By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam

During the 2018-2019 NCAA season, Ohio State’s men’s team racked up 10 swimmers who broke 20 seconds in the flat-start 50 free. The Buckeye’s led the NCAA in that regard, getting more swimmers under 20 seconds than any other NCAA program last season. Here is the list of the top 10 NCAA teams with the most sub-20 second sprinters in the 2018-2019 season:

Here is the complete list of Ohio State’s 10 swimmers that broke 20 seconds last season:

Of this group of 10 swimmers, Michael Salazar and Mossimo Chavez, graduated. Another swimmer from the list, Ruslan Gaziev, has taken an Olympic redshirt for this season. That leaves the Buckeyes with 7 swimmers returning from last year’s sub-20 group, but they gain Arizona State transplant Cameron Craig, who boasts a personal best of 19.50 in the 50 free, and has already been 20.08 this season. Additionally, Colin McDermott, a junior this year, posted a 20.05 in the 50 last season as a sophomore, dropping .82 seconds from his best time over the course of last season.

The emergence of the Ohio State men’s sprint squad happened very quickly. In the 2015-2016 season, the Buckeye’s had just 3 swimmers under 20 seconds. They had 4 in the 2016-2017 season, 5 in the 2018-2019 season, and suddenly jumped up to 10 in the 2018-2019 season. One notable change in the program during that time was head women’s coach Bill Dorenkott taking over the men’s team as well in March of 2017. Dorenkott has been at the helm of the OSU women’s team since 2008, and Ohio State combined the men’s and women’s programs under him following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season.

We reached out to Coach Dorenkott to ask about the success of his men’s sprint squad in the short period since he’s taken over as head coach. Below you’ll find our questions to Coach Dorenkott in bold, followed by his responses:

Q: What was your reaction to learning your program had the most swimmers break 20 seconds in the 50 in the NCAA last season? 

Coach Dorenkott: I was a bit surprised when you shared that Ohio State led the country in sub-20 sprinters in 2019. We take pride in our sprinting in Columbus but there are a number of programs nationally that emphasize sprinting. So, it is nice to be in good company.

Q: In your view, what are you doing differently that gives you so much depth in your sprint group?

Coach Dorenkott: One of the blessings of a combined program is the ability to provide focused coaching attention across the entire spectrum of events without compromise. Our sprinters have been the biggest beneficiaries of the combined setting as we had traditionally been known as more of a middle distance type program. Additionally, when we combined the program our Athletic Director, Gene Smith, bought into our vision for what it would take to be competitive at the national level. Gene put the support and resources in place for us to put together a deep and talented coaching staff. Lastly, we empower our coaches to fully set the standard for the respective student-athletes they have been charged with leading.

Q: The freshmen class you guys brought in last year was huge, and packed with sprinters. Is there a focus on sprinters in your recruiting?

Coach Dorenkott: On the men’s side, we doubled down on relays, sprinting and diving. We felt this was the quickest and best way to become relevant at the NCAA level. Our next step is to build relays that can contend for NCAA titles.

Q: If there is a focus on recruiting sprinters…is it a conscious decision because of the NCAA format? 

Coach Dorenkott: I have mixed feelings on simply focusing on one end of the racing spectrum with our recruiting efforts. That being said, with five of the 21 contested events at the NCAA level being relays which are worth double points, one has to put a premium on recruiting speed. However, our more aerobically  driven athletes will always have a special place in my heart.

Q: Is there a focus on sprinting in your training program?

Coach Dorenkott: Yes, yes and yes! We have broken our program into five distinct training zones with a full-time, dedicated coach responsible for each of the zones. Three of the five zones are sprint focused. Zone 1 is led by Matt Bowe and is built around elite male sprinters. Zone 2 is directed by Bryon Tansel and focused on our top female sprinters. Matt Bowe provides oversight of both zones 1 and 2. Matt is one of the top young minds in our sport and has experience swimming for and coaching with Canada’s Ben Titley. Zone 3 is a hybrid training group loaded with many of our top male swimmers with a sweet spot of the 100 to 200 distances but the ability to get it done on the sprint relays. Zone 3 was directed by Jordan Wolfrum for the past two seasons and is run by Dorsey Tierney-Walker this year. In addition to our five full-time swimming coaches, we have two full-time volunteer assistants and two quality control coaches which makes for a small coach to athlete ratio which we believe is paramount to elite performance.

