Anton McKee Makes It Three At Landsbankamót
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was back in action on day 2 of the Landsbankamót in Keflavík, Iceland where he snagged another couple of gold medals.
CoSIDA Selects DII Academic All-America Teams
CoSIDA has announced their men’s and women’s Athletic All-America teams, with the men’s featuring 11 aquatic athletes and the women’s having 15.
Lukas Macek Takes Top Honors as CoSIDA Announces NAIA Academic All-America
A total of 8 swimmers were recognized as Academic All-America, with Lukas Macek earning Team Member of the Year on the men’s side.
Marco Koch Says Olympic Postponement is “Actually Optimal”
Marco Koch made a coaching change late last year, and he believes that the Olympic delay will give him more time to work with his new coach.
Two Hungarian Water Polo Greats, Including Tibor Benedek, Die One Day Apart
Tibor Benedek, 47, and Gyorgy Karpati, 84, both won 3 Olympic gold medals for Hungary, albeit playing in different generations.
Whitley, Neal, Jones, LeVant, Hinds Advised USA Swimming on BLM Statement
The group advised the organization on its second of two statements amid national calls for change following the murder of George Floyd in May.
Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1
In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!
Practice + Pancakes: ASC Builds Mecca for College Swimmers in Austin
This diverse group includes the likes of Dean Farris, Dakota Luther, John Shebat, Will Licon, Alvin Jiang, and Ema Rajic, to name a few.
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Shouts From The Stands: Collegiate Sports As A Social Equalizer
While participation in college sports gives a career boost to almost all athletes, it has been a game-changer for women and minorities.
Former HS Swim Coach Indicted For Allegedly Stealing More Than $7,500
A former high school swim coach in Killeen, Texas has been indicted on allegations that he used a school district credit card to steal more than $7,500.
Remembering Tom Malchow’s 200 Fly World Record 20 Years Later
June 17 marked 20 years since Tom Malchow broke the 200 butterfly world record. It was the last time the record was broken prior to the Phelps era.
Katie Ledecky Gives Glimpse Into Her Tokyo Olympic Games Schedule
Although she says she doesn’t count on a certain number of medals, American Katie Ledecky does have her eye on a certain number of events in Tokyo.
McKee Takes 100 Breast With Ease As Iceland Returns To Racing
Former Alabama swimmer Anton McKee was in action today in his home nation of Iceland, taking on the men’s 100m breaststroke.
The Madison Aquatic Club Returns to the Water in Force!
The Madison Aquatic Club in Madison, WI returned to the water on June 13 with over 150 swimmers, operating with two swimmers per lane (with one on each end).
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Katie Ledecky Reads ‘The Little Engine That Could’ to Kids at Virtual Storytime
World record-holder and five-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky joined a virtual storytelling event this week to read books to children.
