• No. 4 USC Men’s Water Polo Heads To Westwood for Crosstown Splashdown At UCLA

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: USC Athletics
    #4 USC (18-4) at #1 UCLA (20-1)Saturday, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. | Spieker Aquatics Center (Westwood, Calif.)Series Record (since 1979): USC leads 79-72-1 (L2)Last Meeting: UCLA 13, USC 10 [Oct. 19, 2024]STREAM | STATS
    THIS WEEK    No. 4 USC wraps the regular season on the road this weekend, paying a visit to crosstown rival UCLA. The Trojans (18-4) square off against the top-ranked Bruins (20-1) for a 1 p
  • Howard University Swimming Program The Subject of PBS Docuseries Episode: Making Waves

    Howard University Swimming Program The Subject of PBS Docuseries Episode: Making Waves
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    The Howard swim team was recently the subject of an episode in the PBS docuseries, “We Are Here”. This six-part series aims to highlight “Black excellence in underrepresented sports”, like swimming.
    Howard University has spent the last two years making waves in the world of swimming, and that impact has extended beyond the pool. In 2022, they hosted the first “Battle at the Burr”. This dual meet with Georgetown started a revoluti
  • 2024 IHSA Girls State Meet Preview: Georgia Recruits Nawrocki and Beu Looking to Defend Titles

    2024 IHSA Girls State Meet Preview: Georgia Recruits Nawrocki and Beu Looking to Defend Titles
    By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
    2024 GIRLS IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSPrelims: Friday, November 15, 2024
    Finals: Saturday, November 16, 2024
    FMC Natatorium, Westmont, IL
    SCY (25 Yard)
    Meet Central
    Prelims Heat Sheet
    Live results available on MeetMobile. PDF results will be published on the meet central website.
    Live StreamThe Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will be hosting its Girls State Championships this weekend at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont. Prelims of swimming and diving will take p
  • Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Jack Alexy Edges Jonny Kulow In Tantalizing 100 Free Showdown

    Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Jack Alexy Edges Jonny Kulow In Tantalizing 100 Free Showdown
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwamThree of the best men’s teams in the NCAA went head-to-head last weekend in Tempe, as Arizona State hosted Stanford and Cal with numerous blistering swims being dropped by the three squads.
    One of the most exciting races of the meet came in the men’s 100 freestyle, where Olympic gold medalist Jack Alexy and Sun Devil speedster Jonny Kulow went to battle and produced two of the fastest times we’ve seen in the nation so far this season.
    Alexy,
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  • 2024 German SC Championships: Baievych Earns New 200 Fly Age Record

    2024 German SC Championships: Baievych Earns New 200 Fly Age Record
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2024 GERMAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, November 14th – Sunday, November 17th
    Wuppertal, Germany
    SCM (25m)
    Start Lists/ResultsThe 2024 German Short Course Championships are here with the action kicking off today, Thursday, November 14th from Wuppertal.
    Over 820 swimmers are expected at the 4-day competition, including multiple Olympians vying for a slot on the squad roster for next month’s Short Course World Championships.
    Melvin Imoudu, Sven Schwarz
  • Texas Men Jump To #1 In CSCAA November Polls; Virginia Women Hold Firm With Top Spot

    Texas Men Jump To #1 In CSCAA November Polls; Virginia Women Hold Firm With Top Spot
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    The University of Texas men’s team has taken over the top spot in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America’s (CSCAA) latest dual meet poll, overtaking the Cal Bears which slid down into a tie for fourth.
    On the women’s side, Virginia reigns supreme as usual, holding onto the top spot by receiving every first-place vote, while Texas holds onto #2.
    MEN’S POLL
    The Longhorn men have only raced once since the previous editi
  • 2024 Italian SC Championships: Simone Cerasuolo Hits Budapest-Worthy 100 Breast

    2024 Italian SC Championships: Simone Cerasuolo Hits Budapest-Worthy 100 Breast
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2024 ITALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, November 14th – Saturday, November 16th
    Riccione, Italy
    SCM (25m)
    Entries
    SwimSwam Preview
    SwimSwam Italy Coverage
    Live ResultsThe 2024 Italian Short Course Championships kicked off today from Riccione with athletes vying for slots on the nation’s roster for next month’s Short Course World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
    As a refresher, a number of swimmers have already qualified by way of their perf
  • Kristof Milak Won’t Swim At Budapest SC Worlds But Has A New Coach

