Former Boise State Coach Christine Mabile Hired at Whitworth University
Christine Mabile spent the last 2 seasons at Boise State University before that school cut their swimming & diving program in early July.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Ziyad Saleem, Schroeder YMCA
Ziyad Saleem hit personal bests in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke this month, rocketing up the senior recruit rankings.
SwimSwam Podcast: Addressing Stereotypes, Opportunities in Minority Communities
Diversity in Aquatics increases the knowledge and awareness of water safety and drowning prevention in historically underrepresented communities
Ohio High School State Finalist Reese Lugbill Commits to Notre Dame
After her twin sister Ashley announced her commitment to SMU on Tuesday, Reece Lugbill announced that she’ll head to Notre Dame next fall.
NC State Pauses All Athletics, Clears Out Dorms After COVID-19 Clusters
NC State has paused all athletic activities after a spike in COVID-19 cases, and the school is asking students to move out of on-campus housing.
Towson Swimmer Reagan Martin Suffers Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident
Martin has remained in the ICU since the accident on July 12. A GoFundMe page has been set up in order to help Reagan begin physical therapy in Atlanta.
SwimSwam Podcast: BJ Bedford Shares Thoughts on the Weight of Gold
We often see role models as perfect people and forget that they have flaws, physical and emotional baggage, and families that aren’t perfect, just like us
Siena College Hires Hamilton College’s Brogan Barr As Head Swim Coach
In the MAAC, Siena College has filled its head coaching vacancy, hiring Brogan Barr from Division III’s Hamilton College.
Miami University Snags Israeli National Teamer Yonatan Rosin for 2021-22
Yonatan Rosin would have placed top-8 in the 500/1650 freestyles at 2020 MAC Championships. He will join the RedHawks in fall 2021.
SwimSwam Pulse: Virtual Dead-Heat Between Ledecky, Paltrinieri WR Predictions
It was the narrowest of margins, with just 3 votes separating predictions of either Katie Ledecky or Gregorio Paltrinieri 1500 free world records next summer.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Guilherme Costa’s 7:39 in 800 SCM Free
Brazilian 21-year-old distance swimmer Guilherme Costa unofficially broke the South American record last week in a time trial of the short course 800 free.
2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tourney: Ikee Among Ones To Watch
20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is among the top talent set to race at a specially-organized swimming meet this weekend in Tokyo.
2x 2019 Florida 4A State Finalist Megan Murphy Sends Verbal to Navy for 2021
Greensboro Futures finalist Megan Murphy has committed to swim for the United States Naval Academy beginning in the fall of 2021.
AAC & C-USA Postpone Fall Sports (But Not Football) To Spring
The American and Conference-USA have postponed soccer and volleyball seasons to the spring of 2021, though football will remain in the fall.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Rent Your Pool For $10,000/Week
Catch up on the latest swimming stories from around the web, including two swimmer weddings and a pool version of Airbnb.
