Remembering the Late Jack Pettinger
By Andy Ross. I learned of Jack’s passing the night before it happened. My dad (current Purdue men’s coach Dan Ross) texted me and my brothers that Jack wasn’t going to
Brian Thomas Named New Head Coach At George Washington
Brian Thomas has been named George Washington men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Tanya Vogel announced Thursday. Thomas takes over the Colonials after two
Which of These 5 Deck Shoes is Your Style?
By Kelsey Mitchell, Swimming World College Intern. When people think of the supplies and rituals essential to a successful swim meet, very few take footwear into consideration. Despite this lack
Day 3 at Pan American Water Polo Championship Sees U.S. Women Upset; Canadians Unscathed
At the expense of their American hosts, Brazil scored a minor upset on day three of the 2018 UANA Junior Pan American Water Polo Championship in Clearwater, Florida. In early
Uncovering The Ancient Origins of Diving Boards
By Erin Keaveny, Swimming World Contributor All divers, and most swimmers, have an image in their head of what a diving board looks like. The rough, turquoise-surfaced metal planks that sit
Longhorn Aquatics and Aggie Swim Club Dominate Thursday Finals at Austin Speedo Sectionals
Three individual champions won their respective events by over three second margins as well as exceptional performances from powerhouses Longhorn Aquatics and Aggie Swim Club at the opening night of
Scottsdale Aquatic Club Jumps to Early Lead at Mt. Hood Speedo Sectionals
The Mt. Hood edition of the 2018 Speedo Sectionals splashed into action tonight at the Mt. Hood Aquatic Center. Scottsdale Aquatic Club quickly jumped to the top of the team
Le, Lima and Strathman Win Second Events at Jenks Speedo Sectionals
Missouri State’s Paul Le, Missouri’s Giovanny Lima and Arkansas’ Madison Strathman each earned their second victories of the weekend at the 2018 Speedo Sectionals Series in Jenks, Okla. Hosted by the Jenks Trojan Swim Club, the
Ft Lauderdale ‘International Swimming Hall of Fame’ Aquatic Complex Gets $27 Million Renovation
Fort Lauderdale’s aquatic complex, also known as the International Swimming Hall of Fame pool, will undergo a $27 million renovation, as voted on by city commissioners on Tuesday. The city
Q&A with Schuyler Bailar, the First Openly Transgender NCAA Division I Swimmer
By Makena Markert, Swimming World College Intern. Schuyler Bailar, a rising senior at Harvard, is the first openly transgender NCAA Division 1 swimmer. First recruited as a female to swim