Simone Manuel Lends Voice to Calls for Change after George Floyd Killing
“I’m tired.” Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel called for change in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by a police officer this week.
SwimSwam Podcast: Davis Tarwater on Making the Olympic Team After Finishing 7th
Davis explains his training as an age grouper, including beating Michael Phelps at Jr Nationals, Swimming at Michigan under Urbanchek and Bowman, and more
Three-Time NCAA D3 Champion Tracy Menzel Named Head Coach for DePauw Women
Tracey Menzel spent the last 3 seasons as an assistant coach at DePauw’s Fellow NCAC program Kenyon College. She’ll now head home to Greencastle, Indiana.
Two Italian Swimmers Die in a Plane Crash on Sunday Morning Near Rome
Fabio Lombini, who raced at the European Championships and World University Games in 2017, and Gioele Rosetti died when their aircraft crashed on Sunday.
Divers, Former Coach Say Arizona State is Cutting Diving; School Denies
Longtime head diving coach Mark Bradshaw, who left the program in April, said the school informed athletes it “will not be supporting diving this year.”
Swim England Confirms Open Water Swimming Now Permitted In Small Groups
As of June 1st, English athletes may engage in open water swimming in small groups. More details coming shortly from the organization.
Scottish Swimming CEO Euan Lowe Addresses Reality Of COVID-19’s Impact
To help address citizens’ concerns, Scottish Swimming CEO Euan Lowe recently spoke with the media at length about topics related to a return to the pool.
Japan’s National Training Center Reopens, But Elite Swimmers Shut Out
Despite there no longer being a state of emergency within the nation of Japan, swimmers like Daiya Seto are still shut out of the National Training Center.
Mireia Belmonte: “I will swim as many events as possible in Tokyo”
The Spanish Olympic champion has spoken in an interview about her preparation for the Olympic Games and the possibility of becoming the nation’s flag bearer.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #69 – Core Stability Burner
Test your core strength and stability with this ab and shoulder focused burner
UIL Allows Texas High Schools to Resume Workouts
Rockwall ISD will allow members of the RACE swim team who are also 7th-12th grade students in the district to resume training.
Mireia Belmonte: “en Tokio nadaré el mayor número de pruebas posible”
La campeona olímpica, en una entrevista para “Objetivo Tokio”, ha hablado de sus planes para preparar los Juegos y de la posibilidad de ser abanderada.
Olympian Matt Grevers Takes Win in Star-Studded Indoor Cycling Race for Charity
In a field including golfers, football players, and an NBA star, the Olympic champion Grevers pulled away for a commanding win.
Shannon Stott Leaves ECU, Announces Transfer to Nebraska
In the wake of East Carolina shutting down its swimming & diving program, Shannon Stott is the latest public transfer to another school.
Slovak NR-Holder Barbora Mikuskova to Join FGCU in January
Mikuskova’s converted times would’ve ranked her the #2 FGCU swimmer in the 50/100/200 free last season, so her addition will have a sizable impact.
