NCAA Champ Sarah Bacon Returning For Minnesota Gophers In 2020-2021
At least one of Minnesota’s two impact diving redshirts will return to the active roster for the 2020-2021 NCAA season: two-time NCAA champ Sarah Bacon.
Nevada To Reopen Pools On Friday As State Moves To Phase 2
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced last night that the state would move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan. As of Friday, Nevada pools can reopen.
Coach/Official Bruce Claus Added To USA Swimming Banned List For Five Years
Maryland coach and official Bruce Claus has been added to USA Swimming’s temporary ban list through the year 2025 for a violation of the SafeSport Code.
SwimSwam Pulse: 50% Pick Women’s 200 Free WR To Fall Over IMs, 200 Fly
About half of voters picked the women’s 200 free as the next world record to fall from our list, which also included the IMs and the ridiculous 200 fly.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Weissmuller’s 200 Free WR From 1922
We’re going way back this week – to one of the greatest swimmers in history, who is credited with his first world record on this day in 1922.
Arkansas Will Allow Youth Sports To Return June 1; Coaches Must Wear Masks
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that youth sports, including swimming, can return in the state beginning June 1, with safety restrictions in place.
May 25 Update: States With No Set Date For Pool Reopenings
For some states, pool reopenings are several phases away. For others, there is no listed phase or target date as of yet.
COVID-19 Update: HI, ME, MO, NV, OK Could Reopen Pools In June
Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma could all see pools reopening next month, based on each state’s plans for a return from coronavirus quarantine.
State-By-State Coronavirus Pool Reopening Index
As pools reopen after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, we’ll track each state’s opening dates and guidelines for reopening in our index.
COVID-19 Update: Pennsylvania & Others Could See Pool Openings This Month
Pennsylvania is among the states that have begun allowing indoor and outdoor pools to reopen. Pennsylvania counties can reopen as they move to “green” status.
Nebraska, New Hampshire Set To Reopen Pools On June 1
Nebraska will reopen pools in all but its four hardest-hit counties. New Hampshire will reopen pools, but only on a reservation basis.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Inge de Bruijn’s 5-WR May of 2000
Inge de Bruijn went on an unparalleled tear in May of 2000, setting five world records in a nine-day span and setting up for an almost-unbeatable two years.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA Rejects ‘One-Time Transfer’ Waiver, Will Wholly Rewrite Transfer Rules
The NCAA’s Division I Council says it will adopt new rules regarding eligibility for transfers, rather than accepting the proposed ‘one-time transfer’ waiver.
Lindenwood-Belleville: What A Program Looks Like One Year After Being Cut
One year after the entire campus shut down, Lindenwood Belleville’s swimming & diving team lives on – spread across seven other swim/dive teams.