Colorado Swimming, Illinois Swimming LSCs Petition Governors for Pool Reopening
The two LSCs, which combined have around 30,000 athlete members, have each published letters to their respective state governors asking for pools to be reopened.
Iowa Reopens Pools for Lap Swimming, Lessons on Friday
Iowa is the 25th state to announce a plan to reopen pools in the near future, with lap swimming and lessons allowed to resume on May 22.
NCAA to Allow Voluntary Athletics Activities in All DI Sports Starting June 1
After okaying the return of voluntary activities for football and basketball earlier this week, the NCAA has expanded that policy to all sports.
USA Swimming Announces 2020 Zone Select Camp Rosters
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Zone Select Camps will be run virtually.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
East Carolina Athletics Director Issues Tearful Apology Over Cutting Programs
East Carolina Athletics Direct Dan Gilbert apologized to athletes, coaches, and alumni multiple times during his press conference on Thursday.
NCAA Rejects ‘One-Time Transfer’ Waiver, Will Wholly Rewrite Transfer Rules
The NCAA’s Division I Council says it will adopt new rules regarding eligibility for transfers, rather than accepting the proposed ‘one-time transfer’ waiver.
SwimSwam Podcast: What Would Janet Evans Give All Her Olympic Medals To Do?
Janet described running the Olympic torch to Muhammed Ali at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Evans says it was by far the best moment in her Olympic career
Lindenwood-Belleville: What A Program Looks Like One Year After Being Cut
One year after the entire campus shut down, Lindenwood Belleville’s swimming & diving team lives on – spread across seven other swim/dive teams.
Russian Draft Calendar Still Includes LCM and SCM Championships in 2020
Russia says that it’s still planning to hold both long course and short course national championship meets in 2020, presuming athletes can return…
Spanish Para Swimmer Ariel Schrenck Stalked By Sharks While Training (Video)
19-year-old Spanish Para swimmer Ariel Schrenck swam for his life when his open water training turned dangerous in the blink of an eye.
Chris Guiliano, Top Remaining Sprinter in Class of 2021, Commits to Notre Dame
Chris Guiliano should immediately reinforce Notre Dame’s free relays, which finished 10th, 9th, and 6th at last season’s ACC Championship meet.
WADA Study Shows No Link Between TUE Use & Olympic Medals
Brazil’s sprinting ace Etiene Medeiros is one of several elite swimmers who trains and competes while suffering from asthma.
Summer Leagues in Madison, Chattanooga Cancel 2020 Seasons; Fort Wayne Still On
Large summer leagues in Chattanooga, Tennessee (above) and Madison, Wisconsin have cancelled their 2020 seasons, while Fort Wayne, Indiana is still on.
FINA Hosts Live Global Synchronized Swimming Workout Featuring Legends
5-time Olympic gold medalist Svetlana Romashina (right) was among the hosts of a global dryland session with some of the world’s best synchronized swimmers.
