West Virginia Adds 22 Student-Athletes to 2019-20 Roster
West Virginia University has announced the addition of 22 student-athletes its men’s and women’s rosters for the upcoming 2019-20 season.
Miranda Heckman Explains Why Kick Sets Drove her Summer Success (Video)
After notching a 1st place finish in the 100 and 2nd in the 200/400 free, Heckman explained to SwimSwam how an emphasis on kick has helped her summer
Carson and Jake Foster Explain Why They Love Racing Next to Each Other (Video)
Carson and Jake Foster didn’t always like it, but now prefer to race next to one another, citing that they know exactly where the other should be
Maxime Rooney Boosts Mental Game, Sees Big Rewards with 100% Best Times (Video)
Maxime Rooney was out in 23.58 at the 50, about a quarter-second slower than his split this morning. Rooney finished on a short stroke, touching in 51.09
West Virginia’s Trayton Saladin Hits Olympic Trials Cut in 100 Fly in Geneva
Trayton Saladin was all smiles after hitting his first Olympic Trials cut on Friday – and West Virginia doesn’t quite have access to its long course pool yet.
Austin Katz Captures 200 Back National Title After Slipping Off Start (Video)
Katz bounced back again to edge Casas out at the touch. Katz won in 1:55.72, while Casas was hundredths behind in 1:55.79.
Maxime Rooney Breaks Down Life in Texas (Video)
Maxime Rooney and Tate Jackson, now training partners at Texas, both lowered their bests from prelims as well, both hitting the wall in under 48 seconds
Kendall Shields the Second Woman This Year to Transfer from Texas to Tennessee
After we reported yesterday that Shields had entered the NCAA transfer portal, the former Texas swimmer has confirmed she’s heading to Tennessee.
Rising Texas Sophomore Kendall Shields Enters Transfer Portal
Texas sophomore Kendall Shields has entered the NCAA transfer portal, the second Longhorn to seek a transfer off of the women’s team this offseason.
TCU Women Add 8 Swimmers, 2 Divers to 2019 Recruiting Class
TCU swimming and diving added 10 student-athletes to its women’s roster for the upcoming 2019-20 season, including two transfers.
Drew Kibler Tries Texas Distance Lane, Starts Month-Long Taper Now (Video)
A big swim came in the men’s 100 free, where Drew Kibler (49.45) won the race just ahead of Texas teammate Daniel Krueger (49.63).
West Virginia Hires Daniel Dozier as Assistant Coach
West Virginia University has announced Daniel Dozier as a new Assistant Coach for the 2019-2020 season. He comes to the program from UNC Wilmington.
Machine Aquatics’ Ben Charles Adds Verbal Commitment to Texas Class of 2024
Ben Charles, a 1:47.7-200 flyer from Machine Aquatics, has verbally committed to swim for the Longhorns in the class of 2024.
United States Will Use John Shebat as Butterflier in Men’s Medley Final
In a surprise move, the United States will use NCAA backstroke champion John Shebat on the butterfly leg of the men’s medley on Wednesday night.
VIDEO: Watch John Shebat’s 1:58 200 IM Time Trial at Universiade
Video of John Shebat’s 200 IM time trial appears to validate the 1:58.28 that his coach Wyatt Collins clocked on Saturday morning in Napoli.