1:55 Flyer Ivanov Following Lopez From Auburn To Virginia Tech
World Juniors bronze medalist and 1:55 long course butterflyer Antani Ivanov, previously an Auburn commit, is following coach Sergio Lopez to Virginia Tech.
SwimSwam Pulse: 65% Pick Men’s 100 Fly Record To Fall in 2019
Almost two-thirds of voters predicted that the men’s 100 fly world record was mostly likely to fall in our latest poll, which picked four relatively difficult – but possible – records to be broken next year.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: China Beats Japan In Thrilling Medley
It’s been a summer loaded with swimming action, from U.S. Nationals to the European Championships to Pan Pacs to Asian Games to Junior Pan Pacs. But through all of it, you won’t see a more exciting relay race than the men’s medley at the 2018 Asian Games.
Competitor Coach of the Month: John Morse & Doug Wharam, NAC
The American team of juniors had a dominant showing at Junior Pan Pacs, winning 27 of 35 golds medals and more than half of all medals awarded. Nashville Aquatic Club swimmers accounted for 9 total medals, 7 of them gold.
SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
Warrants: Photo Shows Former Raleigh Coach Kissing 15-Year-Old Swimmer
Search warrants used in an investigation of former Marlins of Raleigh coach Nicholas Walkotten show that Walkotten was the swim coach of the 15-year-old victim and suggest that police found photos of the 32-year-old coach kissing the swimmer.
SafeSport Clears Diving Coach John Appleman, Suspension Lifted
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has closed its investigation of diving coach John Appleman, and USA Diving has subsequently lifted its interim suspension on Appleman.
Both U.S. Relays Break 4×200 Free Relay Meet Records At Jr Pan Pacs
The U.S. relays won both boys and girls golds, taking down Junior Pan Pacs records that had stood since the super-suit era of 2009.
Emily Weiss Makes U.S. National Team With Jr Pan Pacs 100 Breast Swim
17-year-old Emily Weiss has likely joined the U.S. National Team for next season based on a big swim at Junior Pan Pacs in the 100 breast.
Florida All-American Michael Taylor To Redshirt NCAA Season
Former junior world record-holder Michael Taylor will sit out the upcoming NCAA season with a redshirt while dealing with medical issues, sources tell SwimSwam.
2018 Asian Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Rikako Ikee is after her 8th medal of these Games, leading heats of the 50 free. She’s already won the 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 4×100 free relay and 4×100 medley relay, and took silver in both the mixed medley relay and the 4×200 free relay.
2018 Asian Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
The penultimate day of the 2018 Asian Games wraps up tonight with six medal events. China’s Xu Jiayu seeks a backstroke sweep for 2018, sitting second in the 200 back after winning the 50 and 100 earlier on. Meanwhile, Chinese teammates Li Bingjie (who won the 200 free) and Wang Jianjiahe (who won the 1500) will meet in the 800 free, clashing for gold.
U.S. Wins 15 of 27 Medals On Day 1 of Junior Pan Pacs
As it currently stands, Team USA has won 15 medals in 9 events – the max a team could have won by this point is 17 medals based on the two-per-country limit into the A final.
NCAA Releases Division III Time Standards For 2018-2019
The NCAA Division III time standards for the 2018-2019 season are out, though there isn’t much significant change from last season.
Jr Pan Pacs Coach Sarah Weitze Holman Resigns From SwimMAC Job
U.S. Junior Pan Pacs assistant coach Sarah Weitze Holman has resigned from her coaching position at SwimMAC Carolina.