2020 U.S. Open Thursday PM Swims of the Session: Sims, El Kamash Win the 800s
After each session of the 2020 U.S. Open, we’ll try to make a little sense of the craziness that ensues when one meet happens across nine different locations.
2020 U.S. Open – Richmond Thursday PM Recap: McKenna and Parent Take the 800s
Nation’s Capital Paige McKenna and Bluefish’s Joshua Parent won the opening events at the Richmond site of the 2020 U.S. Open Championships.
Early Signing Day 2020: Over 830 Verbal Commitments from the Class of 2021
Aiden Hayes, the top-ranked boy from the high school class of 2021, will be able to sign a National Letter of Intent to swim at NC State beginning tomorrow.
UVA, Age Group Stars Highlight Richmond Psych Sheets for 2020 US Open
The psych sheets are topped primarily by current UVA swimmers and age group stars, but there’s a couple former NCAA champions entered as well.
SwimSwam Podcast: Paige McKenna on Distance Training with Bruce Gemmell
A Wisconsin commit, McKenna gets into training distance with Katie Ledecky and why she eats cookie dough before big distance workouts.
Nation’s Capital Swim Club Lays Out Reopening Operating Procedures
NCAP, the largest club in the country, will require coaches and swimmers to wear masks and will take daily temperature checks once back in the water.
Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In the Girls High School Class of 2021
One of the best sprint classes we’ve ever seen is out on the recruiting market. We rank down the top high school juniors, led by #1 Gretchen Walsh.
MAC Breaststroker Ally Silvestri Will Stay In State With Verbal To Wisconsin
A runner up in the 100-yard breaststroke as a sophomore, Silvestri has made the switch to swimming year-round for Shane Ryan at Madison Aquatic Club.
Phoebe Bacon Goes Sub-51 in 100 Back for First Time in Her Career
After winning the U.S. Open title last weekend in long course, Phoebe Bacon swam a lifetime best in short course on Saturday at the NCAP Invite.
15-Year Old JuanCarlos Castrillon Drops 23 Seconds to Win Mile at NCAP Invite
JuanCarlos Castrillon led a big charge by the Long Island Aquatic Club distance group on day 1 of the 2019 NCAP Invitational.
7x Wisconsin HS Champ Sophie Fiske (2021) Verbally Commits to In-state Badgers
Wisconsin has succeeded in keeping its state-champion sprinter Sophie Fiske. She has verbally committed to the Badgers’ class of 2025.
Top 8 U.S. Junior Women to Watch at the 2019 U.S. Open Championships
The only junior not named Regan Smith with a top seed this week, Emma Weyant is looking to build off of her 2019 U.S. Summer National title in the 400 IM.
14th-Ranked Recruit McConagha Sends Verbal to Wisconsin for 2021 Season
4x Virginia 5A Champion and NCAP standout, Mackenzie McConagha, sends a verbal to the University of Wisconsin for the Class of 2025.
#4 in 2021, National Jr Teamer Paige McKenna, Verbally Commits to Wisconsin
National Junior Teamer Paige McKenna from the high school class of 2021 has announced her verbal commitment to Wisconsin for 2021-22.
US World Junior Roster Updates: Full Projected Roster
Opportunities have passed to qualify for the World Juniors roster, and the projected roster shows all 3 priority tier athletes should make the selection.