Michigan State Says $26.5 Million Must Be Raised By Oct. 1 to Bring Back Swim Program
Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive has secured about $5.2 million in pledges so far, nearly fulfilling the $6.5 million required to assist with operating costs.
Michigan State Sees ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Reinstatement with Approval of New Pool
The show of administrative support comes just six months after an MSU trustee said the university did not see a viable path to bringing the program back.
NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Brian Benzing Transferring to Indiana for 5th Year (2024-2025)
Benzing, who will finish up his undergrad at Towson this upcoming season, made the B final of the 100 breast at both 2022 and 2023 NCAAs.
June 15 is Opening Day of Recruiting Season for the High School Class of 2025
On Thursday, coaches can send recruiting materials, make and phone receive calls, and make verbal offers to swimmers and divers in the class of 2025.
Minnesota Names Stacy Busack, Mike Joyce Head Coaches; Kremer Now Director of Swimming
Minnesota made multiple title changes to its coaching staff on Wednesday, with longtime head coach Kelly Kremer named Director of Swimming and Diving.
Minnesota Picks Up Commitment from Egyptian Sprinter Omar Sherif for 2023
Egyptian Omar Sherif has committed to swim for the Minnesota Gophers starting in the 2023-24 season, bringing Big Ten Conference scoring times.
Minnesota Swimming Great, NCAA Champion Virgil Luken Dies At 80
Luken became a national champion the first year he competed on the University of Minnesota swim team, winning the men’s 200 breaststroke at the 1962 NCAAs.
Northwestern Adds Divers Chloe Sharpe and Ryan Augustine for 2023-2024
Divers Chloe Sharpe and Ryan Augustine will be joining the Northwestern Diving Team for 2023-2024, as announced by Northwestern in mid-December.
Wisconsin Makes Transfer Portal Splash by Adding Silins (TCU), Morris (Minnesota)
Minnesota’s Chris Morris (pictured) would have been the second-fastest 200 freestyler on Wisconsin’s team last season behind Big Ten champion Jake Newmark.
CIF State Record Holder Nathan Wu Stays in State, Commits to USC
The USC Trojans picked up a commitment in the form of breaststroker Nathan Wu, a CIF state record holder in 200 medley relay.
Big Ten Conference Announces 2023 Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
Northwestern’s Miriam Guevera was among four swimming and diving athletes to receive a $7,500 scholarship.
Indiana University-Bloomington Gains Commit from Utkarsh Patil (2023)
Utkarsh Patil, a butterfly and backstroke specialist from India, is Indiana’s second international verbal commitment in their class of 2027.
2022-2023 US National Teammer Kevin Houseman Added to US World University Games Roster
Houseman holds a best time of 59.79 in the LCM 100 breaststroke. He just finished up his senior season at Northwestern.
Beata Nelson Swims Season Best 2:12.59 LCM 200 IM; #6 American This Season
Nelson was third in the 200 IM at 2022 International Team Trials and improved upon her season best this weekend after swimming five events on the day.
Former Northwestern Swimmer Battling Leukemia Gets Assist from Twin Brother
Former Duke swimmer Sean Tate will be the donor for the bone marrow transplant that his twin brother, Ryan, needs later this month to beat leukemia.