Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Introducing Bruno Fratus As Aquaman
We’re back the week with swimming’s TopTenTweets presented by Arena, where we round up the best of the swimming Twitterverse.
California Loosens COVID Restrictions, Allows Inter-Team Competitions
The statewide stay-at-home order was lifted on January 25th, allowing 2 of USA Swimming’s largest LSC’s to resume competitions between 2 or more teams.
Katie Simpson Gives Duquesne Their First Commitment in Class of 2022
Pennsylvania AAA Girls State finalist Katie Simpson has verbally committed to swim for Duquesne University beginning in the fall of 2022.
Fast-Improving Bryce Borak Commits to McMurry for 2021
Although Borak only started swimming club in 2017, he has made massive improvements and will be a strong member of McMurry’s men’s team.
Grégory Mallet Win 50/100 Freestyle Duels Over Jérémy Stravius In Nantes
Jérémy Stravius picked up two medals in Nantes this weekend, swimming just over his best times in both the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly.
Two-Time Washington 2A State Champion Jarod Schahrer Commits to Mines
Backstroke and IM specialist Jarod Schahrer will join an impactful class of 2025 with four conference-scoring times, all in A-final territory.
Unger: Olympic Trials Spectator Decisions To Come, Health & Safety Are Priority
USA Swimming hopes to have some spectators in the stands at its split U.S. Olympic Trials meets, but decisions, like the pandemic itself, are very fluid.
SSPC: Austin Surhoff on How 45-Minute Training Days Led to Best Times at Age 30
Surhoff emphasizes that what he’s doing in and out of the pool is manageable and sustainable for anyone at any point in life to see success.
Ryan & Greene Pre-Selected For Irish Olympic Squad With Policy Revisions
Swim Ireland news: breaststroker Darragh Greene and backstroker Shane Ryan can now both be officially considered for the Olympic Games.
Rikako Ikee Entered In Fly Events For February’s Tokyo Open
A string of high-profile domestic meets is taking place in Japan over the next several weeks, with the Tokyo Open slated for February 20th & 21st.
El COI desmiente rumor de la prensa y vuelve a confirmar los Juegos Olímpicos
“Tokio será una luz al final del túnel”, afirma Thomas Bach, el presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional, a seis meses de la apertura del 23 de julio.
From 1:52 to 1:44 in 200 BK Since Pandemic Hit, Matthew Van Deusen Chooses UNC
Van Deusen is now faster in the 200 back (1:44.44) than he was pre-pandemic in the 200 free (1:44.88). His 200 free has since dropped to 1:39.21.
2019 CIF State Relay Champion Lindsay Ervin Verbals to Northwestern (2022)
At the 2019 CIF State Championships, Ervin finished fourth in the 50 free (22.95) and helped Santa Margarita Catholic to two state relay titles.
SSPC: The Black Swimmers Association talks “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel”
The new film, “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” will feature scripted scenes combined with real interview footage of 14-25 year olds from the Black community
IOC Expected to Block Italian Flag, Anthem from Tokyo2020 Olympics
Barring a last-minute change of heart by the Italian government, the IOC is expected to bar the Italian flag and national anthem from the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
