Emily Thompson Swims Best Time 51.47 100 Fly On Night 2 Of Y-Nationals
Thompson had a 1-2 finish with fellow Stanford commit Alana Berlin in the 100 fly. Berlin also split a 22.97 50 fly in the 200 medley relay.
Kate Douglass Rips 2:01.97 200 Breast, Claire Curzan Hits 1:48.65 200 Back In Virginia
Douglass unofficially logged the fourth-fastest swim in history and a time quicker that won the NCAA title in the 200 breast during a “race” practice at UVA.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Lindauer
After leading the Notre Dame men to a program-best NCAA finish in 2023, Lindauer’s squad delivered another breakthrough performance this year.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Destin Lasco
The smile says it all—It was a long time coming, but Lasco finally took hold of the NCAA, U.S. Open and American Record in the 200 back at the 2024 NCAAs.
Anna Moesch Splits 1:44.32 200 Free On Night 1 Of YMCA Nationals
Virginia commit Anna Moesch split a 1:44.32 in the 800 free relay with a flying start to help Greater Somerset County to a win on night 1 in Greensboro.
ASU Swimmers Following Bowman Will Train In Austin Prior To U.S. Olympic Trials
Bowman revealed his immediate timeline during his introductory press conference, noting his swimmers will be in Austin for the last three weeks pre-Trials.
Australian Mining Magnate Gina Rinehart Announces $10 Million Infusion for USA Swimming
(APRIL FOOLS POST) Australia’s richest citizen Gina Rinehart has stepped in to help USA Swimming close a massive funding gap ahead of the Olympics.
USA Swimming Membership Declines 4.6% in 2023 After Promising Post-Pandemic Growth in 2022
The -4.61% decline in USA Swimming membership was the third-worst ever, with the other two coming in 2020 (-11.8%) and 2021 (-8.8%).
WATCH: All NCAA records in men’s swimming from the 2023-24 NCAA season
Watch videos of all the individual and relay NCAA records set during the 2024 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships last week.
WATCH: All NCAA records in women’s swimming from the 2023-24 NCAA season
Watch race videos of all the NCAA records set during the 2023-24 women’s swimming season, with all records being set by the University of Virginia.
USA Swimming Sets Goal of 45 Million TV Viewers for 2024 Olympic Trials on NBC
USA Swimming is aiming to average five million viewers per night on NBC — almost double the 2.7 million average at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Destin Lasco Cracks American Record in 200 IM, Wins NCAA Title with 1:37.91
Lasco finished in 1:37.91, bettering his won AR of 1:38.10, which he had swum at last year’s NCAAs.
Albert Smelzer Jumps to 9th on List of All-Time Top-100 Times in 15-16 Age Group 50 Free
16-year-old Albert Smelzer hit a Trials cut and jumped to 9th on the all-time top 100 age group ranking in the 50 free at the Southeastern Meet of Champions.
Zuri Ferguson Clocks 52.65/1:53.31 100/200 Back At Providence Sectionals
Florida commit Zuri Ferguson completed her sweep of the backstroke events in personal best time fashion at the Providence Sectionals.
Alex Shackell Blasts 2:07.13 200 Fly At Indy Sectionals
Shackell’s swim takes about eight-tenths off her previous best, which she set last June in prelims of the event at U.S. Nationals.
