Meet Marshals Won’t Be Required To Be Non-Athlete Members of USA Swimming
Meet marshals will no longer be one of the categories required to become non-athlete members of USA Swimming, with new rules becoming effective Jan. 1.
Olympic News Roundup: Tokyo Olympics Costs Lower Than Anticipated
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world, featuring stories about Tokyo, the NHL, and Salt Lake City.
Lydia Jacoby Gets Olympic Tattoo from Same Artist as Another Famed Olympian
17-year old Lydia Jacoby got her Olympic rings tattoo on Sunday; 9 years ago, Chris Collinsworth gave a tattoo to another American 17-year old swimmer that you’ve probably heard of.
Shaine Casas Recaps First Short Course (Or Any Course) World Title
The United States’ Shaine Casas pulled off the upset win in the men’s 100 back, touching first in 49.23 two tenths ahead of Russian star Kliment Kolesnikov.
Charlotte Hook on Building From Morning Swim to Produce Outside Smoke Silver
The United States’ Charlotte Hook charged hard on the second half, moving from 8th at the 50 and 6th at the 100 to grab the silver medal in 2:04.35
Nic Fink Analyzes Training Transition from Athens to Georgia Tech
USA’s Nic Fink came in third for bronze in 55.87, posting the field’s fastest 2nd 50 (29.66). Both Martinenghi and Fink were under the former meet record
Abbey Weitzeil on Winning Her First Individual International Medal
American Abbey Weitzeil was in 2nd at the halfway point, only 0.05s behind Haughey, and she hung on to just touch out Poland’s Katarzyna Wasick for bronze
Isabelle Stadden Was an Hour Late to her 200 Back Finals Session
The USA’s Isabelle Stadden split 30.68 on the last lap to grab bronze with a 2:02.20, her first Sr international medal at her first Sr international meet
North Carolina’s Bid for 2027 World University Games Starts Heating Up
The bidding process for the 2027 World University Games was updated, and a decision between North Carolina and South Korea could be made in October 2022.
Rhyan White on Difficulties of Getting Back into Her Groove Post-Olympics
Rhyan White took gold in the women’s 200 back, but admitted that she hadn’t been highly motivated in training since the Olympic Games
2021 Swammy Awards: Todd DeSorbo wins US Coach of the Year Honors
Virginia head coach Todd DeSorbo is the 2021 Swammy US Coach of the Year, having won Women’s NCAA championship and coaching multiple Olympic medalists.
Will Licon on Bouncing Back from Second 3rd Place Finish at OT’s in Career
Will Licon won his first world champs medal, a bronze in the 200 breast, after earning the same place (for the 2nd time in his career) at Trials this summer
Claire Curzan Studied Video of Kromowidjojo, Sjostrom Before the 50 Fly Final
Claire Curzan broke the World Junior Record with a massive personal best. After going low-25s in prelims and semifinals, Curzan broke through with a 24.55
Shaine Casas Looking Forward to What Future Holds After 6-Medal Haul at Worlds
Casas walked away as one of the most decorated athletes of the championships, taking 2 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze in Abu Dhabi
Nevada Wolf Pack Add Four Faces for Spring 2022, All Set to Score at MW Champs
The University of Nevada have added four new faces to the roster for Spring 2022 and all are poised to make a big impact at the Mountain West Championships.
