Coast Guard Blue Dolphins and SEVA Announce Merger in Virginia
The merger will form another mega-club in Virginia, which has seen a number of high-profile mergers in recent years.
Next Year’s Olympics Have Secured 80% Of Venues, As Candidate Wants Event Nixed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers announced that 80% of the venues required to host the event have been secured for next summer.
Japan’s Safety Guidelines Specifically Address Athletes’ Mental Health
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) included mindful steps to help ensure that its athletes’ mental health is taken into account when returning.
NC State Central Region Runner-Up Alexis Walker Commits to UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville has picked up Futures qualifier Alexis Walker as a member of their class of 2024. She will join the team in the fall of 2020.
Bulgarian Record-Holder Lyubomir Epitropov Transfers from ECU to Tennessee
At the 2020 AAC Championships for East Carolina, Epitropov placed third in both breaststroke events and ninth in the 200 IM.
Barelli About The Italian Swimming Pool “We Are In A Difficult Situation”
Paolo Barelli, President of the Italian Swimming Federation and LEN, return to speak about the crisis of the Italian sports facilities.
Two-Thirds of Tokyo Olympic Sponsors Unsure of Status After Postponement
According to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of the Tokyo Olympic sponsors are uncertain of their status after the Games were postponed until 2021.
Japanese Record Holder Rikako Ikee’s New Coach Revealed
19-year-old Rikako Ikee has selected a new coach as she resumes training in and out of the water in pursuit of a Paris 2024 appearance.
Swim Ireland Release Radio Ad To Mark Beginning Of Drowning Prevention Week
#BeALifesaver is the message from this ad, which highlights the dangers of children swimming unsupervised in the open water
Division III Fall Sports Allowed to Begin Practices by August 10 at the Latest
The Division III Administrative Committee has declared that all fall sports will be allowed to begin practices by August 10 or the first day of classes.
Olympic Channel Running Global Olympic Day Workout June 23
The Olympic Channel has been featuring Olympians doing at-home workouts amidst the global pandemic, and on Olympic Day it will have the biggest one yet.
“Swimming gave me the self-confidence I couldn’t find anywhere else.”
Jeff Float’s journey to Olympic gold illustrates how the power of the sport is felt greatest in helping young people develop confidence and self-belief.
IHSA A-Finalist Abbey Taute Verbally Commits to Mizzou for Fall 2021
At the 2019 IHSA State Championships last season, Taute finished fourth in the 200 freestyle and fifth in the 500 freestyle.
Michelle Tekawy Verbally Commits to UC Santa Barbara for 2021-22
AZOT breast/IM specialist Michelle Tekawy has announced her verbal commitment to the Gauchos for the 2021-22 season.
Wisconsin Shuts Down Old Natatorium ahead of Schedule Amid Coronavirus Closure
The University of Wisconsin is now officially without a swimming pool after the school announced this week that it was…