#14 Lance Norris Becomes First* Top-20 Boy from Class of 2022 to Commit
Norris, the best 500 freestyler in the class, announced his decision today simultaneously with #17 Michael Cotter; both are going to NC State in 2022.
Winter Jrs Qualifier Anna Summers Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021
55/1:58 backstroker Anna Summers has announced her verbal commitment to the Virginia Tech H2Okies for 2021-22.
SwimSwam Podcast: Iowa Swim/Dive on Being Cut
The duo described Iowa’s program history and what the program has done for them as individuals as well as the communities they’re involved in
Alameda County, California Reopens Pools on Friday after 25 Weeks
Alameda County, California, which includes the cities of Oakland (above), Berkeley, and Pleasanton, allowed the reopening of pools on Friday.
Turkish National Champion Defne Tacyildiz Chooses Georgia Tech for 2021
Tacyildiz is one of Georgia Tech’s top female recruits, ever. She’s quicker than their 200 fly school record with her converted time.
Futures Qualifier Fia McCarty Sends Verbal to Boston University for 2021
Boston University has received a verbal commitment from breaststroke specialist Fia McCarty who will join the team in the 2021-2022 season.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Jonik Surprenant Verbally Commits to Johns Hopkins
Maryland 4A3A State runner-up Jonik Surprenant has verbally committed to swim at Johns Hopkins University beginning in the fall of 2021.
University of Texas Officially Opens the Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool
The University of Texas has officially opened the Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool in honor of the university’s longtime head swim coach.
Stanford Men Land 20.0 Sprinter Avery Voss from Ohio for Fall 2021
At the 2020 Ohio HS Championships, Voss split a 19.78 on Upper Arlington’s 200 free relay and 44.70 on their state runner-up 400 free relay.
Ball State Hires Geena Freriks, Promotes Chris Bals to Round Out Coaching Staff
J. Agnew filled out the Cardinal’s coaching staff by promoting Chris Bals (above) and hiring Olympic Qualifier Geena Freriks as a graduate assistant coach.
Swimmer Emily Park from Seoul, South Korea Commits to Northwestern
Emily Park, who attends the Seoul Foreign School in South Korea, joins a very diverse class of Wildcats that now includes 2 Asian swimmers.
Cal Men Add Roman Willets As Volunteer Assistant Coach
The Cal men have added Roman Willets to their coaching staff, bringing on the area club coach and Michigan alum as a volunteer assistant.
Worlds Silver Medalist Andrei Minakov Won’t Travel to Stanford This Year
Andrei Minakov, the defending World Championships silver medalist in the 100 fly, will defer the start of his training at Stanford University.
SwimSwam Podcast: Zach Yeadon Explains Transfer to Cal
Yeadon explains that without COVID, he would have stayed at Notre Dame. However, increasing uncertainty around pool time is a reality now
YNats Finalist Breaststroker Sydney McCracken Sends Verbal Pledge to Nebraska
1:03 breaststroker Sydney McCracken has announced her verbal commitment to the Nebraska women’s swimming and diving class of 2025.
