Alex Sumner Leaves Cal; Verbally Commits to Yale
Alex Sumner has announced she plans to transfer from Cal to Yale.
CIF-CCS Champ Dylan Hawk Verbally Commits to Cal
Santa Clara Swim Club’s Dylan Hawk has verbally committed to the Bears for 2020-21.
NCAA Finalist Grant Shoults Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
After missing most fall semester competition with a previously undisclosed injury, 2018 Pan Pacs team member and NCAA finalist Grant Shoults underwent shoulder surgery this week.
2018 Swammy Awards: Male Breakout Swimmer of the Year James Wilby
Great Britain now has the two fastest active breaststrokers in the world (Adam Peaty, middle; James Wilby, right), further emphasizing their huge medley advantage headed toward Tokyo.
USC Commit Erica Sullivan to Defer Enrollment Until After Tokyo 2020
Sullivan was previously planning to defer only one semester, joining USC in January 2019.
Report: Hugo Gonzalez to Transfer to Cal Next Semester
Gonzalez is a Spanish Record-holder, World Junior Record-holder, 2016 Olympic semifinalist, and 2018 European Championships finalist.
Pac 12 Mid-Season Analysis: No Surprises at the Top
Now that all the major mid season invites are complete, pretty much every team in the country has had a…
Washington State Reels In Commitment from Ontario’s Mia Zahab
She will be making the move from the Ottawa area, which is roughly north of New York state, out to Pullman, Washington, to join the Cougars.
Stanford Adds Six to Swimmers to Men’s Team for 2019-20
Stanford has signed six men’s swimmers set to join the program for the 2019-20 season, including athletes from four states as well as India and Australia.
2018-2019 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: December Edition
More upheaval at the top! For the second straight men’s Power Rankings, we have a new #1 as the battle for the NCAA title continues to tighten.
Checking in on D1 Women’s Freshmen Class: Lots of Upside
The biggest mystery at the start of any NCAA season is the freshmen. We know who was fast in high…
2018-2019 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: December Edition
Stanford still leads handily with unanimous #1 votes, but the trio behind them are as close as can be.
Canadian Breaststroker Faith Knelson Signs NLI With Arizona Wildcats
Faith Knelson of Island Swimming and Team Canada has signed a national letter of intent (NLI) with the Arizona Wildcats in the…
Hugo Gonzalez Intends to Resurface in NCAA After Leaving VT for Spain
Gonzalez says that he’s waiting to hear back from Cal and Florida to potentially start studies in January, though it’s unclear yet if, should he be accepted and can start taking classes in January, he will be swimming as soon as next semester.
Checking in on D1 Men’s Freshmen Class: Awesome or Average?
Last winter, Eddie Reese told The Alcalde that this year’s freshmen class is “probably the best group of swimmers that have…
