NCAA Division 1 Council to Adopt New Transfer Rules by January 2021
The NCAA Division 1 Council has committed to adopt a uniform transfer rule by January 2021, which will allow for more flexibility for student-athletes.
Maryland 4A3A State Champion Samantha Smith (2021) Verbally Commits to BC
NCAP back/fly specialist Samantha Smith has announced her intention to swim at Boston College beginning in the fall of 2021.
Virginia Tech Snags World Juniors Semifinalist Luan Grobbelaar
He has been to World Junior Champs in 2017 and 2019, representing South Africa in 2017 and then switching to New Zealand for 2019.
NCAA Extends Division I Recruiting Dead Period through End of August
The NCAA’s recruiting dead period for Division I schools has been extended through the end of August even as schools resume on-campus workouts.
Khalil Fonder Transfers to Virginia Tech from ASU
Khalil Fonder plans to move back to his home state of Virginia to swim for the H2Okies beginning in the fall of 2020.
US National Teamer Aly Tetzloff Will Join Wolfpack Elite Training Group
Tetzloff, who has spent the last 5 years training at Auburn, will now move to the pro group based at North Carolina State.
Kamal Muhammad Reclassifies to Class of 2022; Commits to Virginia
Virginia head coach Todd DeSorbo has landed the first class of 2022 commitment since the recruiting period opened 11 days ago.
KHSAA 100 Free Runner-Up Caroline Pape Verbals to Georgia Tech for Fall 2021
Pape should be an immediate boost to the Yellow Jacket program. She would’ve been their top 100 freestyler last season.
SwimSwam Podcast: Alexis Wenger on the Lost NCAA Title, Black Lives Matter
Wenger walked us through how the team has moved forward and set their sights on the upcoming season for another shot at the title.
Georgia Tech Picks Up Another for 2021: Lakeside Aquatic Club’s Antonio Romero
At the 2019 Speedo Winter Junior Champs – West, Romero was a C-finalist in the 400 IM with a lifetime best 3:54.11 to place 21st overall.
Turkish 800 Free Record-Holder Mert Kilavuz Chooses Georgia Tech for Fall 2021
At the 2020 Greek Winter Championships, Kilavuz swam his lifetime best 7:55.28 in the 800 free to set the Turkish national record in LCM.
Brazil’s Leandro Odorici Verbally Commits to Georgia Tech Class of 2025
In February, Odorici represented Brazil at the 2020 UANA Cup in Lima, Peru, where he won the 50 breast and was runner-up in the 50 and 100 free.
Asia Seidt Wins 2020 CoSIDA D1 At-Large Academic All-American of the Year
37 NCAA swimmers were honored as CoSIDA Academic All-America team members, with Kentucky’s Asia Seidt winning Team Member of the Year.
Breaststroker Anneliese Hohm Commits to Pitt Class of 2024
At the 2020 ACC Champs, Hohm would’ve made the 100 breast and 200 breast C-finals with her lifetime bests.
Notre Dame, Georgia Tech Announce Team Captains for 2020-21
Two ACC teams, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech, have announced their captains for both their men’s and women’s 2020-21 swimming and diving teams.