Olympic Trials semifinalist Alex Katz transferring from Michigan to Florida
Former U.S. Junior National Team member Alex Katz is heading closer to home for his sophomore season, transferring from Michigan to the Florida Gators.
Cotterell not punished in Brian King ruling, local parents upset
Australian swim coach Denis Cotterell escaped punishment in Swimming Australia’s investigation into one of his former assistants, but the Gold Coast Bulletin reports that local parents aren’t happy with that outcome.
Boyce tops Romano in 100 free to close Austin Sectional
Princeton grad Lisa Boyce topped Georgia alum Megan Romano for the 100 free title on the final night of the Austin Speedo Sectional.
Chadwick’s 48.8 highlights Athens Sectional final night
SwimMAC’s Michael Chadwick dropped over a second off his lifetime-best in the 100 free to pick up the win on night 4 of the Speedo Sectional in Athens.
In Briefs 07/12/15: Natural pool, Olympic media sites and possible Toronto bid
Toronto, Canada is hosting the 2015 Pan American Games this week, and if that event goes well, the city could be moving towards a future Olympic bid.
Dana Vollmer goes 1:00.0 in 100 fly in first swim since 2013 Worlds
Olympic champ and world record-holder Dana Vollmer made her much-anticipated return to competition this morning, going 1:00.05 in the 100 fly at the L.A. Invite.
Sogar, Romano win races on night 3 of Austin Sectional
Former college standouts Laura Sogar and Megan Romano each won a title on Saturday night of the Speedo Sectional in Austin, Texas.
Melanie Margalis beats Micah Lawrence in 100 breast on day 3 of Athens Sectionals
Melanie Margalis continued her run of dominance at the Speedo Sectionals in Athens, GA, winning her fourth gold of the meet so far in the 100 breast.
Junya Koga breaks U.S. Open record in 50 back at Athens Sectional time trial
Japanese backstroker Junya Koga turned a time trial opportunity into a U.S. Open record on Saturday night, going 24.50 in the 50 backstroke, the fastest time ever on American soil.
Several SwimMAC pros, including Ryan Lochte, not returning for Athens Sectional finals
The Speedo Sectional meet in Athens, Georgia will be without some of its biggest names Saturday night, as a group of SwimMAC’s professionals have not returned for the finals session, among them, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte.
Davis Aquadarts open $100,000 scholarship fund for swimmers
The Davis Aquadarts Swim Team out of Davis, California has announced a new, $100,000 scholarship fund aimed at supporting young swimmers.
Phillips, Lochte set to dual in 100 fly after Athens Sectional prelims
Showdowns abound heading into night 3 of the Athens Speedo Sectional meet, with big names set to clash in a number of races.
Junya Koga goes 53.50 in 100 back on night 2 of Athens Sectional
The big times keep rolling from the Speedo Sectional meet in Athens, Georgia. Japanese backstroker Junya Koga blasted a season-best 53.50 to win the 100 back and highlight night 2.
Georgia county may provide free swimming lessons to kindergarten students
Muscogee County in Georgia will vote on an agreement with the local parks and recreation department this month that would provide free swimming lessons to local kindergartners during school hours.
Two national age records fall on day 1 of Lithuanian Nationals
Greta Gataveckaite and Ieva Jaceviciute each set national age records for Lithuania to open up the Lithuanian Swimming Championships.