USA Swimming Ratifies Claire Curzan’s National Age Group Records
A unique set of circumstances in her first meet back from quarantine led to uncertainty about whether Claire Curzan’s NAG Record would be ratified.
Speedo Marketing Manager Karen Cermak Dies After Battle With Cancer
Speedo Sports Marketing Manager Karen Kolb Cermak died from cancer on July 17. She worked throughout her illness, serving teams across the west coast.
Not To Be Missed, Zhang Yufei Crushes 55.81 Fly For 8th Fastest Medley Split
Zhang Yufei threw down several statement swims this week at her national team time trials, including as a member of the mixed medley relay.
Más días, menos pruebas: las claves de un Nacional Austríaco distinto
Este sábado comienza en Graz, Austria, un Campeonato Nacional atravesado por la pandemia de coronavirus, con 9 finales menos. Aquí, el detalle.
Pro Swim Series Time Standards Set at Olympic Trials Cuts for 2020-2021 Season
Richmond, Virginia will host the first stop of the 2020-2021 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series, with much smaller fields expected than last year.
The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel’s Triple Triumph On Day 7
Just as he has done at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel is slated for three finals swims on Day 7 in Tokyo.
Spain Update: More LSC’s Bring Season To A Close; Others Create Meet Protocols
Catalonia, among the different regional governing bodies for the sport, has established a special protocol that would allow for a safe return to competition.
SwimSwam Podcast: Rebecca Soni on Finding Your Rhythm as a Breaststroker
Soni goes deep into what is essential for being consistent with your training in breaststroke, even when it’s feeling out of rhythm.
In a Supersuit, Ari-Pekka Liukkonen Goes Under Finnish 50 Fly Record
While his 23.44 was well under his lifetime best of 24.02 from 2017, it won’t count as an official time or record due to his wearing a banned suit.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Zhang Yufei’s 56.4 in 100 Fly
Zhang’s time of 56.47 would put her the #10 performer of all-time, and would have won bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
Division II Administrative Committee Allows Temporary Eligibility Waiver
The Division II Administrative Committee will allow athletes to obtain an eligibility waiver if they play less than 50% of their season due to coronavirus.
SwimSwam Pulse: 83% Picking Cal Men Over Stanford In Pac-12
It’s a runaway in the men’s Pac-12, where a late transfer probably only expanded a massive Cal lead in votes for the preseason favorite.
Quiz Time: What’s Your On-Deck Swimmer Style?
SwimSwam Quiz Time is back with a fun way to find out your on-deck swimmer style. See if we get it right for what you’ll be wearing at your next meet.
Swimming with Gators: Gregg Troy’s Favorite Distance Set
The man, the legend, the moustache. Here is a breakdown of Gregg Troy’s favorite distance set that he uses with his swimmers.
Zhang Yufei Clocks Monster 56.47 100 Fly For Unofficial Lifetime Best
Zhang Yufei put up stellar 56.11 fly split on the mixed medley relay and followed up with another super strong 56.68 individual performance.
