Russian World Championship Medalist Minakov Reacts to CAS Decision on Olympics
Russian World Championships silver medalist Andrei Minakov says that, while he believes athletes shouldn’t be punished for what they didn’t do, it is a “chance to show our fortitude or character.”
Minnesota State Finalist Reese Hodgins Commits to Missouri State Men (2021)
Reese Hodgins, who was 7th in the 200 free at the 2020 Minnesota High School State Championship meet, will swim for Missouri State in the fall of 2021.
Cieslak Scorches 22.08 SCM 50 Fly As 9th Fastest Performer Ever
After firing off a Polish record on the men’s 400m fr relay, Marcin Cieslak also nabbed a monster 22.08 50m fly national standard.
Stokowski Hits 49.92 100 Back At Polish SC Winter Championships
Kacper Stokowski posted a lifetime best of 49.92 in the men’s 100 back to become Poland’s second-fastest man of all-time.
SSPC: Camille Cheng on Reevaluating How You Approach Time Goals When Racing
Cheng explains that now, it’s about having fun in training and racing, enjoying the process instead of focusing on the times as the end-all, be-all goal.
In Riccione, Just Ceccon & Pilato Add Names To Italian OLY Lineup
15-year-old Benedetta Pilato and 19-year-old Thomas Ceccon were Italy’s two Olympic qualifiers from this weekend’s competition in Riccione.
2020 Swammy Awards: Matt Wilson Earns Male Oceania Swimmer Of The Year
For the second consecutive year, Australia’s Matt Wilson has earned the Swammy Award for the Oceania Male Swimmer of the Year.
Bella Sims Drops 4:38 500 Yard Free, 10th Fastest All-Time in 15-16 Age Group
Going into this meet, 15-year-old Bella Sims’ best 500 time ranked her outside the top 100 all-time fastest 15-16 year-olds. Her 4:38.21 now ranks her 10th.
UNC Freshman Aranza Vazquez Shines At Auburn Invite
It was three wins in three events for Aranza Vazquez in her debut for the North Carolina diving team this weekend at the Auburn Invitational.
FINA Announces Virtual Artistic Swimming Competitions for USA and Canada
With the help of FINA, the United States Artistic Swimming and Canadian Artistic Swimming have announced a plan for virtual world series events.
University Of South Dakota Picks Up In-State Verbal From Sophia Mattaini
Sophia Mattaini will join her older sister at the University of South Dakota for the fall of 2021, sending her verbal commitment as a free/fly specialist.
Council Bluffs IMer Terin Frodyma Commits to Youngstown State
Polyvalent talent Terin Frodyma from Council Bluffs Swim Club has signed an NLI to swim for Youngstown State in 2021-22.
Daiya Seto Reportedly Eyes February’s Japan Open For Racing Return
Suspended swimmer Daiya Seto is eyeing potentially kicking off his 2021 racing season at February’s Japan Open, a non-selection event.
Cieslak Anchors 46.18 En Route To Polish SCM 400 Free Relay Record
The foursome of Konrad Czerniak, Jan Holub, Jan Switkowski and Marcin Cieslak produced a new Polish national record in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Jeff Echols (2021) Commits to Emory
Jeff Echols, a 49/1:49 butterflyer from Enfinity Aquatic Club, has committed to Emory’s class of 2025. He would have scored in the 200 fly at 2019 NCAAs.
