Virginia Tech Signs Spain’s Nadia Gonzalez, Sister of NCAA Standout Hugo
The Virginia Tech H2Okies have added Spain’s Nadia Gonzalez to their incoming freshman class – the freestyler will start at Virginia Tech in the fall of 2020.
Mason Manta Rays’ Braden Osborn Commits to DI West Virginia Mountaineers
Junior Braden Osborn has committed to Division I West Virginia University. He will begin his collegiate career fall 2021 and join the class of 2025.
Nicolas Tekieli Commits to Harvey Mudd College
Versatile swimmer Nicolas Tekieli has committed to swim for Harvey Mudd College beginning fall 2020. He will be joining the school’s class of 2024.
ASU Adds Canadian Breaststroker Pilar McCann to Incoming Class
n April of 2019, at the Canadian Worlds Trials, McCann put together a 10th place finish in the 50 breast and a 17th place finish in the 100 breast.
FHSAA 1A State Champion Emily Trieschmann Verbals to Northwestern
At the 2019 FHSAA 1A State Championships, Trieschmann took the state title in the 200 free with her lifetime best of 1:47.84.
New Zealand Breaststroker Phoebe Harris Commits to Florida International
New Zealand’s Phoebe Harris, who is A final-ready for C-USA in the 100 breast and 200 breast, will swim for FIU beginning next fall.
Georgia 6A Sprint Champion TJ Pittenger Verbally Commits to In-state Bulldogs
Palmetto, Georgia’s TJ Pittenger has verbally committed to swim for the in-state Bulldogs in the class of 2025.
Breaststroker and Accomplished Violinist Karl Helmuth Commits to Ohio State
The multi-talented Helmuth swam in the B final of the 200 meter breaststroke at the 2019 USA Swimming Junior National Championships.
How Much Does Taper Matter?
We looked at the data to see, on average, how much faster a tapered swimmer goes in the NCAA.
Junior Nationals Finalist Ange Harris Commits to Arizona State (2021)
Junior Nationals finalist Ange Harris of Sound Beach, New York has verbally committed to join the Arizona State Sun Devils class of 2025.
Norwegian Record-Holder Marte Lovberg Joins Incoming Arizona State Class
Lovberg, a freestyler with range and IM potential, has been part of two Norwegian national record-setting relays, one in LCM and one in SCM.
Former Head Swimming Coach of Maine, Plymouth State Al Switzer Dies at 90
The long time head coach of UMaine and Plymouth State University died last month. He was 90. Switzer won several awards as both a swimming coach and diving coach.
Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021
Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.
British Open Water Specialist Gordon Mason to Join ASU in Fall 2020
Last summer, Mason represented Team Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, where he raced to a 42nd-place finish in the 5K contest.
