Former Georgia Coach Alan Gentry Passes Away
Alan Gentry, a former University of Georgia swimming coach, passed away in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina on June 3rd after a long battle with prostate cancer. Gentry was 83 years
2017 arena Pro Swim Series Leaderboard: Ledecky Closes Points Gap on Absent Margalis
The Santa Clara stop of the 2017 arena Pro Swim Series concluded the series with a fast four days of swimming by National Age Group (NAG) record holders, collegiate swimmers,
USA Water Polo Announces 2017 FINA World League Super Final Roster
After winning gold at the Kunshan Cup with a shootout victory over Greece, the USA Women’s National Team has traveled to Shanghai for the 2017 FINA World League Super Final.
The Week That Was: Hinchey Takes Over as CEO of USA Swimming
This was another busy week in the swimming world, with two of the last major meets before U.S. Nationals and the announcement of a new Executive Director of USA Swimming.
Hawaii’s Annual Surf’n’Sea Open Water Series Begins With First of Five Races
By Samantha Dammann, Swimming World College Intern. The 29th annual Surf’n’Sea North Shore Swim Series will take place on the North Shore of Oahu this summer from June 10 to
Penn State’s Casey Francis Awarded Big Ten Post-Graduate Scholarship
A pair of Penn State student-athletes — women’s swimmer Casey Francis (East Meadow, N.Y.) and wrestler Geno Morelli (DuBois, Pa.) — have been awarded 2017 Big Ten Conference Post-Graduate Scholarships.
Q & A with David Nolan, Swammer and Businessman
By Katie Wingert, Swimming World College Intern. When swimming ends, life goes on—even for the greatest of competitors. For David Nolan, the current American record holder and only man ever
(Video Interview) Michael Andrew Excited About Prospects in 200 IM
Michael Andrew finished third in the 100 breast on the final night at the arena Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara, but he came back minutes later to tie for
(Video Interview) Will Licon’s Life Has Not Changed as a Pro Swimmer
Will Licon swam both the 100 breast and 200 IM on the final night in Santa Clara, finishing fourth on both occasions. He spoke afterwards with Swimming World. Licon explained how
Katie Ledecky Ready to Chase “Ambitious” New Goals
By David Rieder. Much to the chagrin of those who bought tickets, Katie Ledecky swam only two races at the Arena Pro Swim Series stop in Santa Clara, Calif. Unsurprisingly,