Swim of the Week: Zhang Yufei’s 2:05.49 In 200 Fly
22-year-old Zhang Yufei hit the world’s best 200 fly time for the season with a 2:05.49 at China’s Long Course Invitational last week.
Hugo Gonzalez Takes Top Prize Money at International Christmas Tournament
Hugo Gonzalez missed a lifetime best in the 50 backstroke by .01 seconds at the Torneo Internacional de Navidad, but still earned $1800 for his effort.
Sterling’s Gary Kempf To Retire; Laryssa McMartin To Be Promoted To Head Coach
Kempf, who was the Sterling College AD from 2011-18, helped launch the men’s and women’s swimming program in 2019, leading the team for the last two seasons.
Sakci, Boecekler Lead 28 Turkish Swimmers With Olympic Qualifying Times
Turkey, a rising swimming powerhouse, currently has 28 different athletes under FINA B-cuts, while 6 athletes have achieved FINA A-cuts.
SSPC: Swimmer Matthew Marquardt Cycling Across the US to Raise Money for Cancer
Matthew is riding to raise money for pediatric cancer treatment through St. Jude. His goal is to raise $23,000 over the course of his ride, $1000/day.
World Champion Daiya Seto Sets Comeback Meet as Japan Open
26-year-old Olympic medalist and two-time 2019 world champion Daiya Seto eyes his return to racing, having been out of competition for nearly 5 months.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update — Women’s 800 Free Relay
Valentine Dumont, who set who Belgian records in 2020, has helped Belgium move into a wildcard spot in the Women’s 800 Free Relay
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IOC Reconfirms Commitment to Olympic Games Following Tokyo’s State of Emergency
Despite the city of Tokyo declaring a state of emergency, both the country and the IOC remain committed to hosting the Olympic Games as scheduled.
Washington State High School Sports Approved to Begin on February 1
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has decided to move forward with Season 1 of its three season plan beginning on February 1.
UC-San Diego Becomes 9th D1 School to Announce No 2020-2021 Swim & Dive Season
UC-San Diego announced that the swimming and diving teams will not compete this season due to the inability to provide proper safety measures for athletes.
SMAC’s Lauren Wilson Commits to Liberty University (2021)
Lauren Wilson, a versatile swimmer whose best event is the 100 fly, has committed to join the Liberty Flames in the fall of 2021.
State Of Emergency Declared For Olympic Host City Of Tokyo
A state of emergency has been declared for the Tokyo metropolitan area, host of the 2020 Olympic Games, effective today.
USA Water Polo Responds To Petition Calling For Resignation of CEO, Board Chair
The petition launched Tuesday asks for the removal CEO Christopher Ramsey and Board Chairman Michael Graff due to an “unacceptable” pattern of behavior.
Former Northern Colorado Coach Will Leonhart Charged With 2 Felonies
Additional details are coming to light involving a deadly crash, resulting in former N. Colorado Coach Will Leonhart being charged with two felonies.
