Dolfin Swim of the Week: Mark Spitz’s First World Record On This Day in 1967
Olympic legend Mark Spitz made his first foray into the world record books on this day in 1967 – and re-set that world record almost exactly one year later.
SwimSwam Podcast: Black Swimmers Association on Ways to Make Swimming Inclusive
Both Ed and Danielle give insight as to how the aquatic community can make changes so that the BME community feels included and encouraged to participate
NJCAA Announces Athletics Will be Allowed to Resume August 1
The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced its plans following the coronavirus, with sports allowed to begin practices on August 1.
Big Ten 200 Fly A-Finalist Kai Bathurst Announces Transfer from Indiana to Cal
At the 2020 Big Ten Championships, Bathurst made the 200 fly A-final and placed eighth overall, while adding B-final appearances in the 200 and 500 free.
NCAA Bars Championships From States With Prominent Confederate Flag Presence
The NCAA expanded its previous policy on the matter, which had barred the awarding of sites determined in advance of a championship in such states.
UConn to Eliminate Men’s Swim & Dive, 3 Other Sports Following 2020-21 Year
UConn has proposed cutting its men’s swim & dive program, along with men’s tennis and men’s cross country, as well as women’s rowing.
Colorado Time Systems Collaborates with SwimTopia to Streamline Meets
Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore Company, and SwimTopia have entered a partnership designed to assist teams with running meets efficiently and economically.
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Looking Back at Day 4 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
Let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 4th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.
SwimSwam Podcast: Alexis Wenger on the Lost NCAA Title, Black Lives Matter
Wenger walked us through how the team has moved forward and set their sights on the upcoming season for another shot at the title.
Northwestern Retains & Promotes Andrew Hodgson, Jake Tapp In New Coaching Staff
Northwestern will keep Andrew Hodgson and Jake Tapp on their coaching staff – both have been promoted to associate/assistant head coaching roles.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Ledecky’s 200/1500 Double On Day 4
Today would have marked Katie Ledecky’s 200 free/1500 free double at U.S. Olympic Trials. And Luca Urlando had a shot at history as an 18-and-under.
Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Women’s 200 Fly
Mary T. Meagher’s 80s NAGs and Mary Descenza’s 2009 American record remain unbroken today. Who’s been close to breaking the marks? Could they ever go down?
2020 Georgia 6-7A Runner-Up Reagan Sweeney Verbals to LSU for Fall 2021
This past winter, at the 2019 Speedo Winter Junior Champs – East, Sweeney scored in the 200 fly B-final with a lifetime best 2:01.02.
European Championship Medalist Maria Ugolkova Leads Swiss Return to Racing
While not an official meet, Ugoklova suited up and swam 2 time trial races earlier this month in Uster. The country has slowly returned to the water over the last 6 weeks.
SPIRE ACADEMY: Where Performance Development Meets Top-Flight Academics
SPIRE balances athletics with academics and activities that nurture personal growth and professional development to help students reach their peak potential.
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