Olympic Gold Medalist to Host First-Ever Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational, Oct. 11-13
Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones, the Queen City Dolphins, and Speedo will host more than 500 swimmers from around the United States at the first-ever Cullen Jones Diversity Invitational (CJDI), a three-day, USA Swimming-sanctioned swim meet, held Oct. 11-13 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Cody Miller Accepts Spot on Team USA Duel in the Pool
Indiana senior Cody Miller has accepted a spot on the 2013 Duel in the Pool team, according to his head coach Ray Looze.
USC’s Meghan Hawthorne to Compete in Duel in the Pool
USC Head Coach Dave Salo is sending yet another swimmer to a major international meet. This time, it’s U.S. Nationalt Team IMer/breaststroker Meghan Hawthorne.
Minnesota Women Pick Up Big, Local Breaststroke Commitment
Minnesota has added a breaststroker from the local Aquajets Swim Team.
Hungary’s Big Three Choose Salnikov Cup Over Duel In The Pool
Hungary’s top three swimming stars, Katinka Hosszu, Daniel Gyurta and Laszlo Cseh, have made the decision to bypass the Duel…
FINA Disallows Michigan, Indiana, Iowa “World Records”
The Indiana scoreboard was flashing a week ago, but alas, FINA has nullified the hopeful records.
Navy Swim Meet Scheduled for Saturday Cancelled; Army Says “Game On”
While Navy’s meet has been cancelled, Army is still expected to swim on Saturday.
Sprinter Rachel Hayden Adds to Missouri Recruiting Haul
The Missouri women just might have their best class yet under Greg Rhodenbaugh.
Virginia Adds New Verbal to ACC Backstroke Dynasty
Virginia’s new head coach Augie Busch has picked up his first verbal with his new program.
NC State Swimming & Diving Primed to Begin 2013-14 Season at All-NC Invitational
“We are expecting to get the season started with some energy and to get the ball rolling with competitions,” said head coach Braden Holloway.
Former SC World Champion Suzaan van Biljon Retires
South Africa’s Suzaan van Biljon, who finaled at the 2012 Olympics, has retired.
Teenager James Guy to Swim for Euro Stars at 2013 Duel in the Pool
Guy is primarily a middle-distance freestyler, with bests from the World Championships in the 200 free (1:47.19) and 400 free (3:47.86).
Michael Jamieson, Brits to Compete at Fall World Cup Races
Sophie Allen, who won 6 medals at last year’s World Cup, will kick off her 2013-2014 short course season in Moscow.
Eric Delmonte from Maine Commits to Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech Hokies have added a class-of-2014 breaststroker to their roster.
Portland-Based Sprinter Bottelberghe Verbally Commits to Boise State
Monica Bottelberghe, who is recovering from thyroid-removal surgery, has verbally committed to join her sister Jessica at Boise State.