Breaststroker and Accomplished Violinist Karl Helmuth Commits to Ohio State
The multi-talented Helmuth swam in the B final of the 200 meter breaststroke at the 2019 USA Swimming Junior National Championships.
NCAA Allows D1 Schools to Reduce Scholarships; Alters Recruiting Rules
While the NCAA rejected Division I schools’ first request at a blanket waiver, they’ve approved 3 others this week to help programs deal with the…
Univ. of Wisconsin Athletics Asks Top 25 Earners to Take Voluntary Pay Cuts
Between those voluntary pay cuts and work hour reductions of around 350 employees, the department hopes to save around $2.8 million. Head swim coach Yuri Suguiyama (above) was not among the top 25 in 2019.
Jesse Moore Promoted To Minnesota Associate Head Coach
Moore formerly held the title of assistant coach since being hired in July of 2018.
Northwestern Adds 2021 Verbal Commitment from India’s Kenisha Gupta
Kenisha Gupta, who represented India at 2019 FINA World Junior Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to Northwestern for 2021-22.
Big Ten Announces Mental Health Initiatives, Including 31-Person Cabinet
The Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet has been put together to promote optimal mental health for student-athletes.
Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC Extend Athletic Activities Bans Through May
3 of the NCAA’s Power 5 Conferences have announced extensions to their bans on athletic activities in the last few days, even as some states begin to reopen.
Florida High School 3A Runner-up Lance Lesage Verbally Commits to Purdue
Lance Lesage came in 2nd in the 100 back at 2019 FHSAA 3A States. He will swim for Purdue beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
Michigan State Lands MN Class 1A Record-holder Grant Wolner for 2020-21
Grant Wolner from Winona High School and Winona Swim Club has announced his intention to swim for Michigan State University next fall.
Texas 5A State Champion Juan Ceresa Commits to Michigan
Juan Ceresa from Longhorn Aquatics has announced his commitment to swim for the University of Michigan for 2020-21.
New Zealand National Record Holder Bre Crawford Commits to Indiana
The 17-year old Crawford already holds 2 New Zealand all-ages national records in short course: the 100 breaststroke and 50 fly.
NCAA’s Coming Name, Image, Likeness Overhaul Will Open New Revenue Streams
There will only be a handful of swimmers (like Regan Smith, above) capable of big contracts based on Olympic achievements, but there are other avenues…
2-Time Cancer Survivor Niki Nolte Gives Quarantine Advice & Health Update
Penn State sophomore Niki Nolte gave her quarantine experiences and health update after surviving cancer twice at 19 years old.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Chris Morris Verbally Commits to Minnesota
Chris Morris will move to Minneapolis, an hour southwest of his hometown St. Cloud, in the fall of 2021 when he suits up for the Gophers.
Swimming From Home: Ray Looze on Best Comeback He’s Ever Seen
Looze recalls when Cuban Mario Gonzalez made an extraordinary comeback to take gold in the 200 breast on his home turf over both American swimmers.