Taylor Ruck Scratches 50 Free On Day 7 Prelims of Worlds
Canada’s Taylor Ruck has scratched out of heats of the 50 free on day 7 prelims at the 2019 World Championships, per heat sheets.
Buck, Fotherby & Rathwell Claim Second Wins On Day 2 Of Canadian Juniors
Regan Rathwell, Carter Buck and Justin Fotherby all picked up their second win of the competition on day 2 of Canadian Juniors in Calgary.
Michael Phelps Congratulates Dressel on 49.50 100 Fly WR: ‘#welldeserved’
Phelps added after, “Swimming super fast this week! Finish strong!”
Dive Coach Kevin McElheney Suspended By U.S. Center For SafeSport
Cincinnati Diving Academy head coach Kevin McElheney of Hebron, Kentucky has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Diving.
ASIA: Xu’s 200 Back Scratch May Have Caused China to Miss out on a Medal
China made the decision to scratch Xu Jiayu from the 200 back semis in order to focus on the 800 free relay, but that decision may have cost them a medal.
Jury Appeal Documents Show Unanimous Vote, Rationale For Upholding Rapsys DQ
The minutes from FINA’s appeal jury show a unanimous vote upholding the disqualification of would-be world champ Danas Rapsys.
Australian Men Break 2009 Commonwealth Record In 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton threw down the fastest split in the field on the anchor leg to lead Australia to gold and a new Commonwealth Record in the 800 free relay.
Duncan Scott Becomes First British Man Ever Under 1:45 in 2Free
Duncan Scott took bronze here in the 200m free individually, but just became the first Briton ever under 1:45 with his 4×2 relay lead-off stunner.
Associate Head Coach Harvey Humphries Retiring At University of Georgia
University of Georgia associate head coach Harvey Humphries announced his retirement today after more than 40 years connected to the program.
UCSD Water Polo Partners with Prevent Drowning Foundation, Teaches Water Safety
Collaborating with the Prevent Drowning Foundation, UC San Diego women’s water polo helped children in Barrio Logan learn to swim and play water polo.
Ariana Kukors Smith Drops Suit Against Mark Schubert; Other Defendants Remain
Ariana Kukors Smith has settled her civil lawsuit against former USA Swimming national team director Mark Schubert, but the other defendants remain.
USA Women’s Water Polo Claims World Championship Title
The dynasty continues. The USA Water Polo Women’s National Team defeated Spain 11-6 to win the 2019 FINA World Championship.
Missy Franklin on Smith WR: ‘One of the Most Amazing Swims I’ve Ever Seen’
Franklin took to social media to congratulate Smith on breaking her seven-year-old record –– her last remaining in the books.
Rising Texas Sophomore Kendall Shields Enters Transfer Portal
Texas sophomore Kendall Shields has entered the NCAA transfer portal, the second Longhorn to seek a transfer off of the women’s team this offseason.
Men’s 4×200 Free Relay Finals: Detti in For Italy, Pieroni/Haas Join USA
As the Italian and American line-ups feature an all-star line-up, Great Britain could have strong challengers to take down their 2 consecutive world titles.
