Liberty Swimmer Grace Shaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Grace Shaw, a sophomore on the swim team at Liberty University, has begun treatment for Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.
All-American Emily Grund Makes Return to NCAA Diving Competition
UNC All-American diver Emily Grund made her return for the Tar Heels on Friday, placing 2nd on 1-meter and 3rd on 3-meter.
Nova Southeastern Assistant Swimming Coach Diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Rita Koryukova (right), an assistant coach at Nova Southeastern and a 3-time NCAA Division II National Champion in swimming, has been diagnosed with cancer.
UNC Head Coach Announces Resignation & Cancer Diagnosis
North Carolina head swimming & diving coach Rich DeSelm will resign his position at the end of the season, he announced…
Sun Shall Shine: Mother’s Cancer Battle Inspires UK Swimming Signee
Incoming University of Kentucky freshman Madison Winstead was recently granted a waiver by the NCAA to participate in UK’s spring meet so her mother– who has stage four cancer– can be guaranteed to see her in a UK cap.
NCAA DII Champion Alexandra Marshall Diagnosed With Hodgkins Lymphoma
“Alex (Alexandra) is a fighter and our team is united behind her in this battle. We look forward to celebrating her full recovery.”
Island Swimming Head Coach Randy Bennett Undergoing Cancer Treatments in Canada
Randy Bennett, the head coach of Island Swimming and the Swimming Canada High Performance Centre in Victoria, has been admitted to a hospital with serious health concerns.
DIII Senior Spotlight: The Scientist and The Sci-Fi Guy
Pacific Lutheran senior Rachael Nelson helped Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center develop a nanoparticle vaccine. MIT Senior Austin Fathman has been playing with technology that makes science fiction seem old school. Just another week on the DIII Senior Spotlight.
17-year-old cancer survivor Angeli Rivera back in the water and still defying odds
It’s been a whirlwind 10 months for 17-year-old Angeli Rivera. But for the Puerto Rican swimmer, the roller-coaster ride is right back where it started – in the pool.
Aaron Peirsol Hiking the John Muir Trail to Raise Money for Cancer Survivors
Aaron Peirsol is hiking the John Muir Trail to raise money for We Are Ocean, a non-profit organization that teaches cancer survivors to live post-treatment through ocean-based adventures.
FINIS Partners with Swim Across America
FINIS, a world leader in technical swimming products that maximize your fitness potential and technique, announces their partnership with Swim…
Mrs. Texas, Breast Cancer Survivor, Michelle Berndt To Swim Across America
Michelle Berndt of Mansfield, Texas knows Angelina Jolie’s story of double mastectomy all too well. In 2011, Berndt tested positive…
Sprint News 6/7/12: Dutch Swimmer Beats Cancer; Inside the Mind of a Transfer
Joost Reijns has plenty to smile about this week.
Endless Pools & Swim Across America Partner
Endless Pools & SAA partner on Sweepstakes to win an Endless Pool Swim Spa. (PHOTO: Janel Jorgensen, Olympic medalist & President of SAA.)