Swimming news

• Alys Thomas Clocks 200 Free PB En Route To 4 Golds At Welsh Nationals

  01-12-2019 23:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2019 SWIM WALES WINTER NATIONAL SC CHAMPIONSHIPSFriday, November 28th – Sunday, December 1st
  Wales National Pool
  SCM
  Results2018 was a huge year for 29-year-old Welsh veteran Alys Thomas, as the Swansea swimmer topped the women’s 200m fly podium at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.
  She followed that performance up with 2 bronze medal-worthy performances in Glasgow at the 2018 European Championships, securing 3rd place in the 200m fly,
  
  Read more

• Psych Sheets Released for 2019 U.S. Open Championships (FKA Winter Nationals)

  01-12-2019 23:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2019 U.S. Open Swimming ChampionshipsDecember 4th-7th, 2019
  McCauley Aquatic Center, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia
  LCM (50m), Prelims/Finals
  Psych SheetsPsych sheets for the 2019 U.S. Open Championships, the rebranding of the meet formerly known as “Winter Nationals,” have been released, and a full complement of stars are scheduled to attend.
  That includes World Record holder Katie Ledecky, defending Olympic and World sprint champion Simone Manu
  
  Read more

• Olympic Trials Qualifier Lindsay Flynn Sends Verbal to Indiana for 2021

  01-12-2019 20:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Sprint freestyler Lindsay Flynn has verbally committed to the Indiana Hoosiers for 2021. She trains with the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg (A
  
  Read more

• Young Guns Goodburn & Glenister Headed To Swim England Winter C’ships

  01-12-2019 18:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2019 SWIM ENGLAND WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, December 5th – Sunday, December 8th
  Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England
  SCM
  Entry Lists
  Live StreamEven as the likes of big guns Duncan Scott, James Wilby, and Luke Greenbank are heading to Glasgow to compete at the 2019 European Short Course Championships, the Swim England Winter Championships get underway this week in Sheffield with key talent set to race.
  As the biggest Engli
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 2x Florida HS Champion Sasha Ramey Verbally Commits to LSU for 2021-22

  01-12-2019 18:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Sasha Ramey from Jacksonville, Florida has verbally committed to Louisiana State University for the 2021-22 season. The USA Swimming Scholastic All-
  
  Read more

• Going To Glasgow: Italians, Russians Headline Women’s Breaststroke

  01-12-2019 18:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2019 LEN EUROPEAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, December 4th – Sunday, December 8th
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  SCM
  Entry ListThe women’s breaststroke field at the upcoming Short Course European Championships is dominated by Italians and Russians, and leading the way for each nation are two rising stars who aren’t yet old enough to drive a car.
  WOMEN’S 50 BREASTSTROKEEuropean Record: 28.81, Ruta Meiluty
  
  Read more

• Van Der Merwe Takes Home Top Honor At Swim England Awards

  01-12-2019 17:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The 2019 Swim England National Awards ceremony took place last night at Birmingham University’s Great Hall, with the nation’s brightest aquatic stars, coaches and clubs being honored for their accomplishments over the past year.
  A total of 34 awards were presented during the celebration, with Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson stating, “This year we introduced a stronger regional connection, with every finalist selected by their respective region.
  &l
  
  Read more

• Nico Butera (2021) Verbally Commits to Wisconsin

  01-12-2019 17:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Nico Butera has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin in the class of 2025.
  “I am pr
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Georgia High School Double State Champion Abby McCulloh Commits to Auburn

  01-12-2019 16:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Georgia High School State Cahmpion Abby McCulloh has verbally committed to Auburn University. Currently a junior at Parkview High School near At
  
  Read more

• Building Kick Recovery Muscles (Glute and Hamstring Muscle Chain Development)

  01-12-2019 15:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  courtesy of ONEswim.com, a SwimmersBest brand
  Historically (and incorrectly) the swim industry has defined our kick muscles as either ‘propulsive’ (i.e kicking a football) or ‘recovery’ (i.e a donkey kick).  However, modern science continues to show that our ‘recovery’ muscle chain can provide over 30% of our leg propulsion.  It is arguable that our recovery muscle chain can provide over 40% of our propuls
  
