Brian Pursley Hired as Assistant Coach for Jeffco Hurricanes Evergreen
The Jeffco Hurricanes of Evergreen, Colorado have hired Brian Pursley to their coaching staff for the 2018-2019 swim season. Pursley…
USA Swimming Foundation Surpasses $700,000 in 2018 Grant Funding for Make a Splash Local Partners
In its continued effort to help make swim lessons accessible for every child across the country, the USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, distributed $702,819 to 151 Make a Splash Local Partners.
Cate Campbell to ‘Keyboard Warriors’: ‘It’s Time We Talked’
Australian world record-holder Cate Campbell penned an open letter this week, addressing “keyboard warriors” – or the fans and internet commenters critical of her swimming performances, specifically her showing at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Adrian, Coughlin Among USA Swimming Athlete Director Nominees
Nathan Adrian is one of six who are running for three USA Swimming Athlete Director spots.
USA Swimming To Elect Six At-Large Directors On September 29th
USA Swimming will elect six At-large Directors on September 29th.
Brandeis Tabs Wheaton Assistant Nicole Carter as Head Coach
Brandeis University has announced that Nicole Carter has been named as the University’s head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
Lewis Pugh Completes English Channel Mega Swim
Donning just a pair of briefs with a simple cap and goggles, activist swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh became the first person to…
With Pan Pac Swimmers Ineligibile, Canada Selects Just 6 For Hangzhou
With this year’s major senior meets of the Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacific Championships, European Championships and Asian Games having now…
Queensland Catches Up W/ Rest of Australia & Now Requires Water Safety
In response to the state’s Save Our Schoolkids (S.O.S.) campaign calling for government action, as of next year, all primary school students in Queensland, Australia will be taught swimming and water safety skills as part of their educational curriculum.
Notre Dame Hires Joe Brinkman to Fill Newly-Created Assistant Position
Notre Dame swimming & diving has announced their 2nd new assistant coach hiring of the 2018 off-season: Joe Brinkman, who comes…
Olympic Silver Medalist Masato Sakai Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Masato Sakai (left) took the Olympic silver medal behind American icon Michael Phelps in the 200m fly at the last Summer Olympic Games. Since, the 23-year-old hasn’t been as explosive, leading to shoulder surgery this week.
Northwestern Picks Up NCAA D3 Champ Mary Erb from Connecticut College
Readfield, Maine’s Mary Erb, the 2017 NCAA D3 champ in the 200 breast, has announced her transfer from Connecticut College to Northwestern University.
Distance Standout Andrew Matejka Verbally Commits to Stanford
Andrew Matejka from Wellesley, Massachusetts has announced via social media that he is verbally committed to Stanford University’s class of 2023.
NISCA Releases 2018-2019 All-America Time Standards
The 2018-2019 NISCA All-American time standards are now live on the NISCA website. Once again, these times have gotten much…
Ashton Smith Excited to Represent US at Special Olympics World Games
Special Olympic gold medalist Ashton Smith to represent the US at the 2019 World Games.
