March Forth and Never Give Up!
5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, interviews Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Number of Teams With Women’s Individual NCAA Entries Lowest Since New Qualifying Rules Implemented
Steve Bultman’s Texas A&M women qualified 16 women for the 2015 NCAA Championships – but many, many fewer teams will be at this year’s meet than last year.
ESPN: USA Swimming Having Preliminary Conversations to Reinstate Michael Phelps for Worlds
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus says that preliminary, informal discussions have begun to reinstate Michael Phelps to the 2015 World Championships team.
Former National Teamer Jasmine Tosky Announces Retirement with 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining
USC junior Jasmine Tosky has announced her retirement from competitive swimming weeks before her 3rd NCAA Championship meet.
Top 10 Division 1 NCAA Conference Performances
Conger is now the only swimmer other than the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, to go under 1:40 in both the 200 yard fly and the 200 yard backstroke. He can swim it all, and the decision to swim the 200 fly at NCAAs still hasn’t been made.
The Elvis Initiative Seeks to Promote Diversity in Swimming
Swimming news courtesy of Elvis Burrows YMCA of Greater Louisville and JCPS After-School Program Southwest Family YMCA 2800 Fordhaven Road Presents…
Will Licon Breaks Third Texas School Record At Big 12 Championships
On day two of the 2015 Big 12 Championships Licon dropped a huge 1:41.67 in the 200 IM to break the previous Texas record of 1:41.92 set by Olympic gold medallist Ricky Berens back at the 2009 NCAA Championships. Not only was it a school record, but it doubled as the Big 12 record, which was also held by Berens with the same 1:41.92.
IOC proposes relaxing Rule 40 on athletes, sponsorships during Olympics
The International Olympic Committee is looking set to relax one of its more contentious rules, one that limits athletes’ abilities to advertise or promote sponsored products.
De Lucca, Lochte, SwimMAC Team Elite Among Pros Scheduled for Greensboro Sectionals
Ryan Lochte will be among a group of pros in attendance to race in short course yards next weekend in Greensboro.
2015 BIG 12 Championships – Day Two Finals Live Recap
After one day of competition both the Texas men and women are in the lead. On the women’s side they’re leading over Iowa State 80-68. The men are only up by two points against their closet competitors, the Texas Christian University, 117-115.
Fort Lauderdale Commissioners Vote on Whether New Aquatic Center Gets Green Light
During a City Hall meeting tonight (February 25, 2015), Fort Lauderdale commissioners will determine if the city will move ahead with a multi-million-dollar aquatic facility construction project.
USA Vs. Europe to Renew Duel in the Pool Battle in 2015 at IUPUI
The Duel in the Pool series will renew in 2015 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.
Shouts From the Stands: Imagine The Possibility of the USA Hosting an Impossible World Championships
USA Swimming has plenty of experience of hosting major swimming events, including one of the biggest in the world: the Olympic Team Trials.
Dressel Sets Even Lower 100 Free 17-18 NAG Record During Finals of 2015 SEC Championships
Caeleb Dressel lowered his 100 free 17-18 NAG record into new territory tonight.
Dressel Breaks 2nd NAG Record at 2015 SEC Championships
Florida Gator Caeleb Dressel now holds two 17-18 NAG Records, adding the 100 freestyle to his 50 freestyle record he earned earlier in the 2015 SEC Championships.