USC’s Catherine Kase Moves to Boise, Will Focus on Open Water Through 2021
Kase, the 2021 Olympic open water coach for Team USA, will see that role through then “see what the universe holds” regarding further coaching plans.
SwimSwam Podcast: Calypso Sheridan on Future in USA, Past in AUS
Calypso says that although she’s not totally sure, she think’s she’ll return to Northwestern to finish her senior year without Kipp
Breaststroker Kyleigh Harms Commits to University of North Florida
Florida native Kyleigh Harms has committed to swim for the University of North Florida beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the Osprey’s class of 2024.
Greek Swimmer Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou Commits to University of Findlay
Greece’s Angeliki Maria Argyropoulou has committed to swim for DII University of Findlay beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the class of 2024.
Wisconsin Picks Up In-State Sprinter with 19.1 Relay Split, Ben Wiegand
At the 2020 WIAA D1 Champs, Wiegand anchored Sun Prairie High School’s 200 free relay to a state title with a huge 19.11 anchor leg.
Sprinter Nick Toepfer Verbals to LSU for Fall 2021
At the 2019 YMCA LC Nationals last summer, Toepfer of the South Shore YMCA swam to a third-place finish in the 200m back (2:06.67).
Texas A&M University Re-Opens Some On Campus Aquatics Facilities Thursday
Lanes in 2 of Texas A&M’s pools can be reserved for 50 minutes at a time beginning May 21. The main natatorium that hosted the 2009 NCAA Championships (above) will not open.
Ranking the 2020 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
When you recruit a butterflyer and a miler, and still add immediate upgrades to your 200 free relay. How did Georgia do it? Range, range, and more range.
NCAA Reportedly Votes to Approve Voluntary Activities for Football, Basketball
The NCAA vote reportedly approves voluntary athletic activities in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball to start June 1 and go through June 30.
Westmont Women’s Swimming Signs Rachel Peden
Peden was a varsity swimmer at Grayson High School, qualifying for the county and state championships all four years in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 back.
Haley Benjamin Will Transfer from Houston to Boise State for 2020-2021 Season
Benjamin’s (right) lifetime and collegiate best times in the 1650 free would have won the Mountain West Conference title last season. Diver Lauren Gryboski (left) also will join the Broncos.
Westcliff University Will Join NAIA, Add Swimming & Water Polo Programs
Westcliff University in Irvine, California has announced the addition of 4 new aquatics programs as part of its move to join the NAIA.
New NAIA Program Jamestown University Hires First Head Coach
Alex Raasch will join the University of Jamestown program this season to begin recruiting ahead of their inaugural year of competition in 2021-2022.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Gracey Payne Verbally Commits to Ball State (2021)
Sprint specialist Gracey Payne has announced her decision to swim for the Ball State University Cardinals’ class of 2025.
Canadian Breaststroker Erik Harper Transfers from Hawaii to Florida for 2020-21
Erik Harper sat out the 2019-2020 NCAA season after spending his first 2 years at Hawaii. Now he’ll transfer to Florida with a new focus on the breaststroke events.
