Mike Kotch Out As Brandeis University Head Coach
Brandeis University coach Mike Kotch is no longer a part of the school’s swimming & diving program, Brandeis says. A local newspaper reports that Kotch had been put on administrative leave following a human resources investigation.
SwimSwam Pulse: 63% Pick Campbell’s Split As Most Impressive
Almost two-thirds of respondents picked Cate Campbell’s 50.93 as the best relay split of last week, beating the combined totals of Townley Haas’s 1:43.78, Yulia Efimova’s 1:03.95 and Rikako Ikee’s 55.48.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Liu Breaks Untouched Supersuit Record
At the Asian Games, China’s Liu Xiang broke the world record in the women’s 50 back, a record with one of the odder histories in swimming’s record books.
Open Water National Champ Becca Mann Turns Pro, Won’t Swim NCAA At USC
Two-time open water U.S. National champ Becca Mann has turned professional, forgoing her final two seasons of NCAA competition for USC to focus on next year’s Olympic qualifying in open water swimming.
Ohio State Seeks To Have Lawsuit Over Coaching Abuse Dismissed
The Ohio State University Diving Club is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against it over allegations that a former coach sexually abused his divers.
Former PA High School Coach Daniel Kostovny Banned By SafeSport
Daniel Kostovny, a former assistant swim coach at West Mifflin High School, has been banned by SafeSport after pleading guilty to assault earlier this summer.
Prosecutor Says State Has Photographic Evidence Against Walkotten
An assistant district attorney said in court this week that the prosecution has “photographic evidence” and a confession from former Marlins of Raleigh coach Nicholas Walkotten, accused of improprieties with an child.
SafeSport Lifts Lifetime Ban On Taekwondo Coach Lopez
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has lifted a lifetime ban on taekwondo coach Jean Lopez and replaced it with temporary restrictions, reports indicate. A lawyer for women who say Lopez sexually assaulted them indicated that the ban was lifted because the alleged victims wouldn’t testify in person, though SafeSport has denied that claim.
2018 Asian Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
The second day of the 2018 Asian Games will see Xu Jiayu seek a second backstroke win and Sun Yang a second freestyle win, while Rikako Ikee chases two wins of her own.
Former Marlins of Raleigh Coach Arrested For Sex Offenses
Former Marlins of Raleigh coach Nick Walkotten has been arrested and accused of having inappropriate contact with a child under the age of 15.
Petra Martin Alleges Rutgers Termination Based On Gender Bias
Former Rutgers University swimming & diving coach Petra Martin says her termination from her job had to do with implicit gender bias.
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Projected 2018-2019 U.S. National Team
With two of three qualifying meets complete, the framework of the 2018-2019 U.S. National Team is well in place. There…
Australian Coach Charged With Indecently Touching Minor
A 55-year-old swimming and triathlon coach in Queensland, Australia has been arrested and accused of touching a girl under the age of 16.
SwimSwam Pulse: 47% Most Impressed By Italy’s Euro Showing
Nearly half of voters said Italy was the most impressive nation at the 2018 European Championships.