Gregorio Paltrinieri Talks Coaching Change: ‘I Had Lost Any Kind of Stimulus’
Paltrinieri discussed his reasoning for switching coaches and shifting his focus to open water swimming on a video conference call.
Russian Anti-Doping Agency to Progressively Resume Testing in Late May
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will resume testing later this month after a month-long hiatus due to government initiatives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
UCSD Swimmer Sawyer Farmer Using Clothing Brand to Deliver PPE
Farmer and business partner Nolen Putnam have been purchasing and delivering PPE with the profits from a special shirt design.
Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – National Team Edition, Pt. 3
Without any live age group meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.
LIU Plans for Men’s Swim Team to Compete at ECAC or Metropolitan Championships
The newly announced team might join the women’s squad at the Metropolitan Championships or compete at ECACs, the school said.
Kathleen Baker, Team Elite Get Back to Training in 22-Yard Pool
Kathleen Baker is among the Team Elite members who have secured water time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Record Holder Regan Smith Still Set for Fall 2020 Stanford Enrollment
Despite the Olympic postponement, the 18-year-old Smith is still on track to start college at Stanford this fall, she says.
Report: Sun Yang Formally Appeals 8-Year Ban to Swiss Federal Tribunal
The Chinese star will have to seek an appeal based on the conduct of the CAS hearing, not the actual facts of his case.
Pacific Swimming LSC Will Make Up To $1 Million Available for Team Grants
Pacific Swimming is making up to $1 million in grants that will be distributed in three rounds available to year-round teams.
Division I Long Island University to Add Men’s Swim Team for Fall 2020
In adding a men’s team, Long Island becomes the tenth institution to add the sport for the upcoming season, according to the CSCAA.
Swedish Coaches Organizing Nationwide ‘Sweden Swim Cup’ Virtual Competition
The competition is unrelated to the virtual program launched by the Swedish Swimming Federation last week.
Chad Le Clos Undergoes 2 Successful Surgeries, ‘Out of Action’ 4-6 Weeks
Olympic champion Chad Le Clos underwent two surgeries over the weekend and will be “out of action” for four to six weeks, he announced on Twitter Monday.
European Swimming Executives Reported for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Paolo Barelli, David Sparkes and Tamas Gyarfas have been reported to European prosecutors over alleged financial irregularities.
Richmond Swimmer Studies Effects of Retirement on Female Swimmers
University of Richmond swimmer Lexie Gilbert sought to understand the “struggles of the retirement process” and provide recommendations to help.
Hungarian Chief Says Europeans Moved to 2021; LEN Disputes
Despite president Sándor Wladár saying the event will be postponed a year, LEN told SwimSwam a decision has yet to be made.