Bangladesh’s Head Coach Quits Over Alleged Punishment of Junior Athletes
Japanese swim coach Takeo Inoki says that he has resigned as head coach of the Bangladesh national team due to alleged punishments of junior swimmers.
SwimSwam Pulse: 60% Believe NCAA N/I/L Reforms Are Good For All Athletes
Despite consternation among commenters, 60% of voters said allowing NCAA student-athletes to earn name/image/likeness money would be good for all athletes.
Three-Year All-American True Sweetser Sitting Out Olympic Year For Stanford
True Sweetser, a three-year NCAA scorer in the mile, is sitting out the current college season to prepare for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.
A Viewer’s Guide To The International Swimming League’s Budapest Stop
Guilherme Guido was the under-the-radar MVP of the Lewisville ISL meet, besting Ryan Murphy and Matt Grevers in both the 50 and 100 backs.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Oct. 21 – Oct. 27, 2019
The red-hot Kentucky Wildcat women have beaten Indiana & three other teams in the past two weeks. Now they head to Texas for a battle of top-10 programs.
RACE VIDEOS: Selected Races From ISL Lewisville, Including Both Skins Races
We’ve got race videos and daily highlights from the International Swimming League’s third match, the Group B kickoff in Lewisville, Texas.
Florida State Freshman Peter Varjasi Goes 44.5 In 100 FR As FSU Beats Minnesota
The rookie Peter Varjasi went 44.5, while on the women’s side, Nina Kucheran (pictured) split the breaststrokes with Minnesota’s Lindsey Kozelsky.
Mestre, Shoults, Levant All Return For Stanford Men In Pacific Invite Win
The Stanford men cruised to an easy win at the Pacific Invite, but the big news is less about times and more about key names returning for the Cardinal.
Brazil: CBDA Cuts Down To One Full-Time Employee To Pay Massive Debts
Brazil’s swimming federation, the CBDA, has cut down to 11 total employees, only 1 full-time. That’s a new effort to cut down the federation’s massive debts.
Elizabeth Beisel on Survivor, Episode 4: The Classic Blindfold Challenge
Six tribe members are walking blindfolded through a field of painfully firm objects. Who is directing them? Elizabeth Beisel, of course.
California Swim Coach & Lifeguard Arrested, Added To USA Swimming Banned List
A swim coach and lifeguard in Commerce, California was arrested last month for lewd acts with a minor. He was added to USA Swimming’s banned list this week.
Mitt Romney to NCAA: ‘We’re Coming For You’, Congress Will Act For Athletes
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) said this week that Congress would be working on national legislation to address NCAA name, image, likeness
Dolfin Swim of the Week: Meynen Ties Lifetime-Best In 50 Free – In October
A big sprint weekend from senior Julie Meynen at the SMU Classic has the Auburn Tigers looking like a team on the rise in the NCAA.
SwimSwam Pulse: 80% Say Swimmers Are Determining ISL Team Fandom
An overwhelming majority of voters say the swimmers on each team’s roster are the deciding factor in which ISL franchise they’ve been rooting for.
Tennessee To Host Virginia After Backing Out of Michigan Tri
After Tennessee and Virginia withdrew from a triangular at Michigan over concerns about waterborne illnesses, the Vols will host the Cavaliers on Saturday