Gustavus Squad Splits; Lose in Winona, Win at Eau Claire
It was a busy Saturday for the Gustavus men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. While half the squad was in Winona, Minn. taking part in the Saint Mary’s University Invitational, the other half was in Eau Claire, Wis. competing in the UW-Eau Claire Invitational.
Arcila Named AAC Swimmer Of The Week
The Cali, Colombia, native led SMU at Rice on Friday evening with a record-setting performance in the 100-yard backstroke. Arcila finished in a time of 56.41 to break the previous record, which was set by fellow Mustang Therese Svendsen in 2011.
Penn Quakers Get A Verbal From California’s Peterson
Alex Peterson of Laguna Hills CA has verbally committed to swim for the University of Pennsylvania Quakers.
Shchukin, Goettler net Swimming & Diving Weekly Honors for St. Bonaventure
Shchukin (featured image) recorded three first-place finishes over the weekend, including a victory in the 100-yd freestyle in which he posted a time of 44.09. His time in 100-yd free currently ranks as the 7th fastest time in the nation.
SDSU’s Hogue, DU’s Roas Collect Weekly Swimming Awards
South Dakota State’s Wil Hogue and Denver’s Johanna Roas were named The Summit League’s Men’s and Women’s Swimmers of the Week for their performances Oct. 29-Nov.4.
Three New Names Appear on USA Swimming Permanent Ban List
Three names that we have not yet reported have appeared on USA Swimming’s list of individuals permanently suspended or ineligible….
Gregg Troy Rehashes Florida’s Dual Meet Against Georgia
Florida head swimming and diving coach Gregg Troy had his regular press-conference today to talk about the Florida-Georgia meet from last…
Sun Apologizes, But Will Be Detained
As reported on by SwimSwam yesterday Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident where he was…
South Dakota State’s Florand, Denver’s Badillo Named Divers of the Week
South Dakota State’s Connor Florand and Denver’s Cat Badillo were named the Men’s and Women’s Divers of the Week for their performances Oct. 29-Nov. 4.
Two Virginia Men’s Swimmers, Including All-American Alexiou, to Seek Transfers
All-American Nick Alexiou is one of two sophomores who have decided to transfer from Virginia.
Chris Morgan Leaves Harvard, Takes Job as Head Coach at North Shore YMCA
Chris Morgan, formerly of Harvard, has taken a new position with the country’s biggest YMCA team.
2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE
Get excited swim fans! The 2013 Golden Goggle Awards Silent Auction is now LIVE online and open for bidding! One of the many items up for bidding is a lunch with Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones (featured image) and Rowdy Gaines.
Baku Postpones 2019 World University Games Bid
With Baku, Azerbaijan postponing their WUG’s bid, it now leaves Budapest, Hungary and Brasilia, Brazil left to battle. (Photo Credit: FISU.net)
Colorado’s Ryan Ball Gives His Verbal to Wyoming
Ryan Ball, of Loveland Swim Club, has verbally committed to the Wyoming Cowboys for the 2014-15 season.
Claremont Mudd Scripps Wins Whittier Relays
The CMS Stags and Athenas won seven of ten events en route to a team victory at the Whittier Co-ed Relays on Saturday. The four-team competition featured a unique set of relays, each of which alternated male and female competitors.