Q: Is there a type of set or training that you believe yields the best results for sprinting? 

Coach Dorenkott: At the most basic level, fast swimming is about manipulating the principles of adaptation and accommodation. Our sprint coaches manage the variables of volume, intensity and density on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis with volume and intensity being the most valued. Even with small training groups, we have athletes at varied points in their development. This is where coaching becomes more of an art than a science. Knowing how and when to apply an appropriate dose of stress or training to an individual comes with experience. Further, our goal is to build sustained improvement year-over-year. Regardless if you are a sprinter or distance athlete, swimming is a process-driven proposition that works more like a slow-cooker than a microwave.

Q: How important do you believe dryland and/or strength training for sprinting?

Coach Dorenkott: I was lucky as a young coach to work with Ray Bussard for three summers at various camps around the country. Ray was a true innovator in our sport. He brought a background in track, football and basketball to the pool. Ray believed there were three basic rules for all athletic movement… 1. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction 2. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line 3. Less is more.

Less is more is another way to say, economy of movement. Economy of movement is a simple way to say, the great one’s make it look easy. I believe that, in part, economy of movement is a function of a highly tuned central nervous system. Sprinting in swimming is the highest expression of a highly refined CNS in our sport. While you will on occasion be fortunate to work with an athlete who has the genetic gift of a CNS that operates at a higher level than their peers, for most of us we have to develop it. Resistance exercise on land and in the water, in my estimation, is the best way to elicit a CNS response that will directly impact sprint performance.

Maximum strength is an expression of capacity. How we use that strength would be considered utilization. In swimming that utilization goes from power (start/turn) to endurance-based strength (distance types). Our sprinters run four week cycles in the weight room (3 weeks loading/1 week unload). The Fall is dedicated predominantly to strength. The championship season is focused on strength maintenance and a conversion to power and power endurance.

We have a new strength coach, Ryan Sprague, who has been very progressive in his thinking. He utilizes a hybrid model of the Westside Barbell (Columbus, Ohio) conjugate system. Monday is a lower body max strength day, Tuesday is an upper body max strength day and Thursday is a whole body power day.

As an aside, I reached out to Westside’s Louie Simmons about 10 years ago for some insights into his strength program. He told me to come over to the gym and bring one of our athletes. Louie instructed me on different lifts to administer to one of our young women. After the workout, Louie remarked to me that the young woman who had just lifted had “shopping mall strength”. Curiously, I asked what shopping mall strength looked like. He told me that the woman who works at the local Cinnabon store has more strength than my athlete. Needless to say, point taken and addressed. Our strength program complements our approach in the pool and vice-versa. With sprinters one will not work without the other.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: The Big Ten’s Rising Men’s Sprint Power: The Ohio State Buckeyes

By Karl Ortegon on SwimSwam

STANFORD V. WASHINGTON STATE

• October 23, 2019
• Stanford, CA
• SCY
• Live results
• SCORES
  • Stanford 165, Washington State 86
  • Stanford began exhibitioning some swimmers at event #10 200 back.

One of the highlights of the meet for Stanford’s win over Washington State was a huge best time for sophomore Amalie Fackenthal in the 100 back.

Coming into the Stanford team last year as a sprint freestyler and butterflier, Fackenthal was 54.42 in the 100 back in high school, not quite on the same level as her free and fly. Nonetheless, she won the 100 back tonight with a time of 52.83, splitting 25.55/27.28 and moving her to the #3 time in the country this season. Stanford has two NCAA scoring-level backstrokers on the roster in Erin Voss and Lucie Nordmann, but it’ll be interesting if Fackenthal is finding new speed in the backstroke going forward.

Five key parts of Stanford’s roster did not race tonight: sophomores Nordmann, Morgan Tankersley, and Allie Raab, and juniors Lauren Pitzer and Brooke Forde.

