Are WUGs a Good Indicator for a Subsequent Olympics Berth? (2015-16 Edition)
In 2015, Lilly King finished with a silver medal in the 100 breast at WUGs. Her time? A respectable 1:06.93. Things changed in 2016, though.
Horton Only in 400 Free, No Chikunova On Early 2019 Worlds Entry Lists
Australia’s Mack Horton only appears in the 400 free, though the men’s 800 entries do not appear in the version of entry lists SwimSwam obtained this week.
After 2 Hip Surgeries, Louisville’s Underdahl Qualifies for Olympic Trials
This morning in the 200 back, Underdahl crushed her previous best time of 2:15.73, getting her hand on the wall in 2:14.53.
How To Watch The 2019 FINA World Championships
The 2019 FINA World Championships kick off today, expanded to a whopping seven disciplines over 17 days. Here’s how you can follow all of it:
After In-Season 1:57 2Back, Casas Expecting “Big Things” at Nationals (Video)
Casas blew past his old personal best of 1:58.65, clocking a 1:57.34, going out in a speedy 26.91, then very consistent splits of 30.21, 30.02, and 30.20
Behind the Scenes at Team USA Worlds Training Camp with Michael Andrew
While the American swimming team for the 2019 World Championships is preparing for a public training session on Saturday in…
Andrea Vergani Expected to Race at World Championships after Marijuana Test
Vergani was the #1-ranked swimmer in the world in the 50 free at the time of his April suspension; he is expected to be cleared to compete in Gwangju.
Duncan Scott Named BUCS Sportsman Of The Year
Duncan Scott earned 3 individual titles at the British Championships this past April and now has been named BUCS Sportsman of the Year.
NC State’s Zach Brown Clocks 1:57.1 200 Fly at Greensboro Sectional Day 1
Emma Barksdale of South Carolina won the women’s 200 IM with a 2:15.15, a little off her personal best of 2:13.35.
University of Memphis’ Aquatics Facilities Embroiled in Political Drama
While Memphis doesn’t have a varsity swimming program, their pool does play host to several other aquatic groups, including the club Memphis Tigers Swimming.
Poland’s Pawel Juraszek Tested Positive, Wins Appeal, Will Compete In Gwangju
Poland’s National Record Pawel Juraszek tested positive for a banned substance back in March, but won an appeal in order to compete in Gwangju.
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Distance swimmer Alexa Connors makes verbal commitment to Richmond for 2020
Alexa Connors, a USA Swimming Scholastic All American from Massachusetts announces her verbal commitment to swim at the University of Richmond.
Mesa Aquatics’ Patrick Waggoner Commits To Biola University For 2019
Waggoner will arrive in La Mirada in the fall of 2019 with a career-best time in the 200-yard butterfly that is already faster than the Biola school record.
Gabrielle Brust Commits to Stay In State, Swim for Ohio
Granville, Ohio, native Gabrielle Brust will keep her talents inside the Buckeye state after committing to swim for Ohio University.
