IOC to Discuss 2020 Olympics and Qualifiers with Int’l Federations on Tuesday
IOC president Thomas Bach has convened a conference call with international federations on Tuesday, March 17th to discuss the 2020 Olympic Games.
Texas UIL 5A 100 Breast State Champion Max Hardt Commits to Texas A&M
Friendswood, Texas-native Max Hardt will be a second-generation Aggie beginning in the fall of 2020.
USA Swimming Extends Moratorium to April 30th, Cancelling Mission Viejo PSS
The stop would have been the penultimate of the five-meet 2019-2020 Pro Swim Series circuit and was set to feature night prelims and morning finals.
Latest US Coronavirus Guidelines Recommend Groups No Bigger Than 10
A new set of guidelines for Americans was issued by President Donald Trump on Monday, including limiting gatherings to 10 people or fewer.
Alaska State Champ Ellie Mercer Gives Her Commitment to Grand Canyon
Ellie Mercer has committed to swim for DI Grand Canyon University. She will be trading the snow for the desert beginning fall 2020 and will join class of 2024
Loggerhead Time Trial: Harris Smashes Best with Video of Swim for NCAA Coaches
Though Florida Swimming didn’t sanction time trials, they came up with a creative approach. Coaches filmed at least 2 races to send to college coaches.
Seattle Metropolitan Suspends Practice, Statewide Shutdown Issued In Washington
“In this case, we felt that we have a responsibility not just to the membership, but also to the community at large,” said SMAC President Jim Hong.
Top Quotes From the (Unexpected) Last NCAA Taper Meets – Women’s Midseason
One way we at SwimSwam are dealing with our pain is taking a look back at what ended up being the last taper meets of the NCAA season
Free Online Yoga Classes for Swimmers
With many individuals without a place to train Swimming-Specific Yoga is offering two months (ending May 31st) of free online yoga classes for swimmers.
USA Swimming Announces Last Chance Trials Qualifier; Pending COVID-19 Status
The 2020 Swim Omaha Cup has been scheduled for 3 months from now. However, as COVID-19 numbers rise in the Midwest, the fate of the Cup and Trials are…
USA Diving Suspends Regional Championships Indefinitely
The decision comes after reviewing the latest data on COVID-19, and as part of the national effort to contain the further spread of the virus.
Multi-Time Para Swimming World Champion Alexander Makarov Dies at 23
Makarov posted dominant performances to win gold in all three S2 events he entered at last fall’s World Para Swimming World Championships.
Bachman and Bradley Develop Guide to Help Clubs through Coronavirus Adversity
The guide gives advice on finance and budgeting for clubs, online learning and meeting resources, and how to keep engaging throughout practice cancellations.
US Para Swimming ‘Still Proceeding with Planning’ for World Series Stop in Indy
Two meets out of the formerly seven-meet series have already been canceled – the Indianapolis stop, scheduled for April 16-18, is currently a “go.”
USA Water Polo Officially Cancels Inaugural Women’s DIII National Championship
The inaugural women’s DIII Water Polo National Championship has formally been canceled, though many involved schools had already shut down their athletics.
