TYR Sport Signs Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Conger
“Joining TYR fulfills a lifelong dream for me to be a professional swimmer,” said Conger. “Our pro team and our suits are the strongest in the world. I am honored to be on team TYR and fired up for the 2019 World Championship season.”
USA Swimming HOD Votes to Allow Athletes to Compete in Stated Gender Category
USA Swimming has secured its athletes the right to compete in their self-identified gender category, at least until reaching junior or senior National Team level.
Federica Pellegrini Says She Intends to Race at 5th Olympiad in Tokyo
Pellegrini noted that Katie Ledecky would not be the only threat in a potential 200 free final in Tokyo.
Wabash College Tabs Will Bernhardt II as Head Coach
Wabash College named Will Bernhardt II as head coach of the Little Giants’ swimming and diving program. Bernhardt has acted as head coach at Wittenberg University since 2016.
Wang’s WR, Hosszu’s Double Highlights Day 1 Of Budapest World Cup
Katinka Hosszu picked up two wins on the opening night of finals in Budapest.
Georgia Davies Lowers Own SCM British Record In 50 Back
Georgia Davies broke her own SCM British Record in the 50 back in Budapest.
South Carolina High School Psych Sheets Released
The South Carolina high school state championships will be taking place this weekend at the University of South Carolina’s Natatorium….
Hinchey Testifies For Congress, Notes SafeSport Response Time
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey testifed for a Senate Subcommittee Wednesday, giving some updates on USA Swimming’s progress in the area of SafeSport and especially emphasizing the need to speed up response time to sexual abuse complaints.
Morozov Takes Down Schoeman’s World Cup Record In 50 Free
Vladimir Morozov broke Roland Schoeman’s 2009 World Cup Record in the men’s 50 freestyle in Budapest.
Kathleen Baker Ties Katie Meili’s 100 IM American Record – 58.02
Kathleen Baker tied Katie Meili’s American Record in the women’s 100 IM at the FINA World Cup in Budapest.
Wang Jianjiahe Smashes 400 Free SCM World Record In Budapest
China’s Wang Jianjiahe broke the women’s 400 free world record at the FINA World Cup in Budapest.
College Swimming Weekend Preview: 10/1/18 – 10/7/18
Intrasquads and alumni meets still abound on the first weekend of October, but Oregon State vs Arizona State will begin to kick off major conference dual meet action.
Swimming Canada Adds Mary C. Lyne To Board of Directors
Canada has named Mary C. Lyne to their Board of Directors.
Swimming Canada Announces Winners For 2018 Swim-A-Thon Campaign
Swimming Canada has announced the grand prize winners for their 2018 Swim-A-Thon campaign.
Ashby Breaks 9-Year-Old Kiwi Record In 100 IM At NZL SCM Championships
Bradlee Ashby took down a nine-year-old National Record in the 100 IM on day 3 of the New Zealand SC Championships.
