2018 New York State HS 500 Free Runner-Up Emily Gjertsen Verbals to Duke
Gjertsen is primarily a distance freestyler, and she’s trending up — all of her best times in main events (short and long course) are from 2018 or 2019.
Michigan Adds to Class of 2024 with Badger Swim Club’s Noelle Kaufmann
This summer, Kaufmann hit lifetime bests in long course in the 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 fly, and 200 IM.
USC Removes Interim Tag, Names Marko Pintaric Head Water Polo Coach
USC named interim men’s head coach Marko Pintaric as head coach of its men’s and women’s water polo teams, replacing Jovan Vavic, who was fired in March.
12-Year-Old Sara Vargas Wins Second Gold of Parapan Ams in Record Fashion
Colombia’s Vargas had a banner day Thursday while Brazilian swimmers won a whopping ten medals to continue their own dominant week.
Ranking the 2019 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
The #1 class this year will be led by the #1 recruit, Kate Douglass. Check out our top 4 incoming NCAA classes for this season.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Gretchen Walsh
Between U.S. Nationals and World Juniors, Gretchen Walsh was on fire in the month of August, dropping her best times in five events and winning six WJ golds.
NCAA Scorer Mario Koenigsperger to Take Olympic Redshirt Season
At 1:00.83, Koenigsperger is close to the FINA ‘A’ cut (and NZ qualifying standard) for the 2020 Olympics in the 100 breast, which is a 59.93.
Courtney Caldwell Announces Medical Disqualification from Swimming
“This sport has taught me exactly who I want to be & how I want to suit up for battle when the going gets tough,” said Caldwell in an Instagram post.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Mike Bottom, Michigan
After a surprise World Championships gold in July, Mike Bottom’s crew kept moving with a Pan Ams gold and a slew of big U.S. Nationals swims in August.
6 Home Dates Highlight Indiana State’s 2019-20 Schedule
Indiana State opens its season in Lawrence, Kansas, on Sept. 14 and kicks off its home campaign with the Blue-White Intrasquad meet on Sept. 27.
Funky Trunks and Funkita Announce the APEX Predator Cyclone Tech Suit
Australian swimwear brands Funky Trunks and Funkita are excited to announce the release of the APEX Predator Tech Suit in the new dynamic Cyclone print.
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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Grgic’s True WJR Caps World Juniors
Franko Grgic is faster at age 16 than greats like Grant Hackett or Sun Yang were throughout their junior careers. He’s #6 in the world while still a teenager.
SwimSwam Pulse: Wilson Leads Poll Of US Medley Relay Breaststroke Hopefuls
Andrew Wilson has been #1 among Americans in the 100 breast for the past two years, so it’s not terribly surprising to see him dominate this poll.
Victoria Ireland Brings Diversity to UNC Class of 2020 With Verbal Commitment
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USA Wins Three Silvers on Day 3 of World Deaf Championships
Emily Massengale (1500m), Molly Likins (50 breast) and Carli Cronk (200 fly) each won silver medals, while Likin set an American Deaf Record on WDSC Day 3.
