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.
Paris Olympians And Paralympians Visit The White House: Social Media Edition
Team USA returned to the White House after Biden welcomed Olympians and Paralympians from Tokyo in 2022. Torri Huske spoke at the event.
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.
World Aquatics Releases Venue Information, Dates For 2025 World Championships in Singapore
Swimming at the 2025 World Aquatic Championships will take place from July 27 to August 3, 2025 at a temporary facility in the Singapore Sports Hub.
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.
How Rare Is It To See A World Record Broken In September?
Kaylee McKeown lowered the world record in the SCM women’s 100 backstroke at the Australian Short Course Championships last week.
8 Newcomers Highlight Australian Roster For 2024 Short Course World Championships
Newly-minted Australian national record holder in the SCM 200 free, Ed Sommerville will represent the nation at December’s Short Course World Championships.
Stirling’s Steven Tigg Takes Over Aquatics GB Head Coach Role
In August of this year, Aquatics GB Head Coach Bill Furniss announced his retirement and we now know who will transition into the vacant role.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Leanne Smith
Smith won four medals at the Paralympics in Paris, including breaking the world record in the women’s 50 free S3 and adding another gold in the 100 free S3.