USA Swimming Confirms Cancellation of Pro Swim Series Event In Knoxville
The event, scheduled for January 12-15 in Knoxville, Tenn., has been canceled due to COVID-19.
2022 Tennessee Diving Invitational Kicks Off Monday In Knoxville
Tennessee will be joined by conference rivals Alabama, Auburn, Missouri and South Carolina, along with Miami (OH) and Wisconsin at the invite.
Mauricio Ramirez, Adam Batson Added To U.S. Center For SafeSport Database
Mauricio Ramirez of Chicago, Ill., and Adam Batson of Chapel Hill, N.C., were both added under temporary suspension for allegations of misconduct.
2021 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year, Dean Boxall Goes Wild
After watching his swimmer win Olympic gold in epic fashion, Dean Boxall’s reaction quickly made its way across the internet.
2021 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Swims of the Year
Caeleb Dressel provided us with many memorable moments in 2021, highlighted by his first career individual Olympic gold medal in the 100 freestyle.
2021 Swammy Awards: Asian Coach of the Year, Norimasa Hirai
The Japanese National Team Head Coach, who heads up the training group at Toyo University, led Yui Ohashi to double gold at the Tokyo Games.
Swim of the Week: Emre Sakci Busts Through 25-Second Barrier In 50 Breast
Sakci broke the world record in the men’s 50 breaststroke by three-tenths of a second, becoming the first swimmer sub-25 in history at 24.95.
SwimSwam Pulse: 30% Peg Hansson As Biggest Breakout Performer of SC Worlds
Hansson narrowly edged out Joshua Liendo and Shaine Casas for first place in the tightly contested poll.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb
Plumb led the Carmel Swim Club girls to a standout performance at Winter Juniors – East, sweeping the relays and winning 10 total events.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Nic Fink
Fink swept the men’s breaststroke events in the ISL Final and then won six medals at the 2021 Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Hungarian Liliana Szilagyi Reveals Her Father Abused Her “Since I Was A Child”
Two-time Hungarian Olympian Liliana Szilagyi revealed that she was abused by her father from a young age all the way up until 2016.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Dec. 31-Jan. 4, 2021
While most teams are in the midst of holiday training, there will be a few dual meets in the NCAA to kick off the New Year.
Erika Brown: “We Cannot Allow Transgender Females” To Compete Against Women
U.S. Olympian Erika Brown became the first National Teamer to speak out regarding Lia Thomas’ ability compete as a woman in the NCAA.
Dave Salo Calls NCAA Transgender Policy “An Assault On Women’s Sports”
Former USC head coach Dave Salo and former Auburn swimmer Jeri Shanteau both voiced their opinion regarding Lia Thomas’ ability to compete as a woman.
Penn Women Reportedly Considered Boycotting Season’s Final Home Meet On Jan. 8
A group of swimmers on the Penn women’s team considered forgoing their meet against Dartmouth on Jan. 8 to protest Lia Thomas’ ability to compete as a woman.