DiRado, Jaeger Win Richmond SwimSquads, But Adams Still Leads
Maya DiRado’s DiradSquad edged Connor Jaeger’s Jaeg-Train by half a point in Richmond, but it’s Cammile Adams and the Adams Family who continue to lead the 2019 SwimSquad Battles.
Smoliga Takes Over PSS Lead, Andrew Leads Richmond Money Earners
Olivia Smoliga rocketed to the top of the 2019 Pro Swim Series chase for the $10,000 bonus with a big 100 back in Richmond. Meanwhile Michael Andrew led all money-earners to crack $20,000 in winnings for the series so far.
SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Pick Cal As Favorites For 2020 NCAAs
Almost three-quarters of voters selected California as the favorites to repeat for the men’s NCAA title next year. Cal won this season’s title after a dominant showing, ending a four-year run by the Texas Longhorns.
17-year-old Sofia Rondel’s 2:01 200 Free Highlights South American Youth Championship
Brazil dominated the South American Youth Championships with 99 total medals: 42 more than any other nation.
Ella Ramsay Breaks Age Record On Day 1 Of Australian Age Championships
14-year-old Ella Ramsay broke an Australian age record in prelims of the 200 IM, then won the first overall gold medal of Australia’s 2019 Age Championships.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Chalmers Goes 47.4 With Crazy Splitting
Australia’s Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers had a stellar national championships meet last week, highlighted by a new personal best in the 100 free.
14-Year-Old Claire Curzan Smashes 2009 NAG With 59.00 in 100m Fly
14-year-old Claire Curzan has already been on a tear through the 13-14 National Age Group (NAG) record books in short course yards, and she broke her first long course meters NAG in that age group this morning.
2019 Richmond Pro Swim Series: SwimSquad Projections
Annie Lazor is unbeaten in the 100 and 200 breaststroke on the 2019 Pro Swim Series. But can she and Connor Jaeger’s team catch a runaway Cammile Adams Family for the SwimSquad points lead?
ISL Announces Four American Teams, All Short Course Meter Competitions
The International Swimming League (ISL) has announced its four U.S.-based franchises: the Los Angeles Current, DC Trident, Cali Condors and New York Breakers.
9th Alleged Victim Comes Forward Against Former Sydney Swim Instructor
A ninth young girl has come forward with allegations of sexual assault against 20-year-old former Sydney (Australia) swimming instructor Kyle Daniels.
Efimova Likely To Skip SC Euros, Will Focus on U.S.-Based LCM Meets
2016 Olympic silver medalist Yulia Efimova wouldn’t say yet whether she’ll retire after the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, but the Russian breaststroker did shed some light on her plans for the next year in an interview with Russia’s RSport.
Stjepanovic Wins Three Races At April Grand Prix In Serbia
Velimir Stjepanovic won the 200 free, 400 free and 200 fly at the April Grand Prix in Serbia, putting up season-bests in both freestyles. Meanwhile Caba Siladji broke a national record in the 200 breast while sweeping all three breaststroke races.
Nascimento’s 22.1/1:47.9 Among 6 National Records At Portuguese Champs
Miguel Nascimento and Rafaela Azevedo set two national records apiece at Portugal’s national championship meet, which wrapped up on Sunday.
2019 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform as Freshmen?
Last spring, the debate was Reece Whitley vs. Drew Kibler for the #1-ranked recruit in the nation. Turns out, neither of them were the highest-scoring freshman at NCAAs. Say hello to Minnesota’s Max McHugh.
Men’s Recruiting Ranks In-Progress Analysis: All Classes Through 2019 NCAAs
It’s a tale of two classes for the men: the current junior class has been pretty lackluster, especially among our top-20 ranked recruits. But the current sophomores, led by #1 recruit Ryan Hoffer of Cal, have been outstanding through two years.