’s finals session in Austin, both Isabelle Stadden (200 BK) and Madisyn Cox (200 FR) put up personal bests.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Prelims: Isabelle Stadden Breaks 2:08 in the 200 Back
Isabelle Stadden hit a 2:07.93 PB to remain the 12th-fastest American in history in the 200 BK. Among active U.S. performers, Stadden also remains No. 6.
