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Florent Manaudou Becomes First Olympic Torch Carrier in France
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NAIA Bethel University (TN) Cuts Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Programs
via swimswam.comBy Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
Bethel University out of McKenzie, Tennessee has dropped its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the upcoming school year. The school competed in the Mid-South Conference and sent two men to the 2024 NAIA Championships.
The team practiced out of the Gaines Pool which is located on campus inside of the Baker field house that was built in 1969. The school’s pool announced, “Bethel has decided to close the Gaines Pool. The cost to m -
Sun Yang Eyes Return To Competition As Doping Ban Comes To An End
via swimswam.comBy James Sutherland on SwimSwam
Disgraced three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang may be ineligible to compete at the Paris Olympics, but that hasn’t dimmed his desire to return to competition.
Sun’s four-year doping ban—which was reduced from an initial suspension of eight years in 2021—has come to an end, as the former freestyle powerhouse was suspended from February 2020 until this May.
The 32-year-old’s ban didn’t end in time for him to compete at the Ch -
Minna Abraham on LCM Season Coming Off of NCAA: “The two compliment each other really well”
via swimswam.comBy Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
2024 MARE NOSTRUM – CANET-EN-ROUSSILLONSaturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th
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USC standout freshman Minna Abraham competed at the Canet stop in Mare Nostrum, clocking a 1:58.46 in the 200 free to finish 2nd. She is currently chasing the Olympic ‘A’ cut in the event, hoping to make a bid f -
Former Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor Joins Virginia Staff As Associate Head Coach
via swimswam.comBy Braden Keith on SwimSwam
The University of Virginia has hired Gary Taylor to fill the vacant spot left on its coaching staff left in the wake of former associate head coach Blaire Anderson leaving to take over as the Director of Swimming at Texas A&M University.
This marks Taylor’s return to college swimming after a three year absence. He was the head coach at Auburn for three seasons, before “mutually agreeing to part ways” with the Tigers. Shortly thereafter, -
Hollie Bonewit-Cron Named Head Swimming & Diving Coach At Penn State
via swimswam.comBy James Sutherland on SwimSwam
A new era of swimming & diving at Penn State will commence next season as the university has announced Hollie Bonewit-Cron as the sixth head coach in program history.
Bonewit-Cron will join the Nittany Lions from Miami University (Ohio), where she’s been the head coach for the past eight seasons and brought the team to new heights with a wide array of success.
Bonewit-Cron will take over the position from Tim Murphy, who was fired in early April aft -
Pac-12 Finalist Tia Lindsay Transferring to Ohio State for 5th Year
via swimswam.comBy Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
Tia Lindsay has announced she will transfer to Ohio State to use her COVID-19 fifth year of eligibility. Lindsay spent her undergraduate career with the University of Arizona.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tia Lindsay (@tialindsayy)As a freshman, Lindsay concluded her season at the 2021 Pac-12 Championships finishing 11th in the 500 free in a personal best 4:47.97. She also finished 13th in the 200 free (1:49.04) and 16th in the 200 back (1:59.20).
She sw -
The Fastest Swim Technique: Backstroke Dolphin Kick With Maggie MacNeil
via swimswam.comBy SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwamCourtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
Most swimmers have a faster backstroke dolphin kick than butterfly. Maggie MacNeil’s best stroke is butterfly however her dolphin kick is so fast that she is the women’s 50 backstroke (SCM) world record holder. The question is what makes Maggie’s backstroke dolphin kick so fast?
In this vide -
Daily Swim Coach Workout #966
via swimswam.comBy 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: Seni -
NCAA Qualifier Ava DeAngelis Transferring to Ohio State After 3 Years With George Washington
via swimswam.comBy Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
2024 NCAA Qualifier in the 100 breaststroke Ava DeAngelis has announced her transfer to Ohio State for her senior season. She has one year of eligibility remaining.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ava DeAngelis (@avadeangeliiis)DeAngelis entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month upon the news that head coach Brian Thomas left the program. Although the transfer portal closed at the end of April, some exceptions allow for athletes to enter late incl -
Psych Sheets Released For 2024 Australian Olympic Trials
via swimswam.comBy James Sutherland on SwimSwam
2024 Australian Olympic TrialsJune 10-15, 2024
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Live ResultsThe initial entry lists for the 2024 Australian Olympic Trials have been released, with scratches accepted through Thursday (May 30) before the competition gets underway from June 10-15 at the Brisbane Aquatic Center.
