2020 Des Moines Pro Swim Series Psych Sheets: Dressel Enters 8 Events
In addition to his traditional focus races (50 free/100 free/100 fly), Dressel has placed entries in the 100 back, 100 breast, 200 free, 200 fly, and 200 IM.
Carson Foster Hits 1:48.9 In 200 Free To Close Mako Senior Meet
On the heels of a pair of 1:58s in the 200 IM, Carson Foster finished off the Mako Senior Meet with a 1:48.98 win in the 200 free.
USA Synchro Renamed To USA Artistic Swimming, Launches We Move As One Campaign
USA Synchro has changed its name to USA Artistic Swimming, aligning with the changes made by FINA.
Breno Correia Hits Lifetime Best 1:46.6 200 Free at Pinheiros Time Trial
Correia’s previous best was a 1:47.26, which was done at the 2019 Worlds prelims where he was just a couple of tenths from making the semifinals.
Coleman Stewart’s Mom “Wasn’t Too Happy” About His WUGs-Inspired Tattoo (Video)
After the meet wrapped up Saturday, Stewart took a few minutes to speak to SwimSwam about how the experiences last summer have stayed with him to today.
Pearson Wins Twice, Goes 1:54 in 200 Back On Final Night of Carlsbad Sectional
18-year-old Samantha Pearson won the 100 free and 200 back in back-to-back events Sunday, capping off the Carlsbad Sectional.
Eva Szekely, Who Used Swimming to Survive Holocaust, Dies at 92
Eva Szekely competed at 3 Olympic Games, including winning gold in 1952, survived the Holocaust in part because of her status as a swimming champin.
Japan Cancels Paralympic Swimming Trials Meet Due To Coronavirus
Due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Japanese Para Swimming Federation has just cancelled the Para Olympic Swimming Trials.
2020 Men’s Pac-12 Championships Fan Guide: Bears Hunting Threepeat
The Cal Golden Bears are the heavy favorites to make it a threepeat at the 2020 Pac-12 Championships. Things could get interesting in the runner-up race.
Cal Freshman Anna Kalandadze Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Anna Kalandadze’s best time in the 1650 free this season would have likely qualified her for the NCAA Championships, though she’s now off Cal’s roster.
Sun Yang’s Mother Alleges Chinese Swimming Association Was Behind 2014 Coverup
In a since-deleted social media post, Ming Yang reportedly explained how the CSA manipulated her son’s 2014 three-month suspension.
Retired Michigan HS Swim Coach Arrested, Accused of Sexual Assault
A retired swim coach in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, local media report.
Canadian Divers Shine At Opening Leg Of FINA Diving World Series In Montreal
Canada’s Meaghan Benfeito won a pair of gold medals in Montreal, claiming the individual 10m Platform and the synchro with teammate Caeli McKay.
Rankings Hold, Save One Upset, in Women’s Water Polo Week 7 Results
The 12 contests between teams mentioned in the CWPA poll were decided by no less than three goals, even RV Cal State East Bay’s 11-8 upset of #25 Cal Baptist.
2020 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: USC Comes in with a Diving Lead
While USC has the fewest swimming points in the Swimulator scores of the current season rankings, they come into the meet with a lead.