Fackenthal was also 22.19 anchoring Stanford’s A 200 medley relay (1:41.52), which just out-touched their B relay (1:41.52). Katie Drabot split 28.65 breast on the A relay, showcasing her versatility, before diving in to win the 200 fly (1:56.79), 100 free (50.45), and then the 100 fly (53.64).

Junior Katie Glavinovich scorched the field with a 4:12.87 in the 400 IM, the #3 time in the country right now. That’s her fourth-best performance, ever, in the event, and not far from her lifetime best of 4:09.26.

Freshman Alexandra Crisera shaved five seconds off of her old best in the 500 free (4:51.32) to take second behind teammate Voss (4:49.93). Crisera also touched second in the 100 back but had a soft touch and the time wasn’t accurately recorded.

Seniors Allie Szekely and Megan Byrnes scored a win each, with Szekely taking the 200 back (1:58.08) and Byrnes the 1000 free (9:58.22).

Washington State was led by senior Ryan Falk and sophomore Lauren Burckel. Falk was second in the 1000 free (10:17.09) and third in the 500 free (4:57.74). Burckel was a factor in the 200 breast, keeping pace with Stanford’s Grace Zhao and Hannah Kukurugya. Zhao pulled out the win at 2:16.07, with Burckel close behind (2:16.91) and Kukurugya in third (2:17.54).

In the meet-ending 200 free relay, Stanford’s A and B went 1-2, with Fackenthal (22.34), Anya Goeders (22.60), and Crisera (22.79) hitting the field’s best splits. Goeders had earlier won the 50 free (23.09).

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Amalie Fackenthal Goes Lifetime Best in 100 Back, Hits #3 Time in Country

By Bailey Duran on SwimSwam

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Morgan Shinault, a current senior at Durant High School in Plant City, Florida, has verbally committed to swim for the University of Cincinnati. Shinault will graduate from high school in May 2020 and join University of Cincinnati’s class of 2024.

During Shinault’s junior year of high school, she had to have major back surgery to repair a herniated disc, which kept her from swimming for a few months.

Despite this hardship, Shinault was recruited to the University of Cincinnati where she will be able to achieve her dreams as a college swimmer, “Morgan has worked hard and persevered to fulfill her dream to swim in college,” her parents Brian and Theresa Shinault said via email.

 ““I chose Cincinnati because it was the right combination of academics and athletics, and when I stepped on campus it felt like home! I’m super excited to be a baby bearcat!!!!

By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam

I Meeting italiani del prossimo week end siglano l’avvio definitivo della stagione agonistica 2019/2020.

Nei prossimi giorni assisteremo al ritorno di grandi nomi del nuoto italiano.

Primi test di stagione ed obiettivo tempo limite.

Tra un mese e mezzo si svolgeranno infatti i Campionati Europei in Vasca Corta di Glasgow.

La scadenza del termine per ottenere il tempo limite è vicina.

MEETING DI HALLOWEEN

• Rosà (VI)
• 26/27 Ottobre 2019
• Vasca corta 25 m
• Categorie:  RAG, JUN, CAD, ASSOLUTI
• Sito web dell’evento
• Streaming Live
• Programma gare

Il Meeting di Halloween, organizzato nel Centro Nuoto Rosà, accoglierà anche per questa edizione molti atleti di rilevanza nazionale.

Tra le presenze femminili sono state annunciate:

• Ilaria Bianchi
• Costanza Cocconcelli
• Alessia Polieri
• Stefania Pirozzi
• Giorgia Biondani
• Aglaia Pezzato
• Francesca Fangio
• Lisa Angiolini.

Tra gli atleti maschi gareggeranno: Thomas Ceccon, Fabio Lombini, Lorenzo Mora, Giovanni Izzo, Andrea Toniato, Simone Geni, Andrea Castello, Davide Nardini

CRITERI DI QUALIFICAZIONE EUROPEI VASCA CORTA

Saranno qualificati gli atleti che, nel periodo 1° ottobre – 17 novembre 2019 otterranno, nelle gare con posti ancora liberi, prestazioni uguali o migliori di quelle indicate nella seguente tabella:

Ulteriori aggiunte alla squadra saranno fatte dal Direttore Tecnico Cesare Butini, al fine di favorire la crescita delle staffette maschili e del settore della velocità in campo femminile.

