SwimSwam Pulse: 62% Pick Cal As Men’s #1 Team Preseason
Defending champs Cal nearly doubled up the votes of Texas, which won four straight before last season. All other programs got only about 5% of the votes.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Paige Madden’s Huge 4:38 In 500 Free
Paige Madden was faster last weekend in the 500 free than she went at Virginia’s mid-season rest meet last year. She leads the nation by almost 9 seconds.
ISL Indy: Analyzing Turnaround Time, Doubles & Skins Races
In the International Swimming League format, some athletes had to swim off-events and others had to deal with tight turnarounds, especially in the skins race.
Italy’s Swimming Federation Publishes 2020 Olympic Qualifying Times
Federica Pellegrini will have two chances to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, as the Italian Swimming Federation sets out its selection policy.
Elizabeth Beisel on Survivor, Episode 3: The Coolest Water Challenge Ever
The immunity challenge heads back to the water, giving Elizabeth Beisel another clear chance to shine. But the women’s alliance is on the rocks in week 3.
Nick Daddabbo’s Interim Ban Removed From SafeSport Database
Daddabbo lost his job and was suspended last year after a vigilante group posted a video in which Daddabbo was allegedly trying to meet an underage boy.
Georgia’s Eva Merrell Out for the Season with Torn ACL
Merrell, who was expected to make her collegiate debut this season, confirmed she will undergo surgery and sit out the year.
Texas A&M Announces Upgrades to Swimming & Diving Team Facilities
The new project will feature upgrades to team spaces, including locker rooms, a lounge area, and a snack bar.
MIssouri State Heads to Lawrence for Double Dual vs. Kansas, South Dakota
For the third consecutive season the Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving team heads to Lawrence, Kan. for the two-day Kansas Double Dual.
European Water Polo Championship Qualification Tournament Begins Friday
Eight men teams and six women’s are to complete the field of the 2020 European Water Polo Championships after this weekend’s qualifications tournaments.
St. Bonaventure Men Look to Repeat at Colgate Invitational
The St. Bonaventure men travel to Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y., looking to repeat as Justin Jennings Memorial Invitational champions.
Louisville Gets Verbal Commitment from Sprinter Jeffery Tuning (2020)
North Carolina native and Sprinter Jeffery Tuning sends a verbal commitment to compete at the University of Louisville for the 2020-2021 season.
UNLV Kicks Off Season with Back-to-Back Home Meets
The UNLV men’s and women’s swimming and diving team will host UNR and CSU Bakersfield this weekend at the Jim Reitz Pool.
Houston Splits Squad for Weekend Action
The Houston men’s and women’s swimmers head across town to the Rice Invitational and the divers host the Houston Diving Invitational.
Swimming for Strength Athletes Part 4 – Head Position
Former NCAA Championship Swimmer and now Professional CrossFit™ Athlete Colleen Fotsch shares helpful tips on swimming in episode four of this video series.
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