College Swimming Weekly Preview: Nov. 3-7, 2021
Drew Kibler and the Texas Longhorns will battle the Virginia Cavaliers this weekend in Charlottesville.
Report: Conference USA to Add 4 New Schools Including Liberty, New Mexico State
The schools reportedly likely to join the conference, which has been gutted recently, are Liberty, New Mexico State, Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State.
College Swimming Previews: #2 NC State Women Return Majority of NCAA Squad
The NC State Wolfpack returns nearly all of its 2021 NCAA scoring team which placed 2nd at both the NCAA and ACC Championships in 2021.
SwimSwam Breakdown: SC Worlds Selection, Chalmers WR, and Ledecky’s UF Debut
We discuss USA’s Short Course Worlds selection procedure, Kyle Chalmers’ historic 100 free in Kazan, and Katie Ledecky’s racing debut since moving to Florida
McKeon, Sates, Toussaint, Shields Earn Over $100k From FINA 2021 World Cup
Emma McKeon and Matt Sates each collected $100,000 USD bonuses for being the top scoring woman and man throughout the 4-meet series.
Caeleb Dressel Adds Leg Sleeve Tattoo in 14-Hour Inking Session
Dressel, known for the full sleeve of tattoos on his left arm, has turned his entire left leg into a canvas with tattoos going from his hip to his ankle.
Cody Miller Discusses Viability of ISL Strike, Status of Payments
DC Trident member Cody Miller said that boycotting was never a realistic option and that he believes most athletes have now been paid.
IOC To Create Centralized Olympic E-Commerce Platform With Fanatics
Fanatics is creating a centralized Olympic merchandise hub and will roll out items around past and future Olympic Games.
Katie Ledecky Makes Gator Debut as Florida Men, Women Sweep Georgia
Neither Bobby Finke nor Kieran Smith swam at Friday’s meet, but another Gator Olympian, volunteer assistant Katie Ledecky, swam the men’s 500 frees in their absence.
Coleman Stewart Critical Of USA Swimming Selection Following SC Worlds Snub
Stewart accused USA Swimming of having a “long history of only caring for their top-tier long course swimmers.”
Competitor Coach of the Month: Elizabeth Lykins
Lykins has led UNC Asheville to a great start, currently 5-0 after defeating both UNC Wilmington and Campbell for the first time in program history.
Coleman Stewart’s Puzzling Absence From The U.S. Short Course Worlds Roster
After setting the world record in the 100 backstroke less than two months ago, Coleman Stewart was never in position to compete in the event at SC Worlds.
Dave Salo Named U.S. Head Coach for 2021 Short Course World Championships
Dave Salo has been named the head coach of the U.S. staff for the 2021 Short Course World Championships. He’ll lead a staff of 4 assistants.
USA Swimming Announces 2021 SC Worlds Roster; Dressel Among Notable Absences
Michael Andrew is one of 28 swimmers that will represent the United States at the 2021 Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Tom Shields
Shields has been a force during the 2021 FINA World Cup, including setting a new American Record in the men’s 0 butterfly.
