British Breaststroker Oscar Bilbao Joining Arizona State This Fall
Breaststroke specialist Oscar Bilbao grew up in England before moving to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he trained with Hamilton Aquatics Dubai.
Euro Champs Finalist Grace Palmer Heading From Belgium to LSU for 2024-25
Grace Palmer recently placed 8th in the 800-meter freestyle (8:51.04) and 14th in the 200 breaststroke (2:32.01) at June’s European Championships.
After Paris Olympics, Zac Stubblety-Cook Searching for New Coaching ‘Partnership’
“I think as you mature as an athlete, you get more into a partnership with a coach rather than a dictatorship,” Aussie breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook said.
Woodbridge Tritons Sweep Titles at Irvine Summer League Championships
The Woodbridge Tritons dominated the combined standings at the Irvine Summer League Championships earlier this month with 1,444.33 total points.
Mark Schubert Moving to Hawaii to Start New Pro Swimming Group
Mark Schubert is starting a Hawaii-based pro group, “Podium Swim Club,” at Oahu’s American Renaissance Academy next month.
Kentucky Seeks to Dismiss Four Counts in Lawsuit Against Former Coach Lars Jorgensen
UK argued it should avoid culpability for “vicarious liability” related to Jorgensen’s actions because they did not fall within the scope of his employment.
China Sweeps Artistic Swimming Golds in Russia’s Absence; U.S., Britain Take Silvers
The Russians had won every artistic swimming gold medal at the Olympics dating back to Sydney 2000 until China swept this year’s events in their absence.
IOC President Thomas Bach Stepping Down in 2025, Will Not Pursue Third Term
“New times are calling for new leaders,” said Thomas Bach, who will not seek a waiver to serve a third term as IOC president.
Ex-UMBC Athletic Director Sues School Claiming He Was ‘Scapegoated’ for Swim Coach’s Abuse
“Brian is unemployed, effectively unhirable, and his reputation, job prospects, and future opportunities have been forever impaired,” Barrio’s complaint said.
Paris Olympic Athletes Reveal Bronze Medals Already Deteriorating
“I don’t know, Olympic medals, we gotta step up the quality a little bid,” skateboarder Nyjah Huston said. “The medal looking like it went to war and back.”
Sandpipers 16-Year-Old Gabriel Manteufel Blasts Top-20 Times in 200 Free, 400 IM in LA
Manteufel blazed a 1:50.01 to win the 200 free, taking more than two seconds off his previous-best 1:52.71 to rank No. 17 all-time in the 15-16 NAG rankings.
Hanz Palattao Breaks 20-Year-Old Meet Record at Summer Far Westerns
Hanz Palattao, 12, erased a 20-year-old meet record in the 100 backstroke, breaking Shayne Fleming’s mark of 1:04.57 from 2004 with a winning time of 1:04.23.
WADA Calls Out USADA for Letting Doped Athletes Compete in Exchange for Info on Others
WADA argued that USADA’s tactic “can be used to justify a failure to prosecute a case for years while doped athletes are sent back into the field…”
Lazar Dukic Drowns at CrossFit Games, Raising Questions About Event’s Safety Measures
The remainder of Thursday’s CrossFit Games action was suspended, and it is not yet known if the competition will continue this weekend.
Howard U. Basketball Coach Proposes Selling 1/3 Stake in Basketball Program for $100 Million
Kenny Blakeney has reportedly met with private equity investors this summer asking $100 million for a 33% stake in the Howard men’s basketball program.
