Late Motion Saves WSU Swim Teams For Now, Deadline Set For June 30th
A last minute motion has saved the Wright State swim programs for the time being. A decision will be made on June 30th.
Paralympic Champions Elliott, Thomas Kane Reclassified in Indy
Maddison Elliott (above) has been classified as an S9 after her early-week review, and could be moved to that new group pending the outcome of her race observation on Friday.
Olympian Tom Shields’ Take On The New FINA World Cup Rules
“Medalists will show up out of shape and waste a finals spot, or in “deep training” and do the same. It will not work out well,” Tom Shields says of the new FINA World Cup rule where Olympic and World Championship medalist earn automatic berths into World Cup finals.
Joseph Schooling Breaks Pool Record at Texas Senior Circuit
2016 Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling broke a pool record in College Station on Thursday.
FINA: We Will Not Recognize Results of Brazilian Federation Elections
FINA, the international governing body for swimming, has told the Brazilian swimming federation that it won’t recognize the results of the Brazilian federation elections scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Long Gutierrez Headlines Mexican World Championship Roster
Long Gutierrez was one of ten named to Mexico’s roster for the World Championships.
Scottsdale’s Claire Grover Stays In-State With Verbal To ASU
Claire Grover has decided to stay in-state and swim for ASU starting in the fall of 2018.
Robin Boughey Named Assistant Coach of Princeton Women
The Tigers, who are now under the direction of new Head Coach Bret Lungaard, announced that Robin Boughey will be joining them as the women’s assistant coach.
Swimming Australia Comments On Fraser-Holmes Ban
“We have been informed that Thomas Fraser-Holmes will be appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, as is his right,” reads a portion of Swimming Australia’s statement on the athlete’s 12-month ban.
#13 Recruit in Class of 2018 Noah Henry Commits to Arizona State
Noah Henry, the #13 recruit in the high school class of 2018, has verbally committed to Arizona State University. Henry…
Two Swimmers File Title IX Suit Against Lock Haven University
Two swimmers are among eight student-athletes filing a lawsuit against Lock Haven University for alleged “intentional discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title IX.”
Canada Looks To Expand Medal Potential With Distance Coach Mark Perry
Open water/distance coach Mark Perry’s addition to Swimming Canada is part of John Atkinson’s plan to expand Canada’s medal potential.
McKee, Gibson Named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans of the Year
Anton McKee earned CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year honors for the second straight year.
06/08/17 In Briefs: Penny’s Old Pool & Stirling Award Nominations
Read about the smaller swimming stories from around the globe in this edition of ‘In Briefs.’
Texas Breaststroker Lauren Halliburton Commits to In-State TCU
Plano Senior High School and Lakeside Aquatic Club swimmer Lauren Halliburton has committed to Texas Christian University’s class of 2021.
