SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2022: Women’s #20-11
Americans Regan Smith and Hali Flickinger come into 2022 as medal favorites in multiple events at the Long Course World Championships.
High School Coach Fired Over Inappropriate Text Messages
Paul Silverzweig had a history of unprofessional behavior on deck and via text with swimmers he coached at a Newport, R.I. high school.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Jan. 19-23, 2022
Daniel Carr and the Cal Golden Bears will host back-to-back duals against Arizona and Arizona State this weekend at the Spieker Aquatics Complex.
FINIS Set of the Week: Is This What Sprinters Do?
For distance swimmers, this set will be a welcome change of pace with some fast 25s.
Croatia, Serbia & Hungary Notch Victories In FINA Euro Qualifying Matches
Croatia, fifth at the Tokyo Olympic Games, upset silver medallist Greece 12-11 in their Group D encounter after trailing 7-5 early in the third period.
USC Cruises To Sweep Over UC San Diego, Remain Undefeated
USC resumed the 2021-22 season in dominant fashion, winning 27 out of 28 events against UC San Diego on Saturday (Jan. 15) at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center.
Shaine Casas Makes Texas Debut At 2022 Eddie Reese Invite
One week after announcing his official move to Austin, Casas made his Longhorn debut at the Eddie Reese Invite, racing the 150 back/150 fly/50 free.
Lithuanian National Champion Daniil Pancerevas Commits to Virginia Tech
Pancerevas won the 100 IM at the 2021 Lithuanian National Championships held in December. He also finished third in the 50 and 200 freestyles.
2021 Futures Finalist Aaron Baltaytis Sends Verbal to Northwestern (2023)
Northwestern University has received a verbal commitment from Winter U.S. Open qualifier Aaron Baltaytis for the 2023-24 season.
Olympic News Roundup: Countries Discourage Athletes from Personal Phone Use
Catch up on the biggest Olympic and Paralympic storylines outside of the swimming world. Countries are warning their athletes against phone use in Beijing
Futures Qualifier Jocelyn Zgola Commits to McKendree
Zgola, who has Futures cuts in the 100 and 500 free, will join McKendree in the fall. She can compete in both sprint and distance free.
Pepperdine’s Emily Morton Named PCSC Swimmer of the Week
Morton posted top scores for the Waves in Fresno and Bakersfield over the weekend, including hitting a new season-best in the 200 back (2:06.74).
SMU Women Sweep First American Swimming And Diving Weekly Awards Of 2022
SMU grad senior Ilektra Lebl was named the American Women’s Swimmer of the Week and junior teammate Nicole Stambo picked up Diver of the Week honors.
Best of the SwimSwam Podcast: 2021
We put together a compilation of this year’s best podcasts, spanning spring training to Olympic Trials and the Games themself.
Derek Maas, Rhyan White & Riley Gaines Named SEC Swimmers of the Week
Alabama’s Rhyan White won three events in Alabama’s dual with Auburn, earning her co-SEC Women’s Swimmer of the Week honors.
