By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: UVic Athletics VICTORIA – One of the longest-tenured coaches in the country and a pivotal figure in British Columbia’s swimming history, Peter Vizsolyi, is retiring after 41 years leading the University of Victoria’s swim program. Following a nationwide search, Ryan Clouston, who has spent the last 14 seasons as the assistant coach…
By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Three-time Olympic medalist Yuliya Efimova has become the first Russian swimmer to be granted independent neutral status by World Aquatics, opening the door for her to compete at the 2024 Olympics Efimova declared her intention to apply for neutral status in April, though she said at the time that she would…
By Braden Keith on SwimSwam New University of Arizona head coach Ben Loorz will begin his tenure leading the Wildcats with a $165,000 base salary that will climb to $175,000 by the 2028-2029 season as part of a 5-year, $845,000 contract. See the full term sheet here That is within range of the most recent employment…
By Mark Wild on SwimSwam 2024 PARIS SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES Pool Swimming: July 27 – August 4, 2024 Open Water Swimming: August 8 – 9, 2024 La DĂ©fense Arena — Paris, France LCM (50 meters) Meet Central Full Schedule SwimSwam Preview Index  MEN’S 100 Breaststroke— BY THE NUMBERS: World Record: 56.88 – Adam Peaty, Great Britain (2019) World…
By Mark Wild on SwimSwam A day after the Boston Celtics won their 18th Championships, the sporting community will be welcoming a new face with an equally impressive resume as Dara Torres, a five-time Olympian will take over as Boston College’s Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach. Blake James, the William V. Campbell…
By James Sutherland on SwimSwam 2024 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TRIALS Monday, June 10th – Saturday, June 15th Brisbane Aquatic Center – Brisbane, Australia Prelims at 11am local/9pm previous day ET; Finals at 7:30pm local/5:30am ET LCM (50 meters) Swimming Australian Olympic Nomination Criteria Meet Central Updated Psych Sheet Heat Sheets Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals…