Gunnar Bentz

Georgia Opens Season Against North Carolina, Friday

Georgia’s swimming and diving teams will open their seasons against North Carolina on Friday at 2 p.m in the Maurice J. Koury Natatorium in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Nathan Adrian Discusses Ryan Lochte In Huffington Post Profile

Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian was recently profiled in an article for the Huffington Post in which he discussed Ryan Lochte and the infamous Rio robbery incident.

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College Swimming Previews: Athens IM Factory For #5 Georgia Men

Georgia boasts both of Team USA’s Olympic 400 IMers: Jay Litherland (left) and silver medalist Chase Kalisz (right), returning from a redshirt season.

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President Obama to Honor Team USA Olympians at the White House

The President and First Lady are set to welcome members of the 2016 USA Olympic and Paralympic teams on Thursday, September 29th on the White House South Lawn.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 89% Find Discipline Too Harsh On Bentz, Conger, Feigen

Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers about the U.S. Olympic Committee’s disciplinary measures taken against Jimmy Feigen, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz for their role in the now-infamous gas station incident in Brazil:

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SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte

Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.

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USA Swimming Announces 2016-17 National Team Roster

USA Swimming swimming has released the 2016-17 U.S. National Team roster of 53 men and 53 women, headlined by individual Rio Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, and Lilly King.

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Lochte Suspended 10 Months, Conger, Bentz, Feigen 4 Months

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming have announced the official punishments for four Olympic swimmers involved in an incident at a gas station bathroom in Brazil.

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USA Today Says Lochte Suspended 10 Months Following Rio Incident

Ryan Lochte will reportedly face a 10 month ban after the Rio debacle, including a ban from the 2017 FINA World Championships

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’16-’17 Georgia Lineup Includes Florida, Texas, UNC, Tennessee Duals

The defending NCAA champion Georgia women and last season’s 5th-place finishing Georgia men have released their schedule for the 2016-2017 season.

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Ryan Lochte Summoned To Testify For Brazilian Justice Department

Ryan Lochte will be summoned to give testimony in front of the Brazilian Justice Department, according to a report from Fox News.

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Jimmy Feigen Last of the 4 Gas Station Swimmers to Release Statement

Jimmy Feigen has released a statement about both the incident at the gas station and the legal proceedings in Brazil before he was allowed to leave the country.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 67% Wanted Phelps, Conger on 4×200 Free Relay

Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers whom they believe Team USA should have selected to swim the 4×200 free relay:

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Longtime Sponsor Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte Amid ‘Robbery’ Scandal

Longtime Ryan Lochte sponsor Speedo USA has announced it is ending its relationship with the 2nd most decorated swimmer of all-time.

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FINA Releases Statement On Rio Gas Station Debacle

FINA has released a statement concerning the ‘post-competition behavior’ of Americans Ryan Lochte, Jack Conger, Jimmy Feigen and Gunnar Bentz.

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