Beyond The Lane Lines: Aussies Get Lego’d, Fun USA Swimming Facts
Check out interesting snippets from around the web, with this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines featuring Nathan Adrian and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor.
2019 World Championships: Women’s 25k Photo Vault
Check out the women’s 25k photo vault featuring 4-time even World champion Brazilian Ana Marcela Cunha.
Swanson Swims US #10 in the 200 Breast on Day 1 of Cleveland Sectionals
On the opening day of the Cleveland Sectionals, Michigan swimmer and national team member Charlie Swanson posted the 10th-fastest US time in the 200 breast.
Cunha and Reymond Defend 25K Titles in Tremendous Conditions
Ana Marcela Cunha (above) Brazil won her 4th 25km title in the last 5 editions, and her 2nd gold medal of these World Championships.
Alicia Hicken-Franklin to Return to University of Denver as Head Coach
Minnesota’s Hicken-Franklin previously spent 16 seasons at the University of Denver, 11 of them as associate head coach.
Brazilian Sprinter Gabriel Santos Lands 8-Month Suspension for Testing Positive
Santos reportedly claims he came into contact with the substance accidentally, and FINA accepted his defense, offering a reduced suspension.
USA Men’s Water Polo Tops Australia 12-11, Finishes 2nd in Group at Worlds
The USA Men’s National Team bounced back from a loss to Croatia to hand Australia a 12-11 defeat tonight at the FINA World Championships.
USA Swimming Hires Olympian Brendan Hansen as Director of Team Services
USA Swimming announced the hiring of 6-time Olympic medalist Brendan Hansen as Director of Team Services. Hansen won 2 Olympic golds, 1 silver and 2 bronze.
Gardner-Webb Hires Kristina Henkel and Travis Kiser as Swimming Assistants
Gardner-Webb has completed its staff rebuild for the 2019-2020 season under new head coach Mike Blum.
2019 European Youth Olympic Festival Kicks-Off In 2 Days
While all eyes are on Gwangju, Korea for the 2019 FINA World Aquatic Championships, another competition is about to get underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Gwangju On High Alert For Monsoon-Type Conditions
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) says that monsoon rains accompanied by strong winds are expected to hit the southwestern region this week.
Swimming Australia CEO Confirms No World C’ships Broadcast Deal
Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell confirmed today that no deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters could be reached to air the World Championships.
Kenisha Liu Doubles on Day 1 of 2019 Santa Clarita Sectionals
UCLA senior Kenisha Liu, swimming for BREA Aquatics, won two events on Day 1 of the 2019 CA/NV Sectionals in Santa Clarita.
14-Year-Old Zoe Skirboll Wins Twice on Day 1 of Piscataway Sectionals
Skirboll won the first event of the meet, the women’s 200 IM, clocking a 2:19.15 to break 2:20 for the first time in her career.
Lucia Davis, Lauren Burckel Snag Trials Cuts on Day 1 at Mt. Hood Sectionals
Lucia Davis and Lauren Burckel punched their tickets to 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha on Day 1 of Speedo Sectionals at Mt. Hood.
