2019 World University Games Start Lists + Streaming Info
NCAA Champion Ella Eastin leads the Americans in to the 2019 World University Games this week in Napoli, Italy. Racing begins on Thursday.
2019 World Champs Preview: Dressel Closing in on 100 Butterfly World Record
The men’s 100 meter butterfly is Caeleb Dressel’s event to lose. This season, Dressel has already been faster than he was in all of 2018 with a 50.36.
USA Swimming Finalizes Stroke 50s for 2019 World Championships
American Michael Andrew has officially been awarded a spot at the World Championships in the 50 back. He now has entries in all 4 stroke 50 meter races.
Lower Bowl Tickets for 2020 US Olympic Trials Are Almost Sold Out Already
Within 20 minutes of the opening bell on ticket sales, most of the best seats were already gone. There are still plenty of 2nd-level tickets available.
Bobby Bittner’s Interim SafeSport Ban Changed To Permanent
Bobby Bittner of Beaufort, North Carolina, previously under an interim ban by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, has been permanently banned as of June 28, 2019.
Practice + Pancakes: Texas Men Taper Practice for WUGs
The main WUG group included John Shebat, Austin Katz, Dean Farris, Tate Jackson, Jeff Newkirk, and Townley Haas (World Champs)
Team USA Training Camp to Be Held in Singapore Ahead of World Championships
Singapore’s OCBC Aquatic Centre will host Team USA from July 8th-17th as they prepare for the 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
Day-by-Day Schedule for Swimming at the 2019 World University Games
The swimming portion of the 2019 Summer World University Games (Summer Universiade) begins on July 4th in Naples, Italy. (Above: Team USA’s Ella Eastin)
Northampton Middle School Pool To Be Renamed After PA Coaching Icon
Former Whildin swimmer Scott Miller presents Joe Kovalchik with a portrait of Gwen, provided by her sister Sara, to be placed in the pool area.
NCAA Approves Video Reviews For 15-Meter Violations
The NCAA has approved optional video review for 15-meter violations, per a press release this week. Meets can choose to include video review if they wish.
UCLA Names Ohio State’s Jordan Wolfrum Head Coach
Wolfrum takes over for Cyndi Gallagher, who was at the program’s helm for 31 years.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Dave Durden, Cal
Coach Dave Durden’s Cal-based swimmers put up some great swims this month, mostly at the long course dual meet between Cal and Stanford.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Regan Smith, Riptide
Riptide 17-year-old Regan Smith had an impressive month of June, even beyond her world junior record 100 back. Smith hit three freestyle lifetime-bests, too.
Tickets on Sale Now for USA Swimming National Championships in Palo Alto
Fans can now purchase daily ticket packages for the 2019 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships in Palo Alto. Prices are set to increase on July 1.
Why Alex Rodriguez Pays Ryan Lochte $15,000 a Month
Alex Rodriguez was once one of the most hated sports figures in the world, but he’s since rebuilt his image. Now, he’s offering a little help to Ryan Lochte.
