NCAA Asks U.S. Supreme Court For “Ample Latitude” To Govern College Sports
The NCAA disputes a ruling made by the U.S. Court of Appeals from the Ninth Circuit that it believes blurs the line between college and pro sports.
From 41st Seed To Trials Finalist: The Stories of the Low Seeds
It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.
2021 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Cancelled
The D3 championships were scheduled for March 17-20 in Federal Way, Washington.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Nebraska Will Now Allow Indoor Venues at 100% Capacity
Nebraska has taken all restrictions off indoor venues, though there’s no guarantee yet every seat will be filled for US Olympic Trials in June.
USA Swimming Announces 300-Person March Pro Swim Series At San Antonio
The 2021 Pro Swim Series will return to San Antonio, this time with a slightly-expanded participant field from March 3-6.
Senator Wicker Appoints Four To State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics Commission
12 have been named to the 16-member commission, which is tasked with reviewing several aspects of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
Top Swimmers and Teams At 18&Under Championships Honored by USA Swimming
Torri Huske and Jack Aikins won the individual high point awards, while the TAC Titans and SwimAtlanta won the women and men’s team titles.
Morgan Scroggy on Making an Olympic Trials Final as the 41st Seed
Scroggy details what the Olympic dream meant to her as an athlete, and what the process of chasing it did for her 10 years removed from her swimming career.
Emily Escobedo Explains Pros and Cons of Unexpectedly Making the National Team
At the January Pro Swim in Richmond, she topped the field in both the 100 (1:07.11) and 200 (2:23.46) breast, going even faster than the likes of Lilly King
Breaking Down the Decision to Have 2 Olympic Trials Meets in the US
We discuss whether this was the right decision, what led to this choice behind the scenes, and if there may be a better solution out there.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Shaine Casas, Texas A&M
44.9 in the 100-yard fly. 51.9 in the 100-meter fly. 54.3 in the 100-meter back. 1:58.0 in the 200-meter back. And that’s just the beginning for Casas.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Matt Kredich, Tennessee
Tennessee has reloaded dramatically, with 9 swimmers currently projected to score NCAA points. All five of the Volunteer relays rank in the top 7 nationally.
Iowa Swimmers Post $360,000 Bond In Title IX Lawsuit Against University
The four Hawkeye swimmers suing the school for Title IX compliance have shown that they’re in for the long haul.
BSN Sports Swim Team of the Month: Tide Swimming
Tide Swimming is a USA Silver Medal Club headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, that’s been serving the Hampton Roads area since 1988.
