2019 Alabama HS State Medalist Leighton Rainer Commits to Drury University
Breaststroke specialist Leighton Rainer has decided to continue her athletic and academic careers at Drury University beginning in the fall of 2020.
NAG Record-holder, #9 Tyler Lu, Verbally Commits to Northwestern
Tyler Lu would already be a B-finalist in multiple events at the conference level for the Wildcats.
Liam Custer Swims 2 More Lifetime Bests in Long Course Finals in Sarasota
After a pair of best times, including a nation-leading 400 yard IM, in prelims, Liam Custer swam two long course best times in finals.
Serbia’s Vuk Celic, Holder of Olympic “A” Cut, Commits to UNLV
Vuk Celic’s best 1500 time converted to SCY would have qualified 4th for the 1650 free at 2020 NCAA Division I Championships.
President Mark Emmert Says NCAA Would Prefer Federal NIL Legislation
At a Senate hearing this week, Emmert said he believes it’s “innapropriate” for the association to determine athlete compensation laws nationally.
Regan Smith Swims :52/1:54 in Unsuited Butterfly Time Trials on Friday
World Record holder Regan Smith time trialed swims in the 100 and 200 yard butterflies on Friday morning in Minneapolis.
58% of USA Swimming Sanctioned Times Are Lifetime Bests So Far in July
With about 8,500 splashes in the USA Swimming database, approximately 58% of times have come out as new personal bests so far.
Texas Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for 2020-2021 Academic and Athletic Year
We examine the Texas University Interscholastic League guidelines for mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19 during the 2020-21 academic & athletic year.
4x KS High School 6A State Champ Kevin Glenn Verbally Commits to Florida State
Four-time Kansas 6A state champion and 100 back record-holder Kevin Glenn has announced his intention to swim for Florida State in the class of 2025.
NCAA Student-Athlete Committee Proposes Giving Athletes Election Day Off
Texas A&M athlete Jake Gibbons is the only swimmer currently a member of the NCAA SAAC. He is also chair of the Southeastern Conference SAAC
Milak Hits 51.1 100 Fly, Hosszu & Kapas Each Snag Wins On Day 1 Of ‘4 Nations’
20-year-old Hungarian Kristof Milak is getting his 2020 racing season underway with the 4 Nations Meet, which saw him take the men’s 100m fly.
Felix Auböck Breaks Austrian 200 Free Record At 4 Nations Meet
While competing on day 1 of the 4 Nations Meet in Hungary, 23-year-old Felix Auböck of Austria broke his own national record in the men’s 200m freestyle.
Liam Custer Drops 5 Seconds, Swims Top 15-16 400 IM in the Country This Season
Also racing in prelims at the meet on Friday morning was US National Teamer Emma Weyant (above), who almost went a best time of her own.
Valentin Bayer Knocks Down Austrian National Record In 100 Breast
While competing on day 1 of the 4 Nations Meet in Hungary, 20-year-old Valentin Bayer produced a winning 1breast mark of 1:00.27 for a new record.
SwimSwam Podcast: Bobby Guntoro on Memories at NC State, Chasing Dreams at UNCW
With a combined team of 58 strong and a nice beach town to recruit from, it’s looking like part two of Guntoro’s American dream.