  Read more

• Xinhua Releases Video Footage Alleged to Show Parts of 2018 Sun Yang Incident

  01-12-2019 14:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Torrey Hart on SwimSwam
  Xinhua News, a Chinese state-run publication, has released video footage alleged to show moments inside Sun Yang’s house the night of his infamous run-in with IDTM agents.
  According to Xinhua, the video shows the testing team arriving and making phone calls when Sun objected to their credentials. It also shows them signing a written agreement on the details of what happened. The FINA doping report said that Sun began to sign-off on what seems like a similar state
  
  Read more

• #12 Bucknell Ends #9 Harvard’s Perfect Season in NCAA Water Polo First Round

  01-12-2019 14:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam
  The #12 Bucknell Bison snapped #9 Harvard’s 29-match win streak, defeating the Crimson 13-12 in the NCAA first round on Saturday.
  Rade Joksimovic put in six goals to pace the Bison, while Logan Schofield added a hat trick as Bucknell picked up its first NCAA Tournament win since besting Loyola (Chicago) in 1985. With the win, the Bison move on to face #2 USC in the NCAA quarterfinals on Dec. 5.
  Harvard, which was 29-0 entering the match, had edged Bucknell 9-8 ba
  
  Read more

• Women’s Euro League Prelims: Russia & Greece Enjoy Great Weekend

  01-12-2019 11:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: LEN Media
  Both Russian teams, Kinef and Uralochka finished atop with three wins apiece in the preliminary round of the Euro League. Olympiacos did a clean job and fellow Greek side Vouliagmeni went through as well. Title-holder Sabadell recovered from an opening day defeat and freshly crowned Super Cup winner Orizzonte also won its decisive match to go through. 2018 LEN Trophy winner Dunaujvaros and Netherlands’ Utrecht complete the quarter-final field. 20
  
  Read more

• Swimming the latest sport to throw a small but tasty morsel to the masses | Emma John

  01-12-2019 10:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Bitesize varieties of sports are all the rage and this time the revolution is in the poolIn the thoroughly bingeable Succession there is a memorable moment when Roman Roy – lazy scion of a Murdoch-esque family empire – tries to win over the chief executive of a new media company. The CEO asks him what his vision for the future of the industry is. “It’s all about the morsels, man,” says Roman, possibly the show’s ultimate bullshit artist. “That’s wh
  
  Read more

• Swimming just the latest to throw a small but tasty morsel to the masses | Emma John

  01-12-2019 10:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Bitesize varieties of sports are all the rage and this time the revolution is in the poolIn the thoroughly bingeable Succession there is a memorable moment when Roman Roy – lazy scion of a Murdoch-esque family empire – tries to win over the chief executive of a new media company. The CEO asks him what his vision for the future of the industry is. “It’s all about the morsels, man,” says Roman, possibly the show’s ultimate bullshit artist. “That’s wh
  
  Read more

• El pedido de casamiento de Caeleb Dressel… ¡y la respuesta de su novia!

  01-12-2019 04:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Fernando Cicutti on SwimSwam
  La súper estrella de la natación estadounidense Caeleb Dressel suma un nuevo compromiso para los próximos 8 meses: las finales de la Liga Internacional de Natación (ISL) este mes, la clasificación olímpica en los Trials de su país, los Juegos de Tokio 2020…y ahora también la organización de su boda con Meghan Haila.
  La propuesta formal a su novia se concretó este viernes en el muelle Shan
  
  Read more

• 3-Time Iowa State Champion Mary Martin Verbally Commits to Georgia (2021)

  01-12-2019 04:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  Two-time NISCA high School All-American and Junior Nationals qualifier Mary Martin has verbally committed to the University of Georgia. Martin i
  
  Read more

• Breaststroke Lauren McCormack Makes Commitment to Vanderbilt

  01-12-2019 01:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics 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.
  San Francisco, California’s Lauren McCormack has announced her commitment to Vanderbilt University for 2020-21. She will join Eleanor Beers an
  
  Read more

Follow @UKSwimmingNews on Twitter!