NCAA Announces Top 9 Finalists For 2016 Woman of the Year Award
The NCAA has continued to narrow down their group of finalists for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. The selection committee has whittled the nominations from a record-breaking
Remembering Life’s Fragility After Tragedy in Sports
By David Rieder. At first, it never seems like it can be real. When Fran Crippen passed away almost six years ago, the reaction was denial and then pure shock. Surely, there was no
Florent Manaudou Hints at Break from Training
In a Facebook post Tuesday, Florent Manaudou announced he would be taking a short break from swimming training as he resets after the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Based on a translated version
Performance of the Week: Kathleen Baker Crowned Queen Of The Pool
This week’s performance of the week goes to Cal sophomore and Olympic gold medalist from this summer Kathleen Baker, who was crowned Queen of the Pool at the Bears first
Middle Eastern Swimmers Know Not All Opportunities Are Created Equal
By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World College Intern It’s 4:45 a.m. It’s pitch black outside—the sun has yet to rise. You debate in your head whether to turn off your alarm
Missy Franklin To Train With Dave Durden At Cal
Shortly after an admittedly-disappointing performance at the Rio Olympic Games, Missy Franklin announced that she would be returning to Cal to finish her degree and train. We know now under what
Nittany Lions Add Breaststroker Jane Donahue to Class of 2021
Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website AgonSwim.com. Jane Donahue has given Penn
Sprinter Taylor Petrak Sends Verbal Commitment to Ohio State
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Hannah Sumbera Gives Verbal Nod to Rice University
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Down from the High: Maya DiRado Adjusts to Life After Olympics
By Peter Baugh, Swimming World Contributor Maya DiRado sat in a coffeeshop in Atlanta. The four-time Olympic medalist was in her new home city, preparing for a new job and