Illinois Picks Up Wisconsin HS Finalist Brigitta Neverman (2022)
Illinois will immediately get a boost from Neverman– last season, she would’ve been the program’s top 100 butterflier and their #2 200 IMer.
Georgia HS Champion Charlie Stout Stays Local, Verbals to UGA (2022)
At the 2020 Winter 18&U Championships, Stout hit lifetime bests in a number of events, including the 100 breast (56.39) and 200 breast (2:02.47).
From 58.2/2:04 to 55.4/2:00 in Breast in 2020, Jack Guenther Chooses UNC (2022)
Guenther has made the most of a COVID-affected year, bringing his breaststroke times down by a lot in both the 100 and 200.
Fitter and Faster Swim Camps Announces Promotion of Brett Hawke
Hawke’s new role makes him responsible for ensuring Fitter and Faster continues producing the most effective swim camp experiences in the world.
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Spanish Freestyler Victor Martin Roig Commits to Kentucky for 2021-22
Spanish freestyler Victor Martin Roig has announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky for 2021-22.
Olympic Trials-Qualifying Sprinter Anna-Julia Kutsch Transferring to Tennessee
Anna-Julia Kutsch, a sprinter with an Olympic Trials (Wave 1) cut in the 50 free, has elected to transfer to Tennessee after 1.5 years at Auburn.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Men’s #40 – #31
Clyde Lewis had the fastest (legal) flat start 200 free at last summer’s World Championships, but wound up just 6th in the event final.
Dartmouth Holds Zoom Call with Reinstated Teams, Described as “Hostile”
On Friday, Athletic Director Harry Sheehy held a Zoom call with the reinstated teams. Athletes described it as “entertaining,” “explosive,” and “a catharsis.”
Pac-12 Will Take 2021 Men’s & Women’s Swimming Championships to Houston
The Pac-12 is home to the defending NCAA Division I Champions in both women’s swimming & diving (Stanford, above) and men’s swimming & diving (Cal).
Japan Extends State of Emergency to March 7
The Japanese government has extended a state of emergency to decrease the number of coronavirus cases in preparation for the Olympics
WADA Does Not Appeal CAS Sanction on RUSADA Despite Disappointment With Panel
The World Anti-Doping Agency won’t appeal the CAS decision to maintain RUSADA’s international sporting ban at two years.
Columbia Picks Up Versatile Allison Martin for Fall 2021
With her 200 free lifetime best, Martin would’ve made Columbia’s 800 free relay over two seconds quicker at the Ivy League Champs.
Hagino & Seto Set For First Head-To-Head In Over A Year
While Kosuke Hagino was racing his way to an undefeated 400 IM record in the ISL, domestic rival Daiya Seto was on the sidelines. They’ll meet up next month.
Japanese PM Suga: “We Are Holding The Olympics This Summer”
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated once again last week that his nation’s intention is to indeed move forward with hosting the Games.
Speedo Partners with Wigan BEST as UK Swim Club Partnership Programme Grows
Swimmers from Wigan BEST celebrate their new Speedo partnership.
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