Pittsburgh Booster John Petersen leaves legacy of generosity, belief in Pitt progress
John M. Petersen, 86, of Bonita Springs, Fla., retired CEO of the Erie Insurance Group, civic leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist, died May 30, 2015 in Savannah, Ga., following a two-year battle with cancer.
Sprint Flyer George Pappas Commits To Ohio State
Ohio State’s most recent commitment comes from George Pappas of Lane Four Aquatics in Iowa. As a sprint butterflier and freestyler,…
Minnesota’s Plant Earns Big Ten Medal of Honor
Minnesota seniors Jessica Plant (women’s swimming and diving) and Kyle Rau (men’s hockey) have been named recipients of this year’s Big Ten Medal of Honor, given annually to the top male and female student-athlete at each conference institution.
USA Men’s National Team Roster Announced For Serbia Series
The USA Water Polo Men’s National Team opens play with the Serbian National Team tomorrow night in San Diego, California, kicking off a four game series that will culminate June 9 in Chicago, IL.
Video: Rachelle Simpson Claims Gold On First Stop Of The 2015 Cliff Diving World Series
In the end it was America’s Rachelle Simpson who grabbed gold on the first stop of the series. In the final round she went ahead with a ‘Back 3 Somersaults 1 Twist Pike’ to claim victorious.
Seebohm’s Search for a New Coach Ends With Lush
Emily Seebohm has decided to put her preparation for Kazan and Rio in the hands of David Lush the Head Coach of the Brisbane Grammar School…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Limited Edition Pan Am Games Collectible Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint issued a new collection of collector coins in order to celebrate the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games that will be taking place in Canada this summer.
Amherst Gets Commit from Massachusetts’ Kasion Ifill
Amherst gets a big commit from sprint freestyler Kaison Ifill of Massachusetts.
Loyola names T.J. Natal as head men’s and women’s swimming coach
Loyola University New Orleans Director of Athletics and Wellness Brett Simpson announced today the hiring of T.J. Natal as the head men’s and women’s swimming coach.
Chad le Clos Kicks Off 2016 Olympic Approach With Michael Phelps Social Media Shots
It’s one of the head-to-head matchups that everyone else on planet swim will be talking about ahead of the 2016 Olympic…
Mireia Belmonte nominated for prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award
Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte has been nominated for a prestitious award in Spain, according to her Facebook page: the Princess of Asturias Award in sports.
Demerae Christianson Resigns as Assistant at Auburn, Will Move to NYC
Demerae Christianson has resigned her post as an assistant at her alma mater, Auburn University.
UCSD removes ‘interim’ tag on new head coach Daniel Perdew
It’s official: former Triton standout Daniel Perdew is the new long-term leader of the UC San Diego Swimming & Diving program.
Mireia Belmonte Scratches Two Major June Meets Due to Shoulder Injuries
“She is training better and better week after week but still not 100% … not great timing.”
TCU Swimming & Diving’s Stegeman Receives Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship
TCU equestrian’s Alexi Child and swimming and diving’s Joseph Stegeman have been selected to receive the 2014-15 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship, the Big 12 conference announced today.
