Mireia Belmonte Headlines 33-Strong Spanish Roster For Meet in Portugal
This will mark the first international meet with Spanish representation since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lockdown in the nation.
French-Chilean Swimmer Zoé Gibson Commits to Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University has picked up French-Chilean swimmer Zoé Gibson. The breaststroker will join the team beginning in the 2020-2021 season.
Epic Swims: Peirsol Sets World Record at Montreal World Championships in 2005
Aaron Peirsol first broke the LCM world record in the 200 backstroke all the way back in 2002. He is still the world record holder in the event to this day.
Southern Zone Athlete Reps Ask Peers to Wear Masks, Social Distance
The two athlete representatives for the Southern Zone of USA Swimming have released a letter asking their peers to social distance and wear masks.
Olympian Maritza Correia Impacts Swim History: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
Today on the SwimSwam Podcast we host the first black woman to break an American and world record and make the U.S. Olympic Team, Maritza (Correia) McClendon.
WATCH: Full Replay of 2019 International Swimming League Meet in Budapest
The meet in Budapest featured the first World Record set in ISL league history when Minna Atherton undercut the global mark in the women’s 100 back.
4 Reasons To Commit To Cooling Down
While it’s easy to jump out of the pool and continue with your day, taking the time to complete your cool-down will pay off, time and time again.
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Get Rid of Chlorine Cough As You Reopen Your Pool
Schools, YMCAs, colleges, health clubs, etc., will be opening their doors in some way, and opening their pools. Will these places be safe?
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USA Swimming Enhances Community Outreach with Addition of Legend Rowdy Gaines
The organization announced the transition of the Olympic gold medalist and USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador to the role of Director of Community Engagement.
2-Time 2020 Nebraska State Finalist Ben DuBay Commits to Hope College
Sprint specialist Ben DuBay has announced his decision to swim for the Hope College Dutchmen beginning in the 2020-2021 season.
Danyael Cuison Commits to DI Dixie State University
Butterfly specialist Danyael Cuison has committed to swim for DII Dixie State University beginning fall 2020. She will join the Buffalo’s class of 2024.
UNCW Adds UIndy Transfer I’likai Crompton-English for 2020-21
Southern California’s I’likai Crompton-English is headed to UNCW after spending his freshman year at UIndy.
York YMCA’s Cameron Speed Changes Commitment from ECU to Florida Atlantic
At the 2020 CCSA Champs, Speed would’ve taken fourth place in the 1650. He also would’ve made the 500 free A-final and B-finals in the 200 fly and 200 free.
FINA Still Pushing To Add Stroke 50’s To Olympic Lineup
FINA first made the proposal in 2017 and per this report, are still pushing to expand the Olympic programme across all aquatic sports.
7 Ways College Recruiting Is Changing during Coronavirus Pandemic
SwimSwam talked to a number of college coaches about the ways that they’ve had to reenvision recruiting during a quarantine.
