World Champions Chupkov, Rylov Among 40 At Russian Training Camp June 5-22
World Champs gold medalists Anton Chupkov and Evgeny Rylov are among the big names at Russia’s National Team training camp this month in Krugloye Lake.
Returning Conference Points: 3 Clear-Cut Front-runners In Men’s Big Ten
Michigan ended a three-year Indiana run last year, but IU and Ohio State return strong groups in chase of Michigan for 2020-2021.
California Counties Could Start Reopening Gyms, Pools By June 12
California has released guidelines for fitness facilities, including pools, to begin reopening by Friday on a county-by-county basis.
Connecticut To Reopen Pools At 50% Capacity On June 17
The state of Connecticut will move to Phase 2 of its reopening plan on June 17, with pools allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.
Zone Diversity Select Camps Go Digital, USA Swimming Announces Rosters
USA Swimming announced rosters for the Central and Western Zones today, the coronavirus pandemic transitioning Diversity Select Camps to digital experiences.
Returning Conference Points: Ohio State Women Return 22 Scorers In Big Ten
Ohio State won its first women’s Big Ten swimming & diving title in two decades last year, and a deep group of returners make them the favorites to repeat.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Ryan Murphy’s 2016 Preview of Olympic Breakout
It was a swim in Santa Clara four years ago this week that started Ryan Murphy’s launch to the top of the world in men’s backstroke.
NC State, Virginia, VT Name Team Captains For 2020-2021
Three ACC powers have officially named team captains for the 2020-2021 NCAA Swimming & Diving season: NC State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.
SwimSwam Pulse: 69% Believe It’s Safe For Their Area Pools To Reopen
The majority of SwimSwam voters felt their local area could safely reopen pools, with about 20% saying they didn’t feel local pools should reopen yet.
Oregon Will Allow Pools To Reopen In Phase 2, As Early As Friday
The state of Oregon will allow swimming pools to reopen in Phase 2 of its reopening plan. For some counties, that could start as soon as Friday, June 5.
Colorado To Finalize Pool Reopening Guidelines Today, Likely 50% Capacity
Today, Colorado will finalize its guidelines for pools to reopen – and the draft guidelines suggest pools could begin opening immediately at 50% capacity.
Paris 2024 Olympics To Reduce Olympic Village Beds By 3,000
The Paris 2024 Olympic organizing committee has reduced the number of beds required for the Olympic Village from 17,000 to 14,000, the IOC announced today.
Returning Conference Points: Florida Primes For 9th-Straight SEC Men’s Title
Florida graduated the highest-scoring senior class in the SEC, but they still lead in total returning points in search of a 9th-straight conference title.
Rhode Island Reopens Pools With 15-Person Limit As of June 1
Rhode Island has reopened aquatic facilities after pandemic closures – spurred on in part due to a need for water safety after an April drowning.
UVA Instagram Connects With Alums & Cullen Jones For Conversations About Race
Virginia’s coaching staff connected with some alumni and former swimmers for some longer-form discussions about race amid growing national protests.