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Carmel Swim Club 14-year-old Yi Zheng placed 3rd in the 200 fly with a time of 2:06.92, a huge improvement from his previous-best 2:11.92 in April. Stock photo via Michigan Photography/Michigan Athletics. 2024 ERIC NAMESNIK MEMORIAL OPEN. June 28-30, 2024. Canham Natatorium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Long Course...

Carmel 14-Year-Old Yi Zheng Climbs NAG Rankings in 200 Fly (2:06.92) at Namesnik Memorial Open

Princeton, NJ

Reott joins the Tigers after spending the last two seasons on staff at Pittsburgh where coached both the men's and women's programs. Princeton welcomes Kelsey Reott as an assistant coach with its women’s swimming and diving team as announced by head coach Abby Brethauer. “We are overjoyed to welcome...

Kelsey Reott Added To Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach

College Station, TX

Lew heads to College Station after spending the last three seasons with Indiana, first as a volunteer and then as Director of Operations. Archive photo via Texas A&M Athletics. Texas A&M’s new Director of Swimming Blaire Anderson has continued the remaking of the Aggie coaching staff for next season with the announcement of Jamie Lew as an assistant swimming coach.

Texas A&M Adds Jamie Lew to Swimming Coaching Staff from 2024-2025

Holland, MI

Aaron Thomas, a US Paralympic team hopeful, will swim for Hope College starting this fall after competing at the Paralympic Trials in June. Current photo via Aaron Thomas. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

USA Paralympic National Team Member, Aaron Thomas, signs with DIII Hope College (2024)

Maine State

Bangor, ME — Frederick H. Ward Jr.’s Gowestyounggrace was the wagering favorite in the first of two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (June 30) at Bangor, but to say that this filly has a special place in his owner-trainer-breeder’s heart would be a glaring understatement.

Fred Ward Jr. and his saving ‘Grace’

You are on the couch holding the TV remote control. The screen frames the Paris La Defense Arena: the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have begun. It’s already the second day of competition, and on the starting blocks the participants of the men’s 400 medley are ready to go.

POV: An Olympic Generation Comes to An End

Brockport, NY

Brockport has named Troy Seymour as the full-time head wrestling coach, taking over the management of the university's acclaimed wrestling program. Troy Seymour joins Brockport after five years as an assistant wrestling coach at SUNY Oswego. He brings experience of coaching multiple All-Americans, NCAA qualifiers, and conference champions. Seymour's background...

Troy Seymour: From SUNY Oswego Assistant Coach to Head Wrestling Coach at SUNY Brockport

They’ve been a well-known duo for a few years, but with the excitement the Olympics in Paris, their popularity is soaring beyond swimming fans. Alex and Gretchen Walsh just punched their tickets to Paris after the long and emotional Olympic Trials meet in June. Gretchen kicked off the meet with a bang, ripping a new world record in the 100 fly with a scorching 55.18. Gretchen went on to touch third in the 100 free that landed her a spot on the 4×100 free relay, and then placed second in the 50 free capturing another individual event spot for Paris. The road for Alex was a little longer, after just missing out on spots in the 100 and 200 breaststroke events, she secured her spot on the Olympic team with a 2:07.86 in the 200 IM.

The Walsh Sisters: Managing Celebrity and Olympic Expectations

Plumb put Carmel swimmers Alex Shackell (pictured) and Aaron Shackell on the U.S. Olympic team, earning him a spot on the American coaching staff in Paris. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Competitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has...

Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb

Norfolk, VA

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Columbus, OH

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Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

San Diego, CA

Versatile Arielle Brotman, a US Open qualifier in the 100/200 breast, 100 fly, and 200 IM, will head north to Cal in the fall. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Cal Adds “Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Arielle Brotman for 2024-25

"It's a little bit more about managing than it is coaching at this point," Todd DeSorbo said. "At this level, a lot of these athletes coach themselves.” Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. When it came time to select assistant coaches for their U.S. Olympic swimming staff, University of...

DeSorbo Breaks Down U.S. Olympic Staff Selection, Three Years in the Making

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Minneapolis, MN

Carmel, Indiana's Kayla Barr, a versatile Back/Free/IM specialist, will join the University of Minnesota Gophers beginning in the fall of 2025. Current photo via Kayla Barr. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Carmel’s Kayla Barr sends verbal to University of Minnesota (2025)

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

“This will be the first Olympic Games I have watched since Athens 2004 and I can’t wait to cheer on our swimmers as they hit the pool," Cate Campbell said. Archive photo via courtesy of Delly Carr. Less than a week after announcing her retirement from competitive swimming, eight-time...

Campbell Joining Australian Olympic Commentating Team With Thorpe, Rooney, & Co.

Lake Placid, NY

The Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, New York, will host the Star-Spangled Ski Jump event Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, combining family activities with two days of ski jumping and Nordic Combined competitions for all ages. The annual event provides an opportunity to witness the excitement of regional ski jumping and Nordic combined events while enjoying a festive atmosphere at the iconic Olympic Jumping Complex.

Star-Spangled Ski Jump at Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, NY, on July 5 & 6

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Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced an adorable dog named Daisy, a gentle and loving little lady who has sadly lost her beloved owner and is now looking for a new loving home. This 7-year-old, 22 lb dog, has been described by the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts as "100% an absolute delight."

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Nate Oppenheim (2024) to attend Bates College with multiple school-leading times.

Oppenheim will arrive in Maine this fall with school-leading times in the 200 breast and 400 IM—times that would have made the A-final at NESCAC Championships....

Nate Oppenheim (2024) to attend Bates College with multiple school-leading times.

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