2021 Women’s ACC Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
After helping UVA to an NCAA record in the 200 medley relay on Wednesday, Kate Douglass enters the 200 IM as the big favorite on Thursday.
Belmont Beach and Aquatics Center Granted Approval From Coastal Commission
The Belmont Pool Replacement Project was approved by a 10-1 vote during the commission’s monthly meeting Feb. 11.
USA Water Polo Requests Governor Newsom Reclassify WP To Low Risk In California
USA Water Polo CEO Chris Ramsey is asking that Newsome reclassify water polo to low risk to allow the sport to resume at the high school and club level.
Malaysian Swimmer Sentenced To Eight Weeks’ Jail For Defaulting Singapore NS
The 24-year-old attained permanent residency in Singapore, and was rejected deferment of National Service while attending Ohio State in the U.S.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Reportedly Stepping Down Following Sexist Remarks
83-year-old Yoshiro Mori is expected to resign on Friday due to the sexist remarks he made last week in front of Japanese media.
NBC To Air Morning Olympic Opening Ceremonies Live For First Time
NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live in the U.S., beginning just before 7 a.m.
Pelaez, Podkoscielny Add Trials Cuts At FG Senior Qualifier; Atkinson In Action
World record holder Alia Atkinson (pictured) took on three events over the weekend in Plantation, Florida.
Dartmouth AD Harry Sheehy Will Retire Following Title IX Misstep
The news comes less than two weeks after Dartmouth announced it would be reinstating the five programs that were cut due to failing to be Title IX compliant.
IOC Issues Gender Equality Statement Following “Inappropriate” Mori Comments
The International Olympic Committee released a statement reaffirming its commitment to gender equality following the Tokyo 2020 President’s remarks last week.
IOC Publishes Tokyo Olympic Playbook For Broadcasters, Press
The key in these playbooks was the regulations in terms of contact with athletes throughout the Games, in terms of both watching events and interviews.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Follows Sexist Remarks With Apology, Won’t Resign
83-year-old Yoshiro Mori was quoted as saying that women talk too much and that board meetings with females “would take a lot of time.”
Belmont Pool Replacement Project Seeks Approval At Commission Hearing Feb. 11
The project advisory committee is asking members of the swimming community to send correspondence encouraging the commission to approve the plan.
Seniors Shine As Houston Sweeps All 14 Events Against Rice
Houston fourth-year Ioanna Sacha had a standout performance on Senior Day, winning three individual events while swimming on the victorious 200 medley relay.
NCAA Asks U.S. Supreme Court For “Ample Latitude” To Govern College Sports
The NCAA disputes a ruling made by the U.S. Court of Appeals from the Ninth Circuit that it believes blurs the line between college and pro sports.
2021 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Cancelled
The D3 championships were scheduled for March 17-20 in Federal Way, Washington.