Oltre alle atlete che hanno già acquisito il diritto alla convocazione durante il Mondiale, saranno qualificate agli Europei coloro che, si classificheranno al primo posto nella graduatoria dei tempi realizzati in vasca da 25m, nel periodo 1° ottobre – 17 novembre 2019, nelle gare dei 100 e 200 stile libero femminili.

Saranno qualificati anche i nuotatori, fino al numero massimo consentito dal regolamento della manifestazione (quattro), nelle gare dei 100 e 200 stile libero maschili.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Meeting Di Halloween A Caccia Del Tempo Limite Europei In Corta

By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam

Il Peso Dell’Acqua Per Un Nuotatore. Quando L’Acqua Diventa Un Fardello

Articolo di Valentina Lucconi

Lavoro. Fatico. Raggiungo.

Finché la catena delle tue azioni è stata questa, hai dato un senso a quella riga nera. Hai trovato una motivazione ai crampi mentre dormivi ed hai continuato a fare tutto secondo l’ordine iniziale.

Tutto sembra avere un senso.

La fatica, il sudore, le lacrime. Un percorso definito, un obiettivo raggiunto dietro l’altro che sia una medaglia, una convocazione o un tempo limite. E tu ti senti vivo.

La senti vero? Quella sensazione di potenza che sprigiona solo la felicità di aver dimostrato a tutti quello che sei in grado di fare.

Ed allora continui.

Vai avanti con questo circolo di azioni che diventano sempre meno scontate, ma programmate, studiate e pesanti.

Ogni tassello diventa importante: puoi sbagliare sempre meno, serve più lavoro, più convinzione ed ancora tanti e continui sacrifici.

Ma a te non importa. Sei una macchina di bracciate, dove la sensazione di stanchezza diventa la tua migliore amica e la competizione alimenta il tuo sentirti parte di qualcosa.

Non ti fermi.

Vedo il fuoco nei tuoi occhi e non sei un pazzo, stai lottando per il tuo sogno. Stai lavorando per costruirti il tuo mondo e provare ogni volta quelle sensazioni che solo un grande risultato portano dietro di sé.

Diventi un punto di riferimento: per i tuoi compagni, per la tua comunità e per chiunque ti conosca e più in alto arrivi, più clamore fai. E tu, per forza di cose, ascolti.

Ognuno di loro si aspetta qualcosa da te ed il mondo esterno, diventa sempre più parte dei tuoi pensieri ed è qui che a volte il “tanto” diventa “troppo”.

Succede che quello che avveniva semplice e naturale, perde la leggerezza di un tempo.

Persino l’acqua sembra non essere più la stessa.

Eppure, tu sei sempre lo stesso e continui ad incaponirti ogni volta che un allenamento non viene uguale a quello precedente.

Il Peso Dell’acqua Diventa Insopportabile e pesano le parole.

Ti ritrovo lì, davanti a quel blocco intimorito.

Ti guardi intorno senza trovare un tuo punto di riferimento. Cerchi un appoggio tra il tuo allenatore, i tuoi genitori e gli spalti, ma non ascolti il tuo cuore.

Sento la pressione che hai. Sali sul blocco, il respiro diventa affannato e parti.

Braccia pesanti, gara infinita, tocchi e sai che qualcosa non è andato bene.

Ascolti le pressioni che ti fai nella tua testa, che martellano i tuoi pensieri chiedendoti perché non riesci ad ottenere ciò che un anno fa sembrava così semplice.

Continui a fare tutto come sempre, ma l’acqua diventa un ostacolo.

Stai ascoltando il pensiero sbagliato.

Se lo hai fatto una volta, puoi rifarlo ancora. Confrontati con chi segue la tua vita in acqua da sempre. Il tuo allenatore sa come gestire queste situazioni, ma l’unico modo per uscirne è tenere fuori il mondo esterno.

Chi vive con te il quotidiano sogno di ottenere qualcosa di grande può aiutarti. I commenti e le voci, come tali, non vanno ascoltate. Non farti scalfire, non è finita finché non tocchi la piastra e c’è sempre una possibilità ogni volta che un posto in finale lo hai conquistato.

