NCAA Major Conference Midseason Rankings
With all the mid season taper meets in the books, here’s a look at current conference ranks in the top D1…
2016 Swammy Awards: NCAA Men’s Coach Of The Year
The Longhorns won another national championship by a 190.5 point margin, giving Reese his 12th NCAA victory. That victory for Reese puts him into unchartered territory as the winningest coach in NCAA swimming history.
2016 Swammy Awards: Caribbean/Central Am. Male Swimmer of the Year
El Salvador’s Marcelo Acosta reserved his spot in swimming history in 2016, as he became the first man from El Salvador to qualify for the Olympics with an “A” cut.
Rusia Admite a Supervisar la Operación de Dopar Atletas en Olímpicos
Funcionarios rusos admitaron a supervisando una operación extensa de dopar sus atletas durante varios juegos olímpicos, reportó el periódico los New York…
2016 Swammy Awards: Female Paralympic Swimmer of the Year
Ukraine’s Yelyzaveta Mereshko led all female swimmers in Rio with 5 total Paralympic medals. 4 were gold for Mereshko, all individual. Her only non-gold medal was a bronze from Ukraine’s mixed 4×50 free relay.
David Marsh Takes On Professional Adviser Role With Israeli Swimming
He’ll remain as SwimMAC Carolina CEO, but David Marsh will also take on a new role as ‘Professional Adviser’ to Israeli Swimming.
2016 Swammy Awards Video: Female Breakout Swimmer of the Year
Canadian Olympian Penny Oleksiak burst on to the scene in 2016, rising through the ranks to land on top of the podium at the Rio Olympic Games.
2016 Swammy Awards Video: Canadian Male Swimmer of the Year
Condorelli, who became a household name in the swimming world after stories of his middle finger ritual circulated, finished just off the podium at the Olympics with a 4th place finish in the 100 free.
2016 Swammy Awards Video: Asian Male Swimmer Of The Year
Kosuke Hagino (left) earned 3 medals at the 2016 Olympic Games, including the 400m IM gold, to help lay claim to the Swammy for Asian Male Swimmer of the Year.
2016 Swammy Awards: International Coaches Of The Year
fter finishing second at the men’s 2016 NCAA Championships, Durden put five swimmers on the American men’s Olympic team, all of which went on to make an Olympic final.
21 New Year’s Resolutions for Swim Parents
The New Year provides a golden opportunity to reflect on our swim parenting skills. Are we adding to the swim experience—or detracting from it? Here’s my list of 21 New Year’s Resolutions for all swim parents:
Free/Back Specialist Erica King Commits to George Mason
Pennsylvania based Erica King will be making the move to Virginia next season, as she’s given her commitment to swim for the George Mason women in the NCAA.
2016 Swammy Awards: Female Junior Swimmer of the Year
Surfing atop the new wave of Canadian swimming was Penny Oleksiak, who capped off an impressive summer in Rio with an Olympic gold in the 100 freestyle, where she tied with American Simone Manuel.
2016 Swammy Awards: National Development Award
Canada has demonstrated clear, rapid development, rising to become one of the best swimming nations on the women’s side, and for it’s success this year is being named the recipient of the National Development Swammy Award.
2016 Swammy Awards: Junior Male Swimmer of the Year
Youngster Kyle Chalmers would make his mark when his older teammates could not deliver, striking at just the right time in the men’s 100 free final at the 2016 Olympics.
