3-Time Olympic Champion Ashley Tappin Inducted into New Orleans Sports HOF
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and Arizona swimming alumni Ashley Tappin has been inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame.
Division II Committee Extends Recruiting Quiet Period Until July 31st
The Division II Administrative Committee has decided to extend the recruiting quiet period until July 31, limiting contact between coaches and recruits.
New York Outdoor Pools Allowed to Reopen, but Governor Hasn’t Posted Guidelines
Outdoor pools in the state of New York are allowed to reopen, but some pool owners are having trouble without proper guidance from the state.
SIU Awarded Bid to Host 2021 Missouri Valley Swimming & Diving Championship
Southern Illinois University has been awarded the right to host the Missouri Valley Conference Championships for women’s swimming and diving in 2021.
Stanford’s Ben Hallock Repeats as Peter J. Cutino Award Recipient
Stanford water polo player Ben Hallock was named the recipient of the 2020 Peter J. Cutino Award after leading the Cardinals to an NCAA Championship,
LEN Survey Reveals Most Elite European Swimmers are Back in the Water
LEN, the leading body for aquatic sports in Europe has released the results of a survey conducted on its athletes, revealing many are resuming training.
Olympic Diver Steele Johnson Featured on ABC Show “To Tell the Truth”
Team USA Olympic diver and silver medalist Steele Johnson was featured on a recent episode of the ABC show “To Tell the Truth”.
Santa Margarita Catholic Named NISCA Girl’s All-Time Dual Meet Champion
Santa Margarita was named the girl’s winner of NISCA’s All-Time Dual Meet Challenge after facing off against Fossil Ridge, Baylor, and Harpeth Hall.
St. Xavier (Ohio) Named NISCA Boy’s All-Time Dual Meet Champion
St. Xavier was named the NISCA Boy’s All Time Dual Meet Champion after battling for the title with Baylor, Southlake Carroll, and North Allegheny.
Santa Clara Will Allow Pools to Open, Orange County Pushing for Reopening
Swimming hotspot Santa Clara, CA is going to allow pools to reopen beginning on June 5. In Orange County, city leaders filed a petition to reopen pools.
More Pools in Pennsylvania May be Allowed to Open Beginning on June 5
Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania pools will be allowed to reopen in the state’s “yellow” phase, which may begin on June 5.
Holly Hills Swimming Community Looking for Help to Rebuild Pool after Tornadoes
The Holly Hills swimming community in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for help rebuilding their pool after it was destroyed in a tornado on April 11.
Russian National Team Will Hold Training Camp On June 2
The Russian National Swimming Team will hold a training camp at Lake Round on June 2, after the approval of reopening policies.
Renowned Oregon Swim Coach Rod Harman Dies at the Age of 93
Oregon swim coach Rod Harman died on May 22 at the age of 93. He coached multiple Olympians, All-Americans, and state champions during his career.
Longtime YMCA Swimming Official Don Varner Dies at the Age of 91
Former YMCA Swimming Head Official Don Varner died on May 22 at the age of 91 after dedicating over 25 years to the sport.