• Ukrainian Artistic Swimmers Question Policy of Boycotting Events with Russians

    Ukrainian Artistic Swimmers Question Policy of Boycotting Events with Russians
    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    Ukrainian artistic swimmers Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva have been outspoken against Russian participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics since fleeing Kharkiv last year, but the Olympic bronze medalists seem to be having second thoughts about Ukraine’s policy of boycotting qualifying events where Russians are allowed to compete.
    In a recent interview with French media AFP published on Monday, the twin sisters said it wouldn’t be fair if Ukrainian athletes
  • 17-Year-Old Daniel Li Climbs NAG Rankings with 1:55.08 200 BR at Rose Bowl Intrasquad

    17-Year-Old Daniel Li Climbs NAG Rankings with 1:55.08 200 BR at Rose Bowl Intrasquad
    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    2023 Rose Bowl Aquatics IntrasquadMay 9, 2023
    Rose Bowl Aquatic CenterPasadena, CA
    SCY (25 yards)
    Results on MeetMobile: “2023 ROSE Post CIF Intrasquad”The top uncommitted swimmer in the high school class of 2024 continued his recent hot streak at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Intrasquad meet earlier this month in Pasadena, California.
    Daniel Li glided to a new lifetime best in the 200-yard breaststroke, clocking a 1:55.08 to shave more than half a second off hi
  • Scott Takes 200 Free, Shanahan Reaps 400 IM Gold On Day 2 Of Glasgow International

    Scott Takes 200 Free, Shanahan Reaps 400 IM Gold On Day 2 Of Glasgow International
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2023 CITY OF GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL SWIM MEETFriday, May 26th – Sunday, May 28th
    Tollcross International Swimming Center, Glasgow, Scotland
    LCM (50m)
    Meet Central
    Day 1 Recap
    Live Results
    LivestreamSeveral of the big British stars were back in the water for day two of the 2023 Glasgow International Swim Meet.
    Among them was 26-year-old Olympic multi-medalist Duncan Scott, looking to double up on his victory in the 200m IM from last night.
    Scott took on the men
  • Kara Hanlon Lowers Own Scottish National Record In 100 Breaststroke

    Kara Hanlon Lowers Own Scottish National Record In 100 Breaststroke
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2023 CITY OF GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL SWIM MEETFriday, May 26th – Sunday, May 28th
    Tollcross International Swimming Center, Glasgow, Scotland
    LCM (50m)
    Meet Central
    Day 1 Recap
    Live Results
    LivestreamWhile competing on day two of the 2023 Glasgow International Swim Meet, Kara Hanlon lowered her own Scottish National Record in the women’s 100m breaststroke.
    26-year-old Hanlon of Edinburgh produced a mark of 1:06.36 to miss out on the gold medal this evening
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  • Lawrence Free State Defends Kansas Girl’s 6A State Championships Title

    Lawrence Free State Defends Kansas Girl’s 6A State Championships Title
    By Reid Carlson on SwimSwam
    KSHSAA Girl’s 6A State ChampionshipsCapitol Federal Natatorium
    Topeka, KS
    25 Yards
    Full Results
    Meet HomeLawrence Free State High School showcased a commanding victory at the 2023 KSHSAA Girl’s 6A State Championships, defending their team title from 2022. Out of the 12 events in the meet, Free State topped the podium 7 times and raked in a total of 364 points, fully 112 points more than runners-up Overland Park-Blue Valley North High School, who finished w
  • 10 Australian Swimmers Headed To 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

    10 Australian Swimmers Headed To 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    Swimming Australia has announced its 10-strong lineup for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. The team consists of five male and five female swimmers aged between 15 and 18, hailing from throughout Australia.
    The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games will take place on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago between August 4th – August 11th. Over 1,000 athletes and para-athletes between the ages of 14-18 are set to participate in seven sports.
    Trinidad and Tobago were initia
  • World Championships Medalist William Yang (AUS) To Undergo Back Surgery

