Pool Debate: Indoor versus Outdoor
By Cassidy Lavigne, Swimming World College Intern Backyard, Olympic size, lap pools, kiddie pools, wave pools, hot tubs, the list of types of pools goes on. However, there are really
Virginia Tech Lands Verbal Commit from Polish Sprinter Natalia Fryckowska
The Virginia Tech Hokies added a verbal commitment from Natalia Fryckowska for the Class of 2022. Fryckowska is from Szczecin, Poland where she swims for Jerzy Troszczynski. Fryckowska told Swimming World, “I’ve chosen Virginia
Former Ohio State Swim Coach Bob Bartels Passes Away
Bob Bartels, a former swimming coach at Ohio State, passed away on Friday. An Ohio State Hall of Famer, Bartels was the head coach of the swimming program from 1963-67
Alex Katelnikoff Captures Second Gold of 2017 UANA Open Water Championships
Calgary’s Alex Katelnikoff captured his second gold in as many days at the UANA Open Water Championships Monday. The 16-year-old, who swims for Cascade Swim Club, once again touched out
Valparaiso Swimming Added as Summit League Affiliate Member
The Summit League announced the addition of Valparaiso University as an affiliate member for men’s tennis and men’s swimming and diving beginning with the 2017-18 academic year. The Crusaders were
The Week That Was: Distance, Mixed Relay Events Added For 2020 Olympic Schedule
This was a big week in the swimming world, with the IOC announcing the addition of three events to the Olympic schedule and international stars firing back to the fast
Missy Franklin Won’t Compete at U.S. Nationals or World Champs
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin won’t be among those competing later this month at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, according to a report from NBC OlympicTalk. She and Dave Durden,
NISCA Announces 2016-17 Diving All-Americans & National Champs
The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has announced its list of All-American divers for the 2016-17 competitive season. Highlighting the list are the national champions: Taylor Ohlhauser, a senior from
USA Swimming Announces Open Water Team for FINA World Championships
Ten open water swimmers have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2017 FINA World Championships this summer, USA Swimming announced today. The roster includes two-time Olympian Haley Anderson
Q&A With Hopkins Mariners Coach Chuck Elrick
By Bryan Gu, Swimming World Intern. Chuck Elrick is the head coach of the Hopkins Mariners Swim Team in New Haven, Connecticut. Despite having little swimming experience (relative to most