U.S. Center For SafeSport Briefly Lists 13-Year-Old In Banned Database
The Center for SafeSport listed, then removed, a 13-year-old swimmer in its database of banned individuals & won’t reveal whether the child remains suspended.
Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Meili Announces Retirement From Swimming
American Katie Meili announced via Instagram that she has decided to retire from swimming. Meili’s statement said in part, “My…
Italian Olympian Filippo Magnini Assists in Open Water Rescue
Magnini, an Olympic bronze medalist, was at the beach with his girlfriend when a tourist in the water became distressed.
World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game
The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.
4th Seed Munoz Scratches Day 6 Prelims At World University Games
Only one top 10 seed has taken a scratch on day 6 of the 2019 World University Games: 4th-seeded Lidon Munoz del Campo of Spain.
Diver Yulia Pakhalina Named to Conference USA Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
Conference USA announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class, comprised of 20 student-athletes, three coaches and two administrators.
China Finishes With 11 of 15 Diving Golds At 2019 World University Games
China won 6 of the final 9 gold medals in diving to lead all nations with 11 – one more than they earned last time they competed at this event in 2015.
Louisville Members of US Worlds Team Delayed, Will Arrive to Training Camp Late
Due to weather issues, several members of the U.S. National Team will miss the first two days of Team USA’s training camp in Singapore.
2019 Denmark Long Course Championships Preview: Young swimmers top psych sheets
While swimmers on the Danish World Championship roster are missing from the psych sheets, many young Danish talents will look to make names for themselves.
USA Increases Medal Lead, South Africa Makes Up Ground on Day 5 of WUGs
Team USA swept the silvers and picked up one gold while South Africa came away with two more gold medals on day 5 of WUGs.
Michael Houlie Sets, then Lowers, WUGs 50 Breast Record on Day 5
South Africa’s Michael Houlie, a rising sophomore at Tennessee, broke the World University Games record in the men’s 50 breast twice on Monday.
Tom Miazga: Para-Swimming Champion, 2019 Fittest Seated Man On Earth
Paralympic swimmer Tom Miazga became the Fittest Seated Man On Earth during the WheelWOD Crossfit Games. The competition finished yesterday after four days.
ASCA To Replace CEO John Leonard With TSE’s Steve Roush
Consulting director Steve Roush will take over as American Swimming Coaches Association CEO at the beginning of 2020, replacing John Leonard after 35 years.
