SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2019 SwimSquad Battles
On November 18, four former U.S.national teamers will draft the current crop of National Team swimmers to four fantasy-style teams, the start of a season-long competition running through the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series.
Denison Posts Commanding Win Over Kenyon in DIII Showdown
Kenyon’s Abby Wilson went 51.75 in the 100 free – the fastest DIII time in the nation by over half a second this season – while Denison’s Matthew Hedman continued his streak as the only DIII swimmer under 4:38 in the 500 this season.
Dahlia Swims #5 100 SCM Fly in History; Detti Swims to World #4
The American Kelsie Dahlia finished the meet with 4 wins and 3 Meet Records, while Italy’s Gabriele Detti, in his 2nd meet back from injury, swam to the world’s #2 time in the 400 free.
Katie Meili Signs for Energy for Swim 2018 (Video)
Olympic and world champion Katie Meili has signed a contract to compete in the Energy for Swim 2018 meet.
Luca Urlando Scares Michael Phelps’ 15-16 200y Fly NAG Record
His 1:42.49 now surpasses Brendan Burns on the 15-16 all-time list in this event, and he’s now well within striking distance of the NAG record, held by none other than Michael Phelps at 1:42.10.
Manuel, Murphy to Serve as USA Swimming Foundation Ambassadors
The USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, today welcomed Olympic gold medalists Simone Manuel (Sugar Land, Texas/Stanford Swimming) and Ryan Murphy (Jacksonville, Fla./California Aquatics) as its newest Ambassadors.
Officials Push WADA to Implement Presidential Candidate Age Minimum of 45
WADA did not deny that the proposal is under consideration, though they did not initiate the discussion.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Conger Joins UVA Post-Grad Training Group
Conger grew up about 2-and-a-half hours from Charlottesville. He’s been named a member of the 2018 and 2019 US World Championship teams.
Justina Kozan Erases Sippy Woodhead LSC Record Which Had Stood 40 Yrs
Kozan’s 1:45.77 cleared the SCS 13-14 200 free record held by the legendary Sippy Woodhead, which was a 1:46.40 done in 1978.
Former St. Xavier, Arizona Coach Bill Behrens Dies
American swim coach Bill Behrens died on November 2nd at the age of 80. Per Behrens’ wishes, no service has…
Clovis, Not Santa Clara, Will Host Final Stop of 2019 Pro Swim Series
Clovis will be the lone meet on the stop in the western half of the United States.
FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs
The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.
Olympic Medalist David Plummer Joins USADA Board as Athlete Rep
Plummer replaces retired weightlifter Emmy Vargas on USADA’s 10-person Board of Directors.
