Madisyn Cox Nears Best Times in Unofficial LCM Time Trial
The Texas women’s pro group elected to see where they’re at racing-wise following the months-long training interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hungarian National Championships Set For December
The Hungarian Swimming Association (Magyar Úszó Szövetség) has revealed its elite racing calendar for the remainder of 2020.
Swiss International Nils Liess Races at Meeting du Lac, Swims 1:49 in 200 Free
Nils Liess was the biggest name at the Meeting du Lac in Switzerland this weekend, where he swam 3 races among a mostly age group meet.
Looking Back at Day 8 of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials
Without further ado, let’s go back and remember what was going on during the 8th day of the Olympic Trials back in 2012 and 2016.
Abbey Malmstrom Commits to DI University at Buffalo
Rising high school senior Abbey Malmstrom has committed to swim for University at Buffalo beginning fall 2021. She will join the Bull’s class of 2025.
Toussaint Posts Near Lifetime Best 50 Back In Unofficial Time Trial
Multi-2019 European Short Course champion Kira Toussaint was back in action this weekend, suited up at the NTC to put another month of training to the test.
Diving Platform at Liberty University Collapses; No Injuries Reported
A 1-meter diving platform at Liberty’s 3-year old natatorium collapsed last week. The school is still trying to determine what happened.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel, Dressel Chasing Barriers On Day 8
Four years ago, 19-year-olds Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel made their first Olympic teams. They would have battled for a return in the 50 free today.
Virginia Tech Snags World Juniors Semifinalist Luan Grobbelaar
He has been to World Junior Champs in 2017 and 2019, representing South Africa in 2017 and then switching to New Zealand for 2019.
US Olympic Athletes Call on IOC to Abolish Rejection of Olympic Protests
The USOPC’s Athletes’ Advisory Council has penned a letter to the IOC asking them to abolish Rule 50, which bars athlete protests at the Olympics.
Shouts From The Stands: 2022 Men’s NCAA Swimming Dual Meet Championships
What could college swimming look like in two years if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect sports competitions?
La Casa Bianca Minaccia Di Ritirare I Fondi Alla Wada Se Non Attua Riforme
L’ufficio della politica per il controllo delle droghe della Casa Bianca ha minacciato di ritirare i fondi alla WADA se non attua delle riforme
Angus Corbeau Continues Family D1 Swim Tradition; Verbally Commits to SMU
Tualatin Hills Swim Club breast/IM specialist Angus Corbeau will trade Oregon for Texas when he suits up for SMU in the fall of 2021.
Washington St. Asst Coach Bex Freebairn Can No Longer Work in US after Change in Visa Rules
Freebairn was unable to get her work visa renewed after the Trump administration suspended new work visas earlier this week.
NAG Record-Holder and OT Qualifier Meghan Lynch Verbally Commits to Stanford
Lynch’s age group career has been no joke; she holds 110 team records with the Greenwich YWCA Dolphins and 68 Connecticut LSC records.
