“End The Circus”: Open Letter Details Why William & Mary AD Is “Ill-Equipped”
William & Mary alumni D. R. Hildebrand’s open letter sheds light on some suspicious deals with consulting firms that Samantha Huge has been involved with.
WATCH: Wisconsin Breaks In New Aquatics Facility
The Wisconsin Badgers christened their brand-new aquatics facility this week, with video of the sparkling 50-meter pool on Instagram.
Virginia Commit Emma Weyant Is the Latest Top Recruit to Take Gap Year in 2020
USA Swimming National Teamer Emma Weyant will push off the start of her college career until next fall amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier Olivia Clarino Commits to Eastern Michigan
Canadian Olympic Trails qualifier Olivia Clarino has verbally committed to swim at Eastern Michigan University beginning in the fall of 2021.
Bucknell Adds 1:49 200 IMer Andy Dorsel to Class of 2025
Dorsel would’ve made 2020 Patriot League A-finals in the 200 IM, 400 IM and 200 fly as well as B-finals in the 100 fly and both breaststrokes.
Junior Nationals 100 Free Runner-Up Riley Francis Verbals to Michigan (2022)
During summer 2019, Francis was the 100m free runner-up at the Speedo Junior National Championships in long course, going 56.09.
SwimSwam Podcast: Catherine Kase, 2020 Women in Aquatic Sports Award Winner
Kase is the first woman to serve twice (2016 & 2020-21) as an Olympic Head Coach, in addition to head coaching at 4 FINA World Championships
Duke Announces 2020-21 Captains
Ellie Winslow, Carly Perri and Lucy Callard are the women’s captains and Colson Zucker, Coleman Kredich and Nick Talati will be the men’s.
Sunshine State Conference Postpones Swimming Competition Through 2020
The conference’s Athletic Directors and Presidents Council unanimously agreed to postpone all basketball and swimming competition through December 31, 2020
University of Denver Suspends 38 Swimmers & Divers for Attending “Large Party”
The University of Denver men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs have swept the Summit League team titles in each of the last 7 seasons.
Dean Farris, Raphael Marcoux Have Still Not Returned to Harvard
Dean Farris (pictured) and Raphael Marcoux, who had both taken Olympic redshirt years for the 2019-20 season, have not yet re-enrolled at Harvard.
Wisconsin Lands #16 Blair Stoneburg to Kick Off 2026 Class
Last year, Stoneburg would’ve been Wisconsin’s top 500 freestyler by over two seconds as well as their top miler, and she would’ve made NCAAs in both races.
NC State Adds Former FAU Assistant Riley Boulden to Swimming Coaching Staff
Riley Boulden, who has spent the last 3 seasons as sprint coach and recruiting coordinator at FAU, has joined the NC State coaching staff…
Brecken Merkel De-Commits from Iowa, Chooses Mizzou for 2021
Merkel was a double A-finalist at the 2019 Minnesota AA HS State Championships, placing third in the 200 IM (2:04.26) and sixth in the 100 fly (56.19).
Blake Pieroni Swims 1:32 in 200 Free at Indiana Pro Race Day (VIDEO)
Blake Pieroni (above) swam the fastest 200 yard free he’s done since his record-setting performance at the 2018 NCAA Championships.
