Longtime Swimming Announcer Sam Kendricks Battling Rare Form of Cancer
Kendricks, the most recognizable voice in swimming in the United States for over two decades, was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma in August 2021.
Kevin Weldon To Step Down As Head Coach of Dayton Raiders, Remain With Club
Weldon will step down at the end of the season after 33 years as head coach, staying on in a lesser role with the Raiders doing more “targeted” coaching.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2022: Women’s #40-31
Annie Lazor has evolved into one of the best 200 breaststrokers on the planet in recent years, winning bronze in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Texas Man Becomes First Charged Under New U.S. Anti-Doping Law
The man was charged for providing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare.
Canadian Red Cross Ending Involvement With Swim & Lifeguard Programming
The organization is moving on after more than 70 years in order to direct more attention to pressing humanitarian demands in other areas.
Lakeside Aquatic Club Lowers 11-12 NAGs In Mixed 200 & 400 Medley Relay
The LAC team of Evan Pan-Wang, Charlie Wang, Lily Andruss and Kennedi Southern combined to break a pair of 11-12 NAGs in the mixed medley relays.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: Jan. 12-18, 2022
Despite more cancelations, there are some big-time matchups on the NCAA slate this week, including Indiana playing host to Louisville.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2022: Men’s #50-41
Italian Alessandro Miressi (pictured) broke 48 seconds an incredible 10 times in the men’s 100 freestyle in 2021.
US Olympic Coach, Swimming Technique Guru Bill Boomer Dies
Boomer, who was a leading innovator in technique development in the sport, died on Sunday.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2022: Women’s #50-41
After winning European and SC World titles in 2021, Israeli’s Anastasia Gorbenko is in line for more hardware in 2022.
Emre Sakci Disputes DQs At SC Worlds, Challenges FINA For Transparency
Turkey’s Sakci disagrees with the disqualifications he received at the Short Course World Championships, and wants an increase in video review from FINA.
CFP National Championship Matchup Features Two Swim Schools For Third Time
The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Georgia Bulldogs in what will be the third time the championship game features two swimming & diving programs (M&W).
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2022: Men’s #75-51
Following a big short course season, Great Britain’s Ben Proud is primed to do some damage in 2022.
arena Swim of the Week: Daniel Gordon Breaks YAIAA Record With 50.16 100 Fly
The University of Florida commit now owns every individual boys’ record in Spring Grove history, and four different YAIAA league records.
Ivy League Releases Statement In Support of Lia Thomas
The conference released a statement on Thursday reaffirming its support for Thomas to compete on the UPenn women’s swim team.