Katie Drabot Charges Past 2:07 with PR 2:06.67 200 Fly in Santa Clara
Today was Drabot’s first time going under 2:07 in the event, as she took off more than half a second and now ranks 4th in the world this year.
USA Swimming To Increase Club Dues For First Time Since Mid ’80s
USA Swimming is proposing to increase the dues clubs pay to the national governing body each year for the first time since the 1980s.
Clovis PSS Psych Sheets Reveal A Quiet Showing
Psych sheets for the final stop of the Pro Swim Series have been released, showing a quiet setting than in the past PSS stops.
Re-Rank: Top 20 Boys NCAA Swimming Recruits, Class of 2019
Brendan Burns takes over as our #1 swimmer in a class that should help college teams stock up their cupboards with free relay candidates for years to come.
50 Coaches Nominated for 2019 ASCA/Fitter & Faster Age Group Coach of the Year
This is the 6th year in which Fitter & Faster will partner with the American Swimming Coaches’ Association to honor age group coaches.
Beyond the Pancakes: How Indiana Post Grads Train in the Weight Room (Video)
There are hundreds of philosophies on how to optimally train a swimmer in the pool. There might be more theories on how best to train them outside the pool.
Former High School Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 30 Years For Child Porn
A former high school teacher and swim coach in the Kansas City area has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for filming a sexual encounter with a minor.
Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast – Episode 1
In the first episode of the Fish Out of Water podcast, host John Culhane discusses the professionalization of swimming with Olympic medalist Cody Miller.
‘I Want to See How Close I Can Get’: David Nolan Resurfaces with a New Outlook
The former American record holder Nolan will log his first race since 2016 Olympic Trials in July – but don’t expect to see him back in his signature events.
W&M Alum, Husband Die Of Unknown Illness While In Fiji
A William & Mary swimming alumnus and her husband died unexpectedly while on vacation in Fiji, and news outlets are reporting that the cause of death is still unknown.
USA Swimming Reports 84% Ticket Sales at First 3 Stops of 2019 Pro Swim Series
USA Swimming reports that they sold $73,200 in tickets to the first 2 stops of the 2019 Pro Swim Series…
International Swimming League to Start Announcing US Rosters Next Week
After months of speculation, it appears American ISL athletes will be announced next week.
USA Swimming Plans to Launch Its Own Convention in 2022
USA Swimming is planning to hold a convention separate from the United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) convention beginning in 2022.
Hali Flickinger on 2:06.4 200 Fly: “I’ve never been 2:07 in-season” (Video)
Flickinger finished with a 2:06.40, now the fastest time in the world. Flickinger’s time also was faster than Hosszu’s Budapest time of 2:06.62.
Leah Smith to Remain in Tucson Despite Coach Cory Chitwood’s Departure
After following her longtime coach Chitwood from Virginia to Arizona, Smith will not go to Indiana, where he was named an assistant last month.
