Chapel Hill, NC

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Puerto Rico National Record-holder Xavier Ruiz Signs NLI to Swim at UNC

Tennessee State

Knoxville, TN

Mizuki Hirai made finals of the women's 100 butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics and broke Claire Curzan's World Junior Record in June. 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...

World Junior Record Holder, Olympic Finalist Mizuki Hirai Commits to Tennessee

Vazquez has won ACC diver of the year the last two seasons. She also has won the 1 meter and 3 meter diving events at both 2023 and 2024 NCAAs. Current photo via NCAA. Aranza Vazquez will return to UNC to use her COVID-19 fifth year of eligibility, the school’s roster shows. Vazquez has scored points at NCAAs in all four of her years so far with the Tar Heels.

4x NCAA Champion Aranza Vazquez Returning To UNC For 5th Year

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

USA TODAY

You've probably seen the viral photo of Sha'Carri Richardson from the 2024 Paris Olympics. She breaks down what was going through her mind mid-race.

Sha'Carri Richardson explains viral stare down during Olympics relay race

HOLAUSA

Many Latinas brought joy to the United States and its Latin American roots

Latinas Daniella Ramírez and Anita Álvarez shine on Team USA's Artistic Swimming roster

Redlands, CA

Ackerman will look to boost Redland’s backstroke group, as both her 100 and 200 back PBs would have led the school this past season. Current photo via Kileigh Ackerman. 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.

Kileigh Ackerman to attend University of Redlands with school-leading times (2024)

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

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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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

San Francisco, CA

Riverside, CA

A member of the renowned Mission Viejo Nadadores, Taylor has a diverse event lineup and has qualified for several high-level swim meets. Current photo via Angie Taylor. Eliza Taylor, a versatile swimmer who has qualified for a number of high level championships, is heading to California Baptist University this fall, where she will compete for the Lancers beginning this 2024-2025 season.

Futures Qualifier Eliza Taylor Set to Compete for California Baptist This Fall (2024)

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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

The 2024 Summer Olympics concluded Sunday in Paris, France. More than 30 current or former Tennessee athletes competed in the games and six earned medals. In swimming, Erika Connolly, representing the United States, won a silver medal in the women’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay, and Mona McSharry, representing Ireland, won bronze in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. Cierra Burdick and Team USA won a bronze medal in women’s 3×3 basketball. Team USA earned a medal after losing its first three games. In men’s basketball, Uros Plavsic and Serbia won a bronze medal. Plavsic appeared in one game, playing two minutes and totaling...

Six Tennessee athletes win medals at 2024 Paris Olympics

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

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

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

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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

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

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Raleigh, NC

The 2 combined for 38 individual points at 2024 NCAAs to help the team to a 5th place finish. Lloyd was 5th in the 1650 free and Miller was 3rd in the 100 fly Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Owen Lloyd and Luke Miller will return to NC State...

NCAA ‘A’ Finalists Owen Lloyd And Luke Miller Returning to NC State For COVID 5th Years

Phogat, who has won three Commonwealth Games gold medals, was due to face Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal in Paris but was 100 grams (3.5 ounces) over the 50kg limit at the weigh-in for the final. She had made the weight before all her earlier bouts.

CAS reject Indian wrestler Phogat's Olympic appeal

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What Happened to the Swimmers Who Won Events at Wave I of the 2021 US Olympic Trials?

In 2021, USA Swimming held an unconventional Olympic Trials meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, its time to reflect on the impact of that distinct meet....

What Happened to the Swimmers Who Won Events at Wave I of the 2021 US Olympic Trials?

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