Pool Shortage: Major Japan Pools Closing Pre-2020 Olympics
Hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics has the nation of Japan in a bit of a tight spot with regards to pool space, as several key swimming venues are temporarily shutting down to prepare for the world sporting event.
95 of 96 Individual Athletes From McLaren Report Won’t Be Charged
95 of 96 individual athletes named in the McLaren Report will not be sanctioned with anti-doping rule violations after their nations’ anti-doping organizations could not find enough evidence to prove a violation.
Freshman Molnar Wins 4, Alabama Sweeps Delta State In Opener
Alabama swept Delta State in the first dual meet of the 2017-2018 NCAA season.
USA Swimming Temporarily Lifts 120-Day Rule In Response To Hurricanes
With hurricanes shaking up training sites in the southern United States, USA Swimming has temporarily lifted its rule requiring swimmers to wait 120 days before switching teams for competition.
Opinion: Stop NCAA Hazing & Drinking Events Or NCAA Will Stop Swimming
Which is more essential to the proverbial “college experience”: forced binge drinking fests with incoming freshmen or having the swim team remain a part of your college athletic department?
IOC Elects Former UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon To Head Ethics Commission
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected a new Chair, and elected or re-elected four members of its Ethics Commission during the IOC Session today, following a proposal by its Executive Board in July.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Sun Starting Fall Out Hot
It’s been an excellent month for Sun Yang, who has blasted three elite level swims in both the 200 free and 400 free, including two more dominant efforts this week.
IOC Awards Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has officially selected the host cities for both of the next two Summer Olympics, naming Paris to host 2024 and Los Angeles to host 2028.
Aukai Lileikis No Longer Listed On Cal Men’s Roster
Former Hawaii state swimmer of the year ‘Aukai Lileikis is no longer listed on the University of California men’s swimming & diving roster. Lileikis hasn’t competed for Cal since last fall.
IOC Modifies Athlete Oaths In Advance of Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shortened the oaths taken by athletes, coaches and officials during the Olympic opening ceremonies. The change will take effect at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Bucknell Suspends Swimmers, Cancels Training Trip After Violations
Bucknell has suspended all of its upperclassmen on the men’s swimming & diving team for two meets, put both its men’s and women’s teams on probation and canceled the team’s winter training trip in response to violations of school policy.
Three Russian Cyclists Sue WADA, McLaren After Missing Olympics
Three Russian cyclists are suing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and investigator Richard McLaren for damages after McLaren’s report to WADA kept them out of the Rio Olympics last summer.
19-Second Sprinter Tyler Zelen Transfers To Wisconsin After UND Cut
Sub-20 sprinter Tyler Zelen will be finishing out his collegiate eligibility with the Wisconsin Badgers after the University of North Dakota cut its swimming programs last year, a local ABC affiliate reports.
NCAA Season Opens This Friday With Alabama vs Delta State
Swimming fans, take heart: we’re almost through the post-World Championships doldrums and into the frenzied NCAA dual meet season. In fact, NCAA competition opens this Friday with Alabama going on the road to battle Delta State.
Welsh Swimmer Acquitted of 2015 Rape Charge
Otto Putland, who represented Wales in swimming at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was acquitted from one rape charge this week, but could still face retrial on a second rape charge.