Olympic Champion Chalmers Says His Shoulder ‘Is Progressing’
Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers underwent shoulder surgery lat November & as already back to racing last month. Hear how the Aussie is gauging his progress.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #75-51
No female swimmer has ever been as fast as Belarus’s Anastasiya Shkurdai in *both* the 100 fly (56.9) and 100 back (59.0), and she’s only 18.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
New Congressional NIL Bill Pushes For Major Changes to Athlete Compensation
If passed, a new Congressional Bill would give collegiate athletes in the NCAA full control over their name, image, and likeness.
Cate Campbell: “It’s Not A Final Without Sarah Sjostrom”
“It is not a final without Sarah Sjostrom in it. It is heartbreaking for her,” says Aussie Cate Campbell regarding fellow sprint ace Sjostrom’s broken elbow.
NBC To Air Morning Olympic Opening Ceremonies Live For First Time
NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live in the U.S., beginning just before 7 a.m.
US National Team Alumnus Reed Malone Announces Retirement
Reed Malone, who made back-to-back US National Teams from 2014 through 2016, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour Celebrates Michigan State Seniors on PSU Senior Day
As the last home meet for Penn State, it was senior day, and the Nittany Lions staff decided wanted to go the extra mile for the visiting Spartans as well.
East Carolina Re-Hires Matthew Jabs to Lead Reinstated Women’s Swimming Program
East Carolina has re-hired the head coaches of both the men’s swimming & diving program and the women’s tennis program after reinstatement.
Minnesota To Hold Timed-Final High School State Meets, But Split By Section
The Minnesota State High School League has confirmed that it will host a boys high school state swim meet with a timed finals format and multiple sessions.
Two Names Added To SafeSport Database, USA Swimming Banned List
Two more swimming-related names now appear in the SafeSport database: Thomas Bell was permanently banned and Kyle Lippiatt temporarily suspended.
Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action
World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.
From March 5, Italy Will Allow Reopening of Pools to Amateurs, with Limitations
In Italy, new restriction measures are discussed to allow the reopening of swimming pools and gyms, closed to most since October due to the coronavirus.
Kregor Zirk To Join Emre Sakci As Member Of Fenerbahce Swim Club
Estonian record holder and member of ISL’s Energy Standard Kregor Zirk announced that he will begin training with the Fenerbahce swim club.
Futures Qualifier Isabella Barrientos Sends Verbal to Washington University
Backstroke specialist Isabella Barrientos has verbally committed to swim for Washington University in St. Louis beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
