Dolfin Swim of the Week: Bernard Takes 100 Free World Record To Incredible 46.9
April 23, 2009: the date that man first broke 47 seconds in the 100-long-course-meter freestyle. France’s Alain Bernard is still #2 in history 11 years later.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% Would Put Grimm At #1 in Junior Recruit Ranks
About two thirds of voters diverged from SwimSwam’s ranks, putting Anthony Grimm at the #1 spot among recruits in the boys junior class.
Spanish Sports Association Proposes Post-Coronavirus Reconstruction Plan
The Spanish Sports Association has proposed a plan through which the nation’s sports world could begin returning to normalcy.
Swimming Australia Among Sporting Groups Seeking Collective $600 million
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), Paralympics Australia and Commonwealth Games Australia have jointly requested a three-year funding guarantee.
Olympic Solidarity Increases Funding In Light Of Postponed Games
In response to the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Olympic Solidarity has pledged additional funds in the form of IOC subsidies.
Arizona Scores Verbal From Backstroke Ace Connor West for 2021
US Open qualifier and Colorado high school state finalist Connor West has committed to the University of Arizona for 2021.
Aussie Olympic Medalist Maddie Groves Endures Cancer Scare
“Most pools are closed indefinitely so I’ll be using this swimming shut down to spend the next 6 months in medically induced menopause.” – Maddie Groves
IUPUI Adds IHSA Sectional Champ Taylor Weaver for 2021
IHSA State qualifier and IHSA Sectional champion Taylor Weaver has announced her verbal commitment to join IUPUI’s class of 2025.
Tips For Staying Active While Being Stuck in Your Home
Here are a few easy ways to stay active and mentally sharp during this quarantine period that is affecting each and every household across the country.
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Colorado Double Distance Champion Kate Shanley Commits to Michigan (2021)
Distance ace Kate Shanley, who won the 200 and 500 free Colorado High School STate Championships this season, has verbally committed to Michigan.
CoronaSummer: Mapping the United States’ Pool Closures for 2020
Public pools across the nation have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How One NCAA Swimming Program Has Already Saved $150,000 to Preempt Cuts
This is not hypothetical – here’s how one NCAA swimming & diving program has already reduced its budget by $150,000 for next season.
NISCA to Host Virtual High School ‘May Madness’
With swim meets on hold, NISCA will host a virtual, all-time best dual meet featuring high schools from across the nation.
Re-Rank: Top 20 Girls NCAA Swimming Recruits, Class of 2020
This is perhaps the best recruiting class we’ve ever ranked, with instant-impact swimmers in back, breast and fly. World record-holder Regan Smith sits #1.
Trials Qualifier Luke Massey Transferring From Tennessee to South Carolina
Massey is a breaststroke/sprint specialist, who has qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 100 breast.
