Freshmen Tie for 1000 Free Win on Day 1 of 2020 PCSC Championships
Santa Cruz’s Sam Smith and Biola’s Gabe Weber, both freshmen, tied for the win in the men’s race as they hit the wall together in 9:29.47.
Manuel Joins Dressel and Ledecky on Sports Illustrated’s Annual “Most Fit” List
This year, four aquatics athletes — three swimmers and a water polo player — made the list, with three of those four returning from last year’s list.
2020 MAAC Championships Day 1: Rider Breaks MAAC Record in W. 200 Medley Relay
The Rider women opened the 2020 MAAC Championships with a new MAAC Record, taking down the 200 medley relay record by over a second.
Stanford Takes Over #1 Spot in WWP Top 25 Poll; Arizona State Moves into Top 5
A week out of the water did not stop Stanford from assuming the #1 spot in the collegiate women’s water polo association Top 25 poll.
Oregon 1-4A Record-holder Elizabeth Cook (2021) Makes Verbal Commitment to Cal
Oregon sprint free and fly specialist Elizabeth Cook has verbally committed to swim at UC Berkeley starting in the fall of 2021.
Breaststroke Battle Brewing, As JPN’s Shoma Sato Devises New Race Strategy
This weekend’s Konami Open may give Shoma Sato the chance to try out a new race strategy essentially nothing to lose and some cash and confidence to gain.
2020 Men’s SEC Championships Fan Guide: A&M Seeking First SEC Men’s Title
Based on how they’ve performed this season, the Texas A&M men have a shot at their first men’s title, but defending champion Florida will go for 8-straight.
2020 Women’s SEC Championships Fan Guide: Tennessee a Favorite to Win 1st Title
The Tennessee women look very tough to beat as the Volunteers, led by SEC Record holder Erika Brown, chase their first SEC women’s title in program history.
Ruta Meilutyte Was Given a 2-Year Suspension by FINA in July 2019
FINA announced Meilutyte’s suspension this week, even though the hearing was held in July of 2019. Meilutyte announced her retirement in May of 2019.
EIU Swimmer Mistakenly Taken Down By Police in 2019; ACLU Files Suit
Illinois police mistakenly took down college swimmer Jaylan Butler at gunpoint on a team trip home from a 2019 conference meet, a local newspaper reports.
In Light of New Lawsuit, Phelps Talks USOPC’s Lack of Mental Health Resources
“How long should I stay silent? I can sit here and be silent for as long as you want, because that’s what I got,” said Phelps to the Washington Post.
2021 Desert Swim Camps at the University of Arizona – Dates Are TBA
The U of A coaching staff aims to create a positive atmosphere where competitive swimmers can learn and improve the skills needed to compete at a higher level
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Whitley, Fusaro Named Pac-12 Men’s Swimmer & Diver of the Week
Cal’s Reece Whitley and USC’s Henry Fusaro have been named the Pac-12’s Men’s Swimmer & Diver of the Week.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Aquatic Facility Breaks Ground
The new aquatics facility to be used for swimming events at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in host city Birmingham, England has broken ground.
ASU’s Looney, Utah’s Dececco Named Pac-12 Women’s Swimmer and Diver of the Week
The conference announced Wednesday that Lindsay Looney of the Sun Devils and Lizzy Dececco of the Utes have claimed the Pac-12 Women’s weekly honors.
