Charlotte Hook Absent from US Trials Psychs After 3rd Place Finish in 2022
Charlotte Hook was 3rd in the 200 fly at last year’s US Trials, and after a best time in yards during the college season, was poised to make an international team this summer.
Regan Smith Entered In 100 Fly And 200 IM At U.S. Nationals In Addition To Usual Lineup
For the first time since 2018, Smith will be racing more than the 50/100/200 back and the 200 fly at a major international team qualification meet.
Simone Manuel Absent From U.S. Nationals Psych Sheets
Simone Manuel’s season bests would have seeded her 13th and 14th in the 50 free and 100 free, respectively, had she entered those events at U.S. Nationals.
Ayla Spitz Heading to Northwestern to Use COVID-19 Fifth Year
Backstroker and freestyler Ayla Spitz will transfer from Cal with best times that would have made 4 Big Ten ‘A’ finals this past season.
Bach Calls Out Ukraine for Sanctioning Its Own Athletes at Annual IOC Session
IOC president Thomas Bach criticized Ukraine for its boycott of events featuring Russian or Belarusian competitors on Thursday.
An Olympics Without Drug Testing? Why the Enhanced Games Has Support of (Some) Swimmers
What if the Olympics occurred once a year, paid athletes directly based on their performance, and — here’s the kicker — required no drug testing at all?
2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Two-Horse Race In Men’s 50 Breast With Fink & Andrew
Nic Fink looks to defend his 50m breast gold in Fukuoka, but first will have to get around defending national champion Michael Andrew.
Bob Bowman Named Frank Kush Award Winner For Sun Devil Coach of the Year
Bowman led the Arizona State men to a historic season that culminated with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships.
Sun Yang Says He Is Not Retired, Training Every Day In Paris Pursuit
“I have not retired and still insist on swimming training every day,” banned Chinese swimmer Sun Yang recently told Asian media.
13-Year-Old Wilson York Swims 1:04.58 100 LCM Breast
13-year-old Wilson York of Lakeside Swim Team, just vaulted up to the top of the list, posting the fastest time ever by an American his age in the 100 breast.
Evansville Swim & Dive Adds 14 In 2023 Recruiting Class
Eight men and six women will join the Purple Aces next season.
Arizona Wildcat Julia Heimstead Lands Big Time Drops 2 Weeks Out of US Trials
After a big year in the short course pool in college swimming, Arizona’s Julia Heimstead is matching her breakout in long course.
The Incredible Consistency of Australian Swimmers In Women’s 100 Freestyle
Australia has produced a staggering seven different swimmers who have broken 53 seconds in the women’s 100 freestyle since the beginning of 2010.
Milligan University Gains Commitment From Butterflier Mikayla Best (2023)
Georgia native Mikayla Best has announced her commitment to swim and study at Milligan University in Tennessee this fall.
Kansas Expands Swimming Coaching Staff With Ryan Evans Hiring
Evans coached Victoria Murillo to University of Mary’s first-ever CSCAA First Team All-America honor last season in the 500 free.
