2021-22 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: February Edition
Led by the formidable duo of Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass, the UVA women continue to top our NCAA power rankings heading into the conference championships.
GMX7 Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 2/11/2022
Among this week’s highlights was Pleasanton Seahawk swimmer Oryan Liu, who posted the #2 time among 13-year-old this season in the boys’ 200 breast.
GVSU Men Win Eighth Straight GLIAC Title, Northern Michigan Women Triumph
The Northern Michigan women powered to the meet victory with 856.5 points, topping runner-up Wayne State (801.5) for their second win in three years.
SEC Championships To Run Relays In Alternate Lanes For Second Straight Year
The alternate-lane format was first adopted last season in an effort to mitigate the number of swimmers behind the blocks amidst the pandemic.
SwimSwam Pulse: MacNeil, Smith Most Likely To Sweep Individuals at NCAAs
36 percent of SwimSwam readers think Maggie MacNeil has the best chance to go a perfect three-for-three at next month’s Women’s NCAA Championships.
arena Swim of the Week: Claire Curzan Downs Regan Smith’s 100 Back NAG In 49.61
While Curzan’s new American Record in the 100 fly stole the headlines, she also lowered the 17-18 National Age Group Record previously held by Regan Smith.
NC State Prevails Over Florida In Three-Round Fortnite Clash
Freshman Aiden Hayes picked up MVP honors as the NC State men won the Fortnite Battle Royale series over Florida, 2-1.
Chad Le Clos Reveals Hospital Stay Due To Bronchitis, Drops Out of Midmar Mile
Le Clos spent three nights in hospital and has been forced to pull out of the MidMar Mile open water charity event in South Africa.
NCAA Won’t Follow USA Swimming Transgender Policy For 2022 Championships
The NCAA will maintain its previously-approved 10 nmol/L testosterone threshold for transgender participation this season.
UIC Athletics Director Blasts Horizon League: “Who Does This Decision Help?”
AD Frank Cuervo says the Horizon League’s decision not to grant relief and allow UIC to compete in championships is “an egregious act against our students.”
How Many Swimmers & Divers Can Score At The Major Conference Championships?
While the NCAA Championship roster limit stands at 18, that number varies at the conference championships.
How To Watch Tonight’s Fortnite Battle Royale Between Florida & NC State
How to watch tonight’s Fortnite clash between the NC State and Florida men’s teams, beginning at 7 pm ET.
ISL To Offer Athletes Increased Financial Support Following Worlds Announcement
The ISL has reacted to the “surprise” news of the 2022 World Championships by offering additional financial support for athletes’ travel expenses.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Feb. 9-13, 2022
Brooke Forde and the Stanford women will go head-to-head with Cal on Saturday in one of the last dual meets of the NCAA season.
UIC Expelled From Competing At Horizon League Championships
UIC won’t be allowed to compete at the Horizon League Championships this season after accepting an invite to leave the conference in January.