World Record Holder Federica Pellegrini to Retire After Rio
Pellegrini’s 1:52.98 in the 200 meter freestyle from 2009 still stands as the world mark today.
2015 Ivy League Men’s Championships Day 2: Up/Mid/Down
2015 Ivy League Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships Dates: Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28, 2015; prelims 11am, finals…
The Elvis Initiative Seeks to Promote Diversity in Swimming
Swimming news courtesy of Elvis Burrows YMCA of Greater Louisville and JCPS After-School Program Southwest Family YMCA 2800 Fordhaven Road Presents…
Former Olympians Aaron Peirsol, Larsen Jensen Open “Evolution Swim Academy”
Aaron Peirsol is one of 5 Olympians backing an innovative swim school, Evolution Swim Academy, in Mission Viejo, California.
2015 Men’s B1G Championships: Day 3 Prelims Real-Time Recap
Michigan swimmer Bruno Ortiz broke the Iowa Aquatic Center’s pool record when he swam away with the 100 breaststroke top seeded time of 51.77, an NCAA automatic-qualifying time.
2015 ACC Men’s Championships: Day 3 Ups/Mids/Downs
Louisville gets the advantage on day 3 going into finals with 12 A final swims at the ACC Men’s Championships in Atlanta.
Cierra Runge: “I CanNot Wrap My Head Around What Just Happened”
On Thursday evening in Federal Way, Washington, Cal freshman Cierra Runge shocked the nation and broke the NCAA Record in the…
2015 Men’s B1G Championships: Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet Preview
Iowa’s Grant Betulius is today’s top seed going into the men’s 100 backstroke on Day 3 of the 2015 Men’s B1G Championships, but Penn State’s Shane Ryan and Nate Savoy will be in hot pursuit.
2015 ACC Men’s Championships: Day 3 Prelims Real Time Recap
Duke’s Peter Kropp is the favorite to win today’s 100 breaststroke as the only swimmer entered with an NCAA “A” Cut time in the event.
Cal Freshman Cierra Runge Breaks NCAA Record in 500 Free at Pac-12 Championships
Cal freshman Cierra Runge is now the fastest 500 yard freestyler in NCAA history.
Swim Job: Glenmark Aquatic Foundation seeks Head Swim Coach
Glenmark Aquatic Foundation (GAF) is helping transform the sport of swimming in India. GAF has entered into an agreement with the Swimming Federation of India for this purpose.
Will Licon Breaks Third Texas School Record At Big 12 Championships
On day two of the 2015 Big 12 Championships Licon dropped a huge 1:41.67 in the 200 IM to break the previous Texas record of 1:41.92 set by Olympic gold medallist Ricky Berens back at the 2009 NCAA Championships. Not only was it a school record, but it doubled as the Big 12 record, which was also held by Berens with the same 1:41.92.
Swim Job: Davis & Elkins College seeks Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
Elkins is a culturally-rich town nestled in the heart of one of the country’s finest outdoor recreation areas. The College is within 2-4 hours of several major metropolitan areas (Pittsburgh, PA and Washington D.C.).
5 Big Things from Day 2 of the Women’s Pac-12s: Cal sweep alive, big nights for Haase, Chenault
Cierra Runge’s NCAA record 500 freestyle was just one of a number of sparkling Cal swims as the Golden Bears remain undefeated in swimming events at the 2015 Pac-12 Championships.
Cal Women Extend Lead on Day Two of Pac 12 Champs; Stanford Lingers
Cal’s star freshman Cierra Runge helped to extend the Golden Bear lead on Day 2 of the Pac 12 Champs.