Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – National Team Edition, Pt. 5
This week, we track down age group breakthroughs from national teamers including Olivia Smoliga, a national high school record-setter in 2012.
Officers’ Court Claims Contradict Police Reports In Detainment of Jaylan Butler
Police mistook EIU swimmer Butler for a suspect in 2019. Officers dispute allegations they threatened to shoot Butler, but police reports show otherwise.
Wingate Promotes Doyle And Hennessy To Associate Head Coaches
Wingate has promoted two assistant coaches to associate head coaches: Greg Doyle (women’s swimming & diving) and Kevin Hennessy (men’s swimming & diving).
Former Georgia High School Swim Coach Charged With Sexual Battery
A former swim coach at Meadowcreek High School in Georgia has been arrested and charged with sexual battery after reports from former students.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Zirk’s Estonian Record 800 Free
Kregor Zirk lowered his own Estonian record with a three-second drop in the 800 free – an early triumph in the sport’s return from pandemic shutdown.
SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Pick Michigan To Rise To Top of Women’s Big Ten
Just over half of voters picked Michigan to surge to the top of the women’s Big Ten in 2021, compared to just 28% voting for defending champs Ohio State.
ESPN: Big Ten Likely To Cut Non-Conference Matchups For All Fall Sports
ESPN reports that the Big Ten Conference is likely to restrict its fall sports to only conference matchups – that includes college football.
High School All-America Lists Heavily Impacted By California Cancellation
California had a combined 425 high school All-America awards in 2019, dropping to just 13 in 2020 when the state’s high school swimming season was canceled.
Application Period Open For Additional $1.5M of USA Swimming COVID Grants
USA Swimming is now accepting online applications for phase two of its COVID-19 Relief Program, which offers up to $1.5 million to support swim clubs.
NISCA Announces 2019-2020 High School All-Americans In Swimming
The high school lists are headed by national record-setters Gretchen Walsh, Claire Curzan, Torri Huske, Phoebe Bacon, Kaitlyn Dobler, and Matt Brownstead.
YMCA of Central Florida Won’t Resume Aquatics Programs
The YMCA of Central Florida will not resume its competitive aquatics programs as the YMCA returns from closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Announces Short Course Series In Return To Competition
New Zealand will host 13 regional events this summer and fall to allow everyone from age groupers to adults to return to competition after the pandemic.
Attorney Bob Allard Calls For Removal of 8 USA Swimming Figures In Open Letter
Attorney Bob Allard wrote an open letter to USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey on behalf of sex abuse survivors, calling for the removal of eight individuals.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Madisyn Cox Hits 2:00 in 200 Free in Return Swim
Most of the world is still shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but Madisyn Cox provides a return to action with our first new Swim of the Week in months.
Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – National Team Edition, Pt. 4
Without any live age group meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.