2017 WUGs: USA, JPN Still Deadlocked in Golds through Day 6
Japan and the USA remain tied in the race for most golds. Ali Deloof tied for gold in the 50 back to give the Americans a gold, but Japan won gold in tonight’s 4×200 free relay, so they’re now tied with 7 golds each.
2017 World University Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Ali Deloof will compete for gold in tonight’s 50 back final.
2017 World University Games: USA Ties Up Gold Tally with JPN on Day 5
Japan’s Kanako Watanabe brought home a gold in the 200 breast, but Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held (100 free) and Hellen Moffitt (100 fly) brought in 2 wins for the Americans to bring it to a tie between the 2 countries with 6 gold each.
Regan Smith Downs WJR, Missy Franklin’s 15-16 NAG Record in 100 Back
Smith posted a 59.11 in the 100 back final to break Ruck’s day-old WJR and break Franklin’s 15-16 NAG of 59.18 from 2011.
2017 WUGs: Japan Surpasses USA For Most Golds Through Day 4
After tonight’s events, Japan has now taken over the lead in the gold medal count, but the USA maintains the lead in terms of overall medals with 14 medals to Japan’s 12.
USA Swimming Changes Competition Schedule (Video Report)
USA Swimming has published a version of its competition plan for the 2017-2020 quad, and we break down our thoughts on what this years potential competition schedule holds in store
2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley To Marry Fiancee On August 26
2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley will marry Nikki Owens on Saturday, August 26th in Grants Pass, Oregon. Jacob is training with his Cal teammates…
2017 WUGs: Japan Ties USA for Most Golds Through Day 3
In the women’s 100 breast, Kanako Watanabe and Reona Aoki put together a 1-2 punch. Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto followed that up with another gold and silver combo for Japan in the 200 IM.
WVU Upgrading to 50m Pool with More Seats at New Mylan Facility
The West Virginia swimming & diving program will have a new home soon, as construction is underway for the Mountaineer…
Former Arizona Swimmer Hogsed Sues University For Alleged Negligence
Nick Hogsed has sued the University of Arizona, claiming that he was beaten by an unnamed teammate in August 2016 and that then-coach Rick DeMont demeaned and belittled him for reporting the incident to the dean of students.
Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte Returns to Training with Florida Gators
Olympic champion Ryan Lochte will return to Gainesville on his comeback trail.
2017 World University Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
The USA’s Andrew Wilson put up the fastest time of the meet so far with his 59.6 in prelims, but can he hold off defending champion Dmitriy Balandin of Kazakhstan in the final?
2017 WUGs: USA, Ukraine Earn Multiple Golds Through Day 2
Andrii Govorov became the first man to break 23 seconds in the 50 fly in the history of the World University Games, giving the Ukranians their 2nd gold of the meet
USA Swimming’s Quad Plan Hints At Columbus PSS, USA vs Pac-12 Meet
USA Swimming has published an updated version of its competition plan for the 2017-2020 quad, with the coming year’s schedule suggesting a Pro Swim Series meet in Columbus, Ohio as well as a Team USA vs Pac-12 meet in the fall.
2017 World University Games: Russia, USA Win Multiple Medals on Day 1
The USA leads the swimming medal table with 4 medals to Russia’s 2 medals.