USOPC Announces First-Ever Mental Health Ambassadors
The ambassadors will provide philanthropic funding to the organization in order to advance its support of mental health programming for Team USA athletes.
Leah Hayes Clocks Personal Best 1:57.88 in 200 IM, Moves to #6 in 13-14 History
Meanwhile, Hayes also added new lifetime bests in the 100 free (49.83) and 100 back (55.90) in yesterday’s time trial session.
Thomas Heilman Adds 45.66 100 Free, Again Moving to #1 in 13-Year-Old History
Heilman, who came into today with a best of 47.15 (the 11-12 NAG record), surpasses Michael Andrew’s previous leading 13-year-old performance of 46.06.
Thomas Heilman Becomes Fastest 13-Year-Old Ever in 50y Free and 100y Fly
Heilman ripped a 48.81 in the 100 fly, a new best by two seconds, and a 20.54 in the 50 free, nearly a full-second drop.
NCAA Basketball Eyeing November or December Start Date
CBS Sports reports that the NCAA is hoping to start its basketball seasons on either Nov. 25 or Dec. 4 – a delay of only 2-3 weeks from original plans.
Quiz: Can You Name The Top 20 Swimmers of All-Time In the 50-Yard Free?
Before the year 2005 no one had ever broken 19 seconds in a 50-yard freestyle. Now, we’ve got 20 swimmers under 18.82. Can you name them all?
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.
