Bill Christensen Resigns as Coach of North Texas Nadadores
Bill Christensen with Brett Ringgold (left) and Katie Meili (right).
SwimSwam Pulse: Direct Finals Access Most Unpopular World Cup Changes
SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly pointed to direct finals access for major medalists as the most disliked World Cup format change, with almost half of votes going for that rules update.
2016 Olympic Games Host Rio Fails To Deliver On ‘Seeds Of Hope’
Going on a year now removed from the Olympic Games, another potential legacy has been lost, as the ‘Seeds of Hope’ initiative has fallen by the wayside.
Upcoming USA Clinics
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World Records Fall in Bunches on Days 2 and 3 Masters Worlds
Many famous international swimmers competed on days 2 and 3 of FINA Masters Worlds. Noriko Inada (above) was a Japanese Olympian, turned a USMS swimmer posted the fastest times in the 200 back and 50 fly.
Max Litchfield – One Step From the Podium
In his first World Championships, Litchfield missed the podium by 0.58 in the 200m IM (1:56.86) and 0.48 in the 400m IM (4:09.62). They were the best performances of his career and scored him new British and Commonwealth records.
Ranking the 2017 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
Brooke Forde headlines a scary good class at #1, the Stanford Cardinal.
10 Things To Think About During Swim Practice
It’s time to get engaged, and that means thinking during practice. But maybe you aren’t sure where to begin. So here’s a list of ideas for you!
Velocity Aquatics Hires Rick Aronberg As Head Coach
Buffalo/Amherst, NY: Consistent with their commitment to excellence, the Velocity Aquatics Swim Club (www.VelocityAquatics.com) is excited to announce that they…
Tar Heels Secure Verbal Commitment from Distance Standout Thomas Bretzmann
Thomas Bretzmann of North Carolina Aquatic Club and Chapel Hill High School has verbally committed to swim for nearby University of North Carolina in 2018-19.
Supersuit Era Still Haunts British Women’s National Records
Two-time silver medalist from Rio, Jazz Carlin of Great Britain, is still chasing Joanne Jackson’s 400 freestyle national record mark of 4:00.79 set back in 2009.
2x IHSA Finalist Henry Claesson Sends Verbal to Virginia Tech
Two-time IHSA A-finalist Henry Claesson of Lyons Swim Club has verbally committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies. “It is like Virginia Tech…
Ranking the 2017 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Courtney Harnish is going to give Georgia some enticing options with NCAA scoring-worthy times in multiple events.
Former Bridgeport Coach Arrested A Third Time
Former Bridgeport University swim coach Sean Raffile was arrested for a third time in late July, once again for violating a protective order.
