Construction Underway on 2021 Olympic Trials Competition Pool
Construction has begun for the main competition pool at the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, the site of next month’s USA Swimming Olympic Trials.
Nebraska Has Among Lowest COVID Infection Rates as Olympic Trials Approach
Nebraska will play host to the upcoming U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials with one of the lowest coronavirus infection rates in the country.
Stanford Reverses Decision To Cut 11 Sports Including Synchronized Swimming
Following a July 2020 announcement that they would be cutting 11 teams, Stanford University has announced that they’ve decided otherwise.
2021 US Olympic Trials: All Eyes on Michael Andrew in Men’s 100 Breaststroke
Swimming is all about momentum, and Michael Andrew has a lot of it as the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials draw ever closer.
Texas Swimmers, Ledecky/Manuel Highlight Longhorn Elite Invite Psych Sheets
Highlighting the 2021 Longhorn Elite Invite this weekend include Olympic hopeful Carson Foster and Olympic champions Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky.
Two New Trials Cuts in the Books at JTSC Aloha Meet
Jonathan Tang of Sooner Swim Club and Micah Chambers of the Aquatic Club of Enid both achieved their first Olympic Trials cuts in the 50 freestyle.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: U.S. Needs Two ‘A’ Cuts In Men’s 400 Free
Zane Grothe, the fastest American in the event currently, will look to beat the field in an event that features no returning Olympians from 2016.
Justin Ress Hits 53.0 Career-Best In 100 Back, Moves To #2 In U.S. This Year
Justin Ress tuned up for the U.S. Olympic Trials with two huge personal bests, including the #2 time among all Americans this season in the 100 back.
Florida Adds Kristen Murslack To Women’s & Men’s Swim & Dive Coaching Staff
Florida has hired former Pitt assistant Kristen Murslack to its swimming & diving coaching staff, the school announced this week.
Ella Eastin Retires from Swimming After Dysautonomia Diagnosis
12-time NCAA Champion and 2017 World University Games Champion Ella Eastin has retired from competitive swimming as the result of a medical condition possibly driven by long-COVID.
Conway Picks Up 4th Win To Close Out Richmond Sectionals
UVA’s Sean Conway helped the Virginia men to the team title by going undefeated over four events at the 2021 Richmond Speedo Sectionals.
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Margalis Looks For 400 IM Olympic Debut
2016 Olympian in the 200 IM Melanie Margalis will hope to fend off the field and deliver a top 2 finish in the 400 next month in Omaha.
Nathan Adrian: “I’m becoming a superfan of all these other incredible athletes”
After a slow breakout, United States national team staple Nathan Adrian powered to the win, running down the field over the last 15 meters.
Iowa Football Coaches Did Not Take Pay Cuts As Previously Announced
In June of 2020, Iowa announced that head football coach Kirk Ferentz would be taking a voluntary pay reduction. But new reporting shows Ferentz did not.
Former Jacksonville-Area Swim Coach Arrested, Admits To Lewd Contact, Luring
Mitchell Bentz, a former swim coach in Orange Park, Florida, turned himself in and admitted to sending an underage girl lewd pictures and messages.