Dagny Knutson Back In Court in Fraud Case Against Former Attorney
Dagny Knutson will be back in court this week in the next step of a now-four-year legal battle with her former attorney, Richard Foster. Knutson won the lawsuit back in 2016, only for a judge to order a new trial. Now, Knutson is appealing, asking the court to restore the original ruling.
2018 Atlanta Classic: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Ryan Lochte is 33, which to some might feel too old to continue training and competing in the 400 IM. But Lochte continues to astound, finishing as the top 400 IM qualifier with a 4:30.35 this morning.
Art Downey Retires After 62 Years Coaching MN High School Swimming
Minnesota high school coaching legend Art Downey has retired after 62 years coaching the Edina High School boys program. Downey is the only head coach in Edina swimming history and his teams won 10 state titles.
Ledecky’s Double Gives Krayzelburg Early Indy SwimSquad Lead
It took all of three sessions for Katie Ledecky to hit the maximum 20 points for Team Krayzelburg in the SwimSquad battle, and his team leads by 13 with two days to go.
Mark Bernardino To Return To ACC As New NC State Assistant
NC State has filled the void in its coaching staff, hiring on South Carolina assistant and longtime Virginia head coach Mark Bernardino.
Gideon Louw Returning To Auburn On Gary Taylor’s New Staff
Former Auburn standout and South African Olympian Gideon Louw will be returning to his alma mater, leaving the University of Minnesota to join head coach Gary Taylor’s new staff in Auburn.
Lezak Picks Finnerty Over Cordes/Miller For Indy SwimSquad Starters
There aren’t a whole lot of surprises in the starting SwimSquad lineups in Indy, but a few of the trailing teams have made some Hail-Mary type selections looking to spark a big second-half comeback.
Michigan State Comes To $500 Million Settlement With Nassar Victims
Michigan State University has reached a $500 million settlement with victims of Larry Nassar, the former MSU doctor who admitted to sexually abusing women under the pretense of medical treatment.
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey To Testify For Congress On Sex Abuse In Sport
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey is one of several sports executives scheduled to testify for Congress about sexual abuse in Olympic sports, USA Today reports.
8 American Records Fall At Cincinnati Para-Swimming Open
The Cincinnati Para-Swimming Open saw an onslaught against the national record books, with 8 American records and 5 Pan-American records falling over just two days of racing.
Already-Banned Coach Seiple Hit With New Sex Abuse Charges
Sam Seiple, a former high school swim coach in Ohio, is facing new charges that he had a sexual relationship with an underage girl in 1995 and 1996. Seiple is already banned by USA Swimming after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl in 2014 and 2015.
Henrique Martins Tests Positive, Panel Hearing Upcoming
Brazilian Olympian Henrique Martins has tested positive for a banned substance, and will present his case at a doping panel hearing in Switzerland, according to Brazilian media.
Palisades Wins 5 of 6 Relays, Sweeps LA City CIF Section Titles
Palisades Charter swept the boys and girls titles at the CIF LA City Section meet, winning five of six total relays in California’s high school postseason system.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Urlando Shores Up Versatility
Gianluca Urlando is already the best flyer nationally in his high school class. But the sophomore improved his versatility over the weekend with lifetime-bests in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 back to go along with his 100 fly.
SwimSwam Pulse: Pan Pacs, U.S. Nationals Most Anticipated 2018 Meets
The Pan Pacific Championships and U.S. National Championships are far and away the most anticipated 2018 summer meets for SwimSwam readers, combining for 90% of votes in our most recent poll.