Coltiva stima in te stesso, non essere superficiale e lotta.  Nessuno ti ha mai regalato qualcosa, quello che hai fatto te lo sei guadagnato da solo ed ora che ti sembra tutto più complicato ricordarti che

se fosse stato semplice, lo avrebbe fatto qualcun altro.

Allena le tue sensazioni, ascolta chi lavora con te e divertiti.

C’è chi nasce con delle pressioni addosso, il talento provoca questo.

Un concatenarsi di opinioni e critiche nel momento in cui il risultato non si raggiunge, ma tu evita questo e reagisci. Sei in grado di dimostrare a tutti il tuo valore e se ci vorrà tempo, chi ti segue con stima ed affetto avrà la pazienza di aspettare.

Condividi il tuo peso ed allena la mente

Cambia orizzonti, punta l’attenzione su altro.

Se la tua gara non ti riesce più come prima o se la pressione è troppa, devi sempre avere un piano B. Che sia un altro stile, che sia un’altra distanza o un modo di allenarsi diverso, cambia qualcosa nella tua routine e ritorna a trovare stima di te stesso.

Parte tutto da te. Da come ti vedi, da come ti senti e da come sei all’interno del tuo mondo, fatto di quelle persone che mai ti hanno lasciato.

Che tu sia un campione oppure no. Che il tuo obiettivo sia un tempo limite o una medaglia alle olimpiadi impara a lavorare su te stesso.

Il peso dell’acqua prima o poi arriva per tutti. Ma tu grida, piangi e continua ad andare avanti.

Libera la mente e dai il via alla tua rinascita.

VALENTINA LUCCONI

Valentina Lucconi– ITA

Ex atleta professionista di nuoto dal 2006 al 2011, appassionata di economia, di sport e di tendenze, trova importante la comunicazione e lo scambio di opinione per la crescita personale ed aziendale. Allenatrice di nuoto squadra agonistica Vela Nuoto Anconae membro del Gruppo Amici per lo Sport di Falconara (associazione che si occupa in forma volontaria di organizzare eventi sociali e sportivi sul territorio marchigiano). Ama viaggiare, il buon cibo e lo sport.

Citazione preferita: ‘’Fosse stato semplice, lo avrebbe fatto qualcun altro‘’.

Nella carriera agonistica ha collezionato 27 Medaglie ai campionati Italiani (di cui un Oro ed un Bronzo a livello assoluto), 5 medaglie ad eventi internazionali e 3 record italiani categoria Juniores.

Come atleta Master ha conquistato 4record italiani in vasca corta (50-100-200 dorso e 200 misti). I record italiani in vasca lunga sono due: 100 e 200 dorso. Campionessa italiana 2017 nei 100 e 200 dorso.

Campionessa Mondiale a Budapest nel 2017 nei 100 e 200 metri dorso, con Record dei Campionati.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Il Peso Dell’Acqua Per Un Nuotatore

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Courtesy: Donna Hale

One of the greatest moments an athlete whose been swimming for 15 years can experience is when they realize they are living the best part of their journey. Blessed that after many thousands of hours of training, injury and a decision to initially swim in D2 that was not a good fit, my daughter is there – Thanks to the special nature of D3 swimming. She was lucky to be recruited by D1, D2 D3, and NAIA colleges.  And there is no doubt that there are great opportunities in all. College swimming is incredible.

But there is something profoundly special about D3 swimming.  If you are in the recruitment process, consider what you want carefully.  The athletic scholarships are certainly nice, but with solid academics you just might find that D3 schools have great academic money and a balanced college life every athlete deserves. Here are a few of the joys and benefits of being not only a D3 swimmer but a D3 athlete.

1. D3 schools walk the talk when they say you are a student-athlete. Unless you’re a future Olympian, there is a great NCAA commercial, about how most college athletes go pro in something other than their chosen sport. Academics reign at D3.  Balance is ever present in D3 swimming.

2. D3 athletes are there because they love swimming.  There is plenty of competition and amazing coaching too.  But there is a special bond on these squads that is fun to watch and even better to experience.  Passion unleashed that comes from the heart.   Everything is better when it comes from the heart.

