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Scholarship Fund Honors Mumper Family After Their Deaths

The Mumper Family Fund will honor the lives of Jakob Mumper (left), his sister Emma, and his mother Greta, after they were killed in early September.

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Bracket Challenge: ISL Logos 2020 – Semifinal Round

We’re on to the semifinals in our International Swimming League logo bracket, with just four franchises remaining in the hunt.

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Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier Olivia Clarino Commits to Eastern Michigan

Canadian Olympic Trails qualifier Olivia Clarino has verbally committed to swim at Eastern Michigan University beginning in the fall of 2021.

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Chalmers Absent From 2020 South Aussie State C’shps

The 2020 South Australia State Short Course Championships for the 14 and older age set are set to kick off tomorrow, October 2nd in Oaklands Park.

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Bucknell Adds 1:49 200 IMer Andy Dorsel to Class of 2025

Dorsel would’ve made 2020 Patriot League A-finals in the 200 IM, 400 IM and 200 fly as well as B-finals in the 100 fly and both breaststrokes.

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Japanese PM Suga Says Japan Is Determined To Proceed With 2021 Games

Newly elected Japanese Prime Miniter Yoshihide Suga has confirmed that the Japanese government still plans on hosting the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Junior Nationals 100 Free Runner-Up Riley Francis Verbals to Michigan (2022)

During summer 2019, Francis was the 100m free runner-up at the Speedo Junior National Championships in long course, going 56.09.

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British Swimming Sends Ominous Message Regarding Selection Policies

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, British Swimming has decided to take extra time to review the 2020/21 competition selection process.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Catherine Kase, 2020 Women in Aquatic Sports Award Winner

Kase is the first woman to serve twice (2016 & 2020-21) as an Olympic Head Coach, in addition to head coaching at 4 FINA World Championships

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Rikako Ikee’s Post-Leukemia 50 Free PB: “I Surprised Myself”

Of her race today, Rikako Ikee: “I surprised myself. I’m still more than a full second off my record but I’m happy I had my best time of the season today.

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Wang Shun 1:56.27 200 IM, Yu Liyan 2:06.83 200 Fly In China

The final day of the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships is upon us and a couple of key swimmers saved their best performances for last.

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Swim Wales Launches Innovative Super Series

Swim Wales has announced an innovative new competition for its members with the launch of its Super Series, a virtual competition unfolding in stages.

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Runa Imai Becomes Japan’s 2nd Fastest 50 Freestyler Ever

Toyo University’s Runa Imai topped the women’s 50m free podium in a time of 24.93 to become Japan’s 2nd fastest freestyle all-time.

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Rikako Ikee Drops Nearly 1 Second To Place 4th In 50 Free Final

Today Rikako Ikee took her competitive return to a new level, making her first official final at the 96th Student Swimming Championships.

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University of Denver Suspends 38 Swimmers & Divers for Attending “Large Party”

The University of Denver men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs have swept the Summit League team titles in each of the last 7 seasons.

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