Drury Set To Announce New Hazing Policy, Reynolds Back To Coaching
Drury University plans to announce its new anti-hazing policies later this month, an update spurred by allegations from a former swimmer who says team hazing effectively ended his swimming career.
ECU Teams Cleared To Resume Activities After Investigations
The East Carolina University men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs have been cleared to resume training and competition with no team disciplinary actions after investigations into hazing allegations.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Qin Haiyang’s 200 Breaststroke
At China’s National Games this week, Qin Haiyang broke his own world junior and Chinese national records in the 200 breast, dropping all the way down to a 2:07.35.
IPC President Philip Craven Retires After 16 Years
International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven has retired from his post after 16 years at the helm of the IPC.
USA Swimming Names 2017-2018 National Junior Team
USA Swimming has named its National Junior Team for the 2017-2018 season, headed by four-event qualifiers Taylor Ault, Lucie Nordmann and Trey Freeman.
Looking Forward: NCAA Time Standards For 2017-2018
With the NCAA season officially beginning next week with the nation’s first dual meet, now seems a fitting time to review the updated time standards for the 2018 NCAA Championships.
Former National Teamers Found Mental Health Initiative
Courtney Kalisz and Dagny Knutson have teamed up to launch ConnectionInMind.org, an initiative aimed at the stigma surrounding mental illness.
NCAA Division III Time Standards For 2017-2018
With the NCAA season picking up in the next few weeks, now is a good time to take a look forward at the time standards for the upcoming NCAA Division III season.
Ron Jacks Added To Canada’s Worlds Coaching Staff Only After Appeal
Ron Jacks was only added to Canada’s national team coaching staff for the 2017 World Championships after an appeal to an arbitrator, legal documents show.
Brazil Sets Selection Procedures For Major 2018 Meets
Brazil’s swimming federation, the CBDA, has announced its selection procedures for the major international meets of 2018, along with the domestic events that will allow swimmers to qualify for international teams.
SwimSwam Pulse: 79% More Excited For World Juniors Than WUGs
SwimSwam voters overwhelmingly expressed more interest in and excitement for the World Junior Championships than the World University Games.
College Swimming Previews: All About That Sprint For #10 Alabama Men
Luke Kaliszak is key to a lot of Alabama relays in 2018, coming off a season in which he rose into elite sprint backstroke company.
ECU Programs Under Internal Investigation For Alleged Hazing Incident
The men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs at East Carolina University are currently under investigation for an alleged hazing incident involving newcomers to the team last week.
Indiana’s Ray Looze Named ASCA Coach of the Year
Indiana Hoosier head coach Ray Looze was named Coach of the Year by the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).
Paralympic Champ Victoria Arlen To Appear On Dancing With The Stars
Four-time Paralympic medalist Victoria Arlen is set to appear on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars, per an early report from Entertainment Tonight.