    World Championships Medalist William Yang (AUS) To Undergo Back Surgery
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    Just when it seemed William Yang would be making a move at next month’s Australian World Championships Trials, the 24-year-old Aussie has been forced to withdraw from the competition due to ongoing back issues.
    Via a recent Instagram post, Yang detailed his ongoing struggle with a benign tumor located on his spine.
    ‘For the last 4 months, I’ve been facing a significant health challenge. I’ve discovered a decent-sized Benign Tumour in my spinal ca
  • China Announces 41-Strong Lineup For 2023 World Championships

    China Announces 41-Strong Lineup For 2023 World Championships
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    The Chinese Swimming Federation has revealed its 41-strong lineup for this summer’s World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
    The roster includes 22 females and 19 males. At the last edition of the World Championships in Budapest China brought a title of 45 swimmers.
    Headlining the men’s side is 19-year-old Pan Zhanle, the teen who crushed a new Asian Record in the 100m freestyle while competing at the Chinese National Championships.
    Pan registered a time of 47
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  • Daily Swim Coach Workout #896

    Daily Swim Coach Workout #896
    By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
    SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.
    Workout ContextPurpose:  Capacity (Base) Building
    Target age group:  15-18 years old
    Target level:  Sen
  • Using Your Board To Your Advantage: A Coach’s Challenge

    Using Your Board To Your Advantage: A Coach’s Challenge
    By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Matt Bos
    Coaches, how often are you excited to attend your team’s board meetings? Do you understand what your board does and how they can help you achieve your goals? Do you wish your meetings were more productive? If the answer is yes to any of these questions here are some tips to build a better and more productive relationship with your team’s board. Understand that your relationship with your board is critical for the long-term su
  • Mexican Diver Turns to OnlyFans to Finance Olympic Dreams Amid Funding Issues

    Mexican Diver Turns to OnlyFans to Finance Olympic Dreams Amid Funding Issues
    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    Cut off from government funding amid an ongoing dispute between World Aquatics and the Mexican Swimming Federation, Mexican Olympic diver Diego Balleza has turned to OnlyFans to finance his career.
    OnlyFans is a subscription-based social media platform can buy or sell original content. Balleza, a 28-year-old Monterrey native who barely missed the podium at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics with a fourth-place finish in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform, made his c
  • NLRB Files Complaint Against USC Aiming to Make Some College Athletes Employees

    NLRB Files Complaint Against USC Aiming to Make Some College Athletes Employees
    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint last week in Los Angeles against USC, the Pac-12, and the NCAA seeking to reclassify college football and basketball players as employees instead of student athletes.
    The next step in the case is a hearing on Nov. 7, where the NLRB will argue that USC’s media policies violate federal labor law. The school’s handbook instructs athletes to “smile” and “be positive” during in
  • 2023 Pro Swim Series: Winners Summary

    2023 Pro Swim Series: Winners Summary
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2023 PRO SWIM SERIESJanuary 11-14 – Knoxville, Tennessee (University of Tennessee)Results
    March 1-4 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center)Results
    April 12-15 – Westmont, Illinois (FMC Aquatic Center)Results
    May 17-20 – Mission Viejo, California (Marguerite Aquatic Center)ResultsThe 2023 Pro Swim Series came to a close last weekend in Mission Viejo, with the four-stop tour having kicked off in January and it now wraps&nbs
  • World Aquatics Looks to Relocate Headquarters from Switzerland to Hungary

    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    First World Aquatics ditched its old name (FINA) in December. Now, six months later, the global governing body is looking to find a new home.
    World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam met with Hungarian government officials in Budapest on Friday and signed “a memorandum of understanding… committing to further cooperation around the potential relocation to Budapest.” Hungarian media reported that the agreement is pending a final approval by the Wo
  • Duncan Scott, Abbie Wood Notch Victories On Day One Of Glasgow International Meet

