NCAA Champ Sarah Bacon Returning For Minnesota Gophers In 2020-2021
At least one of Minnesota’s two impact diving redshirts will return to the active roster for the 2020-2021 NCAA season: two-time NCAA champ Sarah Bacon.
Nevada To Reopen Pools On Friday As State Moves To Phase 2
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced last night that the state would move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan. As of Friday, Nevada pools can reopen.
Asia Seidt Named SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar Athlete of the Year
Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt has been named the female 2019-20 SEC H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year, joining LSU basketball player Skylar Mays.
Lobbyist Meeting with White House Officials to Discuss Resuming Swimming
A group of aquatics professionals, including coaches and Olympians, have coalesced to try and aid the government in making a decision.
Pac-12 to Allow Voluntary In-Person Athletic Workouts for All Sports June 15
Following the NCAA’s ruling that voluntary activities can resume in June, the Pac-12 Conference has established its own guidelines for returning to action.
Coach/Official Bruce Claus Added To USA Swimming Banned List For Five Years
Maryland coach and official Bruce Claus has been added to USA Swimming’s temporary ban list through the year 2025 for a violation of the SafeSport Code.
Nation’s Capital Swim Club Lays Out Reopening Operating Procedures
NCAP, the largest club in the country, will require coaches and swimmers to wear masks and will take daily temperature checks once back in the water.
May 25 Update: States With No Set Date For Pool Reopenings
For some states, pool reopenings are several phases away. For others, there is no listed phase or target date as of yet.
SwimSwam Podcast: Aaron Peirsol Breaks Down The Super Suit Era
We spoke with Aaron about the past, present, and future of swimming, in terms of the sport itself as well as swimming as a business
COVID-19 Update: HI, ME, MO, NV, OK Could Reopen Pools In June
Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma could all see pools reopening next month, based on each state’s plans for a return from coronavirus quarantine.
State-By-State Coronavirus Pool Reopening Index
As pools reopen after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, we’ll track each state’s opening dates and guidelines for reopening in our index.
COVID-19 Update: Pennsylvania & Others Could See Pool Openings This Month
Pennsylvania is among the states that have begun allowing indoor and outdoor pools to reopen. Pennsylvania counties can reopen as they move to “green” status.
Nebraska, New Hampshire Set To Reopen Pools On June 1
Nebraska will reopen pools in all but its four hardest-hit counties. New Hampshire will reopen pools, but only on a reservation basis.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Inge de Bruijn’s 5-WR May of 2000
Inge de Bruijn went on an unparalleled tear in May of 2000, setting five world records in a nine-day span and setting up for an almost-unbeatable two years.
In Honor of ‘The Match II,’ Relive Michael Phelps’ World Record 2012 Putt
Shortly after winning four gold medals in London and ostensibly retiring from swimming, Phelps set a world record in another sport.
