2018 Atlanta Pro Swim Series: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Sarah Sjostrom is set to make her 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series debut in Atlanta this morning, swimming her signature 100 fly. She’ll take on American star Kelsi Worrell.
USA Swimming’s List of Banned Members Brings Confusion
The listing, and response to, the latest 3 names on USA Swimming’s public banned list are indicative of the larger overall problems within the organization’s handling of sexual abuse.
Atlanta SwimSquad Lineups Announced, Sandeno Picks Grothe Over Smith
Sandeno elected not to start Leah Smith, opting instead for Zane Grothe in the free spot, Sarah Gibson in fly and fellow flyer Jack Conger in her flex role.
2018 Atlanta Pro Swim Series: SwimSquad Battles Projections
Return of the breaststrokers: with Cody Miller and Kevin Cordes back in action, the dynamics of the SwimSquad roster battles change drastically. Check out our team-by-team projections for Atlanta.
Uchiyama Whistle-Blowers Add To Allegations Against USA Swimming
Another scathing report by the Southern California News Group includes allegations that in 2006 USA Swimming not only failed to keep a banned coach from coaching, but actually provided a recommendation for him to coach kids again.
Schroeder YMCA Sets National Age Group Record in 200 Free Relay
The team of (L-R) Sailor Whowell, Victoria Brostowitz, Mariah Reynolds, and Campbell Stoll combined for a new National Age Group Record in the 200 yard free relay last weekend.
Matthew Lincoln Added To USA Swimming’s Banned List
Former New York swim coach Matthew Lincoln has been added to USA Swimming’s list of banned coaches. Lincoln was caught in a sting operation and charged with child enticement earlier this month.
Stanford’s Ally Howe to Swim Backstroke and 200 IM at NCAAs
The 2018 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship pre-selection psych sheets are out, with Stanford’s Ally Howe choosing both backstrokes and the…
USA Swimming Website Reminds Members of New Reporting Requirements
The USA Swimming website today features a headline reminder to members about the new Safe Sport reporting requirements that went into effect earlier this month.
Mallory Comerford to Swim 500, Not 100 Fly, at NCAAs
Instead of swimming the 100 fly on the same night she will try to defend her 200 free title, Mallory Comerford will swim the 500 free.
Ella Eastin Won’t Swim the 500 Free at NCAAs
Though she would be seeded 2nd in the 500, Ella Eastin has opted to swim the 200IM (#5 seed) instead.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Todd Desorbo, Virginia
Desorbo’s impact was measurable at both the men’s and women’s ACC Championships, where the Virginia Cavaliers exploded back onto the ACC scene.
Louise Hansson Goes With 200 Fly for NCAAs, Not 100 Free
The 2018 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship pre-selection psych sheets are out, and USC’s Louise Hansson is swimming a somewhat…
