#4 Recruit Tim Connery (2021) Switches Verbal From Michigan to Texas
#4 Class of 2021 recruit Tim Connery has switched his verbal commitment from Michigan to Texas.
After Iowa Cuts Swimming, Catherine Minic Reroutes to Indiana for 2021
At the 2019 Canadian World Champs Trials, Minic reached the 200 fly B-final, finishing 19th overall (2:19.00).
Auburn Gets Verbal Nod from Sprinter Carly Sebring for Class of 2026
A junior at Damascus High School in Maryland, Sebring has never lost an individual Maryland 1-3A high school championships individual title.
Florida State Postpones Swim Practices Until October 2 Over COVID Concerns
Florida State’s swimming practices are on hold until next month over coronavirus concerns, a source close to the program tells SwimSwam.
Tennessee Adds Another for 2022: Austrian Butterflier Martin Espernberger
At the 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival, Espernberger clocked a lifetime best of 54.58 in the 100 fly semifinals before finishing seventh in the final.
Save Tribe Swimming Crosses $1 Million Raised For William & Mary Program
A campaign to save William & Mary’s swimming programs has raised over a million dollars in donations as of Friday morning.
Christo Law Joins Bryant Swimming & Diving As Assistant Coach
Law was a diver for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2015-2019.
NCAA Approves Legislation for Civic Engagement on Election Day
The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation that would prohibit athletics-related activities on election day to encourage athletes to vote.
NCSA Summer Champs 400 IM Runner-Up Michael Cooper Verbals to Ohio State
At the 2019 NCSA Summer Championships in long course, Cooper was the 400 IM runner-up (4:28.09), just off of the Olympic Trials cut in the event.
4 Swimmers on List of Top 30 Honorees for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year
Asia Seidt is among a group of 3 swimmers and 1 diver who have advanced to the top 30 of the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year selection.
Leah Gingrich Joins DC Trident; Aussies Pickett & Hollard Confirmed to Compete
American flyer Leah Gingrich has signed to the DC Trident. Meanwhile, Aussies Leiston Pickett and Tristan Hollard have been confirmed to compete this season.
Wagner College Adds Men’s Swimming & Diving For 2021-2022
Wagner College is adding men’s swimming & diving to its athletic offerings, an addition to the D-I landscape in a year that has seen multiple programs cut.
NCAA D3 Committee Recommends Limited Nationals to 75% of Normal Participants
The NCAA Division III Championship Committee has recommended that the number of participants at winter and spring championships be limited to 75% capacity.
D1 Extends Recruiting Dead Period, Approves Moving Fall Championships to Spring
The NCAA D1 Council has announced that the recruiting dead period in place for all schools will be extended until at least January 1st.
Niagara University Receives Commitment from Megan Smith
Pine Richland Aquatics’ Megan Smith has committed to swim for DI Niagara University beginning in fall 2021. She will join the school’s class of 2025.
