Madrid State Swimming Federation Faces Backlash Following Reopening Statement
“First will be athletes pertaining to the training center, the time is approaching for the remaining athletes,” the statement issued by the federation read.
Croatia vs. World Water Polo Match Planned to Honor Retiring Ratko Rudic
According to the director of the Croatian Water Polo Association, the match will bring together a number of the great players of Rudic’s past.
Arena Spain Swimmers Talk COVID-19 Impact, Pool Return
arena Spain swimmers share how they spent confinement. Starting this Monday, all of Spain will remain or move onto Phase 1.
The University of Hawai’i Receives Commitment From Weylin Foo
Kailua Kona, Hawaii’s Weylin Foo has committed to swim for DI University of Hawaii beginning fall 2020. He will be joining the school’s class of 2024.
Fitter and Faster FREE Broadcasts May 25th To 29th
This week’s Fitter and Faster free live broadcasts includes a freestyle technique course preview with Olympic gold medalists Tyler Clary and Clark Smith.
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Former Congressman, Cincinnati Swimming Alumnus Bill Keating Sr. Dies, Age 93
Univeristy of Cincinnati swimming alumnus and former U.S House of Representatives member Bill Keating Sr. has died at the age of 95.
Katie Ledecky To Be Featured In New Apple Series ‘Greatness Code’
The five-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky will be one of the top athletes covered in a 7-part docuseries produced by Lebron James and Tom Brady.
Colorado Swimming, Illinois Swimming LSCs Petition Governors for Pool Reopening
The two LSCs, which combined have around 30,000 athlete members, have each published letters to their respective state governors asking for pools to be reopened.
Iowa Reopens Pools for Lap Swimming, Lessons on Friday
Iowa is the 25th state to announce a plan to reopen pools in the near future, with lap swimming and lessons allowed to resume on May 22.
NCAA to Allow Voluntary Athletics Activities in All DI Sports Starting June 1
After okaying the return of voluntary activities for football and basketball earlier this week, the NCAA has expanded that policy to all sports.
USA Swimming Announces 2020 Zone Select Camp Rosters
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Zone Select Camps will be run virtually.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
East Carolina Athletics Director Issues Tearful Apology Over Cutting Programs
East Carolina Athletics Direct Dan Gilbert apologized to athletes, coaches, and alumni multiple times during his press conference on Thursday.
NCAA Rejects ‘One-Time Transfer’ Waiver, Will Wholly Rewrite Transfer Rules
The NCAA’s Division I Council says it will adopt new rules regarding eligibility for transfers, rather than accepting the proposed ‘one-time transfer’ waiver.
SwimSwam Podcast: What Would Janet Evans Give All Her Olympic Medals To Do?
Janet described running the Olympic torch to Muhammed Ali at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Evans says it was by far the best moment in her Olympic career
