Former Oregon swimming instructor cleared of sexual abuse allegations
An 18-year-old swim instructor from Oregon was acquitted last week after allegations that he’d sexually abused some of his swimming students, per the Oregonian.
Emma Svensson wins FGCU’s prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award
Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its athletic department awards night this week, and senior swimmer Emma Svensson won the school’s highest honor,…
Purdue’s Bissett and Tweardy Earn Big Ten Medal of Honor
Boilermaker duo joins elite company as part of 101st Big Ten Medal of Honor class
Indianapolis backstroker/IMer Brandon Norman announces transfer to SMU
Brandon Norman, who is currently wrapping up his sophomore year at the University of Indianapolis, has told SwimSwam he will be transferring to SMU beginning next fall.
Oakland University’s 2014-2015 season in review
Under the tutelage of head coach Pete Hovland, Oakland once again claimed both the men’s and women’s conference titles and captured multiple honors for individual swimmers.
Santana, Medeiros to compete at Brazilian Winter Junior and Senior Champs
This week, Brazil will host its Winter Junior and Senior Championships, with a couple of the nation’s bigger swimming names set to attend.
Carmel star Veronica Burchill makes early verbal commitment to Georgia
Carmel High School junior Veronica Burchill has verbally committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, according to her Twitter profile.
Stoughton, Betulius and Trussov named MVPs of Iowa Hawkeyes swim & dive team
The University of Iowa swimming and diving team handed out its annual team awards on April 26, inside the Feller Club Room in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
Louisville’s Worrell, Kylliainen earn ‘Louie’ awards for entire Cardinal athletic department
Kelsi Worrell and Tanja Kylliainen each picked up “Louie” awards at Louisville’s school-wide athletic department banquet.
More than 40 USMS records fall at Masters Spring Nationals
More than 40 different Masters National records fell at the short course national championship in San Antonio this weekend, including a number to some former Olympians.
Missy Franklin becomes Laureus Ambassador
Over the weekend, swimming star Missy Franklin was announced as a Laureus Ambassador in a Laureus USA ceremony in Berkeley, California.
Two more join Korean Worlds team after day 4 of Korean National Trials
Park Han-byeoul and Park Seon-kwan join entry list for Worlds in the 50 back, Park Jin-young adds a second event
NCAA champ Sarah Henry named MVP of Texas A&M swim team
Texas A&M closed out its 2014-2015 season over the weekend with the annual team banquet, where IMer Sarah Henry and divers Tyler Henschel and Madison Hudkins were named MVPs.
Miami men add fifth signee for class of 2019
Miami University men’s swimming and diving adds another member to the team after incoming freshman Robert Newman officially committed to swim for the RedHawks, head coach Peter Lindsay announced Thursday afternoon.
Virginia Tech diving alum earns spot on Pan Ams team
Ryan Hawkins, who finished his eligibility last year as one of the most decorated student-athletes in Virginia Tech history, has qualified for the Pan American Games in both the individual and synchronized 10-meter platform event. The Pan Am Games will be held July 10-14 in Toronto, Canada.