USOPC, 4 USAS Federations Release Statements Amid Nationwide Protests
The USOPC, USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming and USA Water Polo have released statements acknowledging the public calls for change.
Returning Conference Points: Florida Primes For 9th-Straight SEC Men’s Title
Florida graduated the highest-scoring senior class in the SEC, but they still lead in total returning points in search of a 9th-straight conference title.
Rhode Island Reopens Pools With 15-Person Limit As of June 1
Rhode Island has reopened aquatic facilities after pandemic closures – spurred on in part due to a need for water safety after an April drowning.
UVA Instagram Connects With Alums & Cullen Jones For Conversations About Race
Virginia’s coaching staff connected with some alumni and former swimmers for some longer-form discussions about race amid growing national protests.
EIU Swimmer Jaylan Butler: Floyd Video ‘Snapped Me Back To My Experience’
EIU swimmer Jaylan Butler was allegedly held at gunpoint by police last year as his swim team’s bus was at an Illinois rest stop.
Arthur Albiero Discusses Olympic Postponement, Hopes Of Returning To Training
Albiero talked about how the delay of the Olympics until 2021 impacts him and his athletes, the process of returning to practice, and much more.
USA Swimming Extends 2021 Membership Dates, Publishes 2019 Financials
USA Swimming’s Board of Directors passed a motion to extend calendar year and seasonal memberships, and push the proposed flex membership changes to 2022.
Michigan Will Allow Outdoor Pools to Reopen June 8; Indoor Pools Remain Closed
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday that her state will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan next week, which includes outdoor pools.
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, and Other Swimmers Speak Out amid National Protests
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, Olivia Smoliga, Kelsi Dahli and Hali Flickinger have all joined the calls for change following the killing of George Floyd.
Returning Conference Points: Wide Open Women’s SEC Is Near Four-Way Tie
Bailey Bonnett and the Kentucky Wildcats lead the SEC in returning points, but Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia all lurk in a wide-open swimming & diving race.
Simone Manuel Lends Voice to Calls for Change after George Floyd Killing
“I’m tired.” Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel called for change in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by a police officer this week.
Olympian Matt Grevers Takes Win in Star-Studded Indoor Cycling Race for Charity
In a field including golfers, football players, and an NBA star, the Olympic champion Grevers pulled away for a commanding win.
49-Time Masters World Record Holder Frank Piemme Dies at 95
Piemme was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as a masters honoree in 2004 after reigniting his passion for swimming in 1980.
Power 5 Conference Commissioners Ask Congress for Support on NIL Legislation
The Power 5 conferences want federal, national legislation put in place before states can make individual decisions on name-image-likeness rules.
Dean Farris, Raphael Marcoux To Return To Harvard Roster For 2020-2021 Season
American record-holder Dean Farris will return to the Harvard roster for the 2020-2021 NCAA season after an Olympic gap year.
