Campbell To Vacate Wins In 10 Sports For NCAA Eligibility Violations
Campbell University will serve a year of probation and vacate wins after self-reporting NCAA violations involving the eligibility of transfer students in 10 different sports. It’s not yet known whether swimming & diving is among them.
Dias, Dubrov Win 2nd Golds, 5th Medals At Paralympics Day 5
Hometown hero Daniel Dias and Ukrainian visitor Denys Dubrov each won their second gold of the Rio Paralympics on day 5 and sit tied for the overall medal lead at 5 apiece.
Big Ten Vs US National Team Meet To Mirror Duel in the Pool Format
Indiana sophomore Lilly King is both a defending Big Ten-based NCAA Champion, and a U.S. National Team-based Olympic Champion.
Robert Griffith Found Not Guilty Of Molestation Charges
Former swim coach Robert Griffith has been found not guilty of molestation charges filed against him in Florida.
China Cracks 40 Swimming Medals On Paralympic Day 4
China has cracked 40 total swimming medals just 4 days in to the 2016 Rio Paralympics, leading all nations by 11.
Dubrov Wins 4th Medal, Breaks WR At Paralympics Day 4
Ukraine’s Denis Dubrov won his 4th medal and 1st gold of the 2016 Rio Paralympics, breaking the world record in the men’s SM10 200 IM to tie for the overall medal lead in Rio.
SwimSwam Pulse: 49% Wanted Suspension For Lochte
Almost half of respondents said they wanted a suspension for Lochte, with 42% opposing suspension and just over 8% unsure.
Photo Vault: 2016 Paralympics, Thursday and Friday Swimming
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China, Ukraine Dominate Paralympic Swimming Medals On Day 2
China and Ukraine have begun to pull away from the field in gold and total swimming medals at the 2016 Paralympics.
Missy Franklin To Participate In Sept 17 Swim Across America In Atlanta
Missy Franklin will be one of a number of big-name Olympians making appearances at the Swim Across America open water event in Atlanta, GA next week.
NCAA Pres: Olympic Payout Rules May Change After Schooling’s Haul
NCAA President Mark Emmert suggested that schools may consider changing rules that allow college athletes to receive Olympic medal bonuses after Joseph Schooling won upwards of $750,000 in Rio.
China’s 4 Golds Leads Early Paralympic Swimming Medal Table
China has earned 4 golds and 11 total medals in the pool just one day into the 2016 Paralympics, building a big lead to try to defend its 2012 Paralympic medal table crown.
Oliver Hynd Resets 400 Free World Record For Rio Paralympic Gold
Great Britain’s Oliver Hynd crushed his own S8 world record en route to Paralympics gold in the 400 free.
Lakeisha Patterson Breaks S8 World Record In 400 Free In Rio
Australia’s Lakeisha Patterson beat American Jessica Long for the Rio Paralympic gold medal while breaking Long’s world record in the 400 free.
Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Meili Making The Most Of World Cup
Disclaimer: BlueSeventy Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of…