    Kristof Milak Won’t Swim At Budapest SC Worlds But Has A New Coach
    By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam
    The Hungarian Swimming Federation has released an official statement revealing the future of 200-meter butterfly world record holder Kristof Milak, 24.
    In the announcement, the Federation states that the 24yo swimmer will be guided and supported by coach Almos Szabo, already a recognized figure in the world of Paralympic swimming. Following the Paris Olympics, whose lead-up was marked by tensions between the swimmer and Hungarian official figures, the Federation re
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  • Gilbert Classical Academy Wins First DIII AIA Title In School History, PCDS Takes Girls’ Crown

    Gilbert Classical Academy Wins First DIII AIA Title In School History, PCDS Takes Girls’ Crown
    By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
    AIA Division III Championships
    November 8-9, 2024
    Phoenix Country Day School — Paradise Valley, AZ
    25 Yards (SCY)
    Girls’ Full Results
    Boys’ Full ResultsGirls’ MeetLast year’s champions, Arizona College Prep, reclassified as a Division I school this year, leaving the door open for new programs to be crowned on both the girls’ and boys’ sides. The Phoenix Country Day School girls grabbed the opportunity, claiming the 2024 Divi
  • USA Swimming Names 1,790 to 2024 Scholastic All-America Lists (FULL LISTS)

    USA Swimming Names 1,790 to 2024 Scholastic All-America Lists (FULL LISTS)
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    USA Swimming has unveiled its 2024 Scholastic All-American list, encompassing those high school-aged club swimmers who excel both in the pool and in the classroom.
    How it Works:
    To qualify for the team, pool swimmers must have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA for the current academic year (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2), with honors, advanced placement, IB, PLTW, and dual credit college level courses receiving .2 extra bonus points, and grades below C mean automatic disqualificatio
  • Korstanje & Corbeau Head Up 8-Strong Dutch Roster For Budapest

    Korstanje & Corbeau Head Up 8-Strong Dutch Roster For Budapest
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2024 SHORT COURSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSDecember 10th – December 15th
    Duna Arena, Budapest, Hungary
    SCM (25m)
    Meet CentralAn 8-strong lineup is set to represent the Netherlands next month at the 2024 Short Course World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
    Although big guns Marrit Steenbergen, Tes Schouten and Arno Kamminga are opting out of the competition, enjoying their post-Olympic breaks, several medal contenders are waiting to represent the orange.
    Amon
  • Daily Swim Coach Workout #973

    Daily Swim Coach Workout #973
    By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
    SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:  Capacity (Base) Building
    Target age group:  15-18 years old
    Target level:  Seni
  • 2024-25 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Pre-Invites Edition

    2024-25 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Pre-Invites Edition
    By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
    As in previous years, SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are somewhere between the CSCAA-style dual meet rankings and a pure prediction of NCAA finish order. SwimSwam’s rankings take into account how a team looks at the moment, while keeping the end of the season in mind through things like a team’s previous trajectory and NCAA scoring potential. These rankings are by nature subjective, and a jumping-off point for discussion. If you disagree with any team&r
  • Mascot For 2024 Short Course World Championships In Budapest Unveiled

    Mascot For 2024 Short Course World Championships In Budapest Unveiled
    By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
    The mascot for the 2024 Short Course World Championships has been unveiled as “Coach” the lion will serve as the mascot for the meet.
    The 2024 SC World Championships are scheduled for December 10-15 in Budapest, Hungary. The city is home to two well known lions, one on each side of the Chain Bridge. The Chain Bridge connects the west and east sides of the city and is the oldest bridge in Budapest over the Danube River.
    In the mascot’s announcement vi
  • Masse, Gonzalez headline SC Spanish Nationals

    Masse, Gonzalez headline SC Spanish Nationals
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    2024 Spanish Winter ChampionshipsNovember 14-17, 2024
    Prelims at 9:30 local time (3:30 AM EST)/Finals at 6:00 local(noon EST)
    Centro de Natación M-86, Madrid, Spain
    SCM (25 meters)
    Meet central
    Psych sheetSpain is among the several European countries gearing up for a short course national championships this weekend. Starting this Thursday, we’ll see many Spanish stars kick off their short course season. No Spaniards competed at the 2024 World Cup series, s
  • US Olympian Matt King on Training at Indiana: “I’m kinda cookin right now”

