Ned Skinner Explains Move to Virginia Gators as Head Coach
The Virginia Gators of Roanoke, Virginia, have announced that they have hired former VT head Ned Skinner as the new head coach
14-Year Old Zuri Ferguson Becomes One of Youngest Trials Qualifiers in 100 Back
Becoming one of the youngest Olympic Trials qualifiers, Zuri Ferguson achieves the Wave I standard to compete in Omaha later this summer.
Your Light Burns When All Else Fades: A Tribute To Don Kimble
A tribute to MHSAA Hall of Fame coach Don Kimble, who died one year ago on May 25, 2020.
Abbey Weitzeil Swims 54.18 in Santa Clara, Remains No. 4 in US This Season
In Santa Clara, Abbey Weitzeil put up a solid 54.18 mid-season effort in the 100 FR. She remains No. 4 in the U.S. this season with her season best of 53.66.
From Spain to SPIRE—Two More Overseas Students Add to SPIRE’s Global Influence
This year, SPIRE Academy welcomes two new swim students in the fall of 2021; Spain’s Alicia Angelone López and Carla Clermont.
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15-Year-Old Joshua Chen Scores Two Olympic Trials Cuts in Des Moines
Joshua Chen earned his ticket to Omaha in the 100 and 200 breastroke events at the 2021 DSMY Road to Omaha Meet. His cuts were not the only ones of the meet.
Jack Alexy Pops 22.67/49.31 Freestyles in Long Course; Adds New Wave II Cut
After a 5 AM morning practice and long block of training, Jack Alexy impressed with a 22.67/49.31 free double and snagged another Wave II Trials cut.
See 2704 New Swim Jobs You Might Love
If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 3104 Swim Jobs.
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Abbey Weitzeil Swims Pair of 24.61s on Day 2 of Santa Clara LCM Senior Meet
Highlighting the second finals session was Olympian Abbey Weitzeil in the women’s 50 free, who swam a pair of identical times at 24.61.
Longhorn Invite Day 3 Prelims: Angel Martinez Swims MEX 200 IM National Record
Mexican Angel Martinez hit 2:00.18 to break his own 200 IM national record of 2:00.58. At the same time, Carson Foster put up a US No. 4 time of 1:59.23.
Katie McLaughlin Remains US No. 5 in 200 FR at 1:57.65 in Santa Clara
Katie McLaughlin swam just off her 200 free season best in Santa Clara on Friday with a 1:57.65, remaining No. 5 in the US this season.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Finals: Stadden Nails 2:07.28 BK, Cox Puts Up 1:57.38 FR
During Friday’s finals session in Austin, both Isabelle Stadden (200 BK) and Madisyn Cox (200 FR) put up personal bests.
Longhorn Invite Day 2 Prelims: Isabelle Stadden Breaks 2:08 in the 200 Back
Isabelle Stadden hit a 2:07.93 PB to remain the 12th-fastest American in history in the 200 BK. Among active U.S. performers, Stadden also remains No. 6.
College Swimmers Punch Trials Tickets at Club Mountaineer LC Meet
College swimmers scored their first Trials cuts at the May LC Meet hosted by Club Mountaineers, just two weeks before the deadline to make cuts.
Longhorn Day 1 Finals: Foster Goes 4:11.13 IM, Ledecky Beats Manuel in 100 FR
On night one of the 2021 Longhorn Elite Invite, Carson Foster hit another PB in the 400 IM at 4:11.13 while Katie Ledecky caught Simone Manuel in the 100 FR.