3. Team spirit is strong in D3 swimming. Of course it is there elsewhere as well at every level in many schools.  It has given my daughter what she always longed for: a culture that celebrates every swimmer and the comfort of knowing that you have over 30 teammates who have got your back. They greet you with big hugs, high fives, and beaming smiles.  It is simply put:  Awesome.  This culture of support is what has kept her dedicated all these years. Now she sees her friends on deck at college meets.

4. D3 Swimming is fun.  My daughter’s team attends church together, has picnics, fuels up before the big meets on campus or at local favorites. They are friends brought together by a forever love.  My daughter coined the phrase:  “Swimming is my forever love.” But there is an off season in D3. That does not mean the best athletes don’t still swim and stay in shape.

5. D3 athletes across all sports support each other. The swimmers attend basketball games, track and field, soccer games and so much more.   They cheer like crazy.  They bring posters.  And the other athletic teams fill the stands at their meets.  It is great to watch athletes support each other.

6. D3 Swimming is about embracing the journey — every single moment. Most D3 athletes know that these moments are fleeting. Most likely there will be a last meet and a last race. They live this journey so when it’s over, they can know on that last turn and final race to the wall they can smile and glance one final time at the clock. They can smile knowing that they gave their dreams everything they had.

Donna Hale is a 16 year swim mom whose daughter is a member of The Lynchburg Hornets.  She swam in PVS for the Potomac Marlins.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Swim Mom Musings: Why D3 Swimming Deserves Great Recognition

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2019 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Thursday, October 24th – Saturday, October 26th
• Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC), Victoria
• SCM
• Meet Site
• Start Lists
• SwimSwam Preview
• Live Results

While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships, 24-year-old Olympian Joseph Schooling broke the Singaporean national record in the men’s 100m freestyle.

After establishing himself as the top-seeded swimmer of the morning with a heats time of 49.11, Schooling fired off a winning effort of 48.05 to get his hand on the wall ahead of runner-up Zac Incerti, who settled for silver in 48.23. As an Aussie, Incerti is named Short Course National Champion in the event.

Splits for Schooling’s swim tonight in Melbourne included 23.14/24.91 to clock his 48.05 winning time. That mark overtook the previous Singaporean national record of 48.11 set by Quah Zheng Wen at the 5th Singapore National Short Course Swimming Championships in 2015.

Schooling is entered in the 200m IM, 50m fly and 100m fly events here in Melbourne, all of which could be at risk in terms of national standards biting the dust if Schooling is on form.

The 100m fly Olympic champion now owns 3 SCM records including this 100m free, along with the 50m back (24.08) and 50m fly (22.40).

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Schooling Tops Aussies In 100 Free While Setting National Record

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2019 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Thursday, October 24th – Saturday, October 26th
• Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC), Victoria
• SCM
• Meet Site
• Start Lists
• SwimSwam Preview
• Live Results

The 2019 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships kicked off in Melbourne today, with 16-year-old Thomas Hauck nailing his first-ever senior national title.

After claiming the 2nd seed of the morning heats in the men’s 400m free in a time of 3:46.69, Hauck found another gear for tonight’s final, with the All Saints swimmer firing off a new lifetime best of 3:43.38. That was enough to hold off a charging adversary in 19-year-old Brendon Smith of Nunawading, who wound up touching less than a second behind Hayuck in 3:43.85.

The bronze medalist in the race, 22-year-old visiting Malaysian national record holder Welson Sim, nearly beat out Smith, hitting the wall in 3:43.90. Sim’s time checks in as a monster new personal best, obliterating his own previous career-fastest 3:48.93 clocked at a World Cup stop 2 years ago.

Finishing well behind in 10th out of this 10-person final was Olympic champion Mack Horton, with the Melbourne Vicentre swimmer punching the clock in 3:50.76, slower than his morning effort of 3:49.02.

Going back to Hauck, the multiple Aussie age group champion’s time tonight checks-in as the 2nd fastest ever for a 16-year-old Aussie. His 3:43.38 outing resets only behind legendary Ian Thorpe‘s age record of 3:35.64 set way back in 1999.

Women’s 4x200m freestyle gold medalist at this year’s World Championships, Kiah Melverton of TSS Aquatics was in the water twice in this evening’s session. The 22-year-old first took on the 400m IM, where she clocked a time of 4:35.09 to finish with the silver behind Hunter’s Meg Bailey and her winning time of 4:29.17.

