Tulane Sweeps Weekly AAC Awards
Grad transfer Catherine Russo was named the AAC’s Swimmer of the Week after aiding Tulane to a 150-87 victory over Vanderbilt in the season opener.
Penn State Hires Nicole McConnell to Complete Swimming & Diving Coaching Staff
Nicole McConnell spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff at Texas A&M: two years as a volunteer assistant and one on the full-time staff.
#8 Andrew Maksymowski Verbals To Longhorns, Gives Texas Its 3rd Top 10 Recruit In Class of ’26
Andrew Maksymowski is a rangy freestyler with the fastest 200-yard free in his class (1:35.61), making him a valuable pickup for the Longhorns.
Roos Rottink, #9 In Girls’ Class of 2026, Announces Verbal To Virginia
The backstroke specialist trains out of the Memphis Thunder Aquatic Club and attends Houston High School in Germantown, Tennessee.
Honorable Mention Recruit Brynn Lavigueur Commits To Texas For 2026
A versatile swimmer who is well-versed in freestyle, backstroke and IM, Lavigueur currently trains with the Sarasota Sharks and attends Riverview High School.
Futures Finalist Alejandro Michelena Commits to Texas A&M (2025)
Michelena’s arrival is timely, as the top three fastest times in the 200 fly from last season are now all held by upperclassmen. His personal best is 1:45.86.
Alabama’s Jones, Bondra de Almeida Named SEC Swimmers of the Week
Alabama’s Bernardo Bondra de Almeida was named Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while Emily Jones secured women’s honors and Jarrett Payne earned freshman honors.
Six NCAA Dual Meets To Watch Before The Midseason Invites
The third edition of the Battle At The Burr between Georgetown and Howard is on Oct. 5 and is one of our pre-invite dual meets to watch this NCAA season.
2025 College Swimming Previews: Facing Heavy Losses, Can #2 Texas Women Hold Their Place?
The perennial runners-up at NCAAs, the Texas women are losing several key pieces that puts into question the #2 rank they’ve held since 2022.
Speedo Partners With Howard University Swim & Dive Program, Embracing ‘Go Full Speedo’ Spirit
The partnership unites Speedo’s approach with the drive and ambition of the nation’s only historically Black college or university with a swim program.
Rowan Cox, Junior Pan Pacs Medalist and #4 In the Class of 2026, Verbals to Texas Longhorns
Austin, TX, native Rowan Cox, #4 in the class of 2026, announced his commitment to study and swim at the University of Texas.
Micah Davis, #5 in the Class of 2026, Announces Verbal Commitment to Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers received a verbal commitment from Micah Davis, who has the fastest 100 fly time in the high school class of 2026.
2026 Honorable Mention Sydney Schoeck Verbally Commits To Texas
U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier and 2026 Honorable Mention Sydney Schoeck has verbally committed to the University of Texas.
Hubert Kos Swims 47.33 100 Yard IM To Clinch Win At Texas Men’s Pentathlon
Hubert Kos closed out the Texas men’s intrasquad pentathlon with a 47.33 100-yard IM, which is the fifth-fastest swim per our event records.
Drew Johansen, Olympic Head Diving Coach, Worried About His Sport’s Future
Drew Johansen, U.S. Olympic and Indiana University Head diving coach, worries about the future of diving in an op-ed and a conversation with SwimSwam