Canadian Coach Mike Thompson Taking Leave of Absence After Commonwealth Games
Thompson put 11 swimmers on the Canadian roster for the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships at last month’s trials in Victoria.
USA Swimming Releases Updated Worlds Roster With Stroke 50 Entrants
Justin Ress will join Hunter Armstrong in the men’s 50 backstroke in Budapest – they’ll be the only swimmers who have ever been sub-24 in the field.
The NCAA Transfer Portal Deadline & What It Means For Student-Athletes
With the May 1 deadline passing, student-athletes entering the NCAA transfer portal won’t be eligible to compete next season barring a waiver exemption.
FISU Suspends Ekaterinburg’s Hosting Rights For 2023 World University Games
Ekaterinburg, the fourth-largest city in Russia, has lost hosting rights for the 2023 Summer World University Games.
Vladimir Salnikov Talks Future For Russian Swimmers In Uncertain Climate
Salnikov says the Russian Federation will focus on competing at home as global restrictions prevent the athletes from racing elsewhere.
Rylov, Other Athletes React To Unique Russian Swimming Championships
Rylov called 2022 an “experimental year” and that he’s gained weight since the end of the Olympic Games last summer.
2022 U.S. Trials: Official SwimSwam Awards
Hunter Armstrong was a star in Greensboro, breaking the world record in the men’s 50 back while also winning the 100 back.
Mark Stockwell Falls Short In Bid For Australian Olympic Committee President
Stockwell, a three-time Olympic medalist, is married to recently-named Swimming Australia President Tracy Stockwell (née Caulkins).
Representing U.S. At 2022 FISU America Games Open To Collegiate Programs
The FISU America Games are a regional multi-sport event similar to the Pan American Games, featuring university-aged athletes from North and South America.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Hunter Armstrong
Armstrong exploded with a new world record in the men’s 50 backstroke, and also qualified for the World Championships in the 100 back and 400 free relay.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ron Aitken
The success of Aitkens’ Sandpipers of Nevada team has been nothing short of extraordinary this month.
Shaine Casas Absent From 200 IM Heats At U.S. Trials
Casas opted not to race the event due to a scheduling conflict with the 200 backstroke at the World Championships.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Kate Douglass No-Shows 200 IM At U.S. Trials
Douglass won Olympic bronze in the women’s 200 IM last year but has opted out of the event at World Trials in Greensboro.
2022 U.S. Trials: Weyant, Walsh Among ‘B’ Final Scratches On Day 4
Gretchen Walsh has dropped the women’s 100 back ‘B’ final on Friday night, while her UVA teammate Emma Weyant has done the same in the 400 free.
GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/29/2022
This latest Weekly Wonders edition features some athletes competing at the U.S. Trials in Greensboro and some who have recently raced elsewhere.