FINA Won’t Extend Age Eligibility For Postponed World Junior Championships
The 2022 FINA World Junior Championships are scheduled for August 23-28 in Kazan, Russia. FINA has decided to not extend eligibility after a postponement, meaning no title defenses for Evgenia Chikunova (above).
Rhyan White on Going From 4th at The Olympics (Twice) to Winning a World Title
White discusses managing her emotions through Trials, the Games, and afterword when she came back to Alabama to kick off her senior season
Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan Posts Best Times in Iowa
Puerto Rican Olympian Miriam Sheehan returned to action in January, swimming in only her third meet since the Olympics in Tokyo and posting best times.
11-Year Old Mikayla Tan Swims Top Ranked 200/400 IM
11-year old Mikayla Tan from Sacramento’s DART Swimming recently swam the fastest 11-12 200 IM and the second fastest 11-12 400 IM this season.
Juan Pupo Buch Breaks Chas Morton’s 50 free LSC Record
12-year old Juan Pupo Buch from Coast Aquatics broke an 11-12 LSC record in the 50 free formerly held by storied age group swimmer Chas Morton.
NCAA Facilitator Resigns Due To Organization’s New Transgender Policy
A trans facilitator in the NCAA has resigned in the wake of the organization’s Board of Governors announcing a new transgender policy last week.
SwimSwam Breakdown: World Champs Postponed, Ledecky Beats Grothe, Walsh AM-R
We discuss the 2022 World Champs postponement, Ledecky beating Grothe in a 500 free, and Gretchen Walsh setting a new American record in the 50-yard back
USA Swimming Expands Team Services Department To Enhance Club & Member Services
USAS has restructured and expanded its Team Services unit to enhance member services and provide more direct contact and support to members and clubs.
USA Diving Announces Dates and Locations of 2022 Zone Championships
USA Diving announces the dates and locations for five of the six 2022 USA Diving Zone Championships events.
Michael Andrew Swims 400 IM, 200 Fly at Local Meet in Coronado
A week after saying he was adjusting his training to focus more on 200s, Michael Andrew swam a 100 breast, 200 fly, and 400 IM at a local meet in Coronado.
PODCAST: Ron Kontura Director of Total Performance Swim Camps
Ron loves to organize events, and he’s passionate about the camp experience and value it provides to swimmers for years into their careers.
Tom Shields Was on Government Assistance Before Making $200k in Prize Money
Shields discusses late payments from FINA and ISL, racing for 6 months straight, and being on government assistance leading up to the 2021 Olympic Trials
World Jr. Record-Holder Matt Sates Arrives In Georgia Friday, 1-Month From SECs
South African Olympian Matt Sates has confirmed that he is en route to Athens where he will officially join forces with the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Curzan Approaches Regan Smith’s 17-18 100 Back NAG With #2 Swim All-Time
Claire Curzan posted a 50.27 in the 100 backstroke at the 2022 TAC Polar Plunge, just over half a second off Smith’s 49.66 NAG.
NCAA Board of Governors Updates Transgender Policy
In the latest move in a game of hot potato, the NCAA Board of Governors passes the buck on transgender participation policy, voting in support…