Alabama Hires Jesse Lyman as 3rd Diving Coach in 3 Seasons
Lyman was previously the head diving coach at East Carolina, and will be the 2nd new hire as head diving coach in Coley Stickels’ (above) 2 years leading the program.
2020 Olympic Diver Ken Terauchi Being Treated for Coronavirus
The 39-year old Terauchi is a 5-time Olympian. He is the first member of the Japanese Olympic Team to test positive for the novel coronavirus.
Google Doodle Honors History-Making Diver Vicki Manalo Draves
Today’s Google doodle honors Olympic diver Vicki Manalo Draves, the first Asian-American woman ever to win an Olympic medal.
Liberty Announces Andrew Helmich As New Diving Coach
Helmich spent three seasons (2016-19) as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, South Carolina.
FINA Cancels Remainder of 2020 Marathon, UltraMarathon Swim Series
FINA has canceled the remainder of its two primary open water series for 2020: the 10km Marathon Swim Series and the 15km+ UltraMarathon Series.
USA Diving Announces Legacy 2028, a Long-Term Fundraising Campaign
Th is dynamic campaign has a goal to raise $5,000,000 over the next eight years and is poised to support USA Diving members through 2028 and beyond.
Tennessee Announces Addition of Four Male Divers To 2020 Recruiting Class
The four signees bring the class to a total of 18 new swimmers and divers.
AAU Diving Moves Nationals Location, Still On for Early August
The AAU has moved the location of their Diving Nationals from Texas to Indiana, with the intent to compete as planned during the first week of August.
USA Diving Withdraws from 2020 World Junior Diving Championships in Kyiv
The 2020 FINA World Junior Diving Championships are scheduled to take place beginning in late November in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Watercannon Portable Aerator Solves The problem Of Hot Swimming Pool Water
Coaches and swimmers know that training in hot pool water leads to overheating and exhaustion. The warmer the water, the less heat dissipated from the body.
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NAU Diving’s Aly Jones Works Her Way Back To The Pool
After several injury setbacks, Jones is ready to get back doing the sport she loves.
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.
Diving Platform at Liberty University Collapses; No Injuries Reported
A 1-meter diving platform at Liberty’s 3-year old natatorium collapsed last week. The school is still trying to determine what happened.
Drew Taylor Inducted Into Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame Class Of 2020
Taylor won five of the six ACC Championships in which he competed from 1964-66. Wake Forest no longer has a men’s swimming & diving program.
LEN Survey Reveals Most Elite European Swimmers are Back in the Water
LEN, the leading body for aquatic sports in Europe has released the results of a survey conducted on its athletes, revealing many are resuming training.