Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Lauren James Gives Verbal to Louisville
The Cardinals of Louisville have picked up National Select Camp attendee Lauren James.
Megan Bestor, Butterflier/Backstroker Verbals to UNC
Megan Bestor will aptly fill the butterfly/backstroke role for Rich DeSelm’s Tar Heels after the graduation of the likes of Katie Nolan.
Midwest Recruiting Roundup: Notre Dame, Ohio, Ohio State All Get Verbals
Ohio, Ohio State, and Notre Dame have all grabbed verbal commitments from significant prospects.
Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016
Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”
Paltrinieri, Bianchi and Dotto Confirm World Cup Attendance
A Trio of Italian athletes, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ilaria Bianchi and Luca Dotto have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming…
World Junior Champion Diletta Carli Receives Academic Award
Italian Diletta Carli achieved excellence in the pool this summer and she has now been rewarded for her excellence in…
1:35 200 Freestyler Kyle Coan Verbally Commits to Cal
Kyle Coan could be the next freestyle star for the Cal Golden Bears.
Virginia Tech’s Fiala Brothers Ask: What Do You Believe?
CJ Fiala, a junior transfer on the Virginia Tech swim team, has produced his own edition of the “Rise and…
Kentucky Men Get Two More Verbal Commitments, Including Three-Time PA Sprint Champion
The Kentucky men have picked up two more verbal commitments for their class of 2014.
Washington HS State Champion Bublitz Verbally Commits to Minnesota
Washington State Champion Chase Bubiltz has verbally committed to Minnesota.
5-Time Maccabiah Medalist Goldman Verbals to Duke
Seen here at the 2013 Maccabiah Games with 6’1″ Andi Murez, left, Leah Goldman has committed to swim for Duke.
Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid
A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use
FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…
