ISL Depth Charts 2020: Toronto Titans Relying On Backstrokers & Relay Depth
The Toronto Titans have two fast-rising backstrokers in Kylie Masse and Shane Ryan, and they’ll try to parlay that speed into a big year 1 finish.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 10/9/2020
A number of age groupers saw big butterfly time drops in the early goings this month. We profile a few of the big drops this week.
2x Virginia HS 4A Champion Kyleigh Tankard Chooses UNC for 2022
As a freshman and sophomore at Grafton High School, Tankard won Virginia HS 4A titles in the 100 butterfly.
BBC Will Air All London Roar Matches of ISL Regular Season Live in the UK
Full details of the BBC’s deal with the ISL are expected next week, but British citizens will at least be able to watch matches involving the London Roar for free.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64% See COVID Impacting ISL Results
Almost two-thirds of voters expect coronavirus cases to have a significant impact on the outcome of this year’s International Swimming League season.
NC State Lands #9 Kennedy Noble, US Junior National Champion, for Class of 2026
Last summer, Noble won the Speedo Junior Nationals title in the 100 back with a 1:01.25, while she was the 200 back runner-up (2:13.06).
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Sato’s 2:07.02 in 200 Breast
Japan has been a dominant world force in the men’s 200 breaststroke, and 19-year-old Shoma Sato is continuing to build that legacy.
South Carolina High School Team Pulled From State Meet Over COVID Positive
Fort Dorchester High School was removed from South Carolina’s high school state swim meet after a positive COVID-19 test.
UCLA Reels In First 2022 Verbal: 2019 CIF State A-Finalist Courtney Seljeseth
As a high school freshman, Seljeseth was the 2019 100 breast runner-up at the CIF Central Coast Section Championships, going her lifetime best of 1:01.81
Mic’d Up With Crawley Swimming Club’s Coach Will Philpot
England’s Crawley Swimming Club recently ‘mic’d up’ Head Coach Will Philpot, giving us a glimpse into the coaching style that drives the club forward.
NZL SC C’ships: 16-Year-Old Fairweather Hits 1:55.23 200 Free
16-year-old World Junior Champion Erika Fairweather who put on a show, blasting a huge PB in the 200m free tonight in Auckland.
Army Swim & Dive Team Took to Lake Popolopen for the Kelley Lemmon Challenge
This event honors Lt. Col. Kelley B. Lemmon, Jr., 1937 Team Captain, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic efforts in World War II.
Jeffcoat Lowers Newly-Minted 50 Back NZL National Record
21-year-old Andrew Jeffcoat lowered his own newly-minted New Zealand national record in the men’s 50m backstroke racing in Auckland.
SwimSwam Podcast: Mike Alexandrov on What Happens After Swimming
After a long and successful career, Alexandrov shares how he moved into his life after swimming in the film titled “Afterlife”.
North Carolina Swimming Holds Virtual Ceremony for 2019 Awards
Claire Curzan was honored as the 2020 female swimmer of the year for the 15-16 age group at a virtual awards ceremony held by North Carolina Swimming.
