World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game
The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.
Louisville Members of US Worlds Team Delayed, Will Arrive to Training Camp Late
Due to weather issues, several members of the U.S. National Team will miss the first two days of Team USA’s training camp in Singapore.
USA Increases Medal Lead, South Africa Makes Up Ground on Day 5 of WUGs
Team USA swept the silvers and picked up one gold while South Africa came away with two more gold medals on day 5 of WUGs.
Tom Miazga: Para-Swimming Champion, 2019 Fittest Seated Man On Earth
Paralympic swimmer Tom Miazga became the Fittest Seated Man On Earth during the WheelWOD Crossfit Games. The competition finished yesterday after four days.
ASCA To Replace CEO John Leonard With TSE’s Steve Roush
Consulting director Steve Roush will take over as American Swimming Coaches Association CEO at the beginning of 2020, replacing John Leonard after 35 years.
2019 World Champs Preview: Cate Campbell A Looming 50 Free Threat for Sjostrom
Looming behind 50 free world record-holder Sarah Sjostrom is Aussie Cate Campbell, who has become a threat like none other after the 2016 Olympics.
2019 World Champs Preview: Masse Hunting 57 in the Women’s 100 Backstroke
The current World Record holder, the former World Record holder, the 2016 Olympic Champion, and many other insanely talented women show down in South Korea.
Katharine Berkoff Wins Gold, Breaks WUGs Record in 100 Back Again – 59.29
She has now moved up to 10th all-time for Americans, and 4th all-time for 17-18s.
VIDEO: Watch John Shebat’s 1:58 200 IM Time Trial at Universiade
Video of John Shebat’s 200 IM time trial appears to validate the 1:58.28 that his coach Wyatt Collins clocked on Saturday morning in Napoli.
Coach’s Watch Shows 1:58 in 200 IM from Shebat in Saturday Morning Warmups
According to his coach, Wyatt Collins, John Shebat swam a 1:58.2 in the 200 meter IM on Saturday morning. No video was available to verify the swim.
Scandal-Wracked Former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun Received $2.4 Million Severance
Despite resigning amid heavy criticism for his handling of major abuse scandals, former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun received severance pay of $2.4 million.
USA Adds More Gold, Broadening Medal Lead On Day 2 of World University Games
Ian Finnerty, Lisa Bratton, Asia Seidt, and Justin Ress all won more medals for Team USA on day two of the World University Games.
2019 World University Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the meet record yesterday, USA’s Ian Finnerty will seek to improve upon his time and grab a gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Devan Tunnell, John Hopkins Added To SafeSport Banned Database
Two new names appear in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s database of banned individuals: Devan Tunnell from Oregon and John Hopkins from Ohio.
