Competitor Coach of the Month: Carol Capitani, Texas
Four Texas women, including two freshmen, have already hit automatic NCAA qualifying swims as coach Carol Capitani has gotten her rookies up to speed fast.
2020 Swammy Awards: Caeleb Dressel Wins US Male Swimmer of the Year
For the second year in a row and third time in Swammy history, Caeleb Dressel has been named as the Male US Swimmer of the Year.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Claire Curzan, TAC Titans
Claire Curzan was already the best butterflyer and freestyler in 15-16 age group history. But in December, she also became one of the best backstrokers.
SSPC: What Ally McHugh Learned From Watching Race Video of Ariarne Titmus
Ally documents what her training has been like in and out of the water since quarantine began when she was actually on a training trip at the OTC
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2020 Swammy Awards: Rikako Ikee, Heart Of A Champion
The 2020 Heart of a Champion Award winner is Rikako Ikee of Japan, recognized for her indelible spirit, determination and out-of-pool contributions.
Carlos Martínez Downs Three Para World Records At Pozuelo Trophy
Four world records fell at the 2020 Pozuelo Swimming Club Christmas Trophy on December 19th in the Pozuelo de Alarcón region of Madrid, Spain.
Tuncel Takes Turkish 800 Free Record, GA Tech’s Unlu 1:47.08 200 Free
More longstanding national records fell as the Turkish Long Course National Team Selection Meet concluded from Istanbul this weekend.
15-Yr-Old Merve Tuncel Hits 16:03.23 LC 1500 Free Turkish Record
While competing at the just-concluded Turkish Long Course National Team Selection meet, 15-year-old Merve Tuncel fired off another national record.
Barbados National Teamer Tristan Pragnell Commits to Columbia for 2021-22
Tristan Pragnell, who swims for AGUA and represents Barbados internationally, has committed to Columbia University for 2021-22.
Pennsylvania State Championship Qualifier Baily Trettel Commits to St. Francis
Trettel dropped 5 seconds in just 4 months in the 200 backstroke during her junior season to become an instant-impact scorer for Saint Francis University.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Molly Hamlin (2021) Commits to Harvard
Molly Hamlin will join the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team next fall with Ivy League Championship A final-worthy times in the 100/200 back.
Brazilian Teen Died From COVID-19 Complications After Being Cleared, Competing
14-year-old swimmer Mariana Franklin Ferreira Silva died on December 19 due to COVID-19 complications after being cleared and competing December 9-10.
Estonia Captures Men’s & Women’s 400 Free Relay National Records
Estonian swimmers took down the men’s and women’s 400 free relay national records days ago. Read how it all went down in our recap here.
14-Year Old Lana Pudar Swims 59.8 in Women’s 100 Fly in Bosnia & Herzogovina
Pudar also broke the National Record in the women’s 50 fly in Sarajevo, while Jovan Lekic dropped 6 seconds to break the National Record in the 200 free.
