Competitor Coach of the Month: Jay Holmes, Texas A&M
Coach Jay Holmes and the Aggies boast nation-leading times in eight events and top-3 ranks in all five relays in a stellar fall season.
Four-Year Ban On Carolyn Marberry Ends
A four-year USA Swimming suspension on Carolyn Marberry has ended, and her name has been removed from USA Swimming’s banned list and the SafeSport database.
FINA Doping Panel: Fujimori’s Honesty Preventing Reduction in Suspension
A FINA Doping Panel says that Hiromasa Fujimori’s honesty is currently preventing a reduction in his two-year doping suspension.
Le Clos Leads Euro Derby Money-Earners, Sjostrom Retakes Series Lead
Chad le Clos’ $12,200 weekend led all money-earners in London, while Sarah Sjostrom retook the ISL series money lead from Caeleb Dressel.
WADA Non-Compliance Would Bump Russia Out Of 2020 Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency clarified both the alleged misconduct committed by Russia, and what consequences the nation could face if deemed non-compliant.
Schexnayder Wins 100 Fly/100 Free Back-To-Back At Louisiana D1 State Meet
Mount Carmel junior Emily Schexnayder won back-to-back titles in the 100 fly then 100 free to highlight the girls meet.
Baron & Chen Triple As Newport Wins Washington’s 4A State Girls Title
Senior Samantha Baron and junior Jaime Chen each won three events as Newport won Washington’s class 4A state girls title.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2019
It’s a catch-your-breath weekend between major college invites, as the vast majority of programs are off for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hanson Sets Two Records, But Visitation Wins 7th-Straight MN Class A Title
Hutchinson sophomore Grace Hanson won four events, but Visitation only needed one win to book a 7th-straight Minnesota state title in Class A.
Edina Wins 4th-Straight MN High School AA Title Despite Tonka Relay Sweep
Though Minnetonka won all three relays, conference rivals Edina won their fourth-straight Minnesota high school state title in Class AA.
BREAKING: WADA’s Committee Recommends Non-Compliance For Russia
WADA’s Compliance Review Committee is recommending that the World Anti-Doping Agency consider Russia’s anti-doping body non-compliant with WADA rules.
Hansson Goes 58.1, Casas 52.3 In LCM Fly At Art Adamson Prelims
A pair of big 100-meter fly swims highlighted this morning’s Art Adamson prelims: USC senior Louise Hansson went 58.14 and A&M sophomore Shaine Casas 52.34.
Beata Nelson 50-Point Fly/Back; Bybee Hits Two Career-Bests At NC St. Prelims
Beata Nelson was 50-point in the 100 fly and 100 back. Arizona State sophomore Cody Bybee hit lifetime-bests in a tough 100 fly/200 free double in prelims.
Steven Lochte Removed From SafeSport Database; Schremmer Ban Officialized
Steven Lochte was removed from the database, Mark Schremmer’s interim ban was upgraded to a permanent, & Michael McCorvy’s ban was reduced to a suspension.
Beata Nelson’s 1:53 IM Heads Day 1 Prelims of NC State Invite
Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson put up a nation-leading 1:53.85 in prelims of the 200 IM, one of many nationally-ranked swims from this morning’s Wolfpack Invite.