Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Ziyad Saleem, Schroeder YMCA
Ziyad Saleem hit personal bests in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke this month, rocketing up the senior recruit rankings.
NC State Pauses All Athletics, Clears Out Dorms After COVID-19 Clusters
NC State has paused all athletic activities after a spike in COVID-19 cases, and the school is asking students to move out of on-campus housing.
Siena College Hires Hamilton College’s Brogan Barr As Head Swim Coach
In the MAAC, Siena College has filled its head coaching vacancy, hiring Brogan Barr from Division III’s Hamilton College.
SwimSwam Pulse: Virtual Dead-Heat Between Ledecky, Paltrinieri WR Predictions
It was the narrowest of margins, with just 3 votes separating predictions of either Katie Ledecky or Gregorio Paltrinieri 1500 free world records next summer.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Guilherme Costa’s 7:39 in 800 SCM Free
Brazilian 21-year-old distance swimmer Guilherme Costa unofficially broke the South American record last week in a time trial of the short course 800 free.
AAC & C-USA Postpone Fall Sports (But Not Football) To Spring
The American and Conference-USA have postponed soccer and volleyball seasons to the spring of 2021, though football will remain in the fall.
Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/26/2020
A ‘Star Wars vs Harry Potter’ themed intrasquad meet joins our list of age group swims this week, along with a handful of big time drops.
Former CA Club Coach Added To Banned Database After Child Concealment Arrest
Former Desert Aquatics Swim Club coach John Casillas has been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s database of banned individuals after his arrest.
Miami (OH) To Quarantine All Student-Athletes For 14 Days After 27 COVID Cases
Miami University will quarantine all of its student-athletes for two weeks after 27 athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
Lehigh Swimming Placed On Probation; Students Banned From Fall Competition
Lehigh’s swimming program faced two different disciplinary actions in the spring of 2020. The team is on probation and some athletes can’t compete this fall.
After Two Program Cuts, Limestone/Tiffin’s Marco Alvarez Lands With Loyola
Left without a program twice in his college career due to program cuts, Marco Alvarez has joined Loyola University New Orleans.
Tennessee Will Not Hold High School State Meet In February, Per Email
Tennessee will not hold its traditional high school state meet in February, but could host an in-person or virtual state meet in April, TISCA told coaches.
US 12 & Under Tech Suit Ban Goes Into Effect Next Week; Approved Suits Revealed
USA Swimming’s ban on certain tech suits for swimmers in the 12 & under age group goes into effect on September 1 – one week from today.
Facebook Page Aims To Unite Iowa Alumni, Save Program
In the wake of Iowa’s groundbreaking decision to cut its swimming & diving programs, Hawkeye Alumni are assembling in a Facebook group to save the program.
One Year ‘Til Tokyo Paralympics & Athletes Already Looking Forward
The 2020 Paralympics would have kicked off tomorrow with opening ceremonies from Tokyo. Instead, top Paralympians are celebrating a second one-year-out date.