Claire Dafoe Decommits from Pitt; Sends Verbal to South Carolina
Claire Dafoe has given new head coach Jeff Poppell his first verbal commitment to the South Carolina class of 2026.
Double Worlds Medalist Arianna Bridi Has “Mild Myocarditis,” Will Miss Euros
The 25-year old Arianna Bridi has been prescribed “total rest” to treat inflammation in her heart. She won bronze medals in the 10km and 25km races at Worlds in 2017.
South Jersey’s Washart and Mullins Win 3 Events Each At Middle Atlantic Champs
Shane Washart and Lainey Mullins both managed to pick up 3 gold medals for South Jersey at the 2021 Middle Atlantic Swimming Champinships.
Robert Pinter Joins South Carolina Swimming Staff, First Hire of Poppell Era
Robert Pinter (above) and Poppell were both on deck at the University of Florida: Poppell working with the varsity team and Pinter with the Gator Swim Club.
Sierra Schmidt Moving to Arizona, Will Train Under Father Until Olympic Trials
University of Michigan standout Sierra Schmidt has announced that she will be moving to Scottsdale, Arizona to pursue her pro swimmer career.
André Calvelo’s Positive Test Was For Anabolic Steroid, Faces Max Four-Year Ban
Calvelo tested positive for drostanolone propionate, an androgen and anabolic steroid primarily used to treat breast cancer patients.
Duncan Scott Goes In-depth on Britain’s Olympic Relay Medal Chances
Scott weighs each of Britain’s Olympic relays against the rest of the worlds and predicts their chances in medaling in Tokyo
Uzbekistan Swimming Federation Calls Timing Allegations ‘Unfounded’
The Uzbekistan Swimming Federation says allegations of timing manipulation are “unfounded and unsubstantiated,” and claims race videos show the wrong races.
Brazilian Court Pauses Olympic Selection After Santos’ Unconventional Berth
Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice has issued an injunction stopping the nation’s Olympic 4×100 free relay selection after Gabriel Santos’ time trial.
World’s First “Floating Pool” To Open in May
Perched 35 meters above the ground, the Sky Pool at the Embassy Gardens at Nine Elms in London has a see-through acrylic bottom.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Katie Ledecky, NCAP/Stanford
COVID-19 might have delayed Katie Ledecky’s revenge tour, but it’s clear no delay can stop the inevitable. Ledecky hit three world-leading times in April.
Phoebe Bacon Clocks 1:01.6 100 Back At Wisconsin LC Opener
Bacon currently owns a season-best of 1:00.18, set at November’s U.S. Open, which ranks her 25th in the 2020-21 world rankings.
Hot #1 New Release: Take Your Mark, Lead!
Champions’ Stories and Leadership Lessons Combine to Engage Readers.
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Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken, Sandpipers of Nevada
At the U.S. Open Water National Championships this month, the Sandpipers of Nevada had a swimmer finish in the top 5 in every single event.
Will Olympic Champion Anthony Ervin Make the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team?
Anthony Ervin, the oldest individual Olympic gold medalist in swimming history, will be competing at U.S. Olympic Trials. Will he make the team?
