Former USMS President, Legendary Masters Figure Ted Haartz Dies at 92
Haartz was a founding member of New England Masters Swimming, a USMS president, and set 51 American Records in his Masters swimming career.
19.9 Sprinter Drew Salls Makes Verbal Commitment to NC State for 2022-23
Quickly-improving sprinter Drew Salls from Bolles School Sharks has made a verbal commitment to the Wolfpack for 2022-23 and beyond.
Watch: Li Bingjie Bursts into Tears After Lifetime Best Swim
Following her lifetime best in the 1500m freestyle, Chinese swimmer Li Bingjie gave an emotional interview to the media, bursting into tears.
Bill Palmer, Founder of Central Jersey Aquatic Club, Dies at 82
Palmer was the head coach of Central Jersey Aquatics when they won an AAU National Championship and sent Wendy Boglioli to the 1976 Olympic Games.
Butterflier Joseph Gurski Verbals to Cornell (2021)
In early December, at an intrasquad, Gurski clocked bests (though not official in the SWIMS database) in the 200 free (1:39.95) and 200 fly (1:49.20).
Cal Baptist Snags 54.1/1:59 Breaststroker Jon Reiter of Aulea Swim Club (2021)
Competing for Iolani at the 2020 Hawaii HS State Championships, Reiter won the 200 IM (1:53.16) and snagged second in the 100 breast (56.94)
Twins Taso and George Callanan (2021) Verbally Commit to Dive at Princeton
Former level-10 gymnasts, twin brothers George (L) and Taso (R) Callanan have committed to dive at Princeton in the class of 2025.
Michigan/IU/Northwestern Double Dual Headlines Released Big Ten Meet Schedules
The shortened conference schedule consists of 3 meet weekends: January 15-16, January 22-23, and February 5-6.
2020 Swammy Awards: US Female Swimmer of the Year, Lilly King
Lilly King is the most dominant woman in the ISL for two years in a row. In 2020, King broke American and World Records in the Budapest bubble.
Inaugural Swim Wales Super Series Posts Final Results
Despite the cancellation of the Super Final, the inaugural Swim Wales Super Series gave swimmers a chance to compete virtually.
UConn Picks Up SOLO Breaststroker Paige Spencer (2022)
Going into 2020, Spencer was 1:06.84 in the 100 breast and 2:27.19 in the 200; she’s brought her 100 down by two seconds and her 200 by one this year.
Li Bingjie Logs 1500 Free Personal Best In Shijiazhuang City
Competing in the slower heats of the women’s 1500m free, Li Bingjie busted out the fastest time of her life here in Shijiazhuang City, China.
Yang Junxuan Snags Speedy 1:55.65 200 Free As Season’s #1
Competing in her home nation of China, former world record holder Yang Junxuan was untouchable in the women’s 200m free event.
Shijiazhuang: Zhang Yufei Gets It Done In 56.06 For 100 Fly Gold
Competing at a domestic New Year’s meet, 22-year-old Zhang Yufei of China is putting on a show in the women’s butterfly events.
SSPC: How Kate Douglass’ Club Coach Wanted to Change How Club Swimmers Train
Carle has had successful age swimmers at young ages, including current Virginia super-star Kate Douglass and breakout 13-year-old Claire Weinstein.
