Texas Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for 2020-2021 Academic and Athletic Year
We examine the Texas University Interscholastic League guidelines for mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19 during the 2020-21 academic & athletic year.
4x KS High School 6A State Champ Kevin Glenn Verbally Commits to Florida State
Four-time Kansas 6A state champion and 100 back record-holder Kevin Glenn has announced his intention to swim for Florida State in the class of 2025.
NCAA Student-Athlete Committee Proposes Giving Athletes Election Day Off
Texas A&M athlete Jake Gibbons is the only swimmer currently a member of the NCAA SAAC. He is also chair of the Southeastern Conference SAAC
SwimSwam Podcast: Bobby Guntoro on Memories at NC State, Chasing Dreams at UNCW
With a combined team of 58 strong and a nice beach town to recruit from, it’s looking like part two of Guntoro’s American dream.
U. of Wisconsin Projects $100 Million in Lost Revenue If Football Is Cancelled
If Camp Randall Stadium is quiet this fall, Wisconsin’s athletics director says that its revenue losses could reach over $100 million.
As Eddie Reese Turns 79, Texas Opens New Pool Named in His Honor
Eddie Reese, a living legend in swimming, walked the decks of a pool named in his honor this week for the first time.
Phoenix Swim Club’s Samantha Krew Verbally Commits to Tulane for 2021-22
Free/fly specialist Samantha Krew from Phoenix, Arizona has announced her verbal commitment to Tulane’s class of 2025.
South Carolina Picks Up IL Butterflier/IMer Paige Collins for 2021
Collins was the Illinois HS state runner-up in the 100 fly and finished fourth in the 200 IM last fall.
Missouri Picks Up Hayley Hill and Molly Hogg after Boise State Cuts Team
Hayley Hill and Molly Hogg are transferring to the University of Missouri for their final year of eligibility after elimination of Boise State program.
NC State Associate Head Coach Bobby Guntoro Takes Over UNC-Wilmington Program
Guntoro is the third head coach in UNCW’s 42-year history. He takes over for Jason Memont, who was terminated at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Denison, Other NCAC Schools Suspend Competition Through End of Year
The NCAC, home to D3 powerhouses Denison (above) and Kenyon, has announced that they will be canceling all fall sports during the 2020 fall semester.
NCAA D3 Management Council Approves Flexibility In Conducting Fall Sports
The proposal waives the current bylaw parameters and allows schools to define the season by a certain number of days, rather than weeks.
St. Cloud State Team Captain Marena Kouba Rescues 3 Swimmers in Lake Superior
St. Cloud State All-American Marena Kouba saved three swimmers from drowning in the choppy waters of Lake Superior on Sunday.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Maile Andresen Sends Verbal Commitment to Utah
Sprint free/back specialist Maile Andresen has verbally committed to the University of Utah for the 2021-22 season and beyond.
Texas A&M Commit Aviv Barzelay Clocks Israeli 100 Back Junior Record
The 2020 Coronavirus Days Competition took place over the weekend in Israel, with the nation’s 4-month drought on swimming competitions coming to an end.
