19.8 Sprinter Emilio Perez De-Commits from Arizona State, Signs with Alabama
Last weekend, Perez had a huge meet at the Wisconsin HS Div. I Championships, torching state records with titles in the 50 free (19.81) and 100 fly (47.27).
Kiran Stauffer (2022) Verbally Commits to In-state Ball State Cardinals
Distance freestyler Kiran Stauffer has announced her verbal commitment to in-state Ball State University for the 2022-23 school year.
Virginia Postpones High School State Champs Due to Inclement Weather
The Virginia public schools state championships, featuring some of the nation’s top recruits, are on hold due to a winter storm watch for this week.
Quickly-improving Brady McInerney (2022) Sends Verbal Commitment to Kentucky
Brady McInerney, who dropped a ton of time at 18&U Winter Championships, has verbally committed to Kentucky’s class of 2026.
Olympic Champion Chalmers Says His Shoulder ‘Is Progressing’
Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers underwent shoulder surgery lat November & as already back to racing last month. Hear how the Aussie is gauging his progress.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2021: Women’s #75-51
No female swimmer has ever been as fast as Belarus’s Anastasiya Shkurdai in *both* the 100 fly (56.9) and 100 back (59.0), and she’s only 18.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
New Congressional NIL Bill Pushes For Major Changes to Athlete Compensation
If passed, a new Congressional Bill would give collegiate athletes in the NCAA full control over their name, image, and likeness.
Cate Campbell: “It’s Not A Final Without Sarah Sjostrom”
“It is not a final without Sarah Sjostrom in it. It is heartbreaking for her,” says Aussie Cate Campbell regarding fellow sprint ace Sjostrom’s broken elbow.
NBC To Air Morning Olympic Opening Ceremonies Live For First Time
NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live in the U.S., beginning just before 7 a.m.
US National Team Alumnus Reed Malone Announces Retirement
Reed Malone, who made back-to-back US National Teams from 2014 through 2016, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming.
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour Celebrates Michigan State Seniors on PSU Senior Day
As the last home meet for Penn State, it was senior day, and the Nittany Lions staff decided wanted to go the extra mile for the visiting Spartans as well.
East Carolina Re-Hires Matthew Jabs to Lead Reinstated Women’s Swimming Program
East Carolina has re-hired the head coaches of both the men’s swimming & diving program and the women’s tennis program after reinstatement.
Max McHugh, Phoebe Bacon Named Big Ten Swimmers of the Week
Minnesota’s McHugh swept the men’s breaststroke events against Iowa, putting up the nation’s top time in the 100 breast (50.55).
Minnesota To Hold Timed-Final High School State Meets, But Split By Section
The Minnesota State High School League has confirmed that it will host a boys high school state swim meet with a timed finals format and multiple sessions.
