Bella Sims Drops 4:38 500 Yard Free, 10th Fastest All-Time in 15-16 Age Group
Going into this meet, 15-year-old Bella Sims’ best 500 time ranked her outside the top 100 all-time fastest 15-16 year-olds. Her 4:38.21 now ranks her 10th.
Katie Grimes Swims 4:09.27 400 Yard IM, 3rd Fastest All-Time in 13-14 Age Group
Sandpipers’ Katie Grimes dropped 5 seconds in her 400 yard IM today, nearing Katie Hoff’s 13-14 National Age Group record of 4:08.44 which she set in 2004.
Coach-less Western Illinois Drops Swimming & Diving Program, Citing Budget
Western Illinois University has officially cut its swimming & diving program, which was suspended and without a coach since February.
18&U Winter Championships Results Finalized, TAC Titans Win Team Title
The combined results of the multi-site 18 & Under Winter Championships have been finalized, capping a virtual win for North Carolina’s TAC Titans.
Weinstein, Sim Among Top 14U Performers Of Virtual 18&U Winter Championships
14-year-old Levenia Sim finished sixth overall in the 100 back, while 13-year-old Claire Weinstein was seventh in the 500 free.
Texas Women Jump to #1 in December CSCAA Ranks, Texas Men Maintain Top Spot
Julia Cook was part of the Texas 400 medley relay that posted a school record and nation #1 time of 3:26.86 at the Texas Invite two weeks ago.
YMCA To Hold Virtual National Swimming Festival In 2021
Swimming at the YMCA level will include a ‘National Swimming Festival’ with regional competitions compiled together for national rankings.
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case on NCAA Athlete Compensation
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases by the same plaintiff regarding the amount of education-related financial compensation the NCAA can provide.
NCAA Relay Qualifying Update: UGA Leads The Way With All 10 Relays In
The University of Georgia is the only school in the NCAA with all ten relays already qualified for the NCAA Championships.
CA Dept. of Health Releases New Guidance on Adult and Youth Recreational Sports
The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance regarding youth and adult recreational sports throughout the state.
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Jimmy McLane Dies at the Age of 90
Yale alumnus Jimmy McLane, who won three gold medals across two Olympics and set a world record, has died at the age of 90.
NCAA Qualifiers Projection: Texas Men Already Have 21 Under 2020 Invite Times
It’s only December 15th, but the Texas men are already projected over the NCAA roster cap with 21 likely qualifiers based on last year’s invite times.
Matthew Fallon Swims #7 Time in 17-18 200 Yard Breaststroke History in Texas
Matthew Fallon traveled a long way to get to Belton, Texas for the Santa CLAWS Classic, but that didn’t stop him from swimming 3 lifetime bests.
13-Year-Old Jason Zhao Hits 56.9/2:05.1 Breaststrokes At Ohio 18U Champs
Blue Ash YMCA’s Jason Zhao is the fastest 13-year-old boy in the United States this year across the 100 breast and 200 breast, and sits second in the 200 IM.
NCAA A Cut Roundup: Texas Leads Both Women’s & Men’s Qualifiers
The Texas men lead all teams with six swimmers hitting automatic qualifying times so far this year, and the Texas women have four swimmers locked in.
