8 ISL Teams Announce Captains for the 2020 Season
After leading Energy Standard to the 2019 ISL league title, Chad le Clos (left) and Sarah Sjostrom (right) return as captains fo 2020.
Michael Phelps Enshrined In Design For Arizona Corn Maze
An Arizona corn maze has themed its 2020 design after Olympic swimming icon Michael Phelps, donning his pile of gold medals.
Division 3 Championships Committee Votes to Amend Format for 2021 Winter NCAAs
On Tuesday, the Division III NCAA Championships Committee voted to amend the format of the 2021 NCAA winter championships in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SwimSwam Podcast: Clark Burckle on How to Swim Fast and Stay Buff as You Age
Burckle even admitted to popping a 53.1 100 breast at an Arizona alumni meet well after retiring… after a full day on the golf course
WATCH: Race Videos From Texas Orange/White Intrasquad, Day 2
University of Texas Head Swimming Coach Eddie Reese was happy with 2020 Texas Orange and White Intrasquad. See all race videos here.
USA Swimming Announces Selection Criteria for 2021 National Junior Team
All 2019-2020 team members will retain their roster spots.
USA Swimming 18 & Under Winter Championships Time Standards and Details
The 2020 Winter Junior Championships will take on a different feel than prior years, with meets spread out across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH: Texas Orange/White Day 1 Videos, Including Gunnar Bentz’s Longhorn Debut
Former Georgia swimmer Gunnar Bentz swam his first race on Thursday since joining the Texas post-grad group, posting a 1:42 in the 200 yard fly.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill That Will Protect Olympic Athletes
The “Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act” was passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits a signature from President Donald Trump.
WATCH: Wisconsin Breaks In New Aquatics Facility
The Wisconsin Badgers christened their brand-new aquatics facility this week, with video of the sparkling 50-meter pool on Instagram.
SwimSwam Podcast: Catherine Kase, 2020 Women in Aquatic Sports Award Winner
Kase is the first woman to serve twice (2016 & 2020-21) as an Olympic Head Coach, in addition to head coaching at 4 FINA World Championships
Josh Zuchowski Lowers National Independent High School 100 Fly Record (SCM)
Zuchowski, 16, lowered the previous mark of 55.35 in 55.10 at The King’s Academy’s Full-Page Aquatic Center.
Gretchen Walsh Swims 47.9 100 Free, 52.1 100 Back at Intrasquad Meet
The times are both new post-quarantine personal bests for the Olympic hopeful, and the top times in the nation so far this season.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Sean Conway, Virginia
University of Virginia sophomore Sean Conway is starting the season out on a high note, with three lifetime-bests at UVA’s intrasquad.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Ferris, Long Island Aquatic Club
It’s been a big month for the Long Island Aquatic Club, under head coach Dave Ferris and his staff, with a slew of personal-best times in September.
