Competitor Coach of the Month: Greg Meehan, Stanford
Greg Meehan’s past, present and future Stanford women won half the events at the Indy Pro Swim Series, including a sweep of all the freestyle events.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Katie Ledecky, Stanford
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves…
McLaughlin’s Double Highlights Final Night Of Speedo Grand Challenge
Katie McLaughlin won a pair of events on the final night of the 2018 Speedo Grand Challenge.
University of Idaho Diving Coach Wins Award While Under SafeSport Investigation
University of Idaho diving coach Jim Southerland was named WAC co-coach of the year in April, just days after being put on administrative leave amidst a SafeSport investigation.
Hosszu Posts 2:10.8 200 IM On Day 1 Of Speedo Grand Challenge
Katinka Hosszu moved to 8th in the world with her 2:10.87 in the women’s 200 IM at the Speedo Grand Challenge.
French-Born Texas Man to Attempt 6 Month Pacific Ocean Swim
50-year-old Ben Lecomte is attempting to swim 5,500 miles in about 180 days.
Former Cal Swimmer Sent 2010 E-Mail Reporting Muqtar Harrassment
A former swimmer at the University of California sent an unanswered e-mail to the school’s chancellor and athletic director in 2010, reporting sexual harassment by school employee Mohamed Muqtar, who was fired earlier this month after sexual assault allegations.
Rowdy Gaines ESPN Documentary ‘ROWDY’ Premieres June 3rd
ESPN’s Hannah Storm directed the new documentary ROWDY, which premieres at the Greenwich International Film Festival June 3rd.
Molly Nance Becomes First Woman to Swim 21-Mile St. Lucia Channel
Nance, fourth from left, swam the channel in just under 14 hours in mid-May.
2020 Olympic Schedule Could Add Day, US Trials Will Again Match
USA Swimming COO Mike Unger confirmed that 2020 US Olympic Trials will match the Tokyo Olympic schedule, which might mean adding a day.
USA Swimming, Competitor Swim Partner for Community Outreach Effort
USA Swimming and Competitor Swim, the world’s leader in racing lane technology, today announced an extension to its partnership – the donation of major USA Swimming Championship lane lines to a deserving local swim club post-event. Velocity Swimming has been chosen as the first recipient.
NPR Says Accusations Against Another Olympic Swim Coach Coming
While reporting on Ariana Kukors’ civil lawsuit, NPR reporter Alexandra Starr said that another Olympic swimmer would be making accusations against another Olympic coach in the coming weeks.
Coaching Background Checks a Focus of Congressional Hearings
One of the topics brought up at today’s congressional hearings where CEOs of several National Governing Bodies (NGBs) were interviewed…
Hinchey Testifies For Congress, Apologizes For Sex Abuse In Swimming
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey testified for a Congressional subcommittee today, apologizing on behalf of USA Swimming for sexual abuse suffered by swimmers.
USOC Gives $1.3 Million Grant To Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Victims
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has announced a $1.3 million grant to the Athlete Assistance Fund, aimed at providing financial assistance to gymnasts who were victims of sexual abuse within the sport.