    Duncan Scott, Abbie Wood Notch Victories On Day One Of Glasgow International Meet
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2023 CITY OF GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL SWIM MEETFriday, May 26th – Sunday, May 28th
    Tollcross International Swimming Center, Glasgow, Scotland
    LCM (50m)
    Meet Central
    Live Results
    LivestreamThe 2023 City of Glasgow International Swim Meet kicked off today from the storied Tollcross International Swimming Centre with several of the Fukuoka-bound athletes diving in on day one.
    Among them was 16-year-old John Shortt of Ireland who put his backstroke prowess on displa
  • SwimSwam Pulse: 37.4% Pick 200 IM As Most Intriguing Women’s Event At U.S. Nationals

    SwimSwam Pulse: 37.4% Pick 200 IM As Most Intriguing Women’s Event At U.S. Nationals
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
    Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which race on the women’s side they’re most interested in at the upcoming U.S. National Championships:
    Question: Which women’s event (where the U.S. has 3+ world-class sw
  • Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 5/26/2023

    Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 5/26/2023
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
    Jordan Willis, 16, SwimMAC Carolina (NC): Willis secured six lifetime bests at the Martha McKee Open last weekend, highlighted by his Olympic Trials cut in the 200 breaststroke. Willis clocked 2:15.51, ranking him 20th all-time in the boys’ 15-16 age group as he took off more than three seconds relative to
  • Teagan O’Dell Reflects on 200 IM National HS Record, Talks Goals for This Summer

    Teagan O’Dell Reflects on 200 IM National HS Record, Talks Goals for This Summer
    By Riley Overend on SwimSwam
    After breaking the national high school record in the 200 IM with a 1:53.38 at the CIF State Championships earlier this month, Santa Margarita sophomore Teagan O’Dell shared the keys to her breakthrough performance while also looking ahead to her goals for the long-course season this summer.O’Dell won the 200 IM by nearly five full seconds, taking down Torri Huske’s previous mark of 1:53.73 from 2021. It was the highlight of a huge meet that also in
  • Tennessee Commits Shine at 2023 CARIFTA Championships

    Tennessee Commits Shine at 2023 CARIFTA Championships
    By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
    2023 CARIFTA Aquatic ChampionshipsApril 6-9, 2023
    Willemstad, Curaçao
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Full Results (PDF)In early April, the beautiful Caribbean island of Curaçao hosted the 2023 Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Aquatics Championships. The Games were initially set to be held on St. Lucia but were moved in September of 2022 after organizers felt that the facilities there might not be ready in time.
    The swimming portion of the Games was
  • Over $5.6 Million In Prize Money Up For Grabs At 2023 World Aquatics Championships

    Over $5.6 Million In Prize Money Up For Grabs At 2023 World Aquatics Championships
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2023 World Aquatics ChampionshipsJuly 14-30, 2023
    Fukuoka, Japan
    Pool Swimming: July 23-30
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Info
    Meet CentralThe 2023 World Aquatics Championships will award a minimum of $5.67 million (USD) in prize money this summer, with a $30,000 world record bonus in place to potentially up that total.
    The prize money system and totals per event will be exactly the same as it was at last year’s championships in Budapest, with the only caveat being th
  • DII Emmanuel College (GA) Adds Winter Juniors Qualifier Nathan Medley for 2023-24

    DII Emmanuel College (GA) Adds Winter Juniors Qualifier Nathan Medley for 2023-24
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Nathan Medley, a senior at Rome High School in Rome, Georgia, has announced his decision to remain in-state with his commitment to the DII Emmanuel Coll
  • Daily Swim Coach Workout #895

    Daily Swim Coach Workout #895
    By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
    SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.
    Workout ContextPurpose:  Speed and Power
    Target age group:  15-18 years old
    Target level:  Senior Age G
  • Adam Peaty targets rare ‘three-peat’ as his priorities change for Paris Olympics

    Adam Peaty targets rare ‘three-peat’ as his priorities change for Paris Olympics
    Peaty returning after taking break due to mental health issues‘I swim for more reasons now … I do it for family and pride’Adam Peaty says he has reset his priorities as an athlete following the mental health issues that caused him to take a break from swimming, but has warned his Olympic rivals that “it’s always about the three-peat” as he begins to count down to Paris.This year, the 100m breaststroke world record holder revealed he had been “on a self-
  • arena Swim of the Week: Leah Shackley Continues Rise With 59.55 100 Back

    arena Swim of the Week: Leah Shackley Continues Rise With 59.55 100 Back
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
    Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to ex
  • Michigan State HS Champion Rachel Bello Commits to Washington University in St. Louis

