SwimSwam Podcast: Erik Posegay on Coaching Phelps, Dwyer, Agnel Under One Roof
Posegay was Bob Bowman’s assistant coach at North Baltimore, which included working with the likes of Michael Phelps, Yannick Agnel, Conor Dwyer, and more
Some Michigan and Massachusetts High School Sports Approved to Play this Fall
MIAA has unanimously approved low and moderate risk sports to play this fall, while adhering to social distancing and proper disinfection practices.
Guilherme Costa Unofficially Breaks South American Record with 7:39 SCM 800 FR
Costa, a 21-year-old, had a previous best time of 7:45.29, which he swam back at the 2018 Jose Finkel meet.
Decision on the Host of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Expected in February 2021
7 cities are currently bidding to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
UNC & Missouri State Both Temporarily Suspend Athletics Amid Pandemic
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Missouri State University have both temporarily paused all athletics amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dressel Breaks Down 100 Free Gold and Race Plan From 2013 World JR Champs
In his most recent “Stroke Dissect” video, Caeleb Dressel dives into his gold medal-winning 100 LCM freestyle from the 2013 World Junior Championships.
Belarusian Sports Industry Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Re-Election
Over 250 athletes and sports industry members, including Olympic swimming medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia, have made several demands in their home country.
Aussie Study Finds Swimming Provides $3.7 Billion Per Annum Impact
An independent national study conducted in Australia found that swimming provides some head-turning figures in terms of per annum community impact.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Mizunuma’s 51.25 in 100 Fly
Last week, Japanese 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma hit the 4th-fastest time of anyone in the world this season in the 100 fly.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Favor No-Spectator Meets Over Virtual Meets
Two-thirds of voters favored in-person meets (albeit with no spectators) compared to ‘virtual’ meets for high schools this fall.
Former Swimming Canada CEO Pierre Lafontaine Named Head Coach At Swim Ottawa
Lafontaine will join the club after several executive positions with Swimming Canada, Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Cross Country Canada and Cycling Canada.
New Jersey Condenses High School Swim Season, No State Championships
New Jersey will condense its high school swimming season, which starts December 3 and features no state championship meet.
Report: 50 Minutes of Bodycam Footage Missing In Jaylan Butler Detainment
50 minutes of police bodycam footage of the detainment of Jaylan Butler is missing, with an ABC report casting doubt on the official police explanation.
Shane Ryan Nears Lifetime Best In 50 Back Practice Race
26-year-old Irish swimmer Shane Ryan was back at his speedy ways, nearing a lifetime best 50m back time trial in Dublin this week.
Hawai’i Picks Up Canadian Breaststroker Kathryn Ivanov for Fall 2021
At the 2019 Canadian Worlds Trials, Ivanov made the B-final of the 50 breast, finishing 17th overall with a 33.36 after a personal best in prelims (33.35).
