World Champ Danas Rapsys Drops Out of ISL, Off Energy Standard Roster
Lithuania’s short course World champ Danas Rapsys is the latest name to withdraw from the upcoming International Swimming League (ISL) season.
Under Threat of Removal, Brazil’s CBDA President Resigns, Citing Health Issues
Miguel Cagnoni, president of Brazil’s swimming federation, has announced his resignation, citing his wife’s health. Cagnoni was facing a vote on his removal.
Department of Justice Investigating Olympic Sports Over Sexual Misconduct
The US Department of Justice is investigating several U.S. Olympic sport organizations over sexual abuse and potential financial misconduct, the WSJ reports.
CSCAA Open Water Championship Take Place In Kansas Saturday Morning
The CSCAA’s College Open Water Championship takes place tomorrow in Kansas, with individual and team awards up for grabs.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Shinnosuke’s 51.1 Fly Bodes Well For Japan Medley
19-year-old Shinnosuke Ishikawa is rising fast in the butterfly races – and that’s good news for Japan’s medley relay next summer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 62% Pick Walsh As Most Likely World Jrs Champ to Medal In Tokyo
A heavy majority of voters went with Gretchen Walsh as the most likely World Junior champ to medal at next summer’s Olympics.
College Swimming Previews: Stellar Sophomores Lead Re-Retooled #7 Florida Men
After a slew of 2018 graduations and 2019 transfers, Florida again faces adversity, but returns a bulldozing sophomore class on the rise.
College Swimming Previews: #7 Georgia Women Seek Bounce-Back After Rough 2019
Last year was Georgia’s worst NCAA finish since 1983. But with no graduated scorers and a great freshman class coming in, UGA is poised to bounce back.
NCAA Champ Sarah Bacon, Scoring Diver Kristen Hayden To Sit Out NCAA For MN
Two key Minnesota divers will sit out the coming NCAA season to prepare for the 2020 Olympic year: NCAA champ Sarah Bacon and scorer Kristen Hayden.
Open Water Swimmer Hector Ramirez Ballesteros Writes Swimming Song ‘Let’s Go’
At 22 years old, Hector Ramirez Ballesteros became the first person in history to swim the roughly 10-mile Strait of Gibraltar – doing butterfly.
Kozan, Foster Head USA Swimming’s National Junior Team Roster For 2019-2020
USA Swimming has released its National Junior Team roster for the 2019-2020 season, headed by top 25 world rankers Justina Kozan and Jake Foster.
College Swimming Previews: Developing Depth A Key For #8 Minnesota Women
Minnesota has extreme highs, including elite distance, breaststroke, & diving, but also some major holes. A young roster will look for a program-best finish.
MN’s Mackenzie Padington To Take NCAA Gap Year, Train For Canadian Trials
NCAA finalist Mackenzie Padington will be sitting out this college season for Minnesota, instead training for a potential Olympic bid for Canada.
USA Swimming To Elect New Board of Directors Members Saturday
USA Swimming will elect four new at-large members to its Board of Directors on Saturday at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention.
NCAA Season Kicks Off Friday With Alabama-Delta State Dual
Despite a coaching change for Alabama, the Crimson Tide will still open up the fall NCAA dual meet schedule with their annual tilt with Delta State on Friday.