How The AAU Diving Championships Hosted 200 Athletes With Enhanced Precautions
The AAU implemented strict safety procedures, including not allowing families to sit together, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Towson Swimmer Reagan Martin Suffers Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident
Martin has remained in the ICU since the accident on July 12. A GoFundMe page has been set up in order to help Reagan begin physical therapy in Atlanta.
Olympic Games On Track To Run In 2021: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Governor Koike says the COVID-19 situation in the city has gotten better in recent weeks and the Games are on track to run next summer.
IOC Athletes’ Commission Begins Athlete Consultation Regarding Rule 50
The IOC AC has started consulting with athletes to explore additional ways that views can be expressed at the Olympic Games.
Hawaii Swim Club Coach Scott Sherwood Dies At 48
Sherwood coached Christel Simms to a berth on the Philippine Olympic Team in 2008, and helped both her and Brittany Beauchan to full scholarships in the NCAA.
Belarusian Sports Industry Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Re-Election
Over 250 athletes and sports industry members, including Olympic swimming medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia, have made several demands in their home country.
Former Swimming Canada CEO Pierre Lafontaine Named Head Coach At Swim Ottawa
Lafontaine will join the club after several executive positions with Swimming Canada, Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Cross Country Canada and Cycling Canada.
Jeremy Bagshaw To Begin Medical School In Ireland, Continue Training For Tokyo
The three-time Canadian World Championship team member will continue to pursue his first Olympic team while attending medical school in Limerick, Ireland.
Sudbury Swimmers Urge Laurentian University To Reopen Pool After Five Months
While pools across Ontario have reopened in some capacity, the Laurentian University facility remains closed, frustrating several local athletes.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Mac Russell Verbally Commits To Kentucky
Russell, who owns bests of 20.63 and 45.81 in the 50 and 100 free, is a key addition to a Wildcats team that graduated its top sprinters in 2019-20.
Sam Marsteiner Smashes Multiple NC State Records At WAVE Intrasquad
Marsteiner, 12, broke four 11-12 state records at New Wave Swim Team’s first intrasquad meet since returning to training.
NCAA Division II Recruiting Quiet Period To End August 31
The quiet period, which disallows coaches from watching student-athletes compete, will end Aug.31, with normal recruiting calendars resuming Sept.1 for DII.
Three Indian Olympic Hopefuls Granted 60-Day Training Period In Dubai
With pools still closed in India, Virdhawal Khade, Srihari Nataraj and Kushagra Rawat received the green light from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
AOC Survey Shows Present-Day Athletes Believe Games Are Platform For Expression
The survey consisted of both former Aussie Olympians, ranging from pre-1950s to the 2010s, and those aspiring for the 2021 Games in Tokyo.
Northwestern Adds Former FIU Associate Ignacio Gayo As Assistant Coach
Gayo was officially named Northwestern’s new assistant coach on June 1 after serving with FIU for 10 seasons.