Mount Lebanon Freestyler Sophia Donati Verbals to Bucknell
Donati swam on two scoring relays for Mount Lebanon High School at the 2018 Pennsylvania ‘AAA’ Championships.
4x Kansas HS State Champion Ben Patton Verbals to Mizzou
Patton has won two Kansas HS titles in the 200 IM and two in the 100 back.
CIA Charges 7 Russian Operatives for Anti-Doping Cyber Attacks
Earlier this month, a federal grand jury in Pennsylvania indicted seven Russian military intelligence officers on charges of hacking American and international anti-doping agencies and sports federations, thereby accessing data and medical records of 250 athletes from about 30 countries.
Ryan Harty: “We’re doing the things we need to be doing for October” (Video)
Texas’ lone win on the day came in the 200 back, where redshirt junior Ryan Harty (1:44.08) edged out reigning NCAA champ Austin Katz (1:44.44).
Lauren Somers Earns Back-to-Back NEC Swimmer of the Week Honors
Junior swimmer Lauren Somers was named the Northeast Conference Swimmer of the Week for the second week in a row.
USC Lands 2018 Junior National Champion: #5 Kaitlyn Dobler
Dobler is an incredibly important pickup for the Trojans on the breaststroke side, with All-American breaststrokers Riley Scott and Kirsten Vose losing eligibility before she starts at USC.
Nathan Adrian to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Cal’s Winter Commencement
Adrian, who missed his own graduation in 2012 due to a swim meet, will speak at his alma mater December 15th.
SwimSwam Pulse: 48% Pick Florida to Outscore USC, Georgia At M NCAAs
Nearly half of voters picked a retooled Florida team to top USC and Georgia at this winter’s men’s NCAA Championships.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Robert Howard’s Double 18s Power ‘Bama
Alabama got a pair of 18-second relay legs from star sprinter Robert Howard, who currently leads the NCAA in the 50 free.
DiRado, Beisel, Adams, Jaeger Named 2019 SwimSquad Captains
Olympians Maya DiRado, Elizabeth Beisel, Cammile Adams and Connor Jaeger have been named captains of USA Swimming’s SwimSquads for the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series.
Remedy Rule Gives Insight Into UT Women’s Culture (Video)
The Longhorn women won four of the six individual swimming events for the session, including seniors Joanna Evans, Remedy Rule and freshman Julia Cook adding to their victories from day 1.
Invictus Games is Underway Down Under
The Australian Team ready to race at Invictus Games with support from Ian Thorpe and Aussie swimwear brands Funky Trunks and Funkita.
Olympic Coach and Swimmer, Brett Hawke Joins Fitter and Faster Executive Team
We are proud and excited to announce that internationally recognized swim coach Brett Hawke is joining Fitter and Faster full-time as Development Director of Swim Clinics and Camps!
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Club Assistant Buys Strive in Shakeup Acquisition, Launches Swim Team Apps
Club Assistant, LLC, shakes up the online swim team management offerings today with a complete buyout acquisition of StriveSwim.com, the surging disruptor in swim workout apps.
Banned MN Youth Coach Charged With Three More Sex Crimes
Former swim coach Alfred John O’Neill, already banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, has been charged with three more counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, local media report.
