NCAA Releases 2016-2017 Division I Time Standards
The Texas men were dominant at the 2016 NCAA Championships for a second-straight title. With only minimal graduations, they could be in line for a 3-peat.
Comparing the 2017 NCAA Division I Time Standards
Last night the NCAA published its list of qualifying times for the 2017 NCAA Championships, which will be held in Indianapolis at the legendary IUPUI Natatorium.
2017 NCAA Relay Standards: 16 Relays Would Have Been Bumped In 2016
Just how much did the NCAA’s relay qualifying times change for the coming season? We break down the numbers based on 2016’s invites, finding that NCAAs would have featured 16 less relay entries under the new cuts.
Lane Stone Verbally Commits to Virginia Tech Class of 2017
Lane Stone has verbally committed to Virginia Tech.
Fantakis Joins Duke Blue Devils as Volunteer Assistant
Duke head swimming and diving coach Dan Colella has announced the addition of Niko Fantakis to the Blue Devil staff. Fantakis will serve as a volunteer assistant coach working with the program’s swimmers.
NY Distance Freestyler Lindsay Stone Verbally Commits to Notre Dame
Pittsford, New York-native Lindsay Stone has verbally committed to swim for the Fighting Irish at the University of Notre Dame, beginning in the fall of 2017.
Big 5 Conferences Propose Changes to NCAA Sport Hours Requirements
The Big 5 conferences in the NCAA’s Division I – the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC – have proposed some changes to rules regarding how much time college athletes are required to invest in their sports.
Duke’s Esposto Selected to U.S. Olympic Team Coaching Staff
Duke head diving coach Nunzio Esposto has been named to the U.S. Olympic Team coaching staff for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio.
Melanie Klaren to Retire, Begin Coaching Career at Duke
Former Cal captain Melanie Klaren will move on to a coaching role with Duke next season.
Wrap-Up on the College Commitments of SwimSwam’s Class of 2016
July 1, 2016 begins the new recruiting season for the class of 2017. Take a look at where we are so far with class of 2016 commitments.
Dylan Cudahy Verbally Commits to the University of Virginia
Dylan Cudahy of Machine Aquatics in Virginia will remain in his home state and swim collegiately for the University of…
Ranking the 2016 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4
This was an easy choice: Katie Ledecky and company are the NCAA’s #1 women’s class
Ranking the 2016 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
Junior World Record holder Claire Adams headlines a small but mighty class for the Texas Longhorns
UVA’s Courtney Bartholomew Nominated for 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year
Virginia backstroker Courtney Bartholomew has been nominated for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Bartholomew made the ACC Academic Honor…
Louisville’s Kelsi Worrell Nominated for 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year
Louisville butterfly star Kelsi Worrell has been nominated for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Worrell majored in exercise science,…