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Commentary: Swimming, AAPI Identity and Mental Health in a Time of Change Commentary – By Quinn Bunnag As we head into the fourth quarter of the pandemic, it is safe to say we are transitioning into a time of change. The world we knew before COVID-19 will never be the same. The pandemic brought out ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March 22. Olympians Aaron Peirsol, Diana Munz, Megan Quann and Scott Goldblatt all were winners tonight, on the fourth day of competition at the USA Swimming Spring National Championships, being held at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Peirsol, who set a world record i...

By Rebecca Noblett OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 8. Oklahoma Baptist set five meet records on the final night of the NAIA National Championships on their way to clinching the men's and women's titles. This is the third straight title for the men and second straight for the women in their three year...

MINNEAPOLIS, March 20. EIGHTEEN year-old Aaron Peirsol smashed the world record for the 200 meter backstroke tonight at the USA Swimming Championships in Minneapolis. Peirsol, representing Irvine Novaquatics, clocked 1:55.15 seconds to destroy the global standard of 1:55.87 set by triple 2000 Olympi...

By William Hurd COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 3. THE UNIVERSITY of Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams closed out the dual meet portion of their respective schedules with victories over Maryland Saturday afternoon (February 3) at the Campus Recreation Center Natatorium. The 11th-r...

By Mary Wagner (courtesy of USA Swimming) EAST MEADOW, N.Y., Dec. 1. AFTER Michael Phelps had swum the 400m IM at the 2001 U.S. Open Friday night, he left a field of competitors and a meet record in his wake. Phelps, 16, the world record holder in the 200 fly, won the event with a time of 4:11.95, s...

By Rebecca Noblett OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Marcy 6. Hosts and reigning men's and women's champions Oklahoma Baptist charged to the lead on the first night of NAIA National Championships. The Bison won seven events tonight and both diving events yesterday. Oklahoma Baptist's Kristen Brimage defended...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- EDMOND MEMORIAL, with its third-consecutive state championship, and Jenks, with its sixth-straight win, were the kingpins for girls and boys at this year's Oklahoma state High School Swimming Championships. The meet was held the final weekend of February at the Oklahoma City...

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6. Swimming World Magazine is counting down the top 10 triumphs and tragedies in the history of swimming each month through January 2015. On Page 34 of the May issue of Swimming World Magazine, reads: Top 10 Triumphs & Tragedies: #9 Rick DeMont Robbed of Two Olympic Gold Medals...

Aiden Hayes was an under-the-radar swimmer coming from an under-the-radar state. But after a stellar high school season and spot at the Olympic Trials, he is putting himself and the state of Oklahoma on the map. It has been quite a year for the teen from Norman High School. Hayes set two national hi...

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8. THE May 2014 issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download to Total Access Subscribers! On Page 10 ofSwimming World Magazine, An Olympian’s Guide to Backstroke Starts. The reigning Olympic and World Champion in the 100 Meter Backstroke, Matt Grevers. Watchin...

The 2015 Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am kicked off in Edmond, Oklahoma on Dec. 17. The first night of the four day meet featured two relays and the 1000-yard freestyle. The meet started with the women’s 200-yard medley relay. Razorback Aquatic Club won the event with a time of 1:47.53. The team consisted of ...

It is with great sadness and deep regret that we report the loss of one of our greatest Masters swimmers. Jayne Lambke of the St. Petersburg Masters (FLA) passed away last Saturday night after suffering from internal bleeding complications following spinal surgery. She was 61. Lambke was not only an...

By Bill Hurd CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Jan. 27. THE University of Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams concluded the home dual meet portion of their respective schedules with victories over Duke on Saturday afternoon (January 27) at the UVa Aquatic and Fitness Center. The 11th-ran...

May 8. THE Board of Directors of USA Swimming, meeting yesterday in Bartlesville, Okla., approved the use of the controversial new "body suits" at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, to be held in Indianapolis, August 9-16. The new Speedo "fast-skin" suits--along with similar body suits by Adidas, Are...

PHOENIX, Feb. 14. THE latest list of the top 50 boys' high school times, through Feb. 13, is now posted. The list is compiled by Bob Klapthor. The list includes the state championships from Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alaska, Alabama and Missouri. Pre-state championship results ...

By Justine Ress Swimming World Intern After some stellar performances at both Duel in the Pool and just a few days later, the Pro-Am meet in Oklahoma, I wanted to catch up with my former teammate Cody Miller. With two new American records and an impressive 1:49.74 in the 200-yard breaststroke last w...

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5. THE May 2014 issue of Swimming World Magazine is now available for download to Total Access Subscribers! On Page 6 of Swimming World Magazine is A Voice for the Sport: Charles Keating Jr. & His Bitter Fruit. Charles Keating Jr., passed away on March 31. His legacy within the...

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 4. THE College Swimming Coaches Association of America has started awarding All-American honors for the 2013-2014 collegiate season, conferring honors today in the NAIA and NJCAA divisions. To qualify for NAIA All-American status, a swimmer must have placed in the top six in...

EDMOND, Oklahoma, February 25. THE Norman North TimberWolves swept the competition at the Oklahoma High School 6A Swimming Championships February 21-22 in Edmond. Norman North's girls stopped Edmond North's three-time winning streak with their 365 points to the Huskies' 320. Jenks claimed third with...