Melverton’s outing represents her personal best by about a tenth, while Bailey has never before been under the 4:35 mark. Her previous lifetime best sat at the 4:35.81 produced at the NSW Championships just last August. In fact, Bailey’s outing slides up to #2 in the all-time Aussie SCM rankings, sitting only behind Ellen Fullerton’s 4:28.72 produced in 2015.

The women’s 800m free s where Melverton upgraded to gold, clearing the field easily in a winning time of 8:15.93, another new personal best. Her time overtakes her career-quickest of 8:16.51 produced that garnered her bronze at the 2018 Short Course World Championships.

Olympian David Morgan took the men’s 200m fly title away from last year’s winner Nic Brown. Morgan stopped the clock in 1:54.63 to Brown’s 1:54.87, while this year’s World Championships finalist in the 100m fly, Matthew Temple, rounded out the top 3 in 1:55.02. For perspective, Brown earned the 2018 title in a time of 1:52.29.

The women’s 100m breast was a fierce battle among the top 3, as Bond’s Jenna Strauch narrowly came out on top with a gold medal-worthy 1:06.03. 26-year-old Tessa Wallace was right behind in 1:06.36, while Swedish swimmer Jessica Eriksson slid into bronze with 1:06.64.

Although finishing off the podium, 5th place swimmer Tara Kinder, just 16, clocked 1:07.18 in the race to nail the 2nd fastest time ever by an Aussie at that age.

In Para swimming action, Monique Murphy (S10), Matt Levy (SM7), Ashleigh McConnell (S9) and Rachael Watson (S4) all surpassed world records in their respective classifications.

Murphy took the 400m free multi-class gold in a time of 4:35.52, shaving .36 off of her time set in 2015. Levy’s record came in the 200m IM multi-class race, where he claim his 3rd consecutive short course title in the event. He touched in 2:34.02 for 1006 points.

Additional Winners:

• Visiting Olympic champion Joseph Schooling surged ahead of the Aussies to take gold in the men’s 100m free in a winning effort of 48.05, a new national record. You can read more about this event here.
• Canberra’s Hayley Baker topped the women’s 200m backstroke podium, producing a time of 2:04.64 to beat the field by over 2 seconds.
• Melbourne Vicentre’s Kotuku Ngawati got it done in the women’s 100m free, touching in 53.45 for the win. Of note, 17-year-old Gabriella Peiniger reaped the bronze in 54.05, a time that represents the 5th fastest ever for that age for an Aussie.
• World University Games champion William Yang tied Bradley Woodward for 50m back gold, each touching in 23.93 as the only swimmers under 24 seconds in the race.
• Marion’s Ellysia Oldsen edged out 16-year-old St. Peters Western swimmer Mia O’Leary for 50m fly gold. The women earned respective times of 26.62 and 26.83.
• Sam Williamson took the Aussie national title in the men’s 50m breast in a time of 26.65.

Tomorrow’s competition brings the unique skins races. Although classified as exhibition races, the men’s and women’s freestyle skins events will put some cash up for grabs for athletes taking on the challenge. In this knockout system, 10 swimmers will compete in the 100m freestyle, with the top 4 each earning $100 and continuing on to the next round.

Those 4 will then race a 50m freestyle, with the top 2 finishers collecting $250 each and then moving on to a 25m final. The ultimate winner of that head-to-head battle earns a $1000 payday.

The Men’s skins starting line up includes:

1. Zac Incerti – UWA West Coast, WA
2. Will Stockwell – Rackley Swim Team, QLD
3. Matthew Temple – Nunawading, VIC
4. Ashton Brinkworth – UWA West Coast, WA
5. David Morgan – TSS Aquatic, QLD
6. William Yang – Loreto Normanhurst, NSW
7. Mack Horton – Melbourne Vicentre, VIC
8. Lachlan Carter – Acacia Bayside, QLD
9. Grayson Bell – TSS Aquatic, QLD
10. Bowen Gough, Nunawading, VIC – WILDCARD entry via peer nomination

The Women’s skins starting line up includes:

