The Loughborough resident swam a gutsy race in the 800 free and came out on top ahead of USA's defending champion, Bobby Finke. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Dan Wiffen became the first Irish swimmer to win a gold medal in swimming since...

Olympic Champion Dan Wiffen Breaks Down Epic Win in 800 Free

Olympic champion in the men's 50m free, Cameron McEvoy of Australia is already looking ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The 2024 Olympic Games saw a historic men’s 50m freestyle final where the podium medalists’ average age was 30. Winner...

Paris 50 Freestyle Champion Cameron McEvoy Looking To 2028 & Beyond

Sports Illustrated Swim

The impressive athlete dribbled a ball on the idyllic beaches during her brand feature.

Olympic Gold Medalist Crystal Dunn Proved Soccer Skills on SI Swimsuit Set in St. Lucia

Jacco Verhaeren went from the Netherlands to Australia to France and now back to the Netherlands as the longtime coach returns to his roots. Archive photo via Swimming Australia, Ltd. With the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, coach Jacco Verhaeren is headed back to his native Netherlands. The...

Coach Jacco Verhaeren Heads Back To The Netherlands In Unique Role

The US Sun

NOAH Lyles has broken his silence on Team USA’s gold medal basketball triumphs over the weekend. The 100m Olympic champion, 24, has been involved in a war of words with NBA stars since his controversial “world champions of what?” remark last summer. After winning gold medals in the 100m and 200m events at the World […]

Noah Lyles clarifies ‘world champions of what?’ remark after USA basketball team deliver gold and aim shot at sprinter

Arkansas State

Louisiana State

Arkadelphia, AR

A versatile threat in the water, Candebat looks to score high in several events for Henderson at the New South Conference Championships. Current photo via Colin Candebat. 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.

Louisiana State Champion Colin Candebat to Compete for Henderson State This Fall (2024)

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Nevada State

Thousand Oaks, CA

Bauman will have several events to choose from, as her PBs in the 500 free, 200/400 IM, and 1650 free would have landed her in scoring finals. Current photo via Dru Bauman. 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.

Sandpipers of Nevada’s Dru Bauman to attend California Lutheran University (2024)

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Finke proposed having a mixed 4x50 free relay in which you can only participate in if you swam a distance event at the Olympics. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Bobby Finke walked away from the Paris Olympic Games as the back-to-back champion in the 1500 free, the world record...

WR Holder Bobby Finke Wants a Distance Swimmer ONLY Mixed 4×50 Free Relay at the Olympics

Notre Dame, IN

The school hired an outside law firm in June to conduct a review of “potential issues with the culture.” The team is coming off a 10th place finish at NCAAs. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The Notre Dame men’s swimming program has been suspended for a minimum...

Notre Dame Men’s Swimming Program Suspended A Minimum Of 1 Year After Gambling Investigation

E! News

Watch: 2024 Olympics: Team USA's Appeal for Jordan Chiles' Bronze Medal Is Rejected. USA Gymnastics aren't done fighting. After the appeal to re-award Jordan Chiles the bronze medal for her individual floor routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics was rejected, the organization shared that it plans to continue its battle to have her third-place win reinstated.

USA Gymnastics Reveals Next Step After Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Richard Kilty, a member of Team GB's 4x100m men's relay team, says it was "amazing" to win a bronze medal in Paris after his team was stripped of a silver in Tokyo.

Kilty happy to complete Olympic 'recovery mission'

South Dakota State

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Kansas State

Missouri State

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Wyoming State

Laramie, WY

Katherine Beauchene from Farmington Valley YMCA Tsunamis has committed to swim at the University of Wyoming in 2024-25. Current photo via Katherine Beauchene. 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.

2-Sport Athlete Katherine Beauchene Commits to Swim at Wyoming for 2024-25

NewsNation

The controversy has led to significant backlash, with Chiles facing abuse on social media.

Patrick McEnroe: Triple bronze solves Jordan Chiles medal dispute

NewsBreak

Nick Albiero Among SC World Championships Qualifiers On Day 2 Of Jose Finkel

SCM (25m) We saw day two of the 2024 Jose Finkel Trophy unfold in Brazil with additional impressive performances by Olympians coming on the heels of...

Nick Albiero Among SC World Championships Qualifiers On Day 2 Of Jose Finkel

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