Australian Institute of Sport Aquatic Centre, Canberra, Australia. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Olympian Jaclyn Barclay, due to be the headliner of the Australian team at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships that start on Wednesday, has been replaced by Jessica Wilson, Swimming Australia announced at the 11th hour this week.

Australian Olympian Jaclyn Barclay Replaced on Junior Pan Pacs Roster by Jessica Wilson

Mission Viejo, CA

LCM (50 meters) The 2024 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championship is underway at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex in Mission Viejo, California. Nearly 1,300 swimmers will race at the five-day meet, which runs through Sunday, August 25th. This is Mission Viejo’s sixth time hosting the meet. Among the competitors...

Gabrielle Rose Highlights The 2024 U.S. Masters Summer National Championship Entry List

Finke stopped the clock at 14:30.67, breaking Sun Yang‘s historic mark earned back at the London Olympics in 2012 (14:31.02). Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Bobby Finke battled alone on the Paris Olympic stag, swimming to a new World Record in the men’s 1500 meter freestyle. Finke stopped...

Fluidra Race Video Of The Week: Finke Wins 1500 Freestyle Olympic Gold in World Record Time

The Spun

Former NCAA volleyball player Kayla Simmons has moved on from the student athlete space to the social media space. She appears to be doing quite well. Simmons, who played college volleyball at Marshall, has amassed a big following on social media. She has more than 1 million followers on Instagram. ...

Former NCAA Volleyball Player Goes Viral For Outdoor Shower Photo

La Mirada, CA

Sheldon will make an immediate impact when she arrives on campus, as her PBs would have led the 2023-2024 roster in the 500/1000/1650 frees. Current photo via Emily Sheldon. 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.

Emily Sheldon to attend Biola University with 4 school-leading times (2024)

Louisville, KY

Albiero has scored at all four NCAA Championships during her career so far with Louisville including seven individual 'A' final appearances. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. NCAA ‘A’ finalist Gabi Albiero will return to Louisville for her COVID-19 fifth year, she announced via Instagram today. Albiero will work towards...

NCAA ‘A’ Finalist Gabi Albiero Returning To Louisville For Fifth Year

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Swimming seekhne ka sahas karne wali Chaitra J Achar kahti hain ki new hobbies pick karne me kabhi der nahi hoti... Current photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. Swimming seekhne ka sahas karne wali Chaitra J Achar kahti hain ki new hobbies pick karne me kabhi der nahi hoti. “Mera Bhai swimmer hai aur usne mujhe bhi swimming seekhne ke liye inspire kiya. Wah mera swimming coach bhi hai. First day unsne mujhe sikhaya ki kaise breathe ko hold rakhna hai aur panic nahi karna hai. Ab, 3 weeks baad main comfortably swim kar sakti hun,” wah batati hain, “Usne kaha ki main jaldi seekh jaati hun, isliye mujhe iss par garv hai.”

Swimming Seekhna Lambe Time Se Meri To-Do-List Me Hai – Chaitra J Achar

Los Angeles, CA

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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')

Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist baseball has announced its 2025 roster, welcoming 16 new players, including nine transfers and seven freshmen. Head coach Lance Ratchford expressed enthusiasm over the additions to an already promising returning group, as they prepare to build off their semifinal run in the 2024 MAAC Championships. The team aims to enhance its competitiveness to achieve their goal of winning the MAAC Championship.

Marist Baseball Welcomes 16 New Players for 2025 Season

Washington, DC

Only $200 VIP tickets remain for the third edition of the Battle at the Burr meet between Howard and Georgetown Universities. Current photo via Howard Athletics. The one that started it all: General Admission tickets for the 2024 Battle at the Burr meet between Howard University and cross-town rivals Georgetown University in Washington, DC have effectively sold out in less than four days.

Tickets for Battle at the Burr III Sell Out in Just a Few Days

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

South Carolina State

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

Wisconsin State

LCM (50 meters) Maggie Dickinson of Schroeder YMCA highlighted the Wisconsin 13 and over State meet from the beginning of August. Dickinson won two state titles and swam numerous best times. Dickinson won the 50 free in a 26.88, just off her best of a 26.63 from the beginning of...

14 Year Old Maggie Dickinson Earns Another US Open Cut At Wisconsin State Championships

Montana State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Oswego, IL

Lipnick is poised to make an impact on the team from early on, as he is projected to place well at the conference championships in several of his top events. Current photo via @scadswimming. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...

NCSA Championship Qualifier Ryan Lipnick to Compete for SCAD Beginning This Fall (2024)

Cincinnati, OH

Niergarth joined the program in fall 2021 and has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach. The school started classes today. Current photo via Xavier Athletics. Xavier has announced Lindsey Niergarth as the next head coach of its men’s and women’s swimming program. Niergarth takes over the position after Brent MacDonald left in May to become the head coach at West Virginia.

Lindsey Niergarth Promoted From Assistant to Head Coach At Xavier

Detroit, MI

Detroit, a city known for its resilience and unwavering spirit, has experienced a resurgence in recent years. While the city’s revitalization can be attributed to various factors, one often overlooked element is the role of basketball and the individuals who have dedicated their lives to coaching and mentoring young athletes. The impact of basketball in Detroit extends beyond the court, playing a vital role in education, community development, and the overall revitalization of the city.

The Impact of Basketball in Detroit: Building a Brighter Future

SCM (25m) The 2024 New Zealand Short Course Championships kicked off this week from Auckland with action taking place at the Sir Owen G. Glenn Aquatic Centre. Veterans and age groupers alike are vying for meet titles, with domestic Kiwi swimmers facing off against a visiting Australian contingent. Right off...

Lincoln Wearing Overtakes Sam Short’s Aussie Boys’ 14-Yr-Old SCM 800 Free Record

Ohio State

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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

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Shout From The Stands: SwimAtlanta’s Vision for the Future, Clubs & Coaches Growing The Sport

\"Our goal throughout this series has been to foster an open dialogue about the importance of swim clubs in driving the direction of our sport.\" Stock...

"Our goal throughout this series has been to foster an open dialogue about the importance of swim clubs in driving the direction of our sport." Stock...

Shout From The Stands: SwimAtlanta’s Vision for the Future, Clubs & Coaches Growing The Sport

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