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.
WATCH: Carson Foster Crushes 400 IM PB of 4:11.56 During Longhorn Prelims
Carson Foster put up a monster PB of 4:11.56 in the 400 IM, inching closer towards sub-4:10 heading into tonight’s finals session in Austin. (WITH VIDEO)
Foster’s 4:11.56 IM and Casas’ 51.73 FL Highlight Longhorn Invite Day 1 Prelims
During day one prelims, Carson Foster became the No. 8 all-time American in the 400 IM while backstroker Shaine Casas moved to No. 18 all-time in the 100 fly.
Former Coach April Jensen Sues Notre Dame For Gender & Pregnancy Discrimination
Jensen alleges that the school discriminated against her and wrongfully fired her for reporting discriminatory treatment by head coach Mike Litzinger.
Construction Underway on 2021 Olympic Trials Competition Pool
Construction has begun for the main competition pool at the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, the site of next month’s USA Swimming Olympic Trials.
Nebraska Has Among Lowest COVID Infection Rates as Olympic Trials Approach
Nebraska will play host to the upcoming U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials with one of the lowest coronavirus infection rates in the country.
Stanford Reverses Decision To Cut 11 Sports Including Synchronized Swimming
Following a July 2020 announcement that they would be cutting 11 teams, Stanford University has announced that they’ve decided otherwise.
2021 US Olympic Trials: All Eyes on Michael Andrew in Men’s 100 Breaststroke
Swimming is all about momentum, and Michael Andrew has a lot of it as the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials draw ever closer.
Texas Swimmers, Ledecky/Manuel Highlight Longhorn Elite Invite Psych Sheets
Highlighting the 2021 Longhorn Elite Invite this weekend include Olympic hopeful Carson Foster and Olympic champions Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky.
Two New Trials Cuts in the Books at JTSC Aloha Meet
Jonathan Tang of Sooner Swim Club and Micah Chambers of the Aquatic Club of Enid both achieved their first Olympic Trials cuts in the 50 freestyle.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Needs Two ‘A’ Cuts In Men’s 400 Free
Zane Grothe, the fastest American in the event currently, will look to beat the field in an event that features no returning Olympians from 2016.
Justin Ress Hits 53.0 Career-Best In 100 Back, Moves To #2 In U.S. This Year
Justin Ress tuned up for the U.S. Olympic Trials with two huge personal bests, including the #2 time among all Americans this season in the 100 back.
Florida Adds Kristen Murslack To Women’s & Men’s Swim & Dive Coaching Staff
Florida has hired former Pitt assistant Kristen Murslack to its swimming & diving coaching staff, the school announced this week.
Ella Eastin Retires from Swimming After Dysautonomia Diagnosis
12-time NCAA Champion and 2017 World University Games Champion Ella Eastin has retired from competitive swimming as the result of a medical condition possibly driven by long-COVID.
Conway Picks Up 4th Win To Close Out Richmond Sectionals
UVA’s Sean Conway helped the Virginia men to the team title by going undefeated over four events at the 2021 Richmond Speedo Sectionals.
