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The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) announced a stellar line up of speakers as well as some unique networking opportunities for the Pacific Coaches Clinic at the Napa Valley Marriot, Jan. 3-5, 2025. This year’s clinic boasts three Olympic coaches: Stanford Head Women’s Coach Greg Meehan...

The Georgia Tech swimming and diving team spilt the day with Pitt, with the No. 17 ranked Georgia Tech men’s team getting a 173-127 win over the Panthers, while the women dropped a close matchup, falling 161-139 to the home squad. The Georgia Tech men’s team is 3-0 in dual meets on the season. Actio...

LSU Swims to Dual Meet Wins With Houston, Tulane, Behind Michaela De Villiers The LSU women's swimming and diving team earned a pair of non-conference wins on Saturday. The Tigers defeated Houston 165-97 and also beat Tulane 199-63. LSU opened the meet with a win in the 200 medley relay. Valeriia Eg...

Missy Franklin Johnson and Hayes Johnson have announced their family is growing. In a post-Halloween Instagram post, Franklin released the news in costume. "We couldn’t be happier to share that we’re adding another superhero to the family!! Baby girl Johnson number two making her entrance in March. ...

The Illinois swim and dive team completed their first road meet of the season at Southern Illinois on Friday. Freshman Chloe Diner shattered the 100 breaststroke program record in her second-place finish (1:01.59). She also swam the program's second-fastest 200 IM and NCAA B cut time of 1:59.18, and...

Gena Jorgenson and Maia Hall each raced to three individual titles while Maisie Gilford continued the impressive start to her Husker career with two more victories, as the Nebraska swimming and diving team cruised to a 182-117 dual win over Kansas at Robinson Natatorium in Lawrence on Friday. Nebras...

The NCAA Eligibility Center hosts a webinars series each fall.  These webinars, developed specifically for distinct audiences, are used to provide information to college bound athletes and their parents/support systems. The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) encourag...

The Texas A&M swimming & diving program collected a pair of dual meet wins Friday morning against Missouri as both the men’s and women’s teams delivered 168-132 victories. Both men’s and women’s 400 medley relay teams picked up top times to get action started. Kaitlyn Owens, Bobbi Kennett, Olivia Th...

FINIS Welcomes Dr. Zied Abbes as New Partner for Middle East and North Africa FINIS, a global leader in swim products and technologies, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Dr. Zied Abbes, who will spearhead the brand’s growth and development in the Middle East and North Africa (ME...

USA Swimming today announced the top 200 clubs recognized as Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal clubs in the 2024-25 Club Excellence program. The program annually recognizes the highest-performing clubs in developing athletes aged 18 years and younger. To learn more about the program and see the benefits...

USA Swimming today announced the names of the 104 athletes selected for the 2024 National Select Camp, held January 9-12 (boys) and January 23-26 (girls). View the complete girls roster here and boys roster here. “We are excited to welcome the 2024 National Select Camp athletes and their coaches to ...

USA Swimming, the National Governing Body of swimming in the United States, has announced the appointment of Brendan Hansen as its National Junior Team Program Director, effective November 4. Hansen will lead all aspects of the National Junior Team by developing and maintaining programs that serve a...

As Ryan Murphy reached the pinnacle of his swimming career, he wanted to use that platform to help others. After winning three Olympic gold medals in Rio in 2016, he partnered with Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, as a brand ambassador, helping to teach kids how to swim. Now, he has his own sc...

The Illinois swim and dive team completed the House of Paign Invite on Saturday (Oct. 26) from the ARC Pool. Freshman Chloe Diner was back at it again with another top-10 program mark in the all-or-nothing 50 breaststroke super final where each team enters their top swimmers and the winner earns fiv...

Nebraska captured 13 individual titles and swept a pair of relay crowns on its way to a 202-94 women's swimming and diving victory over Iowa State at the Devaney Natatorium on Friday afternoon. All-American Gena Jorgenson led the Huskers with a trio of individual victories, while Maia Hall, Maisie G...

The No. 11 women’s swimming and diving team and No. 12 men’s swimming and diving team defeated Denison on Friday at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. The women defeated the Big Red, 180-115, and the men won, 182-116. Ohio State Women’s Meet Notes The Buckeyes opened the meet with a victory in the 200 medle...

The No. 20 Texas A&M women’s swimming & diving team recorded a first-place finish in 13 of 16 events and secured a win over Houston by a score of 200-100. The Aggies kicked the meet off by claiming two of the top three spots in the 400 medley relay. The team of Kaitlyn Owens, Bobbi Kennett, Olivia T...

The Big Ten Conference announced its weekly swimming and diving awards. Swimmer of the Week Phoebe Bacon, Wisconsin Gr. – Chevy Chase, Md. – Stone Ridge School of Sacred Heart – Major: Health Promotion Secured first place finishes and NCAA B cut times in three of her four races this weekend in a tri...

It should be no surprise that the Cal men's swimming and diving team sits atop the national rankings. And it should be no surprise that the team is led by a group of fifth-year seniors. The Golden Bears have finished first or second at every NCAA men's championships since 2010, including winning six...

U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has concluded its at-large director elections and honored many of its deserving volunteers and coaches during its 2024 annual meeting. Board of Directors Elections The following at-large directors were elected or re-elected for their zones: Samantha Kraft (Breadbasket .....