Steve Eckelkamp, Former FAU Coach, Passes Away
According to a Facebook post by Lisa Eckelkamp, her husband, Steve Eckelkamp, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on June 10 at their home in Mount Juliet, TN. Eckelkamp had a
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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
Clive Rushton, Coach and Former British Olympian, Dies of Cancer at 69
Clive Rushton, who competed for Britain in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, has died from cancer at the age of 69. The British Swim Coaches
Texas Man Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Swimming in Gulf of Mexico With New Tattoo
A Texas man, so far only identified as 31-years-old and Hispanic, has died from a flesh-eating bacteria after swimming in the Gulf of Mexico five days post getting a new tattoo
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
Dynamo Swim Club Announces Co-Interim Head Coaches Following Turcotte Passing
Dynamo Swim Club has announced the appointment of two interim head coaches following the unexpected passing of head coach Jason Turcotte. Coaches Rich Murphy and Beth Winkowski have been named co-interim head coaches,
Dynamo Swim Club CEO Jason Turcotte Passes Away
Dynamo Swim Club announced the tragic passing of head coach Jason Turcotte via Twitter today. Turcotte passed away in his sleep over the weekend according to an email sent to members
USA Swimming Releases Statement on Adolph Kiefer Passing
USA Swimming is sad to learn of the passing of swimming legend Adolph Kiefer at 98 years old. “Adolph Kiefer embodied swimming and lived it every day of his life.
Adolph Kiefer, 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist, Passes Away at Age 98
Adolph Kiefer, the legendary backstroker who won gold in the 100 back at the 1936 Olympics before going on to a successful career in the U.S. Navy and in business,
Chuck Wielgus Passes Away From Long Battle With Cancer; Age 67
Chuck Wielgus, the Chief Executive Officer for USA Swimming has passed away. Swimming World was informed by USA Swimming early today – April 23, 2017. Wielgus announced his retirement earlier
