World Jr Championships Semi-Finalist Fernanda Celidonio Commits to Louisville
Brazilian backstroker Fernanda Celidonio placed 12th in the 50 backstroke at the 2019 World Junior Swimming CHampionships.
VT Cracks Open 2022 Recruiting with Verbal from SIN/ESP Sprinter Carmen Weiler
Last summer, Weiler just missed the podium at the 2019 European Junior Championships representing Spain, touching fourth in the 100 free (55.60).
Georgia Tech Picks Up NJ Breaststroker Clarissa Sabin for Fall 2021
At the 2019 Speedo Junior Nationals last summer, Sabin reached finals in the 100 breast and 200 IM representing Berkeley Aquatic Club.
Breaststroker Julia Nappi Sends Verbal Commitment to Virginia Tech for 2021-22
Breaststroker Julia Nappi from YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has announced her intention to swim at Virginia Tech beginning in the 2021-22 season.
Louisville Lands Brazilian Youth Record-Holder Gustavo Saldo for Fall 2021
At the 2019 World Junior Champs, Saldo competed in the 400 free, 800 free and 200 fly. He placed 11th in the 200 fly with a near-best of 1:59.49.
2:00 200 LCM Butterflier Tommy Bried Sends Verbal to Louisville
Ace Aquatic Club’s Tommy Bried has verbally committed to the Louisville Cardinals for fall 2021. He is a rising senior at Hillgrove High School in Georgia.
NCAA Division 1 Council to Adopt New Transfer Rules by January 2021
The NCAA Division 1 Council has committed to adopt a uniform transfer rule by January 2021, which will allow for more flexibility for student-athletes.
Maryland 4A3A State Champion Samantha Smith (2021) Verbally Commits to BC
NCAP back/fly specialist Samantha Smith has announced her intention to swim at Boston College beginning in the fall of 2021.
Virginia Tech Snags World Juniors Semifinalist Luan Grobbelaar
He has been to World Junior Champs in 2017 and 2019, representing South Africa in 2017 and then switching to New Zealand for 2019.
NCAA Extends Division I Recruiting Dead Period through End of August
The NCAA’s recruiting dead period for Division I schools has been extended through the end of August even as schools resume on-campus workouts.
Khalil Fonder Transfers to Virginia Tech from ASU
Khalil Fonder plans to move back to his home state of Virginia to swim for the H2Okies beginning in the fall of 2020.
US National Teamer Aly Tetzloff Will Join Wolfpack Elite Training Group
Tetzloff, who has spent the last 5 years training at Auburn, will now move to the pro group based at North Carolina State.
Kamal Muhammad Reclassifies to Class of 2022; Commits to Virginia
Virginia head coach Todd DeSorbo has landed the first class of 2022 commitment since the recruiting period opened 11 days ago.
KHSAA 100 Free Runner-Up Caroline Pape Verbals to Georgia Tech for Fall 2021
Pape should be an immediate boost to the Yellow Jacket program. She would’ve been their top 100 freestyler last season.
SwimSwam Podcast: Alexis Wenger on the Lost NCAA Title, Black Lives Matter
Wenger walked us through how the team has moved forward and set their sights on the upcoming season for another shot at the title.