June 7, 2022
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Michael Loynd's "The Watermen" is a new book which offers a magnificent look at the rise of early American swimming star Charlie Daniels.
Feb. 23, 2022
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Jim Brumm, the longtime water polo and swimming coach at Foothill High School, announced that he will retire post swim season this spring.
Nov. 6, 2021
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After shockingly missing qualification for the 1988 Olympics, Pablo Morales returned to capture gold in the 100 butterfly at the 1992 Games.
Oct. 30, 2021
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USC Swims to Pair of Victories, Led by Graduate Transfer Calypso Sheridan. The USC Trojans defeated Washington State and UC Santa Barbara.
Aug. 30, 2021
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With 2 years of eligibility remaining, Michigan's Maggie MacNeil already has a pair of NCAA titles to her name. She is one of 3 Michigan women nominated for the honor.
July 30, 2021
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Russia's Evgeny Rylov completed the backstroke double at the Olympic Games in Tokyo behind a dominant effort in the 200-meter distance.
March 26, 2021
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2021 NCAA Division I Men's Championships: Shaine Casas Top Seed in 100 Backstroke. Day 3 from Greensboro continued with the backstroke.
March 12, 2021
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The Mount Rushmore of NCAA Division I Swimming would feature the faces of Tracy Caulkins, Natalie Coughlin, Pablo Morales and John Naber.
March 9, 2021
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Top coaches and swimmers answer: What was the best NCAA race you ever witnessed? Hear from Bob Bowman, Jason Calanog, Elaine Breeden, and more...
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Some great #NCAA D1 #swimming memories for sure.
March 2, 2021
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year ago, all eyes were on the Cal and Texas men’s swimming and diving teams in what looked to be one of the greatest NCAA Championship duels ever.
April 1, 2020
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Olympic gold medalist and swimming hall of famer Bruce Furniss has been hospitalized after suffering a severe heart attack Monday, according to his family. Furniss remains in intensive care in his native California. His family has set up an account via Caring Bridge to offer updates on his condition and share support with loved ones. Furniss’ family also released a statement: At the 1976 Olympics, Furniss, 62, won gold in the 200 freestyle in a world-record 1:50.29 to lead an American podium sweep. He joined Mike Bruner, John Naber and Jim Montgomery to set a world record and win gol ...
March 29, 2020
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The initial end, or what was perceived to be the end, wasn’t one of those feel-good tales which captures fans’ hearts. It was quite the opposite, actually, a brutal finish to what had otherwise been a remarkable career. While athletes in some sports can get away with a sub-par performance, rarely does swimming allow that luxury. Think of the baseball diamond and the numerous times we’ve heard about a pitcher working his way to a victory without his best “stuff.” Maybe his curveball doesn’t feature its typical bite, but the ability to lean on pinpoint l ...
March 27, 2020
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Cal senior Abbey Weitzeil has been named a finalist for the Sullivan Award presented each year to the top amateur athlete in the United States by the Amateur Athletic Union. Weitzeil is among ten finalists and you can vote here every day until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. EST . Swimmers Beata Nelson and Ryan Hoffer were semi-finalists but did not advance to the finals. The winner will be announced April 21. Abbey Weitzeil. Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick Weitzeil has proven herself to be the preeminent amateur sprint freestyler in the country, having broken the American record in the 50-yard ...
March 9, 2020
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Coach Mike Hastings passed away last week . In the comments section, John Naber , double Olympic backstroke champion with two relay golds for the USA and a silver over 200m free the three-Olympic backstroke at the 1976 Games in Montreal, left the following tribute to his coach. It is well worth publishing in its own right: I found out last week that Mike Hastings , my club coach at the Ladera Oaks Aquatic Club from 1973-1977 , passed away at his home in Oregon. He lived alone. Mike came from the Arden Hills program where Mark Spitz had been groomed for succ ...
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John Naber writes a very nice #tribute to Coach Mike Hastings #swimming
Dec. 24, 2019
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Olympian John Naber: I have spent the last two days in shock and mourning over the news of the sudden death of my role model in Olympic sport, Roland Matthes.