Backstrokers Smith, Horton, and Baldwin Commit To LSU Women
The LSU women have picked up 3 backstrokers to add to their roster next season, as Katie Smith, Ellie Baldwin, and Grace Horton have verbally committed to join the Tigers next fall.
LEN to Establish Athlete Commission
The LEN (League of European Aquatics) Bureau met on Saturday October 15th in Ostia, Italy at the Italian Swimming Federation…
Missouri Tigers Get Verbal From Indiana-Based Jackson Kent
Jackson Kent will be representing the Tigers next season, as he’s just given his verbal commitment to join the University of Missouri men next fall.
Stanford Women Name 3 Captains for 2016-2017 Season
Two-time Olympian Lia Neal (above) is one of three captains for the Stanford women for the 2016-2017 season.
Kathleen Gani Stays Local with Pacific Commitment
University of the Pacific has kept a versatile recruit in-state with the verbal commitment of Kathleen Gani.
Houston Gets Verbal from 2x Arizona HS Butterfly Champ, Katie Higgins
Katie Higgins of Veritas Preparatory Academy and Phoenix Swim Club has verbally committed to University of Houston for 2017-18.
Second Hong Kong Cross Harbor Swimmer Passes Away In Hospital
A participant of the 2016 Hong Kong Cross Harbor race that was listed in critical condition has died, marking the 2nd death of this year’s open water event.
Speedo USA Names John Graham President
John Graham, Speedo USA President: “Speedo is one of the most respected brands in the industry, deeply rooted in its heritage but poised for continued success in and around the water, and in the marketplace.”
Lochte Set To Make Hollywood Film Debut Alongside Sharon Stone
We may be seeing a formerly silver-haired Ryan Lochte gracing Hollywood’s silver screen.
SwimSwam Pulse: Doping More Threatening Than Dishonest Para-Classing
SwimSwam readers resoundingly voted doping as a bigger threat to the sport than misrepresentation of physical abilities in classing tests for Paralympic swimmers.
Versatile Kevin Gu from Condors Swim Club Verbally Commits to Brown
Gu of Suffern High School and Condors Swim Club has verbally committed to the application process at Brown.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Hansson Proving Star Status For USC
The SMU Classic traditionally features a number of early swims that shake up the NCAA status quo. USC freshman Louise Hansson had three.
Illinois Free/Fly Specialist Gage Hamill Gives Verbal to Indiana
Gage Hamill of Springfield YMCA Swim Team and Springfield High School has verbally committed to swim for Indiana University in 2017-18.
Florida State Men Grab Verbal From Jr Nats Qualifier Jackson Defore
Defore is within tenths of the time it took to score in the 100 back at last season’s ACC Championships, so he has a shot at scoring as a freshman at the conference meet.
All-American Sprinter Gabby Higgins Verbally Commits to Wisconsin
Gabby Higgins of East Grand Rapids, Michigan has made a verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison beginning next fall.
