2020 SEC A-Finalist Leonardo Garcia Transfers from Mizzou to Florida
Garcia qualified for the 2020 NCAA Championships in his freshman campaign with Mizzou, though that meet was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Head Coach Paul Stafford Leaves Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics
Stafford had been with the club since 2014, and prior to that, helped start the California-based Terrapins Swim Team.
Anton McKee Will Return to Racing in Iceland This Weekend
McKee, Iceland’s only Olympic qualifier so far, finished 16th in the 200 breaststroke at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships.
Rea Smith (2021) Verbally Commits to Army West Point
Northern California freestyler Rea Smith has announced her verbal commitment to the Army West Point class of 2025.
WATCH: Swimmers Erika Brown & Jocelyn Helsby in YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020”
At least 2 swimmers made appearances in YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” video, which has become the most-watched YouTube Originals of all time.
2018 National Champ Justin Wright Heading to UNC to Train Under Mark Gangloff
Wright had remained at the University of Arizona to train after graduating in 2018. He joins Michael Chadwick in announcing a move to UNC this week.
SwimSwam Podcast: Wyatt Collins on Learning & Teaching the Texas Tradition
We sat down with the Texas men’s assistant coach, Wyatt Collins, to pick his brain about the extremely storied Texas Tradition
IHSA Champs Runner-Up Calvin Windle Sends Verbal to Mizzou for Fall 2021
At the 2020 IHSA Championships in February, Windle was the 200 free runner-up in a lifetime best of 1:36.95 representing St. Charles East High School.
SwimSwam Pulse: 69% Pick Florida To Win Men’s SEC in 2021
The vast majority of SwimSwam readers picked Florida as the favorites to win the men’s SEC title in 2021. It would be 9 straight SEC titles for the Gator men.
Arena Recalls Swim Snorkel II Products
In swimming, being safe is the top concern, and it is positive to see arena being proactive and transparent in prioritizing the safety of their customers.
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Coast Guard Blue Dolphins and SEVA Announce Merger in Virginia
The merger will form another mega-club in Virginia, which has seen a number of high-profile mergers in recent years.
Next Year’s Olympics Have Secured 80% Of Venues, As Candidate Wants Event Nixed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers announced that 80% of the venues required to host the event have been secured for next summer.
Japan’s Safety Guidelines Specifically Address Athletes’ Mental Health
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) included mindful steps to help ensure that its athletes’ mental health is taken into account when returning.
NC State Central Region Runner-Up Alexis Walker Commits to UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville has picked up Futures qualifier Alexis Walker as a member of their class of 2024. She will join the team in the fall of 2020.
Bulgarian Record-Holder Lyubomir Epitropov Transfers from ECU to Tennessee
At the 2020 AAC Championships for East Carolina, Epitropov placed third in both breaststroke events and ninth in the 200 IM.