    Michigan State HS Champion Rachel Bello Commits to Washington University in St. Louis
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Rachel Bello, a Michigan High School Division 3 state champion, has announced her commitment to Washington University in St. Louis. 
    The WashU Bear
  • University of San Diego Adds Futures Qualifier Holly Tarantino for 2023-2024

    University of San Diego Adds Futures Qualifier Holly Tarantino for 2023-2024
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    The University of San Diego, a Division I program in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference, will add Futures qualifier Holly Tarantino ahead
  • Isaac Eilmes Commits To Wheaton College With Team Leading Times (2023)

    Isaac Eilmes Commits To Wheaton College With Team Leading Times (2023)
    By Sidney Zacharias on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Isaac Eilmes has announced his commitment to swim and study at Wheaton College, located in Wheaton, Illinois. Eilmes is a native of Colorado Spring
  • GEHA and Hunt Family Foundation Donate $10,000 Towards Helping Kids Learn to Swim

    GEHA and Hunt Family Foundation Donate $10,000 Towards Helping Kids Learn to Swim
    By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
    This week, the Government Employees Health Organization (GEHA) and the Hunt Family Foundation announced a $10,000 donation to the Delaney 37 Foundation, funding swimming lessons for children in Haughton, Lousiana. Haughton is the hometown of Joe Delaney, a Kansas City Chiefs running back who died in 1983 trying to save three children from drowning. The Delaney 37 Foundation was created in his honor.
    “As we expand our efforts with The Hunt Family Foundation and
  • Vivian Kinnard, A USA Diving Junior National Qualifier, Commits to Wisconsin

    Vivian Kinnard, A USA Diving Junior National Qualifier, Commits to Wisconsin
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Vivian Kinnard, a USA Diving Junior National qualifier on Platform and 3-meter, will continue her diving career at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
  • USC’s Tilly Kearns Repeats As Finalist For Peter J. Cutino Award

    USC’s Tilly Kearns Repeats As Finalist For Peter J. Cutino Award
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: USC Athletics
    USC’s two-meter talent Tilly Kearns has earned her second career pick as a finalist for collegiate water polo’s top honor — the Peter J. Cutino Award. A relentless force on both ends of the pool, the 2020 Australian Olympian was instrumental in the Trojans’ success once again this season.
    An NCAA All-Tournament First Team selection in helping her Trojans to the 2023 NCAA final, redshirt junior Tilly Kearn
  • NCAA Qualifier Katie Mack Transferring to Tennessee for 5th Year

    NCAA Qualifier Katie Mack Transferring to Tennessee for 5th Year
    By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
    2021 NCAA B finalist Katie Mack has announced her transfer to Tennessee to use her COVID-19 fifth year of eligibility after entering the transfer portal at the beginning of April.
    Mack made the announcement on her Instagram saying, “sooo excited to announce that I’ll be attending grad school at the University of Tennessee and using my COVID 5th year to finish out my swimming career! Huge thanks to @mkredich and @joshuahuger and the rest of the Tennessee st
  • Schoeman, Le Clos, Schoenmaker & Van Niekerk Among South Africans Headed To Fukuoka

    Schoeman, Le Clos, Schoenmaker & Van Niekerk Among South Africans Headed To Fukuoka
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    As the 2023 World Championships draw nearer another nation has released its roster for the competition slated for Fukuoka, Japan this July.
    South Africa has revealed its 19-strong lineup for the event, with the roster consisting of 10 women and 9 men.
    You can see all of the World Championships rosters released thus far here.
    Headling the women is Olympic champion and former World Record holder Tatjana Schoenmaker, who will be joined by Commonwealth Games champion L
  • Inaugural AP Race International Meet Set For This Weekend

