VHSL Occoquan Regionals: Do, Helms, Lundgren Double, Robinson and Woodson Win
The VHSL Occoquan Regionals turned into a close team race on the boys’ side, with Robinson just edging Woodson, while the Woodson girls ran away with the win.
SwimSwam Pulse: 40% Pick 500 Free To 200 Free Relay As Toughest HS Double
40% of voters selected the 500 free into the 200 free relay as the toughest among four of high school swimming’s more-common back-to-back event combos.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Follows Sexist Remarks With Apology, Won’t Resign
83-year-old Yoshiro Mori was quoted as saying that women talk too much and that board meetings with females “would take a lot of time.”
Wyoming Cowboys Pick Up Verbal from Cape Town Freestyler Gavin Smith
World Junior Championships qualifier Gavin Smith has verbally committed to swim for the University of Wyoming’s class of 2025.
Frenchman Yohann Ndoye Brouard Hits 53.8 100 Back at FFN Nice Day 1 Prelims
This morning, Brouard’s 53.88 was less than a tenth away from his lifetime best, and he’ll battle another young French talent, Mewen Tomac, in the final.
Mirafuentes and Gonzalez Solid on Opening Day of Air Force Invite
Wyoming sophomore Melissa Mirafuentes earned a first place finish in the women’s 3-meter with a total score 319.70.
Duke Diving Hosting UNC Wilmington On Saturday
The Duke diving team closes out its 2021 regular season on Saturday as the Blue Devils host UNC Wilmington for Senior Day at Taishoff Aquatics Pavilion.
Ohashi Rips 4:36 400 IM On Day 2 Of Japan Open
World Championships medalist Yui Ohashi lowered her season-best in the women’s 400m IM while competing on day 2 of the Japan Open.
Kings Park Reportedly In Doubt As South Africa’s OLY Trials Location
The dates for the South African Olympic Swimming Trials competition may indeed be set but the location is not yet a sure thing.
6’6” Sprinter Patrick Hemingway Commits to Villanova for 2021-22
Patrick Hemingway will join the Wildcats with times that would score at Big East Championships in the 50/100 free (A finals) and 100 back (B final).
Beamon Blasts 19.9 50 Free, Westminster Boys Claim Georgia 1-3A Title
Beamon dropped a half-second from his old best, breaking 20 for the first time and coming .30 off of Paul Powers’ state record.
Japón extiende el estado de emergencia en Tokio hasta marzo
Los Juegos Olímpicos se mantienen en pie, aunque la preocupación entre las autoridades japonesas por la crisis sanitaria no cesa.
Claire Weinstein Throws Down Two Best Times at WEST Intrasquad Meet
Claire Weinstein, the youngest qualifier for the 2021 Olympic Trials, was back in action in the short course pool at the WEST Winter Quack Splash.
Sprinter Ike Harms Sends Verbal Commitment to Utah for 2022-23
20.9/45.3 sprinter Ike Harms from Canyons Aquatics Club is the first public verbal commitment to Utah’s class of 2026.
Big Ten Coaches Set Schedule for New 5-Day Format
The Michigan men (above) are the defending Big Ten Champions in swimming & diving. The new four-and-a-half day format could benefit them after two weeks out of the water because of COVID concerns at the university.
