Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center Closed Until September 21st
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington will not be opening until at least September 21, 2020.
President Mark Emmert Says NCAA Would Prefer Federal NIL Legislation
At a Senate hearing this week, Emmert said he believes it’s “innapropriate” for the association to determine athlete compensation laws nationally.
Regan Smith Swims :52/1:54 in Unsuited Butterfly Time Trials on Friday
World Record holder Regan Smith time trialed swims in the 100 and 200 yard butterflies on Friday morning in Minneapolis.
58% of USA Swimming Sanctioned Times Are Lifetime Bests So Far in July
With about 8,500 splashes in the USA Swimming database, approximately 58% of times have come out as new personal bests so far.
Olympic Trials Standards To Remain Intact; U.S. Olympic Coaches Reconfirmed
The time standards for the 2021 Olympic Trials will remain intact, at least through December 31, with the possibility of getting faster after that date.
U.S. Masters Swimming Launches Exclusive Workout Library For Members
USMS members will have access to a collection of swimming workouts updated weekly that can be customized and subscribed to.
USOPC Announces Holly Shick As First Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
New executive role and audit requirements to strengthen oversight and accountability of USOPC and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic community.
USA Swimming Extends Deadline for Scholastic All-America Program Swims
With swimmers emerging from quarantine and posting new lifetime bests, USA Swimming has given athletes until the end of August to post qualifying times.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland Tweets Letter to 1980 US Olympic Athletes
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland has tweeted a letter to members of the 1980 US Olympic Team as the 40 year anniversary of the boycotted Games approaches.
American Ian Finnerty 1 of 9 Swimmers Back in the Water with Energy Standard
Ian Finnerty is a new addition for the Energy Standard training group, as he’s one of the early returnees to the water at the Gloria Sports Arena in Turkey.
Caeleb Dressel Dissects His Own 100 Fly World Record From 2019 World Champs
Caeleb Dressel recently posted a detailed analysis of his record-setting performance in the 100 butterfly at the 2019 FINA World Championships.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Will Open July 30
The Museum will be home to the legacies of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes; tickets to go on sale Wednesday, July 22.
Claire Curzan Goes Under NAG Record with 47.2 100 FR, Hits PR 1:53.3 in 200 FL
Curzan went faster than Gretchen Walsh’s 15-16 NAG record in the 100 free, while she also hit a best in the 200 fly at the TAC Titans Intrasquad.
Bobby Finke Swims His First Race Since Record-Setting Mile in February
Finke swam 3 races, including a 15:12 in the 1500 free, as part of a dual meet in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday.
Claire Curzan Swims Lifetime Bests in 100 Fly (50.03) and 100 Back (51.01)
Claire Curzan swam faster than another one of her own National Age Group Records on Saturday, though there’s still not clarity on whether it will count.
