#17 Sophie Duncan Sends Verbal Commitment to Stanford for Fall 2022
Sophie Duncan will join the Cardinal with a 400 IM time that would already score at NCAAs.
Head Coach Dave Durden Assesses Trials, 2021 Olympic Team Moving Forward
I enjoyed getting his perspective on how he moves through a process like Olympic Trials, going home for 1 week, then leaving again for the Olympic Games.
NCAA Board of Directors Suspend NIL Rules Amid National Push for Abolishment
The NCAA’s Board of Directors has officially decided to suspend the organization’s rules regarding limitations on an athlete’s name, image, and likeness.
OT Wave I Finalist Gigi Johnson Sends Verbal Commitment to Stanford
SwimAtlanta’s Gigi Johnson has announced verbal commitment to Stanford, with times that would already make her an A-finalist in the 200 IM at Pac-12s.
SC High School State Champion Kirsti McEnroe (’22) Verbally Commits to Stanford
5-time South Carolina high school state champion Kirsti McEnroe has announced her intention to swim at Stanford beginning in 2022-23.
Hayden Ghufran Sends Verbal to Arizona for Fall of 2022
Hayden Ghufran has announced that he will be joining the Arizona Wildcats following his graduation in the spring of 2022.
NCAA Champion Ryan Hoffer Confirms That He’ll Go Pro, Enter ISL Draft
Ryan Hoffer, who finished his Cal career with 7 NCAA titles, will forego his extra season of NCAA eligibility to race in the ISL.
Bryce Mefford Breaks Down Dynamic of Cal Backstroke Crew
Mefford came back in 29.46, the fastest in the field, to take second in 1:54.79, a massive best time for the Cal Berkeley senior
Purdue All-American Trent Pellini To Swim at USC as Grad Transfer in 2021-22
Purdue All-American breaststroker Trent Pellini will take a 5th year and swim at USC next year while pursuing a master’s degree in finance.
Texas UIL 6A 100 Back Champion Alexis Newman Verbals to Arizona
Back/fly specialist Alexis Newman from Blue Tide Aquatics has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Arizona’s class of 2026.
Colby Mefford Admits He Likes to “let the audience worry a little bit”
Colby Mefford was in dead last at the 100 mark but turned on the jets coming home, roaring to a new lifetime best and a victory in the 200 back
Tyler Kopp Talks Cal Underwater Work, Mile Finishing Speed in 400 IM Win
Rising Cal sophomore Tyler Kopp pulled away from the field on breaststroke and held his lead through the finish, securing his spot in the Wave II meet
Liam Bresette on Winning an Event at Olympic Trials: “It’s a dream”
Sammon, who won the men’s 100 free on day 1, took the race out quick, but Bresette had superior closing speed, and got his hand on the wall first
Carl Bloebaum Throws Down 1:58.90 in 200 Fly to Claim Wave I Victory
17-year-old Carl Bloebaum and 20-year-old Colby Mefford both threw down huge swims in the 200 butterfly in order to qualify for Wave II of Olympic Trials.
Pac-12 Standout Isabella Rongione Retires, Opens Up About Mental Health
Isabella Rongione announced the end of her competitive swimming career, opening up about her personal struggles and the need to put her mental health first.