College

Bend, Oregon’s Maria Wold Commits to Cal State, Bakersfield

Cal State, Bakersfield has received a commitment from Maria Wold. She will begin her career with the Roadrunners in fall 2020. She will join the class of 2024.

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Chapman University Receives Commitment From Amelia Vollmar

Orinda Aquatics’ Amelia Vollmar has committed to swim for DIII Chapman University. She will begin swimming for the Panthers in 2020 and will join the class of 2024.

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Joe Ciriaco Commits to NAIA DI Morningside College for 2020-21

High School senior Joe Ciriaco has committed to swim for Morningside College beginning fall 2020. He will join the Mustangs’ class of 2024.

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Nitro Backstroker Shannon Bagnal Verbally Commits to A&M for 2021

Nitro backstroker Shannon Bagnal has verbally committed to Texas A&M University’s class of 2025.

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Swimming From Home: Ray Looze on Best Comeback He’s Ever Seen

Looze recalls when Cuban Mario Gonzalez made an extraordinary comeback to take gold in the 200 breast on his home turf over both American swimmers.

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Alabama Commit Holden Smith Will Take Gap Year, Enroll in 2022

University of Alabama commit Holden Smith has decided to take a gap year after high school and plans to enroll at…

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Futures Champion Riley Courtney Verbally Commits to Texas Class of 2025

Riley Courtney, a 1:03/2:15 breaststroker from Scottsdale Aquatic Club, has verbally committed to the Longhorns for 2021-22.

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NCAA Rejects Conferences’ Request to Drop Minimum Sports Requirement

The move, voted on by the Division I Council on Friday, puts a floor on athletic departments’ ability to eliminate sporting programs to deal with fallout…

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Swim Atlanta’s Blaise Achecar Has Committed to Swim for DI Seattle U

Blaise Achecar, a swimmer for Swim Atlanta, has committed to swim for Seattle U. He will begin swimming for the Red Hawks in fall 2020 and join their class of 2024.

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Arizona Scores Verbal From Backstroke Ace Connor West for 2021

US Open qualifier and Colorado high school state finalist Connor West has committed to the University of Arizona for 2021.

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IUPUI Adds IHSA Sectional Champ Taylor Weaver for 2021

IHSA State qualifier and IHSA Sectional champion Taylor Weaver has announced her verbal commitment to join IUPUI’s class of 2025.

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Colorado Double Distance Champion Kate Shanley Commits to Michigan (2021)

Distance ace Kate Shanley, who won the 200 and 500 free Colorado High School STate Championships this season, has verbally committed to Michigan.

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How One NCAA Swimming Program Has Already Saved $150,000 to Preempt Cuts

This is not hypothetical – here’s how one NCAA swimming & diving program has already reduced its budget by $150,000 for next season.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 Girls NCAA Swimming Recruits, Class of 2020

This is perhaps the best recruiting class we’ve ever ranked, with instant-impact swimmers in back, breast and fly. World record-holder Regan Smith sits #1.

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Trials Qualifier Luke Massey Transferring From Tennessee to South Carolina

Massey is a breaststroke/sprint specialist, who has qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 100 breast.

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