2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Murphy Seeks Bounce-Back in Men’s 100 Back
Ryan Murphy is the defending Olympic champion in the 100 backstroke, though he missed the podium in that event at the 2019 World Championships.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Bullish On Murphy’s Repeat Gold Chances
55% of voters said Ryan Murphy was more likely to defend his Olympic 100 back title than Kosuke Hagino in the 400 IM or Kyle Chalmers in the 100 free.
Gorbenko Breaks Fourth Different Israeli Record at 2021 Euros: 2:10.35 in 200IM
Anastasia Gorbenko is continuing her onslaught through the Israeli swimming national record book with a national-best 2:10.35 in the 200 IM.
Kameneva Scratches 100 Free, Gonzalez 200 Back on Day 5 of Euros
Russia’s Maria Kameneva has scratched the 100 free semifinals for tonight’s session, focusing instead on securing a medal in the 100 back final.
Former Coach April Jensen Sues Notre Dame For Gender & Pregnancy Discrimination
Jensen alleges that the school discriminated against her and wrongfully fired her for reporting discriminatory treatment by head coach Mike Litzinger.
France Scratches Mixed Medley Relay Final On Day 4 of European Champs
France will not contest the final of the mixed 4×100 medley relay after qualifying fifth and setting a national record this morning.
Mityukov, Zhilkin Among Day 3 Scratches At 2021 Euros Finals
No swimmers with a top 8 seed scratched any events for finals at the European Champs, but the 2-per-nation rules have cleared out several top qualifiers.
Georgia Tech Adds 2021 PCSC Coach of the Year Ryan Kauth To Staff
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have added Ryan Kauth as an assistant coach. Kauth was previously the head coach at Biola University.
Justin Ress Hits 53.0 Career-Best In 100 Back, Moves To #2 In U.S. This Year
Justin Ress tuned up for the U.S. Olympic Trials with two huge personal bests, including the #2 time among all Americans this season in the 100 back.
Florida Adds Kristen Murslack To Women’s & Men’s Swim & Dive Coaching Staff
Florida has hired former Pitt assistant Kristen Murslack to its swimming & diving coaching staff, the school announced this week.
No Scratches For Day 2 Euro Finals, Several 2-Per-Country Bumps
There are no scratches listed for day 2 finals at the European Championships, but several swimmers were bumped due to the two-per-country limit.
Iowa Football Coaches Did Not Take Pay Cuts As Previously Announced
In June of 2020, Iowa announced that head football coach Kirk Ferentz would be taking a voluntary pay reduction. But new reporting shows Ferentz did not.
Former Jacksonville-Area Swim Coach Arrested, Admits To Lewd Contact, Luring
Mitchell Bentz, a former swim coach in Orange Park, Florida, turned himself in and admitted to sending an underage girl lewd pictures and messages.
Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club Hires Olympian Doug Lennox As Head Coach
2008 Puerto Rican Olympian Doug Lennox is the new head coach for the Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club after several college coaching stints.
Sarah Sjostrom To Focus On Freestyle, May Not Swim Butterfly In Tokyo Olympics
Recovering from a broken elbow, Sjostrom says she’s only returned to butterfly in the past week, and may only contest the 50 free & 100 free at the Olympics.