FINA Allocating up to $5.2 Million USD for Olympic Aquatics Support Program
The goal of the OASP is to provide money to FINA’s National Member Federations, which can be used to continue to the development of aquatic sports.
Caeleb Dressel, Cali Condors Lead ISL Prize Money Through Week 2 of Season 3
Superstar Caeleb Dressel leads the ISL ranks with $50,575 in prize money through his first two meets of the third season.
Alberto Pinto, Former Cielo Coach, Begins Working With Team Portugal
Alberto Pinto da Silva, known for coaching Cesar Cielo at Pinheiros, is leading Team Portugal through Paris 2024 and started work last week.
Ranking The 2021 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions
Griffin Hadley (pictured) brings a strong free/back presence to the Tennessee Volunteers this season.
Only 10 Countries, No European Women, Won Olympic Gold Medals in Tokyo
Sarah Sjostrom was the only European to win an Olympic silver medal, let alone gold, in a women’s pool swimming event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The SwimSwam Breakdown: ISL Draft Fumble, Big 12, Gary Taylor in C-Ville
We discuss the effectiveness of the ISL draft so far in the season, the Big 12 adding 4 teams, and Gary Taylor landing in Charlottesville
Multiple Russian Cities Reportedly Bidding On 2036 Summer Olympics
Russian is reportedly vying for the chance to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games, as multiple cities have thrown their hats in the ring.
Penn State Hires SVSU Coach Austin Pillado As Assistant Coach
Following 1 year as an assistant coach at Saginaw Valley State University, Austin Pillado has been hired as an assistant coach at Penn State University.
NC State Swimming & Diving Announces 2021-22 Schedule
The schedule features three home dual weekends at the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center, and the Pack is also set to host an invitational in November.
LSU Swimming & Diving Announces 2021-22 Schedule
The Tigers will participate in 10 regular season meets, including of four that will be held at the LSU Natatorium.
FINA Announces “Aquatics Festival” that Will Run Parallel to SC World Champs
The organization has dubbed this new slate of events the “Aquatics Festival,” and it will include diving, high diving, and open water swimming events.
FINA Offers 140 Scholarships for Swimmers, Divers; 40 More than Last Year
FINA has offered 140 scholarship for swimmers, divers, and open water swimmers to receive world-class training that otherwise might not be available to them. (Above: Marcelo Costa of El Salvador, an alumnus of the FINA Scholarship program)
The Most Decorated Paralympic Swimmers of All-Time
American Jessica Long won six medals in Tokyo, giving her 29 for her career which ranks second all-time among swimmers.
Little Rock Swimming & Diving Unveils 2021-22 Schedule
The Trojans will kick off their season next weekend at the Donaghey Aquatic Center, returning to the usual September through February competition format.
William & Mary Swimming: A Case Study in Reinstatement
Some of the strategies used by William & Mary that could apply to other programs to help avoid avoid being cut, and if they are, aid them in reinstatement.
