2019 Speedo Junior Nat’l Champion Dylan Rhee Sends Verbal to Harvard for 2020
Dylan Rhee comes in with a time of 1:57.14 in the 200 breast which would’ve made the Ivy League Champs A-final last season.
Zheng Quah Clocks 1:34.9 200 Free as Cal Sweeps Pacific
Quah has a personal best of 1:33.75, and his first 200 free of last season (also in October) was 1:37.09.
Valparaiso Tabs Bogdan Plavin as Assistant Coach
Valparaiso swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer has announced Bogdan Plavin as the new assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming teams.
Auburn Reels in Another Commitment with Class of 2021’s Rebekah Hamilton
Auburn continues to pick up commitments from high school juniors, as in-state freestyler Rebekah Hamilton announced she’ll be joining the Tigers in 2021.
Division II UIndy Sweeps IUPUI in Crosstown Rivalry Meet
Thursday marked the first time that the Division II UIndy men (154-104) and women (189-72) defeated Indianapolis Division I-rival IUPUI in the same year.
Houston’s Sam Medlin Swims 4:53 500 Free to Help Cougars Best Tulane 183-117
There was a very tight battle between Houston’s Sam Medlin and Tulane’s Lilly Byrne in the 500 free.
Practice + Pancakes: Watch Both Single Gendered Practices at Mizzou
SwimSwam took a visit to Columbia, Missouri, where the all new staff at the University of Missouri looks to be making some significant changes.
Florida State Reels in Verbal Commitment from Double Legacy Ashley Zettle
Double-legacy Ashley Zettle of Southlake, Texas has made a verbal commitment to Florida State University for 2020-21.
OT Qualifier Lauren Barakey Makes Verbal Commitment to Tennessee
Lauren Barakey of TIDE Swimming has announced her intention to attend the University of Tennessee next fall.
Washington State HS Record-holder Andrew Witty Verbally Commits to Purdue
Andrew Witty, a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American from Bainbridge High School and Bainbridge Island Swim Club, has verbally committed to Purdue.
UCSB Secures Verbal Commitment from SMST’s Hannah Joseph
Hannah Joseph of Folsom High School and Sierra Marlins Swim Team has verbally committed to the University of California, Santa Barbara for 2020-21.
Western Illinois Terminated Swim Coach Greg Naumann, Documents Show
Western Illinois terminated former head swimming & diving coach Greg Naumann just six weeks into his season contract, university documents show.
Emmanuel Women Picked to Repeat as Conference Carolina Champs
Defending champion Emmanuel has been tabbed to repeat in the 2019-20 Conference Carolinas women’s swimming preseason poll released.
Emmanuel Men Picked as Preseason Conference Carolinas Favorite
In an extremely close vote, Emmanuel has emerged as the preseason favorite in the Conference Carolinas men’s swimming preseason poll.
LSU Heads to Miami for TYR Fall Classic
LSU will hit the road for the first time this season as the teams head to Miami, Florida to take part in the TYR Fall Classic on Friday and Saturday.