Passages: English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies at Age 81
Barry Watson, who held the record for the fastest English Channel crossing from 1964 to 1977, died this week at age 81. A native of Crossflatts, West Yorkshire, Watson swam
Date For Reopening Of Swimming Pools In Scotland Brought Forward To End Of August
Swimming pools, along with gyms and indoor sports courts are allowed to open in Scotland from August 31, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. Great Britain swims as one
Kathleen Baker Talks About Stresses of Olympic Trials & Managing Emotions in Long Swim Meet With Brett Hawke
Former world record holder Kathleen Baker sat down with Brett Hawke on his podcast to talk about her career as she has been one of the top swimmers in the United States since she
Over Half Of Japanese Firms Oppose Tokyo2020 Olympic Games in 2021 As “Economic-Benefit” Hopes Fall
The economic realities of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are starting to weigh in the opinions of Japanese business when it comes to the fate of the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games in
Virginia Swimming & Diving Is Suddenly a Recruiting Power
Virginia Swimming & Diving Is Suddenly a Recruiting Power Almost overnight, it feels like the Virginia women’s swimming and diving team has become a national powerhouse. In 2019, in year
No State Championships for New Jersey High School Swimming
No State Championships for New Jersey High School Swimming The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) updated its return to play policy for the upcoming school year on August 20.
Villanova Wildcats Secure Verbal Commitments from Henry Halloran and Andrew Mitchell
NEW COMMITS: Villanova University has picked up two new verbal commitments for the 2021-22 season and beyond from Atlanta, Ga. native Henry Halloran and Andrew Mitchell of Killingworth, Connecticut. Both swimmers will join Carson Brockette as a member
Cali Condors Boost Roster With Acquisitions From Marcin Cieslak, Meghan Small, Kelly Fertel, Sherridon Dressel
The Cali Condors of the International Swimming League have announced a trio of new signings to their 2020 roster with Marcin Cieslak, Meghan Small, Kelly Fertel as well as the re-signing of European
Akron Zips Up Another Verbal Commitment from Florida 3A State Runner-Up Julia Mauter
NEW COMMIT: The University of Akron has secured a new verbal commitment for the 2021-22 season and beyond from Winter Springs, Fla. native Julia Mauter. She will join Kendall Craig, Amelia Kane, and
Reports: NCAA Recommends Eligibility Relief For Fall Sports Athletes
According to a report from The Washington Post citing the Associated Press, the NCAA will be giving a free year of eligibility “no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months”