New York & Minnesota Announce New COVID Restrictions, Curfew On Gyms
New York has implemented a curfew on gyms, though neither state’s restrictions appear to affect swimming pools outside of that New York curfew.
WADA, US Government, Hold “Positive Meeting” about Future Cooperation
After the White House threatened to pull funding from WADA, and calls for a US Olympic ban, the two sides had a de-escelation last week.
Abbey Weitzeil Blows By 100 Free American Record In 51.26
Weitzeil shattered the previous record of 51.63 set by Mallory Comerford in 2018.
2021 Big East Conference Championships Pushed to April
At the 2020 Big East Championships, the Villanova women were once again victorious, winning their sixth consecutive title.
Abbey Weitzeil Crushes Her 50 Free American Record In 23.45
Weitzeil broke the American Record for the second time this season, taking more than three-tenths off of the 23.79 she produced in Match 3.
Pfizer CEO Says Covid-19 Vaccine “Over 90% Effective” in Trials
The announcement sent financial markets way up on Monday and will give hope for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to be held as rescheduled beginning in July.
Cali Condors Star Melanie Margalis Will Leave Budapest, Skip ISL Playoffs
Cali Condors star Melanie Margalis, who ranks 30th in the league in MVP scoring this season, will miss the playoffs of Season 2 of the league.
Regan Smith and Phoebe Bacon to Rematch at Des Moines U.S. Open Site
The Des Moines U.S. Open site will bring together two of the most exciting names in backstroke: WR-holder Regan Smith and 2019 U.S. Open champ Phoebe Bacon.
Texas Collegiate Swimmers and Alums Dominate San Antonio U.S. Open Psychs
The University of Texas is all over the psych sheets here, whether it’s with current or former members of their NCAA program.
McBratney Breaks Pool Record as BYU Bests Dixie State; BYU Men Hold Intrasquad
The BYU women defeated Dixie State 238-46, while the BYU men competed in an intrasquad meet in Provo, Utah on Saturday.
Chandler High School to Name Aquatic Complex After Late Coach Kerry Croswhite
Chandler High School is set to name its aquatic complex after head swim coach Kerry Croswhite, who died of COVID-19 in July.
Comerford, Miller Highlight Star-Studded Indianapolis Site of US Open
The Indianapolis site appears to be the biggest of all of the sites, with a large number of Olympians and National Team athletes slated to appear.
Kalisz, Farris, Berkoff Highlight Greensboro US Open Stop (psych sheets)
The psych sheets for the Greensboro site of the US Open were released, highlighted by Olympic Medalists, US National Team Members, and age-group standouts.
Santo Condorelli Headlines Thin Entries for Beaverton, Oregon US Open (PSYCHS)
Condorelli, who finished 4th in the 100 free at the 2016 Olympic Games, is the only entry in the men’s 100 free at the meet.
Jordan Wilimovsky, Zheng Quah and Erica Sullivan Highlight Irvine US Open Meet
Olympian Jordan Wilimovsky is entered in the 200/400/800/1500 free next week at Irvine’s U.S. Open meet site.
