Another sprint talent for NC State: Wilton Wahoo Ky-lee Perry makes early verbal for 2016
Commitments from the class of 2016 are starting to pour in just two days into the official recruiting season, with Wilton Wahoo standout Ky-lee Perry verbally committing to NC State.
Natalie Grothe to join Colorado State Rams roster for 2015-2016
Natalie Grothe, Nevada breaststroker and sister to Auburn grad Zane Grothe, will swim for the Colorado State Rams next season in a late commitment announced by the team today.
Former WKU associate head coach Brian Thomas resurfaces at UNLV as new assistant
Former Western Kentucky associate head coach Brian Thomas has found a landing spot for next season, joining the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels as the program’s assistant coach.
Top 20 swimming recruits in the girls high school class of 2016
National public high school 100 fly record-holder Beata Nelson is among the top swimmers in a very deep girls class of 2016.
Top 20 swimming recruits in the boys high school class of 2016
Pleasanton’s Maxime Rooney is a swimmer on the rise, and his freestyle prowess ranks him at the top of our recruiting class.
Following the Feet: Part 6 – Not Defeated
“Never cry about swimming,” the senior swimmer consoles the younger girl who shivers under her towel.
Missouri to host SEC Championships for first time in 2016
In just its fourth season in the expanded Southeastern Conference (SEC), Missouri will host the SEC Championships in swimming & diving in 2016.
NCAA to add long course meters back into rulebook as ‘approved course’
Among the headline-grabbing NCAA rule changes we reported on last week is another impactful update: the NCAA will add long course meters as an approved course for college swim meets next season.
Brian King isn’t USA Swimming member, no jurisdiction to ban in United States
Banned Australian swim coach Brian King is not a USA Swimming member, and the United States’ swimming federation lacks the jurisdiction to ban him, USA Swimming said today, but his application could be rejected if he applied in the States.
Boston 2024 expands Olympic bid plans to include huge neighborhood developments
Organizers of Boston’s 2024 Olympic host bid have reformatted their plan as a massive city development project, though some have criticized the expanded plan as “incomplete.”
At age 30, Michael Phelps’ impact on swimming already profound
In honor of Michael Phelps’ 30th birthday, take a look back at the impact he’s already had on the sport of swimming.
OCCC pool hosts final meet before shutdown with Firecracker Open
The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) pool in Oklahoma City hosted its final meet this weekend, according to King Marlin Swim…
Missy Franklin to star alongside Gronkowski, Pippen in FOX special ‘Beat the Champions’
U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin will star in a new FOX TV special called “Beat the Champions,” which will pit her and two other professional athletes against amateur athletes in handicapped competitions.
Discovery Communications nabs Olympic TV rights in Europe through 2024
In a major move for European television broadcasting, the U.S.-based Discovery Communications has gained broadcast rights throughout Europe for four Olympic Games stretching from 2018 to 2024.
Katie McLaughlin brings 100 fly NAG below 58 at SMOC
17-year-old Katie McLaughlin broke the 17-18 National Age Group record in the 100 meter fly Saturday night, taking the mark below 58 seconds for the first time ever.