The Claremont Club in Southern California Permanently Closes
The Claremont Club, which is home to a 150-swimmer USA Swimming team, is closing its doors permanently due to the financial fallout of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH: Kristof Milak Smashes Michael Phelps’ 200 Fly World Record In 1:50.73
Milak buried the field and Phelps’ World Record to touch in an incredible 1:50.73. Milak is now the first swimmer in history to break the 1:51 barrier.
NCAA Division I Board Reviews Name, Image & Likeness Concepts
Among the issues discussed was allowing student-athletes to use NIL to promote their own products and to be paid for autographs and personal appearances.
Indianapolis, St. Louis Making Bids to Host 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials
IndyStar reports that Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Colts, is the proposed venue to host the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials in the city.
SwimSwam Podcast: Alex & Gretchen Walsh Share Swim Sibling Stories
From summer league to trips with the Jr team to their very different summers in 2019, Alex and Gretchen give us the rundown on their swimming past
Pac-12 Plans Loan Program That Could Help Cover Losses If Football Is Canceled
The Pac-12 conference is planning a loan program where schools could borrow up to $83 million each to cover losses in the event of a canceled football season.
Pan Ams Champ Claire Rasmus Joins TCU Staff; Will Continue Training for Trials
Claire Rasmus (above) was the 2018 SEC Champion in the 200 free for Texas A&M and remains the school record holder in that event.
Oregon HS State Finalist Emma Matous Sends Verbal to UCLA Bruins for 2021
At the 2020 Oregon 6A high school state championships, Matous finished third in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 breast.
IL Swimmer Mary Kate Phillips Performs CPR, Saves Choking Neighbor
St. Charles, Illinois swimmer and future Ball State Cardinal Mary Kate Phillips used CPR to save a young neighbor who was choking.
NCAA Addresses Pac-12 Boycott Demands For Opt-Out Scholarships & Medical Costs
After Pac-12 football players threatened to boycott a season this week, the NCAA has addressed three of the players’ key demands.
Passafaro Overwrites Days Old Italian Age Record In 100 Free
The various regional championships continue across Italy, with a yet another notable swim emerging, this time out of Calabria yesterday.
Swim.com & U.S. Masters Swimming Host First-Ever Virtual National Championship
The two organizations will come together to run the inaugural 2020 Toyota USMS Virtual Championships from August 12-23.
Change Of Plans As Rikako Ikee Reportedly Now Targeting August Race Return
Rikako Ikee may be changing up her return to racing plans based on meet capacity restrictions now attached to the competition she was targeting for October.
Flood Aquatics Continue Strong Meet on Day 3 of Intrasquad
Flood Aquatics continued its impressive meet on day three of their five-day intrasquad meet, held at the King’s Academy Aquatic Center.
Belmonte Leads Spain, Elite Brazilians Head To Portugal For Pura Loulé
Olympic champion in the women’ s200 fly, Mireia Belmonte of Spain, is among those elite heading to Portugal August 14th-16th.
