Digging In On SafeSport’s Investigative Process, Ban Terminology
The U.S. Center for SafeSport took over last year as the sole authority in investigating allegations of coaching abuse and handing out multi-sport bans. But 20 months after the Center’s establishment, much of its inner workings and ban language remains somewhere between heavily secretive and wildly confusing.
Teel Hartmann Steps in as Marshall Interim Head Coach
Teel Hartmann swam at Marshall from 2013-2017 and worked on campus as an IMG representative.
Team Elite Adds Another Star – Ali DeLoof
American and World Record Holder Ali DeLoof is moving from Club Wolverine Elite to join Team Elite in San Diego under David Marsh.
Emory Women, Denison Men Top Preseason CSCAA Division III Polls
Editor’s Note: SwimSwam is not on the voting panel for the CSCAA Dual Meet Rankings, but the rankings are posted…
2018 Korean Nationals Photo Vault
Check out the stunning photos from this year’s Korean Nationals taking place as part of the Korean Sports Festival, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko.
Despite Indy Win, Queens Tops First Division II CSCAA Polls
Despite losing a dual meet to Indianapolis over the weekend, the Queens men are still ranked #1 in the first 2018-2019 edition of the CSCAA’s dual meet poll for Division II.
2018 Manchester Int’l Swim Meet Preview
Although Rikako Ikee is listed on the start lists for this weekend’s Manchester International Swim Meet, it’s doubtful she will be racing, as the teen is currently in Turkey training with Sarah Sjostrom.
Augsburg Named Lindsay Mikkelson as Interim Women’s Head Coach
Lindsay Mikkelson, a Minnesota native who has a decade of experience as a collegiate swimming coach, has been named the interim head coach of the Augsburg University women’s swimming and diving team.
Parillo Joins Holy Cross Staff as Assistant Coach
Holy Cross head swimming and diving coach Jeff Barlok has announced the hiring of Emily Parillo as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 season.
Macalester Tabs Kyllian Griffin to Lead Swimming & Diving Programs
Macalester College has hired Kyllian Griffin to coach the Scots’ men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.
An Sehyeon Takes 8th Consecutive Korean National Title In 100 Fly
An Sehyeon raced to a solid 57.96 100m fly in Korea tonight to claim her 8th consecutive National Festival title in the event.
Breaststroking Ace Kanako Watanabe Returns To Rio Coach
Gold medalist in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the 2018 Asian Games, Kanako Watanabe of Japan, plans on changing coaches after she graduates from Waseda University in March 2019.
Wang Jianjiahe Wins Again at Chinese Nationals, This Time in 400 Free
Wang Jianjiahe added a 400 free win to earlier victories in the 100 and 200 freestyle, while the Asian Record holder Li Bingjie finished just 8th.
Maryland 3A/2A/1A Champ Jake Stafford Verbals to Lehigh
Monocacy Aquatic Club’s Jake Stafford made a verbal commitment to Lehigh University’s class of 2023.
Pleasanton Freestyler Tyler Lu Verbally Commits to Brown
Tyler Lu of Pleasanton Seahawks has verbally committed to swim at Brown University in 2019-20.