    US Olympian Matt King on Training at Indiana: “I’m kinda cookin right now”
    By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamAfter taking a gap year to train with the Ford Mustang Pro Group, Olympic gold medalist Matt King is now back to training with a college team, landing in Bloomington, Indiana. King isn’t competing with the team this semester but is taking classes and training with IU, focusing on short course world champs in December.
    King is happy with how his partnership with Indiana has gone so far. Specifically, the NCAA All-American notes that sprint coach John Long, who w
  • USC’s Krzysztof Chmielewski, Minna Abraham Named Big Ten Swimmers of the Week

    USC’s Krzysztof Chmielewski, Minna Abraham Named Big Ten Swimmers of the Week
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Big Ten
    Women’s Awards
    Swimmer of the WeekMinna Abraham, USCSo. – Budapest, Hungary – BME ISGS – Major: Business AdministrationCompeting against Arizona, Abraham won two individual events and helped USC to a first-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay
    In the 200-yard freestyle, Abraham clocked the fastest time in the country so far this season, posting a 1:42.01 for an NCAA Automatic bid
    Abraham also won the 100-yard freestyle in 4
  • Freestyle, Backstroke And Butterfly Technique: Why The Arm Recovery Is More Than Just Recovery

    Freestyle, Backstroke And Butterfly Technique: Why The Arm Recovery Is More Than Just Recovery
    By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwamCourtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
    Many coaches consider that the arm recovery in fly, back and freestyle is exactly that: an opportunity for the arms to recover before the next pull. The arm recovery is much more important than just that.
    Don’t get me wrong. Being able to relax the arms during the recovery and not expend any more energy
  • Daniel Wiffen, Max Litchfield Set To Race At 2024 BUCS SC Championships

    Daniel Wiffen, Max Litchfield Set To Race At 2024 BUCS SC Championships
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    2024 BUCS SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSFriday, November 15th – Sunday, November 17th
    Ponds Forge International Swimming Centre, Sheffield, England
    SCM (25m)
    Meet Central
    Draft Entries
    Results
    LivestreamThe 2024 British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Short Course Championships begin on Friday, November 15th with the 3-day competition taking place at Ponds Forge.
    Swimmers will be vying for individual titles but primarily for team points in their quest to come away
  • Abby McCulloh Honored with Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship

    Abby McCulloh Honored with Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Georgia Athletics
    PASADENA, Calif. – University of Georgia senior swimmer Abby McCulloh has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by The Tournament of Roses ® Wednesday afternoon.
    McCulloh will receive a $10,000 postgraduate scholarship and will serve in a specialized work-study program during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented
  • Do You Love Swimming? See 498 Swim Jobs You Might Love

    Do You Love Swimming? See 498 Swim Jobs You Might Love
    By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
    Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 498 Swim Jobs.
    Competitive Aquatics Director – Harrisburg Area YMCA
    The Competitive Aquatics Director will deliver association-wide high-quality competitive team programs that promote achievement, create a sense of belonging and foster positive relationships. The Competitive Aquatics Director will provide programmatic and staff leadership, coaching expertise and volunteer activation while ensuring the safety of all
  • Denison Men Win 13 of 16 Events in Upset Over Kenyon, Top-Ranked Kenyon Women Post Victory

    By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
    Denison at KenyonNovember 9, 2024
    James Steen Natatorium, Gambler, OH
    SCY
    Results (Men)/Results (Women)Two of the top teams in Division III swimming threw down with Kenyon College taking on Denison University. Ultimately, the teams split the meet, with the #8-ranked Denison men pulling-off the upset over the #4 Kenyon College men with a score of 203-97, while the top-ranked Kenyon women took down the 4th-ranked Denison women by a score of 180-120.
    Men’s Recap
    D
  • Kenyon Women, Denison Men Win Big in D3 Rivalry Renewal