Headlining the psych sheets are defending Olympic champions Kaylee McKeown, Ariarne Titmus,&n -
Missy Franklin Invited to Fly With Thunderbirds at Air Force Academy Graduation
via swimswam.comBy Riley Overend on SwimSwam
Five-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin is taking to the air in style on Thursday after receiving an invite to fly with the Thunderbirds at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony right outside Colorado Springs.
The 29-year-old Franklin is expected to take flight around 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, continuing a tradition of Olympian aviation that began in 2019 with alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Last year, retired Olympic champion speed skater Apolo Ohno jo -
What We Can Learn From Sprinting a 50 Free Every Day for 100 Days
via swimswam.comBy Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamSam Hoekstra was an NCAA All-American for Louisville, graduating in 2013. Since then, Hoekstra has stayed close to the sport via coaching club and doing clinics for Fitter and Faster. Hoekstra wasn’t swimming regularly, though, and certainly not sprinting regularly. However, after the idea of sprinting a 50 free for 100 days straight was presented to him, Hoekstra decided to give it a go.
His first 50 was 22.2 (25-yard pool). After the first week, he switched f -
Top 10 Swims From the 2024 Speedo Grand Challenge in Irvine
via swimswam.comBy Riley Overend on SwimSwam
2024 NOVA SPEEDO GRAND CHALLENGEMay 24-26, 2024
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center Pool, Irvine, California
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Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Recap
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Live StreamAfter a lightning-fast weekend of racing in Irvine — a last tune-up for mos -
How Does the Canadian Women’s 4 x 100 Medley Relay Stack Up After Trials?
via swimswam.comBy Aidan Burns on SwimSwam
After finishing with a Bronze at last year’s World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and the 2021 Olympic Games, the hot topic at Canadian Olympic Trials last week was if the Canadian women are poised to return the podium in the 400 medley relay in Paris this summer. Qualifying first out of the morning in 2023 with a time of 3:55.93, Canada substituted two swimmers into the evening relay: Kylie Masse taking over for Ingrid Wilm on backstroke and Summer McIntosh ta -
Sources: SEC Proposes Swim/Dive Roster Limits for Men (22), Women (35) After House Settlement
via swimswam.comBy Riley Overend on SwimSwam
The SEC discussed potential roster limits for men’s and women’s swimming and diving with coaches on a recent call ahead of spring meetings this week in Destin, Florida, sources tell SwimSwam.
Part of last week’s proposed House v. NCAA settlement, which would send billions in NIL backpay to college athletes while paving the way for schools to share revenue with them, eliminated scholarship caps in favor of roster limits.
Current NCAA rules limit wome -
Indianapolis Tickets are Punched as Competitors Rack Up Trials Cuts at Charlotte Open
via swimswam.comBy Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
2024 Martha McKee Charlotte OpenMay 16-19, 2024
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Mobile “2024 Charlotte Open”Open to a wide array of club, collegiate and professional competitors, the annual Martha McKee Charlotte Open serves as a final tuneup before Olympic Trials for many of the fastest swimmers in the southeast.
Seven swimmers secured new Olympic Trials cuts in their races over the course of the competition weekend, with a few earning the -
Brazilian Jr National Team Member Helena Lopes To Swim for UGA (2024)
via swimswam.comBy Claire Wong 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.
Helena Lopes, a member of Brazil’s junior national team, has signed with the University of Georgia and will arrive in Athens in this fall. Lopes h -
Swimming Canada Announces Rosters For 2024 Junior Pan Pacs, Open Water World Juniors
via swimswam.comBy James Sutherland on SwimSwam
Swimming Canada has revealed its rosters for the two marquee junior international meets on the calendar for 2024, the Junior Pan Pacific Championships and the Open Water World Junior Championships.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials earlier in the month, a team of 30 swimmers have been selected to represent Canada at the Junior Pan Pacs, which will run from August 21-24 in the Australian capital of Canberra.