    Inaugural AP Race International Meet Set For This Weekend
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2023 AP RACE INTERNATIONAL MEETSaturday, May 27th – Monday, May 29th
    London Aquatic Center
    LCM (50m)
    Meet Central
    EntriesThe inaugural AP Race London International Meet, featuring $22,000 in prize money, is slated to begin on Saturday, May 27th. With the entry list now released, we have a good handle on the world-class talent which will be descending upon the London Aquatic Center for the 3-day affair.
    The meet will see a mix of age group athletes and elite-l
  • Ryan Murphy Lost 20 Pounds Of Muscle In The 2022 Off Season

    Ryan Murphy Lost 20 Pounds Of Muscle In The 2022 Off Season
    By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
    Four-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy showed out at the Mission Viejo Pro Swim, dropping a solid 53.3 100 back and a 1:57.5 200 back.
    In this interview Murphy shares that his base of training is much greater than it was last year heading into the 2022 U.S. World Championships Trials.  However, in the 2022 off-season he says he was down twenty pounds of muscle mass. On social he even shared that a DXA (Dual X-ray Absorptiometry) scan output of his
  • Futures Finalist Olivia Stevenson Commits to the University of Nevada, Reno for 2023-24

    Futures Finalist Olivia Stevenson Commits to the University of Nevada, Reno for 2023-24
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Olivia Stevenson, a Futures finalist from California, will swim and study at the University of Nevada, Reno for the 2023-2024 season. Stevenson currentl
  • Southern Illinois Adds Slovakian Stand Out Tomas Peciar for 2023-2024

    Southern Illinois Adds Slovakian Stand Out Tomas Peciar for 2023-2024
    By Clara Wodny on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Tomas Peciar, a native of Nitra, Slovakia, has announced his commitment to Southern Illinois University. A member of Slovakia’s National Team, Pec
  • U.S. Adds Summer Schmit to 2023 World Para Championships Roster

    U.S. Adds Summer Schmit to 2023 World Para Championships Roster
    By Annika Johnson on SwimSwam
    U.S. Paralympics Swimming announced that Summer Schmit has been added to their team roster for the 2023 World Championships in Manchester this summer. She is replacing Michaela Jenkins, the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic gold medalist in the 100 fly, who has opted out “due to academic commitments.”Ticket punchedParalympian Summer Schmit joins our 2023 World Championships roster and will compete in Manchester this summer! Summer replaces Mikaela Jenkins, who
  • World Aquatics Unveils Medals For 2023 World Championships In Fukuoka

    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    With 50 days until the start of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, the medals for the event have been unveiled.
    The medals at the World Championships take on a bit of a unique look at each edition, reflecting the culture of the host country.
    This year’s medals capture Japanese culture with a modern, elegant design that features water ripples on one side and a clean look on the other:
     
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  • Two-Sport Athlete Eli Westbrook Commits to Eastern Illinois for Swimming (2023)

    Two-Sport Athlete Eli Westbrook Commits to Eastern Illinois for Swimming (2023)
    By Sidney Zacharias on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Eli Westbrook of Lanett, Alabama has announced his decision to continue his athletic and academic career at Eastern Illinois University this upcomi
  • Nevada HS State Champion Amanda Schweichler Commits To University of the Pacific (2023)

    Nevada HS State Champion Amanda Schweichler Commits To University of the Pacific (2023)
    By Sidney Zacharias on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Amanda Schweichler has announced her commitment to swim and study at the University of the Pacific. Schweichler is wrapping up her final year at Ce
  • FGCU Picks Up Sophomore Transfers Libby Russum, Ella Smith

    FGCU Picks Up Sophomore Transfers Libby Russum, Ella Smith
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: FGCU Athletics
    FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU swimming and diving team added two sophomore transfers to the upcoming 2023-24 roster: Libby Russum (Kingsport, Tenn./Dobyns Bennett HS/Tennessee) and Ella Smith (Melbourne, Australia/Firbank HS/Indian River State College).
    Russum spent her freshman season with the Volunteers by competing in 10 events. Russum specializes in both freestyle and butterfly events. She posted a top time of 22.9
  • Psych Sheets Released For 2023 Brazil Trophy; Albiero Siblings Entered

