Sjostrom Cracks $70K In Eindhoven, Morozov Passes Chupkov In Winnings
Sarah Sjostrom still leads all earners on the 2018 World Cup, making $7,400 more in Eindhoven to bring her series total to $72,400. Meanwhile Vladimir Morozov turned a $10,000 world record bonus into the top male earning tally, sitting at $57,650 for the tour.
Morozov Roars To World Cup Lead With WR In Eindhoven (Full Points)
A world record 100 IM (and the resulting 20 point bonus) has surged Vladimir Morozov into the men’s lead on the 2018 FINA World Cup tour. Sarah Sjostrom still leads the women’s ranks, and is tied for the cluster 2 lead with Wang Jianjiahe.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Bill Dorenkott, Ohio State
September was a very light month in terms of major NCAA dual meets – until its final days.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Michael Andrew, Race Pace Club
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves…
Court Orders Eastern Michigan To Reinstate Softball, Tennis
A federal court has stopped Eastern Michigan from cutting two women’s athletic programs, citing Title IX requirements. The status of the men’s swim team – also cut last spring – is unclear.
Coughlin, DiRado, Tarwater Named USA Swimming BOD Athlete Reps
Natalie Coughlin, Maya DiRado and Davis Tarwater have been elected as USA Swimming’s new athlete representatives on the Board of Directors.
Last 4 Olympic Trials Time Standard Comparison
After yesterday’s announcement of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying standards, we’ve looked back over the past decade to compare Olympic Trials cuts from 2008 to 2012 to 2016 to 2020.
SwimSwam’s Comprehensive 2018-2019 College Swimming Preview Index
The 2018-2019 NCAA season is officially underway – catch up on all of our preseason coverage here.
Former Knutson Attorney Facing CA Bar Ethics Charges
Richard Foster, the former attorney for former National Team swimmer Dagny Knutson, has been charged with seven ethics violations by the California State Bar Court. Knutson recently won a lawsuit accusing Foster of failing to disclose a conflict of interest when he negotiated her a deal with USA Swimming in 2010.
USA Swimming Won’t Use Morning Finals At 2020 Olympic Trials
Along with its qualifying times for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, USA Swimming has released its order of events, which will mirror the Olympic lineup except for having prelims in the morning and finals at night, instead of the morning finals that will be used in Tokyo.
Live Updates of 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Standards
Tonight, USA Swimming will be announcing the qualifying times for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – and we’ll be tracking all the news right here.
College Swimming Weekend Preview: 9/24/18 – 9/30/18
After two weeks filled mostly with intrasquad, alumni and format meets, the college dual meet season will finally kick off in full force this weekend, headed a Power-5 clash between Alabama and Ohio State.
Freestyler Abby Samansky Verbally Commits To Tennessee Vols
California freestyler Abby Samansky has verbally committed to the University of Tennessee, bolstering the Vols free relay depth beginning in the fall of 2019.
USA Swimming Releases 2019 Summer Nationals Cuts
USA Swimming has published the full set of time standards for the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships, the last summer national championship meet before 2020 Olympic Trials.
2020 USA Swimming Quad Roundup: Dates, Cuts, Selection & More
The remainder of USA Swimming’s 2020 Olympic Quad is taking shape, with hosts, dates and time standards announced for a number of major meets. We’ve compiled the information here for a quick look at what the coming years should bring.