Dartmouth Reinstates All 5 Programs After Title IX Claims
After nearly 7 months, Dartmouth has decided to immediately reinstate men and women’s swimming and diving, men and women’s golf, and men’s lightweight rowing.
The NCAA Anticipates Almost $1 Billion in Television Revenue by 2025
Despite losses of $800 million last year, the NCAA has taken measures to remain fiscally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic
International Swimmers’ Alliance Launches With World’s Top 120 Elites
While the Alliance is not a union, it is an association of elite swimmers and a potentially powerful voice in negotiating improved economic conditions
GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 1/29/2021
In our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series, we celebrate swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
Breaking Down the Decision to Have 2 Olympic Trials Meets in the US
We discuss whether this was the right decision, what led to this choice behind the scenes, and if there may be a better solution out there.
IOC and Florida CFO Discuss Potential Of A Florida-Hosted 2020 Olympics
representatives from the IOC have met with Florida’s CFO regarding the possibility of Florida taking over as hosts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Shaine Casas, Texas A&M
44.9 in the 100-yard fly. 51.9 in the 100-meter fly. 54.3 in the 100-meter back. 1:58.0 in the 200-meter back. And that’s just the beginning for Casas.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Matt Kredich, Tennessee
Tennessee has reloaded dramatically, with 9 swimmers currently projected to score NCAA points. All five of the Volunteer relays rank in the top 7 nationally.
Swim of the Week: Max McHugh’s 22.6/50.6 Breaststroke Combo
Swimming in Minnesota’s first meet of the season, Max McHugh wasted no time in reminding us all how good he is with historic breaststroke swims.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Prefer to Anchor Relays With Fastest Leg
Almost two-thirds of SwimSwam voters said it’s better to put your fastest swimmer last on a relay, with just under 40% preferring the ‘shotgun’ approach.
Iowa Swimmers Post $360,000 Bond In Title IX Lawsuit Against University
The four Hawkeye swimmers suing the school for Title IX compliance have shown that they’re in for the long haul.
Ohio State Will Swim Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers after Michigan Meet Canceled
After Michigan put athletics on ‘pause,’ next weekend will feature a rematch between Ohio State and Indiana (with Purdue and Rutgers to boot).
Kathryn Burr De-Commits from William & Mary, Chooses D-III Powerhouse Emory
Burr would’ve been Emory’s #6 50 freestyler last season, and she would’ve made the A-final in the 50 free at the 2020 UAA Championships.
Jane Figueiredo Joins Mel Marshall in UK Sport Female Coach Mentoring Program
Figueiredo has been the coach of two-time Olympic medalist Tom Daley since 2014, and coached other Olympic medalists while at the University of Houston.
BSN Sports Swim Team of the Month: Tide Swimming
Tide Swimming is a USA Silver Medal Club headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, that’s been serving the Hampton Roads area since 1988.
