Kentucky Launches Class of 2024 with Verbal from Ohio Record-holder CJ Layne
54.4 breaststroker CJ Layne is the first high school junior to verbally commit to the University of Kentucky men’s swimming and diving team for 2020-21.
Scandal-Wracked Former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun Received $2.4 Million Severance
Despite resigning amid heavy criticism for his handling of major abuse scandals, former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun received severance pay of $2.4 million.
Albuquerque Academy’s Jake Hand Commits to University of Arizona
Albuquerque’s Jake Hand has committed to the University of Arizona. Hand stands to make strong contributions in the breaststroke and IM events.
2019 World Champs Preview: USA V. Aussies V. Canada in Women’s Medley Relay
The American, Canadian, and Aussie women will all be gunning for the 2019 medley relay title. With an all-star line-up, it can be anyone’s race.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Favor NCAA Reform But 42% Fear Effects To Swimming
86% of voters said college athletes should be able to profit from their names and images, but 42% expressed concern about the effects to non-revenue sports.
Age Group Record Round-Up From Day 3 Of European Junior C’ships
Check out who made some moves on their national youth record boards on day 3 of the 2019 European Junior Championships in Kazan.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Sjostrom Now Owns 4 of 7 Fastest 50s Ever
The 2019 Swedish Championships were about as good a tune-up for the World Championships as Sarah Sjostrom could have asked for.
2019 European Junior Championships Sees Russia Holding Steady In Medal Table
Day 3 marks a turning point for the nation of Russia, as they took over the medal table standings at the European Junior Championships.
Grigory Tarasevich Will Replace Kliment Kolesnikov in 200 Back at Worlds
Grigory Tarasevich, who won gold in the 100 back at the World University Games, has been added to Russia’s roster for the World Championships.
USA Adds More Gold, Broadening Medal Lead On Day 2 of World University Games
Ian Finnerty, Lisa Bratton, Asia Seidt, and Justin Ress all won more medals for Team USA on day two of the World University Games.
2019 World University Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the meet record yesterday, USA’s Ian Finnerty will seek to improve upon his time and grab a gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Devan Tunnell, John Hopkins Added To SafeSport Banned Database
Two new names appear in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s database of banned individuals: Devan Tunnell from Oregon and John Hopkins from Ohio.
Finnerty Glad to Go Fast, Setting Record “An added bonus” (Video)
After Ian Finnerty broke the WUG meet record with a 59.51 in semis of the 100 breast, he shaved another .02 of a second off of his record with a 59.49
Justin Ress Gets Medical Treatment During WUGs Session; Now Cleared
American Justin Ress received medical treatment during tonight’s finals session of the World University Games, but has been cleared to return to Team USA.
16-Year-Old Matt Richards Cranks Out 48.88 100 Free In Kazan
Matt Richards is busting out lifetime best swims left and right, with his 48.88 100 free entering new territory tonight at the 2019 European Junior C’ships.
