Pennsylvania State Qualifier Mary Kate Leonard Sends Verbal to Boston College
Boston College has received a verbal commitment from middle-distance freestyler Mary Kate Leonard for the 2021-2022 season.
Rising Virginia Tech Junior Blake Manoff Swims 46.4 in 100 Yard Fly
Training as part of the Pinnacle Racing USA Swimming club group, Manoff was one of a handful of swimmers who participated in simulated racing on Saturday in Christiansburg.
President Mark Emmert Says NCAA Would Prefer Federal NIL Legislation
At a Senate hearing this week, Emmert said he believes it’s “innapropriate” for the association to determine athlete compensation laws nationally.
4x KS High School 6A State Champ Kevin Glenn Verbally Commits to Florida State
Four-time Kansas 6A state champion and 100 back record-holder Kevin Glenn has announced his intention to swim for Florida State in the class of 2025.
SwimSwam Podcast: Bobby Guntoro on Memories at NC State, Chasing Dreams at UNCW
With a combined team of 58 strong and a nice beach town to recruit from, it’s looking like part two of Guntoro’s American dream.
NC State Associate Head Coach Bobby Guntoro Takes Over UNC-Wilmington Program
Guntoro is the third head coach in UNCW’s 42-year history. He takes over for Jason Memont, who was terminated at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Colorado 4A 50/100 Free Champ Lindsey Immel Chooses NC State for 2021
At the 2020 Colorado 4A State Champs, Immel won the 50 free and 100 free state titles, going best times and successfully defending her title in the 100.
University of Louisville Suspends Swimming Training after Coronavirus Positives
Louisville has suspended its swimming voluntary workouts for 2 weeks after 3 members of the program tested positive for coronavirus.
Virginia Tech Picks Up TX Distance Specialist Maddy Grafmiller for Fall 2021
At the 2020 Speedo Sectionals – College Station, Grafmiller hit lifetime bests in the 800 free (9:01.09) and 1500 free (17:18.02).
David Gapinski Verbally Commits to Georgia Tech for 2021-22
Free/fly specialist David Gapinski from Loggerhead Aquatics in St. Johns, Florida will swim for the Yellow Jackets in 2021-22.
Slovenian Freestyler Jaka Pusnik Makes 2022 Verbal Commitment to Florida State
Florida State has picked up a verbal commitment to the class of 2026 from Slovenian freestyler Jaka Pušnik.
Florida 3A Champion Madison Feehery Verbals to Notre Dame
At the 2019 Florida 3A Championships, representing Barron Collier High School, Feehery won the state title in the 50 free (23.00).
All the Cuts and Cancellations to College Aquatics Programs for 2020-2021
SwimSwam’s running list of all the college swim & dive, synchronized swimming and water polo teams that have been cut or canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA D1 Council Votes to Allow Stacking of Merit/Need Aid and Athletic Aid
The NCAA passed legislation to allow equivalency sports such as swimming and diving to stack need-based aid and/or merit aid with athletic aid.
Florida State Lands World Juniors Finalist Arijus Pavlidi for Fall 2021
At the 2019 European Junior Championships last summer, Pavlidi just missed the podium with a fourth-place effort in the 200 back (1:59.82).