    Psych Sheets Released For 2023 Brazil Trophy; Albiero Siblings Entered
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2023 BRAZIL TROPHYMay 30 – June 3, 2023
    Santos Dumont Park and Sports Center, Recife, Brazil
    LCM (50m)
    World Championship Selection Criteria
    Meet Central
    Start ListThe official psych sheets have been released for the 2023 Brazil Trophy, the country’s qualification meet for the upcoming World Championships that will get underway on Tuesday in the city of Recife.
    There are a few noteworthy absences at the meet, as both Bruno Fratus and Caio Pum
  • Bruno Fratus To Miss World Championships For First Time In A Decade

    Bruno Fratus To Miss World Championships For First Time In A Decade
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2023 BRAZIL TROPHYMay 30 – June 3, 2023
    Santos Dumont Park and Sports Center, Recife, Brazil
    LCM (50m)
    World Championship Selection Criteria
    Meet Central
    Start ListBrazilian sprinting legend Bruno Fratus is still working his way back from last year’s shoulder surgery, knocking him out of the upcoming Brazil Trophy and therefore the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka.
    Fratus, who underwent the fourth shoulder surgery of his career last su
  • Boston University Hires MIT’s James Sica as Head Coach

    Boston University Hires MIT’s James Sica as Head Coach
    By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
    Amidst the news of two new massive college swimming jobs opening up following the departure of Mike Bottom as Michigan’s head coach and Tracy Slusser as the Stanford women’s assistant coach, Boston University has taken one of the open coaching positions off the board. BU Athletics Director Drew Marrochello announced Thursday morning that James Sica has been hired as the head coach of the Terriers’ men’s and women’s swimming and diving
  • What Does the NCAA’s New “Bona Fide Meet” Rule Proposal Say?

    What Does the NCAA’s New “Bona Fide Meet” Rule Proposal Say?
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    After last week releasing a high level overview of proposed rules changes for the upcoming NCAA Swimming & Diving season, on Thursday, the NCAA provided SwimSwam with the details of the changes.
    See the full list of proposed rules changes here.
    The change proposed by the NCAA Swimming & Diving Rules Committee that is garnering the most attention is the suggestion to update the definition of Bona Fide Competition.
    The proposed update to the rule:The current rul
  • Summer Juniors Qualifier Kyla Foxhoven Sends Verbal to Trinity Tigers (2023)

    Summer Juniors Qualifier Kyla Foxhoven Sends Verbal to Trinity Tigers (2023)
    By Annika Johnson on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Summer Juniors-level breaststroker Kyla Foxhoven has announced her decision to stay in-state and continue her academic and athletic career at Trinity
  • Brad Shannon Named First Full-Time Head Swim Coach At William Peace

    Brad Shannon Named First Full-Time Head Swim Coach At William Peace
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: William Peace Athletics
    RALEIGH, NC — William Peace University athletics is excited to announce Brad Shannon as the program’s first full-time Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach.
    Shannon stated, “The athletes at WPU Swimming have established a strong foundation, and I am eager to join them and compete to achieve even greater success. I feel incredibly grateful and excited to become part of the WPU community, and I want to express
  • Joe Tristan Named Swimming & Diving Head Coach At Coe College

    Joe Tristan Named Swimming & Diving Head Coach At Coe College
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Kohawk Athletics
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Coe College Director of Athletics and Recreation Steve Cook announced Wednesday the hire of Joe Tristan as the new head coach of the Kohawk men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Tristan brings over 20 years of collegiate coaching and teaching experience with him to Coe, having served most recently as the head men’s and women’s water polo coach and assistant men&rs
  • Brazilian Olympian Caio Pumputis Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out of 2023 Worlds

    Brazilian Olympian Caio Pumputis Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out of 2023 Worlds
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2023 Brazilian Swimming ChampionshipsMay 30 – June 3, 2023
    Santos Dumont Park and Sports Center, Recife, Brazil
    LCM (50m)
    Meet Central
    Start ListBrazil will be without one of its top male swimmers this summer at the World Championships.
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