Athlete Protests Allowed At 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has made a statement regarding athlete protests at the 2022 edition in Birmingham, UK.
University of Houston Suspends Workouts after COVID-19 Outbreak among Athletes
The outbreak on campus among student-athletes returning for voluntary workouts comes amid a dramatic increase in cases in the Houston area.
Olympic Gold Medalist Nelson Diebel to Lead Delaware Swim Team
Diebel won 2 Olympic gold medals at the 1992 Games before going into a career on the apparel side of the sport.
Florida Becomes Third State to Sign Name-Image-Likeness Law for NCAA Athletes
In April, the NCAA announced that it would move to “modernize” name-image-likeness rules for student-athletes by 2020-21. States are putting the pressure on.
Storied Brisbane Grammar Coach David Lush Changing Up Role
ASCTA’s 2018 Aussie Coach of the Year David Lush is leaving his current post as Director of Swimming at Brisbane Grammar.
UNLV Swimmer Jacklyn Scheberies & Former Teammates Rescue Teen Cliff-Diver
Four former high school swim teammates rescued an unresponsive high-diver at Beale Falls in Northern California on Wednesday.
Chase Bloch Will Remain on New-Look USC Coaching Staff as Assistant
Bloch is the 2nd USC alumni to be named to the new coaching staff of first-year head coach Jeremy Kipp this offseason.
Spain Update: Madrid State Announces Cancellation Of Season Remainder
As the return to normalcy is becoming somewhat asymmetric in Madrid, the regional governing body for swimming has decided to bring the season to a close.
USA Swimming Leadership Releases Letter Saying That “Black Lives Matter”
The letter, signed by Tim Hinchey (above), Dr. Cecil Gordon, and Bob Vincent, lays out USA Swimming’s path forward to improve diversity in the sport.
University of Texas Athletes Demand Changes to School’s Racist Ties
In a letter Friday, student-athletes said they will not engage in recruiting activities until the school officially commits to meet their demands.
NJIT Will Join America East Conference for 2020-2021 Season
The change from the ASUN Conference should drastically reduce NJIT’s travel costs amid tightening budgets for athletics departments around the country.
US National Team Member Erica Sullivan Decommits from USC
Sullivan, a longtime contender in open water as well as rising distance star in the pool, said in March she was waiting on USC’s head coach hire to decide.
Returning Conference Points: NC State Poised for 7th-Straight ACC Men’s Title
Louisville returns more individual points, but freshmen, transfers, and returning redshirts means that NC State is ready for yet another ACC title.
SwimSwam Podcast: Jaylan Butler Shares How Police Incident Affected Life
It wasn’t until the 2020 conference championships where he realized this incident was having a negative effect on his performances.
Swim England Sends Letter Urging Government To Address Financial Issues
Swim England and key stakeholders have signed a joint letter urging the nation’s government to address with haste the uncertain future facing swimming pools.
