USA Swimming Elects New Members to Athletes’ Executive Committee
USA Swimming has elected new members to its Athletic Executive Committee, as well as two new members to its Board of Directors for this year.
Indiana Pros Gearing Up for “Race Day” on Wednesday Morning (UPDATED)
Lilly King and 7 other pros based at Indiana University will swim a “Pro Race Day” on Wednesday morning, swimming a series of full-speed races.
#18 Samantha Pearson Joins Smith, Nordmann In Deferring Stanford Enrollment
Samantha Pearson (the #18 recruit in the US) will become the third highly-ranked Stanford prospect to defer her freshman year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Purdue Suspends 13 Student-Athletes For On-Campus Party
Purdue University has suspended 13 student-athletes for holding a party in a campus residence hall in violation of the school’s COVID-19 rules.
La Salle To Cut 7 Sports, Including Men’s Swimming & Diving, Water Polo
La Salle University has announced that it will cut 7 athletic programs at the end of the 2020-2021 school year, including men’s swimming & diving water polo.
NCAA Releases Statement on Gonzalez-Cleaver Bill Amid NIL Discussions
The NCAA has released a statement on the Gonzalez-Cleaver bill, which will allow student-athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness if passed.
William & Mary Student Assembly Harshly Criticizes Administration In Resolution
The Student Assembly at the College of William & Mary passed a resolution harshly criticizing the school’s administration over the cuts of seven sports.
15-Year Old Keaton Jones Picks Up an Olympic Trials Cut in the 100 Back
Jones, who already secured an Olympic Trials cut in the 200 back last summer at 14, has added another event to his lineup for Omaha.
Vermont Swimmer Says School Mishandled Sexual Assault Investigation
A University of Vermont swimmer is one of seven women suing the NCAA for failing to protect them from sexual assaults.
Catie DeLoof Swims New Personal Best in 50 LCM Free at UVa Intrasquad Day 2
23-year old Catie DeLoof, Virginia’s newest post-grad pro swimmer, swam a new lifetime best in the 50 meter free on Saturday.
Maine Swimming Hall of Famer Emily Caras Snyder Dies at 33 From Cardiac Arrest
Caras, who still holds 37 Maine Swimming LSC Records, swam collegiately at Cornell. After college, she worked for a number of non-profit organizations.
Motion For Simple Majority Vote to Allow Formation of New LSCs is Denied
Orange County’s desire to form an independent LSC hit another obstacle today when the House of Delegates retained that a two-thirds majority vote is required.
Katie Meili and Kathleen Fish Elected To The USA Swimming Board of Directors
At USA Swimming’s Virtual Convention, Kathleen Fisher was voted the Board’s new At-Large Director and Katie Meili was named their new Athlete Representative.
Virginia Sophomore Kate Douglass Swims Fastest-Ever Time in 100 Yard IM
Kate Douglass has swum the fastest time ever in the women’s 100 yard IM. While the race is somewhat of a novelty, it is an official NCAA event.
USA Swimming Announces Updated 2020 Meet Calendar
USA Swimming has announced it’s 2020 national meet schedule, including a virtual meet and two meets spread across multple locatioins.
