The Death Of Some Collegiate Programs Prompts Focus On Sustainable Funding
Emergency fundraising is not a sustainable model to save swimming. Programs can’t rely on the whole country to save them when they’re about to get cut.
Sweden Launches Massive Nationwide Virtual Meet Program
While most of Sweden’s Olympic-caliber swimmers didn’t participate, there were a few good swims put up in the first two-week period of the program.
Il Presidente Federazione Ungherese: “Gli Europei Non Saranno Nel 2020”
Il presidente della federazione nuoto ungherese sostiene che i campionati europei di nuoto non si terranno nel 2020 a causa del coronavirus
Sweden to Allow Continuation of Competition, Training
Sweden has announced they will allow the return of athletes to competition and training amid the country’s coronavirus shutdown.
Fairmont State Alum & Swimwear Brand Founder Kamil Cepelak Dies
Fairmont State University swimming alumnus and Born To Swim co-founder Kamil Cepelak has died at the age of 40 after a battle with colon cancer.
Dutch Federation Extends All National Team Coaches Through 2021 Olympics
Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who trains at the National Training Center in Eindhoven, will get to continue her work their with Marcel Wouda through 2021.
Hungarian Chief Says Europeans Moved to 2021; LEN Disputes
Despite president Sándor Wladár saying the event will be postponed a year, LEN told SwimSwam a decision has yet to be made.
Bruce Furniss Inducted Into CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame
Furniss, a two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer, 10-time world record holder and six-time NCAA champion, helped USC win national titles in 1976 and 1977.
Florida’s Tori Bindi One Of Two McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year Nominees
Bindi is set to graduate as a biochemistry major with a 3.94 grade point average.
USA Swimming Will Hold Virtual Convention in 2020; US Aquatic Sports Cancels
USA Swimming will hold an independent, virtual convention in 2020 after United States Aquatic Sports cancelled its 2020 event scheduled for September.
Saginaw Valley State University Hires Jason Lintjer as Head Coach
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Jason Lintjer will be taking over as head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.
After Cuts, Sonoma State Says It Will Add Roster Spots to Comply With Title IX
Sonoma State cut 3 programs last week, including its women’s water polo team, and will have to make adjustments to other programs to meet TItle IX compliance.
NOVA Of Virginia’s Dogs Share Quarantine Pool Training
Most club swimmers are on hiatus, but Dante & Luna of NOVA of Virginia found a way to complete an adorable training session.
2021 Commonwealth Youth Games Postponed To Possibly 2023
Another prestigious international event has fallen off the calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic: the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games.
Luca Urlando E’ Guarito Dalla Lussazione Alla Spalla SInistra
Luca Urlando talento statunitense 18enne e campione del mondo juniores, è completamente guarito dalla lussazione della spalla.
