WISCA Poll: Leaders Unchanged In Week 9 After Conference Championships
Conference Championships this week set the tone in the polls as the Wisconsin State Championships draw near. Division 1 Madison…
Spanish Newspaper Uncovers Abuse Allegations Within Swimming
Spanish newspaper ARA has published a report exposing allegations of abuse against two well-known swimming authorities.
Rick Moulton’s Interim Ban Made Permanent by Center for SafeSport
Rick Moulton, formerly listed under an interim ban by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, has been permanently banned from the sport.
Men’s NCAA Tickets Sold Out Before Public Sales Even Open
All-session tickets for the 2019 men’s NCAA Championships have sold out ahead of the official opening of ticket sales to the general public.
Mid-Year Addition Michael Houlie Already at Home with Tennessee
Despite officially joining the team just two days before his first collegiate meet, Houlie is settling into a rhythm.
Goelz Admits To Sex With Swimmer, Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
Former Carmel High School and Club coach John Goelz has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to having sex with a 17-year-old swimmer.
Arizona Gets 2-Year Probation, Loses Scholarship Over NCAA Infraction
The University of Arizona swimming & diving program has been put on a two-year probation and docked a women’s scholarship over NCAA violations committed by former diving coach Omar Ojeda.
Queens (NC) Women Remain on Top of D2 Rankings, Men Climb to #1
The Queens men, who moved from #4 to #2 in the last rankings, have now climbed to #1.
Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian Undergoes Laparoscopic RPLND Surgery
Olympic champ Nathan Adrian has undergone a laparoscopic RPLND procedure to treat his recently-diagnosed cancer. He posted on social media to tell fans that the treatment went well.
Time Standards Softened for Upcoming Des Moines Pro Swim Series
While USA Swimming doesn’t explicitly say this, they may be trying to make room for more entrants after a very dismal showing at the Knoxville stop.
1956 U.S. Olympian Maureen Murphy Dies
1956 U.S. Olympian Maureen Murphy died last Tuesday, January 22nd, at her home in Lake Oswego, Oregon, of an apparent heart…
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Paige Madden, Virginia
The Cavalier swam five different events in nine individual swims spread out over four meets. In three of those events, she ranks inside the top 10 nationwide over the month of January, and all nine individual swims were wins.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Duane Sorenson, Iowa State
The Iowa State Cyclones went 4-0 over the month of January, including a thrilling four-point win over conference rival West Virginia, avenging a 20-point loss from last season.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Oleksiak Enshrined, Thorpedo Honored
Penny Oleksiak becomes art, Ian Thorpe is honored and an Arkansas school gets surprised in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
Caeleb Dressel Swims 400 IM at Gator Distance Meet on Saturday.
Dressel hasn’t swum an official 400 IM in competition since 2011.
