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.
Olympic Games On Track To Run In 2021: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Governor Koike says the COVID-19 situation in the city has gotten better in recent weeks and the Games are on track to run next summer.
Winter Junior Nationals Finalist Kenneth Thien Commits to Boston College
Winter US Open qualifier Kenneth Thien announced his decision to swim at Boston College beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Given 8-Year Doping Suspension in 2nd Stanozolol Case
Mauricio Fiol, left, has been handed an 8 year suspension by a FINA Doping Panel. Fiol did not participate in the hearing after ignoring FINA letters.
Stephen Redmond Becomes First to Swim 44 km Around Fastnet Rock
Irish open water swimmer Stephen Redmond has become the first known person to swim the more-than 44 kilometers from Baltimore, Ireland around Fastnet Rock.
Mary Catherine Jurica, Abbie Alvarez Give Houston 2 More Houston-Area Commits
Mary Catherine Jurica (above) and Abbie Alvarez both project to be immediate conference championship scorers for Houston upon arrival on campus in 2021.
Cate Campbell Slated to Participate in AOC’s Well-being Week
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced that sprinting superstar Cate Campbell will be one of twelve athletes participating in Wellbeing Week.
