Lock Haven Hires Phil Hurley As Head Women’s Swim Coach
Lock Haven University, which considered cutting women’s swimming & diving over the winter, has hired a new head coach this week, naming South Dakota State assistant Phil Hurley as the new program leader.
Ohio High School Coach Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Sexual Battery
Matthew Johnsen, a high school swim coach in Ohio accused of having sexual conduct with two of his swimmers, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of felony sexual battery.
Former Skier Calls For Ban On Russia At Winter Olympics, IOC Critical
An Olympic skier and chair of WADA’s Athletes Commission suggested last week that Russia be suspended from next year’s Winter Olympics over doping violations, but the IOC and its own Athletes Commission have fired back, criticizing the skier’s opinion.
Trash-Talking Barack Obama Out-Golfs Michael Phelps, Actor Says
Michael Phelps may be the greatest swimmer in history. But on the golf course, he’s still human, at least according to actor Anthony Anderson.
Sjostrom Cracks $100K In Earnings After Eindhoven World Cup
Riding a pair of world records in Eindhoven, Sarah Sjostrom has charged past the six-figure barrier in prize money for the 2017 World Cup, sitting at $104,500 after winning the tour’s opening cluster.
Sjostrom & Le Clos Win World Cup Cluster 1 Titles In Eindhoven
Sarah Sjostrom leads five-time defending World Cup champ Katinka Hosszu by a whopping 90 points at the end of cluster 1, taking advantage of four world record bonuses in the first three meets. Meanwhile Chad le Clos leads the men’s points.
2017 U.S. Junior Nationals: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
2017 SPEEDO JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS August 8 – 12, 2017 East Meadow, NY (Long Island) Meet Central Meet info Psych…
2017 U.S. Junior Nationals: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
16-year-old Anya Goeders is the top seed in the girls 50 free, with heats of the boys and girls 200 IM set to open the morning, followed by heats of the boys and girls 50 free.
Three C Final Scratches, One Relay At Day 4 Finals of Junior Nats
Only three swimmers and one relay team have scratched out of Friday night’s finals of U.S. Junior Nationals.
Canada’s Liquid Lightning Club Folds, Joins Kelowna Aqua Jets
Canadian’s West Kelowna Liquid Lightning Swim Club has suspended its operations and joined another area club, the Kelowna Aqua Jets.
Cielo: Dressel Has The Ability To Break My World Records
Brazilian sprint star and world record-holder Cesar Cielo says he believes young American Caeleb Dressel has the ability to break Cielo’s super-suited world records in the 50 and 100 freestyles.
Dubai Dropped From 2017 World Cup, 2nd Cluster Dates Shifted
FINA has dropped the Dubai stop from the 2017 World Cup series and shifted the date of the Doha event, with some format changes still being adjusted for the tour’s second cluster.
Luka Gabrilo To Take Over As Israeli National Team Coach
Israel is hiring on former Swiss national team coach Luka Gabrilo as its new national team head coach. He’ll start in that…
Local Ohio Hall of Fame Coach Charged With Felony Sexual Battery
Ohio high school coach Matt Johnsen has been charged with two counts of felony sexual battery and could face up to a decade in prison if convicted.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Narrowly Pick Sjostrom’s WR Over Peaty’s
SwimSwam voters narrowly picked Sarah Sjostrom’s 100 free world record as more impressive than Adam Peaty’s 50 breast world record.