2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tourney: Ikee Among Ones To Watch
20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee is among the top talent set to race at a specially-organized swimming meet this weekend in Tokyo.
2x 2019 Florida 4A State Finalist Megan Murphy Sends Verbal to Navy for 2021
Greensboro Futures finalist Megan Murphy has committed to swim for the United States Naval Academy beginning in the fall of 2021.
AAC & C-USA Postpone Fall Sports (But Not Football) To Spring
The American and Conference-USA have postponed soccer and volleyball seasons to the spring of 2021, though football will remain in the fall.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Rent Your Pool For $10,000/Week
Catch up on the latest swimming stories from around the web, including two swimmer weddings and a pool version of Airbnb.
Olympic Games On Track To Run In 2021: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Governor Koike says the COVID-19 situation in the city has gotten better in recent weeks and the Games are on track to run next summer.
Winter Junior Nationals Finalist Kenneth Thien Commits to Boston College
Winter US Open qualifier Kenneth Thien announced his decision to swim at Boston College beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Given 8-Year Doping Suspension in 2nd Stanozolol Case
Mauricio Fiol, left, has been handed an 8 year suspension by a FINA Doping Panel. Fiol did not participate in the hearing after ignoring FINA letters.
Stephen Redmond Becomes First to Swim 44 km Around Fastnet Rock
Irish open water swimmer Stephen Redmond has become the first known person to swim the more-than 44 kilometers from Baltimore, Ireland around Fastnet Rock.
Mary Catherine Jurica, Abbie Alvarez Give Houston 2 More Houston-Area Commits
Mary Catherine Jurica (above) and Abbie Alvarez both project to be immediate conference championship scorers for Houston upon arrival on campus in 2021.
Cate Campbell Slated to Participate in AOC’s Well-being Week
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced that sprinting superstar Cate Campbell will be one of twelve athletes participating in Wellbeing Week.
Logan Pearsall Named Illinois State Diving Coach
Pearsall will replace Phil Hoffmann, who was the head diving coach for 13 seasons.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/26/2020
A ‘Star Wars vs Harry Potter’ themed intrasquad meet joins our list of age group swims this week, along with a handful of big time drops.
Five-Person Group Successfully Crosses Kaulakahi Channel
Five swimmers from Ala Moana Beach Swim Club have successfully completed a group swim across the 27.3km Kaulakahi Channel in Hawaii.
Special Report: The Latest On South American Pool Return
The compilation that initially contained five countries among which were Paraguay, Uruguay or Colombia has seen some additions.
Mason Manta Rays Breaststroker Ashley Lugbill Commits to SMU
Ashley Lugbill is the 2nd commit to the SMU Mustangs as part of the high school class of 2021. Her twin sister Reese has not yet committed.