    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    Denison vs. KenyonNovember 9, 2024
    James A. Steen Aquatic Center, Gambier, Ohio
    Short Course Yards (25 yards)
    Full Meet Results (Web)
    Team Results:Women: #1 Kenyon 180 def. #4 Denison 120
    Men: #8 Denison 203 def. #4 Kenyon 97One of the most storied rivalries in college swimming two campuses located only 25 miles apart produced a pair of lopsided decisions over the weekend in a D3 power matchup.
    The men’s upset, particularly, was notable as Kenyon had won the pre
  • Daily Swim Coach Workout #972

    Daily Swim Coach Workout #972
    By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
    SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:  Race Specificity
    Target age group:  13-14 years old, 15-18 years old, 19-22 years ol
  • Mark Faber Takes Over As Head Of Belgian Swimming

    Mark Faber Takes Over As Head Of Belgian Swimming
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    As the coaching carousel continues to turn post-2024 Olympic Games, since September of this year, Mark Faber made the move from the Netherlands to the nation of Belgium.
    51-year-old Faber left his role as head of the High-Performance Center in Amsterdam and will continue as technical director of the Flemish Swimming Federation.
    The news breaks on the heels of the fact that Aussie coach Peter Bishop has taken over the top post at the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation
  • The Last Ever? November 13 Marks National Signing Day For High Schoolers In Class of 25

    The Last Ever? November 13 Marks National Signing Day For High Schoolers In Class of 25
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    For every sport other than basketball and football, Wednesday, November 13 marks the initial signing date for prospective student-athletes signing in 2024-25 for the purpose of college enrollment in 2025-26.
    This year’s date could mark the last “national signing day,” at least officially, ever, given the imminent changes coming to the NCAA in the aftermath of the House settlement.
    Given those changes, the NCAA announced in October that it is remo
  • The Best Items Up for Grabs at the 2024 Golden Goggles Auction

    The Best Items Up for Grabs at the 2024 Golden Goggles Auction
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    The 2024 Golden Goggles Awards auction is live with exactly 500 items up for bidding at the sport’s annual award show. The money earned from the auction helps to cover the cost of the annual gala, with leftover money going to the USA Swimming Foundation.Bid on the items here.This year’s batch lacks some of the “you can only get this experience here” that the auction has had in the last few seasons like cooking with an athlete or being a &l
  • Fitter & Faster Launches College Prep Zoom Courses For Swimmers & Families In Recruit Process

    Fitter & Faster Launches College Prep Zoom Courses For Swimmers & Families In Recruit Process
    By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
    Courtesy of Fitter and Faster, a SwimSwam partner.
    Fitter & Faster, known for its commitment to developing swimmers and supporting the swimming community, has introduced a new set of College Preparation Zoom Courses. These sessions, tailored for swimmers in grades 8-12 who aim to swim in college, are designed to give families the tools they need to navigate the often complex recruiting process.
    Unlike traditional recruiting services that can act as &ld
  • Duke Women Secure “A” Cut, Northwestern Men Sweep Dual Meet

    Duke Women Secure “A” Cut, Northwestern Men Sweep Dual Meet
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    Duke vs NorthwesternNovember 8-9, 2024
    Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, Durham, NC
    SCY (yards)
    Results on Meet Mobile: “24-25 Duke vs Northwestern”
    Team ScoresMen: Northwestern (unranked) 222.5, Duke (unranked) 107.5
    Women: Duke (#16) 194, Northwestern (#25) 137Northwestern’s men’s team went undefeated in swimming events against Duke while the female Blue Devils came out on top with a 400 medley relay A cut this weekend in Durham.
    Women’s Meet R
  • Ponte Vedra Girls Four-Peat, Nease Boys Make It Three In A Row At FHSAA 3A Championships

    Ponte Vedra Girls Four-Peat, Nease Boys Make It Three In A Row At FHSAA 3A Championships
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2024 FHSAA 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSNovember 9, 2024
    Florida Aquatics Swim & Training (FAST), Ocala, Florida
    SCY (25 yards)
    Full Meet Results (PDF)The Ponte Vedra High School girls rolled to a fourth straight Florida High School 3A state title on Saturday while the Allen D. Nease High School were dominant in winning their third title in a row.
    GIRLS RECAP
    Spearheading the attack for Ponte Vedra in the girls’ meet was senior Penny Zarczynski, who set a

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