Passages: Albanian Swimmer, Record-Holder Klavio Meca, 24
Albanian swimmer Klavio Meca, who held a national record and represented his country at the 2017 World Championships, died on Dec. 27 at age 24. The death was first reported
Florida Gators Secure Class of 2026 Verbal from Versatile Cam Abaqueta of SwimMAC
NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has received their second verbal commitment for the 2022-23 season and beyond from versatile Cam Abaqueta of Davidson, N.C. He will join in-stater Dawson Joyce of Sanford, Fla.
World/American Swimmers of the Early Millennium: Michael Phelps & Katie Ledecky Were Slam Dunks
World/American Swimmers of the Early Millennium: Michael Phelps & Katie Ledecky Were Slam Dunks With the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the most-important competitions of the year, Swimming World made the decision
Splashbacks 2020 – Nov.-Dec.: Caeleb Dressel Dazzles as Year Winds Down; Mourning Through Swimming
In a year that saw minimal racing compared to the past due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several of the top stories from November and December finally involved competition. Headlining the
Hana Edwards, Ileeya Losey Set to Join Arizona State in Fall 2021
NEW COMMITS: Arizona State University has added two new commitments for the 2021-22 season and beyond from Victoria, British Columbia native Hana Edwards and Ileeya Losey of Ladera Ranch, Calif. Both talented swimmers will
William & Mary Secures Commitment from In-State Breaststroker Lexi Nussbaum
NEW COMMIT: The College of William & Mary has picked up a new commitment for the 2021-22 season and beyond from in-state breaststroker Lexi Nussbaum of Blacksburg, Va. She will join fellow in-state
5 Tips to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick for Success
5 Tips to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick for Success The whirlwind that was 2020 is finally ending, and like any new year, is bringing a multitude of resolutions and
MHSAA: Michigan High School Girls State Swim Meet Moved to Jan. 15-16
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced the state swimming and diving meets for the girls season will happen on Jan. 15-16. Practices will begin Jan. 4. The meets
Italian Sprinter Silvia Di Pietro Tests Positive For COVID-19
Italian swimmer Silvia Di Pietro has tested positive for COVID-19. DiPietro posted the news on social media. “Verified. Unfortunately today I tested positive for covid-19. Sunday, after the 10th day
‘The Water is My Sky’ Releases First Trailer for Swimming Documentary (VIDEO)
The first official trailer for The Water is My Sky is out and the film, produced by West Middle Productions is expecting to release the swimming documentary in the spring