Read moreVeteran Coach Matt Hurst Taking Reins at Powerhouse Mercersburg Academy16 August 2024Veteran Coach Matt Hurst Taking Reins at Powerhouse Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg is pleased to introduce Matt Hurst as the new head swimming coach. Hurst, who coached swimming at Penn State University and Southern Connecticut State University–his alma mater, is excited to work with his longtime a...
Read moreStony Brook to Induct Swimming Pioneer Leah Fiorentino (Holland) to Athletics Hall of Fame03 September 2023Stony Brook to Induct Swimming Pioneer Leah Fiorentino (Holland) to Athletics Hall of Fame Stony Brook University will induct swimmer Leah Fiorentino (nee Holland) to its Athletics Hall of Fame this year. Fiorentino’s aquatics accomplishments are all the more impressive given that she did it as a me...
Read moreSwimming World Presents the 2020 Aquatic Directory16 July 20202020 Aquatic Directory In Swimming World Magazine Swimming World Magazine has been publishing the Aquatic Directory annually for over two decades. Visit the NEW ONLINE Aquatic Directory Today. The directory highlights the multitude of advertisers who lend suits, gear, timing equipment, and more to ...
Read moreSwimming World Presents - The 2020 Prep School Directory06 October 2020The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Non-Subscribers Can Download The Latest Issue Here The 2020 Prep School Directory By Swimming World Swimming World Magazine’s annual Prep School Directory is now available! This page highlight...
Read moreSwimming World October 2021 Presents - The 2021 Prep School Directory - Available Now!07 October 2021The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download in the Swimming World Vault! Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue Here The 2021 Prep School Directory By Swimming World Swimming World Magazine’s annual Prep School Directory is now available! This page highlights elit...
Woodlands Smash National High School Record10 July 1999The Woodlands (Texas) High School smashed the national public school 200 yard medley relay record at the Texas State High School Championships, clocking 1:31.25. The old mark of 1:31.98 was set by Houston's Kingwood High in 1994. The all-senior Woodlands team had the following splits: Dan Westcott 2...
Read moreMercersburg Academy Opens Up Brand New Lloyd Aquatic Center in Pennsylvania06 January 2020Mercersburg Academy held an opening ceremony for its new 41,000-square foot Lloyd Aquatic Center earlier this fall October 11. The school community celebrated with a ceremonial pouring of water from the Flanagan Pool into the new Furnary Pool, followed by a ceremonial swim and relay race featuring—a...
Read moreSwimming World's 2018 Prep School Directory Now Available!08 October 2018Annual Prep School Directory Swimming World Magazine’s annual Prep School Directory is now available! This insert highlights elite prep schools in the country that excel in both academics and athletics. It is designed to educate and assist parents and middle school athletes as they decide on a high ...
Read moreNISCA All-American Showcase: Mercersburg, Irvine Clock Historic 200 Medley Relays08 July 2014PHOENIX, Arizona, July 8. AS part of our 11-day series highlighting the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association’s release of the 2013-14 All-America lists, Swimming World will also be looking at the history of each event that is part of the high school schedule. Today marks a look back at ...
Lim Lowers His Own National High School Mark23 November 1999Swimming in his final meet for the Bolles School, Alex Lim lowered his own national high school record last Thursday, November 18. Lim, who will represent Malaysia in the 2000 Olympic Games, stroked the 100 yard backstroke in a phenomenal 46.82 seconds, slashing 15-hundredths of a second off the rec...
Read more1Prestigious Easterns Champs Adopting a Virtual Leaderboard Approach04 February 2021For members of the Easterns steering committee, two things became abundantly clear early this winter season. The first was that collecting dozens of independent private schools from throughout the Eastern seaboard for a meet, some 800 swimmers, would be impossible in a COVID-19 era. The second, equa...
Read moreSwim Camp of the Week: Mercersburg Academy21 April 2021Mercersburg Swim Clinics are dedicated to improving your technique and helping you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians and brings a tradition of excellence to their summer program. The primary aim of...
Read moreFeatured Camp: 2020 Mercersburg Swim Clinics02 March 2020Mercersburg Swim Clinics are dedicated to improving your technique and helping you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians and brings a tradition of excellence to their summer program. The primary aim of...
Read moreNISCA All-American Showcase: Mercersburg Boys, Pioneer Girls Ahead of Their Time in 200 Free Relays15 July 2014PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15. AS part of our 11-day series highlighting the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association’s release of the 2013-14 All-America lists, Swimming World will also be looking at the history of each event that is part of the high school schedule. Today, we're looking at th...
Read moreNISCA All-American Showcase: Jill Sterkel, Anthony Robinson Among the Most Ahead-Of-Their-Time 50 Frees11 July 2014PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11. AS part of our 11-day series highlighting the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association’s release of the 2013-14 All-America lists, Swimming World will also be looking at the history of each event that is part of the high school schedule. Today, we're looking at th...
Crippen Sets National Prep Mark At Easterns; GA and Peddie Take Team Titles10 March 2000Philadelphia, PA - 15-year-old Fran Crippen, younger brother of national champion Maddy Crippen, stroked his way to a national independent school record at the Eastern Interscholastic Championships, held at La Salle University, February 25-26. Crippen, only a sophomore, swam the 500 yard freestyle i...
Read more1Ben Carter and Brandon McCredie Continue Mercersburg Academy's Winning Tradition (Video)26 February 2015Agon 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. PHILADELPHIA - Mercersburg Academy celebrated two wins at the 2015 Eastern Interscholastic championships fro...
Read moreGermantown Girls, Peddie Boys Lead After Day One At Eastern Interscholastic Championships20 February 2015PHILADELPHIA – The Peddie School looks secure to win the boys’ team title after one day of competition at the Eastern Interscholastic championships, while the girls’ team race is featuring a close battle with Peddie, Mercersburg Academy and defending champion Germantown Academy. For Germantown, winn...
Read moreFeatured Camp: Mercersburg Swim Clinics19 February 2019Mercersburg Swim Clinics improve your technique and help you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians and brings a tradition of excellence to their summer program. The primary aim of Mercersburg Swim Clin...