Australia Doesn’t Attend Meeting For 2025/2027 Worlds Hosting Bids
An introductory meeting for potential bidders to host the 2025 and 2027 World Championships included Russia, Serbia, Hungary (pictured), Ukraine and the United States, but not Australia, which had previously expressed interest in hosting.
Nordmann, Sims, Armstrong Head Texas High School State Psychs
The boys 6A landscape looks much different after the graduation of Jack LeVant. And it’s not just the record-shattering LeVant: every single 6A boys individual swimming race last year was won by a senior, opening up the field in a big way for 2019.
2018-2019 Women’s NCAA Power Rankings: February Edition
We have a unanimous #1 and a new #2 team in the nation heading into the conference championship round.
SwimSwam Pulse: 70% Pick Stanford As Women’s #1
70.2% of voters agreed that Stanford should be the #1 team in the nation in our final pre-conference championships NCAA Power Rankings.
Loaded Harpeth Hall Leads Tennessee High School State Psychs
The 2019 Tennessee High School State meet this weekend promises fast swimming from some of the nation’s top high schoolers, including a juggernaut of a girls squad from Harpeth Hall.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Farris Splits 40.85 At HYP
It looks like the postseason has started early for Dean Farris.
Spanish Newspaper Uncovers Abuse Allegations Within Swimming
Spanish newspaper ARA has published a report exposing allegations of abuse against two well-known swimming authorities.
Malaysia Expected To Lose RM5 Million After Para Cancellation
A report suggests that the Sarawak state in Malaysia is expected to lose at least five million Malaysian ringgit (or about $1.2 million in U.S. Dollars) after being stripped of hosting rights for the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
Rick Moulton’s Interim Ban Made Permanent by Center for SafeSport
Rick Moulton, formerly listed under an interim ban by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, has been permanently banned from the sport.
Men’s NCAA Tickets Sold Out Before Public Sales Even Open
All-session tickets for the 2019 men’s NCAA Championships have sold out ahead of the official opening of ticket sales to the general public.
Goelz Admits To Sex With Swimmer, Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
Former Carmel High School and Club coach John Goelz has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to having sex with a 17-year-old swimmer.
Arizona Gets 2-Year Probation, Loses Scholarship Over NCAA Infraction
The University of Arizona swimming & diving program has been put on a two-year probation and docked a women’s scholarship over NCAA violations committed by former diving coach Omar Ojeda.
Coach’s Intel: Osvath’s Pace Buckets Set Pre-1:53 Breaststroke
Some cool insight into our Swim of the Week: after we recognized Missouri State’s Artur Osvath for his school-record 200 breast, Missouri State associate head coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham reached out with a specific set he used in his preparation that week.
Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian Undergoes Laparoscopic RPLND Surgery
Olympic champ Nathan Adrian has undergone a laparoscopic RPLND procedure to treat his recently-diagnosed cancer. He posted on social media to tell fans that the treatment went well.
SwimSwam Pulse: 80% Doubted Lochte’s Big Brother Chances
80% of SwimSwam voters did not expect Ryan Lochte to win Celebrity Big Brother, while just under 20% thought he would win.