Competitor Coach of the Month: Bruce Marchionda & TAC Titans
The TAC Titans found plenty of speed in August, including huge lifetime-best swims by ranked recruits Claire Curzan, Charlotte Hook, and Lance Norris.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Ziyad Saleem, Schroeder YMCA
Ziyad Saleem hit personal bests in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke this month, rocketing up the senior recruit rankings.
SwimSwam Podcast: BJ Bedford Shares Thoughts on the Weight of Gold
We often see role models as perfect people and forget that they have flaws, physical and emotional baggage, and families that aren’t perfect, just like us
Former CA Club Coach Added To Banned Database After Child Concealment Arrest
Former Desert Aquatics Swim Club coach John Casillas has been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s database of banned individuals after his arrest.
Lehigh Swimming Placed On Probation; Students Banned From Fall Competition
Lehigh’s swimming program faced two different disciplinary actions in the spring of 2020. The team is on probation and some athletes can’t compete this fall.
After Two Program Cuts, Limestone/Tiffin’s Marco Alvarez Lands With Loyola
Left without a program twice in his college career due to program cuts, Marco Alvarez has joined Loyola University New Orleans.
US 12 & Under Tech Suit Ban Goes Into Effect Next Week; Approved Suits Revealed
USA Swimming’s ban on certain tech suits for swimmers in the 12 & under age group goes into effect on September 1 – one week from today.
Ryan Lochte Home from Hospital after Undergoing Appendectomy
Lochte is back with his family after spending Saturday night in the hospital following surgery to remove his appendix.
One Year ‘Til Tokyo Paralympics & Athletes Already Looking Forward
The 2020 Paralympics would have kicked off tomorrow with opening ceremonies from Tokyo. Instead, top Paralympians are celebrating a second one-year-out date.
Ryan Lochte’s Wife Kayla Reid Shares More Details about Emergency Surgery
Reid says that as of Sunday morning, Lochte was still in the hospital recovering from emergency surgery to remove his appendix on Saturday.
USA Swimming Announces Sanctioning Guidelines for September
Teams will continue to be (mostly) limited to participating in meets within their LSCs in September, continuing USA Swimming policies from August.
4-Time US Olympian Ryan Lochte Undergoes Appendectomy Surgery
6-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte went into surgery on Saturday afternoon to have his appendix removed.
The 18 Largest Indoor “Arenas” Eligible to Host the 2024 US Olympic Trials
The US is home to a glut of large indoor arenas, including many that don’t house NBA or NHL teams. Here’s a look at the 18 biggest of those. (Above: Omaha)
Caeleb Dressel Speaks on Pain and Pride in Analysis of 200 IM American Record
In this video, Dressel analyzes his 200 yard IM from the 2018 SEC Championships when he blew away the American Record, putting up a 1:38.13.
Iowa To Cut Women’s & Men’s Swimming & Diving After 2020-2021 Season
A report from Fansided’s DearOldGold.com says that Iowa will cut men’s and women’s swimming & diving and two more sports after the 2020-2021 season.
