USA Swimming Names 1,087 Swimmers to 2019-2020 Academic All-America Team
USA Swimming has named 1,087 swimmers to its 2019-2020 Scholastic All-America Team, headlined by US Open Champion Torri Huske.
4 Swimmers on List of Top 30 Honorees for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year
Asia Seidt is among a group of 3 swimmers and 1 diver who have advanced to the top 30 of the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year selection.
Leah Gingrich Joins DC Trident; Aussies Pickett & Hollard Confirmed to Compete
American flyer Leah Gingrich has signed to the DC Trident. Meanwhile, Aussies Leiston Pickett and Tristan Hollard have been confirmed to compete this season.
Wagner College Adds Men’s Swimming & Diving For 2021-2022
Wagner College is adding men’s swimming & diving to its athletic offerings, an addition to the D-I landscape in a year that has seen multiple programs cut.
NCAA D3 Committee Recommends Limited Nationals to 75% of Normal Participants
The NCAA Division III Championship Committee has recommended that the number of participants at winter and spring championships be limited to 75% capacity.
Braden Holloway Leads 5 New Members of ASCA Board of Directors
Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack varsity squad, has been elected to the Board of Directors at ASCA.
Former and Almost-World Record Holders: The Second-Fastest Performers All-Time
The list of 2nd-fastest performers all-time includes many legendary swimmers and former records that were once thought untouchable.
1968 US Olympic Medalist and Stanford Swimmer John Ferris Dies, 71
1968 US Olympic double bronze medalist John Ferris has lost his battle with lung cancer, dying last weekend at the age of 71.
2016 SC Worlds Member Katrina Konopka Joins the Aqua Centurions for Season 2
The Aqua Centurions have picked up former Arizona sprinter Katrina Konopka for season 2, continuing their efforts to re-vamp their sprint crew.
USA Swimming Lifts Geographic Restrictions on Club Meets for October
USA Swimming has lifted one of the few remaining restrictions on meet sanctioning for October, allowing LSCs to make sanctioning…
Michael Taylor, Mabel Zavaros Absent From Florida Roster
Olympic Trials finalist Michael Taylor does not appear on the Florida Gators’ roster for 2020-2021. Neither does Canadian standout Mabel Zavaros.
Liam Custer Swims 13th-Straight Best Time on Friday in 1000 Free
Liam Custer, an uncommitted high school junior, swam a best time in his 13th-consecutive race since returning to racing post-quarantine this summer.
Explaining USA Swimming’s Sanctioning Rules: the Complete Guide
In recent months, the term “USA Swimming Sanctioned Meet” has been extremely prominent, but it’s meaning can be confusing to casual swimming fans.
SwimSwam Podcast: Anastasia Pagonis Living at the OTC as a Swimmer Who is Blind
After becoming blind by age 14, and going through a deep depression, Pagonis was able to get back in the pool and start chasing her Olympic dream once again.
California Wildfires Causing Air Quality Concerns For Swim Practices
For a second straight year, California wildfires are bringing up air quality concerns that could affect swim practices and competitions.
