2021 W. NCAA Previews: Douglass v. MacNeil Part 1 – The 50 Freestyle
The 50 free will be a bloodbath this year with Kate Douglass and Maggie MacNeil leading the charge, seeded only 0.02 seconds apart.
27 Teams Get Relay Invites for 2021 Men’s NCAAs; 11 Teams Hit All Five ‘A’ Cuts
11 teams hit automatic qualifying standards in all five relays, while 16 total teams are eligible in all five relays thanks to having provisional standards.
2021 Men’s NCAAs Cutline Analysis: Invited Times Faster than 2020 in Two Events
Although they improved by tiny margins, the 200 free invited time was 0.03 seconds faster this year, while the 100 breast was 0.06 seconds faster.
2021 Zone E: Stanford Women Add Third NCAA Diving Qualifier on Day 3
The Stanford women will have three divers at NCAAs, with Julia Wortman joining Mia Paulsen and Daria Lenz on the final day of competition.
Klete Keller Pleads Not Guilty To Seven Charges In Capitol Riot
Olympic swimmer Klete Keller pleaded not guilty to all seven charges he’s facing in federal court for his role in the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
USA Swimming Extends Contract With CEO Tim Hinchey For Four Years
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey signed a four-year extension to his contract, and will lead the organization through at least 2025.
Azura Aquatics/Montverde Swimming to Host Olympic Qualifying Meet in May
Azura Aquatics and Montverde Swimming in Florida have decided to host a FINA approved qualifying competition from April 29 – May 2, 2021.
Paolo Barelli Alla Camera “Le Piscine Sono Più Sicure Dei Ristoranti”
Paolo Barelli interviene alla Camera dei Deputati per chiedere l’apertura di piscine e palestre, luoghi più sicuri dei bar e ristoranti
TIDE’s Samantha Tadder Logs PRs in 1650/500 Free, 200 Breast at VA Champs
In the 1650, Tadder clocked a 16:10.53, shaving more than two seconds off her old best. She also went 4:42.64 in the 500 free and 2:10.12 in the 200 breast.
BYU Adds Another Top Mexican Talent for 2021: Diego Camacho
Camacho’s converted times are exciting for the program– he would’ve been third in the 100 back and BYU’s top finisher at the 2021 MPSF Championships.
3 Projected Scorers Among Texas NCAA Scratches: Heasley, Harder, Crane
Ethan Heasley was seeded 15th in the mile and 16th in the 400 IM. Ethan Harder was seeded 15th in the 200 fly, and Cole Crane was seeded 16th in that event.
NAG Record-Holder Kayla Han Headlines St. George Sectional Champs
This weekend in Utah, Han is entered in the 100 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 fly and 200 back.
Thomas Bach Officially Re-Elected As IOC President
Bach, who began his first term in 2013, will now serve a final four-year term that will begin upon the conclusion of the 2021 Olympic Games on August 8.
NCAA Reveals Official Psych Sheets, Cutlines For 2021 Men’s NCAA Champs
The NCAA has released its official psych sheets (along with the invite line) for the 2021 Men’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.
Iowa LSC Record-Holder Aurora Roghair Highlights Upcoming Des Moines Sectionals
Top clubs include Iowa teams like the Iowa Flyers and Ames Cyclones (along with the host team, Des Moines YMCA), plus a few clubs from nearby LSCs.
