Tickets on Sale for Pro Swim Series in Greensboro
ith an exciting 2019-2020 swim season just around the corner, tickets are now on sale for the first TYR Pro Swim Series stop in Greensboro, N.C. on Nov. 6-9.
WSJ: Federal Prosecutors Investigating USA Swimming Over Insurance, Foundation
The Wall Street Journal reports that federal prosecutors are investigating USA Swimming over its handling of sexual abuse cases and its insurance set-up.
Para-Swimmers Griswold, Smith Named Finalists for USOPC Best of September
Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are finalists for the Team USA Best of September awards, which recognize outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.
Abrahm DeVine Accuses Stanford Team of Homophobia; School Denies Allegations
DeVine, now a member of Team Elite, wrote that his being “kicked off” Stanford’s team “comes down to the fact that [he is] gay.”
Time Standards for Greensboro Stop of 2019-2020 Pro Swim Series Released
After a time standard revision post-Knoxville last season, the 2019-20 Pro Swim Series cuts now meet in the middle of last year’s standards.
Florida Rep Files Bill On College Athlete Earnings, Targeting Summer 2020
On the heels of California’s landmark law allowing college athletes to earn money, a Florida rep has filed a similar bill – with a much quicker timetable.
Harvard NCAA Qualifier Raphael Marcoux Takes Olympic Redshirt Season
Harvard’s Raphael Marcoux will sit out the coming NCAA season in preparation for Canadian Olympic Trials in the spring. Marcoux would have been a senior.
CBC Sports Will Live-Stream ISL Meets in Canada
CBC Sports has formed a deal with the ISL to broadcast the league’s opening season for Canadian viewers.
2019-2020 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: First Edition
The top two teams are clear. Everything after that… completely unpredictable. Our five voters take an opening shot at preseason Power Rankings.
CA Governor Signs Law Allowing College Athletes To Make Money
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law this week, allowing CA college athletes to profit off of their own names, images and likenesses beginning in 2023.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2019
This week’s marquee matchup comes in the SEC, where #15 (men) Alabama is set to host #18 (women)/#13 (men) Georgia on Friday.
USA Swimming Unveils 2019 Golden Goggles Awards Nominees
Spoiler alert: there’s only one nominee for Male Swimmer of the Year.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, California
The Cal men hold the nation’s top time in the 100 fly, 100 back, 100 breast and 100 free thanks to fast swimming at the King of the Pool meet.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Sherridon Dressel, Florida
September isn’t a very busy month of swimming for most Americans. But for Sherridon Dressel it was. Florida swam three meets last week and Dressel starred.
2019-2020 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: First Edition
There’s a lot of agreement among rankers with the top four teams. After that… not so much. Stanford chases four straight NCAA titles this spring.