The team features Aiden N -
Georgetown Gains Commitment From Futures Qualifier Audrey Pardue (2025)
via swimswam.comBy 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.
Audrey Pardue has announced her verbal commitment to continue her education and swimming career at Georgetown University. Pardue hails from Ch -
Beryl Gastaldello on 24.6 50 Free PB: “I’m just where I’m supposed to be”
via swimswam.comBy Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
2024 MARE NOSTRUM – CANET-EN-ROUSSILLONSaturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th
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French world record holder Beryl Gastaldello swam a lifetime best in the 50 Free at the Canet stop of the Mare Nostrum Tour on Saturday, winning in 24.62. She also placed 3rd in the 100 free final in 53.89. After moving bac -
Wisconsin Scores Commitment From “BOTR” Butterflier Eloise Williamson (2025)
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USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Eloise Williamson has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Wisconsin, beginn -
2024 AP Race International Day 2: Wellbrock, Corbeau & Kohler Grab Gold
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2024 AP RACE INTERNATIONALSaturday, May 25th – Monday, May 27th
London Aquatics Centre
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ResultsThe final night of action took place at the 2024 AP Race International, with impressive performances established on both the men’s and women’s sides.
In its 2nd year of operation, the AP Race International is rapidly becoming a go-to event on the global racing calendar, with talent attracted from Germany, H -
2024 Irish Olympic Trials Conclude With 5 Athletes Qualified for Paris
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2024 IRISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS & OLYMPIC TRIALSWednesday, May 22nd – Sunday, May 26th
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Results (when available)Last night marked the final session of action at the 2024 Irish Open Championships/Olympic Trials in Dublin.
Although no new names were added to the list of qualifiers for this summer&rsquo -
Sun Devils Split: Which Swimmers Went Where After Bob Bowman Left Arizona State for Texas
via swimswam.comBy Riley Overend on SwimSwam
Now that the dust has settled from Bob Bowman’s move from Arizona State to Texas a couple months ago, let’s see where the top Sun Devil Aquatics swimmers ended up based on recent meet entries and hints on social media.
It’s no surprise that the IMers followed Michael Phelps‘ former mentor to Austin, with 400 IM world record holder Leon Marchand (who turned pro last month), reigning 400 IM Olympic champion Chase Kalisz, and reigning 400 IM Olym -
Former Clayton High School Swimmers & WP Players Celebrate Coach Dennis Bledsoe
via swimswam.comBy James Sutherland on SwimSwam
Dennis Bledsoe, a water polo innovator who co-authored a how-to book on the sport in the 1970s, was celebrated by some of his former athletes recently as he turned 85.
Bledsoe and the legendary Pete Cutino published “Water Polo For Coach and Player” in 1976, during Bledsoe’s early days at Clayton High School where he coached swimming and water polo for nearly 40 years, from the early 1970s until 2010.
Many of his former water polo players, swimme -
arena Unvelis The New Firefly Collection: Flow Like Water. Fueled By Fire.
via swimswam.comBy Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
Designed in collaboration with Elite Team, FIREFLOW 2024 is the first collection where athletes actively participated in the creation process of the product.
Thanks to the personal contribution of Olympic and world champions, arena has created a collection that draws inspiration from a specific mental state of balance, the meeting point between absolute calm and the fire lit by passion.
In anticipation of the year’s most important event, arena supports the swimm -
The Best Feelings As A Competitive Swimmer
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As swimmers, we’ve experienced the worst of it all — through all the grueling sets and mid-season meets, swimming can be synonymous with pain, lactic acid, and the eternal feeling of always being tired and worn out.
But what about the good parts? Today, we’re looking at some of the most uplifting and rewarding sensations you can ever experience as a competitive swimmer. I’m sure we’ve all experienced these at o -
Maxime Grousset on Paris Olympics: “I think it will be the best competition of my life”
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2024 MARE NOSTRUM – CANET-EN-ROUSSILLONSaturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th
Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5:30pm local (11:30am ET)
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Maxime Grousset swam his last competition before the 2024 French Olympic Trials at the Canet-en-Roussillon stop of the Mare Nostrum Tour this weekend. Grousset swept the sprint freestyle events, clocking winning times of 21 -
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