Former English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies
British distance swimming legend and renowned coach has died. Watson held the English Channel record for nearly two decades.
Maximizing Performance Through Dryland Part III: Prehabilitation
The following comes to us from swimmer and coach Josh Hurley, who put together a research paper on dryland training and its specific application to swimming.
Sudbury Swimmers Urge Laurentian University To Reopen Pool After Five Months
While pools across Ontario have reopened in some capacity, the Laurentian University facility remains closed, frustrating several local athletes.
Big Rick’s Chicks to Attempt Medley Relay Across the English Channel
Big Rick’s Chicks Swim Team will be attempting to become the first all-women’s medley relay to cross the English Channel on August 26.
Campbell McCarthy Sends Verbal to Gardner-Webb for Fall of 2021
Campbell McCarthy announces her commitment to join the Gardner-Webb University swimming and diving team beginning in the fall of 2021.
Northern Michigan Receives Verbal from Sprint Freestyler Dean Ramsbottom
Freestyle sprinter Dean Ramsbottom has verbally committed to swim at Northern Michigan University beginning in the fall of 2021.
LA Current of the ISL Name Coaching Staff for 2020 Season
David Marsh will return as the head coach for the LA Current in 2020. Jack Roach returns as an assistant, and they’ll be joined by Kim Brackin…
Sydney Boals Verbally Commits to Florida State
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NCAA Eligibility Center Releases Updates for the 2021-22 Academic Year
The NCAA announces its flexibility within standardized test scores for incoming Division I and II student athletes.
#15 Zoe Skirboll Adds Verbal Commitment to Virginia’s Class of 2026
With Zoe Skirboll’s verbal commitment, UVA has snagged 2 high-level recruits from the high school class of 2022 in as many days.
CT Virtual Swim And Dive Meet Prevails After Tropical Storm
In Connecticut, Fairfield County Swim League teams pushed through Tropical Storm Isaias’ damage to successfully finish their virtual summer dual meet season.
Notre Dame Moves Classes Online For Two Weeks As COVID Positives Rise To 15%
Notre Dame is shifting all of its courses to online remote instruction for two weeks after positive COVID tests rose during the first week of classes.
Dwyane Wade on His Mother Conquering Fear of Swimming: “I am a Proud Son”
Wade took to Instagram yesterday to congratulate his 65-year-old mother for learning how to swim.
U.S. Open Qualifier Jane Umhofer Sends Verbal to Illinois for 2021
At the 2020 Maryland 4A/3A high school state champs, Umhofer tied for second in the 200 IM (2:06.14) and finished third in the 100 breast (1:04.86).
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