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Backstroke Specialist Ben Eckerson Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech for 2021
Backstroke specialist Ben Eckerson has announced he will be joining the Virginia Tech Hokies as a member of the class of 2025.
British Open Water Specialist Gordon Mason to Join ASU in Fall 2020
Last summer, Mason represented Team Great Britain at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, where he raced to a 42nd-place finish in the 5K contest.
Coast Guard Academy Swimmer Owen Gibson Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Gibson is at least the 3rd swimmer to have been honored as part of the Fulbright program so far in 2020.
Texas Picks Up Verbal Commitment from 1:02/2:16 Breaststroker Channing Hanley
Summer Juniors qualifier Channing Hanley (2021) has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas women’s swimming and diving team.
21st Maccabiah Games Postponed from 2021 to 2022
The 21st edition of the Maccabiah Games, a global multi-sport event for Jewish athletes held every four years, has been…
NCAA’s Division III Considering Its Own Name-Image-Likeness Rules
The goal is to have new NIL legislation adopted at the 2021 NCAA Convention and then implemented before the 2021-22 academic year.
NCAA Allows D1 Schools to Reduce Scholarships; Alters Recruiting Rules
While the NCAA rejected Division I schools’ first request at a blanket waiver, they’ve approved 3 others this week to help programs deal with the…
World C’ships Silver Medalist Matsumoto Time-Trialed 1:45.44 200 Free In March
Katsuhiro Matsumoto put the pedal to the medal in a 200m freestyle time trial in March, further cementing himself as a 2021 Olympic threat.
Univ. of Wisconsin Athletics Asks Top 25 Earners to Take Voluntary Pay Cuts
Between those voluntary pay cuts and work hour reductions of around 350 employees, the department hopes to save around $2.8 million. Head swim coach Yuri Suguiyama (above) was not among the top 25 in 2019.
How Eddie Reese Became The Most Successful College Coach In Swimming
Reese has built an incredible legacy at the University of Texas, leading the men’s team to unparalleled excellence.
Grant Hackett Turns 40, Marking Half-a-Lifetime Since Dethroning Perkins
It’s been almost 20 years since Grant Hackett beat Kieran Perkins at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in the 1500 free. Hackett turns 40 on Saturday.
RUSADA Riprenderà I Test Anti Doping A Fine Maggio
L’agenzia anti-doping russa ( RUSADA ) ha annunciato che dopo una pausa di circa un mese riprenderà i test antidoping alla fine fi maggio
Russia Nominates Americans, Poland Nominates Australians In Viral Challenge
French, Russian, and Polish national team swimmers have all recently taken part in the viral ‘Don’t Rush’ social media challenge.
Epic Swim: Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak Tie for 100 Free Olympic Glory
It certainly didn’t seem like it would be Simone Manuel or Penny Oleksiak‘s moment in the limelight. About five weeks before…
