SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
Brazil Names 16 Men, 4 Women to 2018 World Championship Roster
Brazil has named its 20-swimmer roster for the 2018 World Short Course Championships.
NCAA Swimming Lands ‘F’ Grade for Lack of Women Coaching Female Teams
Swimming, diving, and water polo are among the collegiate sports that have the fewest number of female coaches coaching women’s teams.
Florida All-American Michael Taylor To Redshirt NCAA Season
Former junior world record-holder Michael Taylor will sit out the upcoming NCAA season with a redshirt while dealing with medical issues, sources tell SwimSwam.
Olympian, 8-Time All-American Dominique Bouchard Named to Mizzou HOF
Courtesy: Missouri Athletics COLUMBIA, Mo. – Six outstanding former University of Missouri athletic figures have been selected for induction into…
Mizzou Promotes Emily Eaton To Assistant Coach
Mizzou has promoted operations director Emily Eaton to assistant coach for the upcoming 2018-19 season.
Four Home Meets, Five SEC Matchups Highlight 2018-19 Arkansas Slate
Courtesy: Arkansas Athletics FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The Arkansas Razorbacks swimming and diving program announced the release of the 2018-19 schedule Monday,…
Auburn Reels in Verbal Commitment from 2x MHSAA D2 Champ Niklas Eberly
Niklas Eberly of Dexter High School and Club Wolverine has verbally committed to Auburn for 2019-20.
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Zevnik, Lloyd Nominated by Conferences for Woman of the Year
Alexiz Zevnik (above) was named the 2017 ACC Swimmer of the Year, and now the conference has nominated her for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year.
Kristen Linehan Omli, Caroline Burckle Tabbed for Florida Hall of Fame
The 2018 UF Athletic Hall of Fame class, including NCAA champion swimmers Kristen Linehan Omli and Caroline Burckle, was announced Monday by the University of Florida F Club and Gator Boosters, Inc. In addition, Caeleb Dressel was tabbed as Florida’s Male Athlete of the Year.
USA Swimming Finalizes 2018 Pan Pacs Coaching Roster
USA Swimming has finalized the list of coaches that will accompany Ray Looze, Arthur Albiero, and Team USA to Toyko in August.
Trey Freeman Will Decline His Spot on the 2018 Jr. Pan Pacs Team
According to his mother, Trey Freeman will decline his spot on the Jr. Pan Pacs team because that comes after the start of his fall semester at Florida.
Auburn Will Race Defending NCAA Champs Texas, Virginia in 2018-2019
Auburn will face both the 4-time defending men’s NCAA Champions Texas in January, and the University of Virginia, headed by Gary Taylor’s former colleague Todd Desorbo, in the 2018-2019 season.
Mizzou Named Yaidel Gamboa as Head Diving Coach
Mizzou Swimming and Diving announced the addition of Yaidel Gamboa, a former Conference USA Diving Coach of the Year, as the Tigers’ head diving coach.