1. Laura Taylor, TSS Aquatic, QLD
2. Julia Hawkins, Nunawading, VIC
3. Koti Ngawati, Melb Vicentre, VIC
4. Olivia Lefoe, MLC Aquatic, VIC
5. Jade Starr, Nudgee, QLD
6. Kiah Melverton, TSS Aquatic, QLD
7. Elyse Woods, Melb Vicentre, VIC
8. WILDCARD – nominate now @SwimmingAustralia on Instagram
9. WILDCARD – nominate now @SwimmingAustralia on Instagram
10. WILDCARD – nominate now @SwimmingAustralia on Instagram

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Aussie Age Group Standout Hauck Wins First Senior Title, Horton Places 10th

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam

Josh Wroblewski is a junior at the University of Connecticut and a member of the UConn swimming & diving team. Like most Division I athletes, his day starts early, and ends late, with morning workouts, afternoon workouts, tests, studying, eating, recovering, and trying to get enough sleep to keep up with it all.

Wroblewski’s experience is typical of an in-season Division I athlete, including the pain of “no eyebrows” from pools with too much chlorine.

UConn’s men are 1-0 on the season after a win over Southern Connecticut State earlier this month. They’ll race their 2nd intercollegiate dual on November 2nd when they welcome the Army Black Knights in to the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: A Day in the Life of a Division I Swimmer (VIDEO)

By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam

Three-time U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is part of the cast of the 39th season of CBS’s reality TV show ‘Survivor.’ We’ll be recapping her game weekly… as long as she survives. ‘Survivor‘ is, of course, an edited, pared-down television program that condenses roughly three full days of on-island time into a one-hour program. There’s always more context to what we see, but our commentary is merely to have fun with what we’re shown, not to drag on any specific contestants. 

Episode link here

Previous recaps:

• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3
• Episode 4

When you and your friends realize it’s Wednesday and @survivorcbs is on!!!!! #survivor

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

October’s international meet calendar brought us the very first International Swimming League (ISL) competitions and November continues action in the groundbreaking format. The FINA World Cup has 2 stops sprinkled in this month to wrap up the 2019 circuit, while the Pro Swim Series takes place the weekend of November 6th in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Mark your schedules for the various meets being held around the world this month and let me know in the comments of any meets I may have missed.

11/01 – 11/03 Hong Kong Age Group Long Course Swimming Championships
11/01 – 11/03 FINA Swimming World cup #6 Kazan, Russia
11/01 – 11/03 North Sea Swim meet (Norway)
11/01 – 11/02 11th National Meeting of Cholet (France)
11/02 – 11/03 Bolzano International Swim Meeting

11/06 – 11/09 TYR Pro Swim Series at Greensboro
11/07 – 11/10 Danish Short Course Championships
11/08 – 11/10 46° Trofeo Nico Sapio
11/08 – 11/10 Championships of the Federal Districts of the Russian Federation

11/09 – 11/10 Miting Mladosti GP2 (Croatia)
11/09 – 11/10 Limassol Swim Meet (Cyprus)

11/09 – 11/10 2nd Japan Amateur Championships
11/09 – 11/10 Queensland medal Shots LC Preparation Meet

11/14 – 11/17 CTO. De Espana Absoluto P25
11/15 – 11/16 Lithuanian Swimming Federation Cup
11/15 – 11/17 BUCS Short Course Swimming Championships
11/15 – 11/17 Stockport Metro November Short Course Open Meet
11/15 – 11/17 Ulster Short Course Championships
11/16 – 11/17 15° Gran Premio Italia 2019
11/16 – 11/17 43° International Swimming Trophy “Mussi-Lombardi-Femiano” (Italy)
11/16 – 11/17 Grand Prix Brno (Czech Republic)
11/16 – 11/17 8th Singapore National Swimming Championships
11/16 – 11/17 International Swimming League (ISL) Derby, Washington, DC

11/21 – 11/24 Tokyo Open Swimming Competition
11/22 – 11/24 Estonian Junior and Youth SC Championships
11/23 – 11/24 Spelin & Vesnin Memorial (Slovenia)
11/23 – 11/24 International Swimming League (ISL) Derby, London, England

11/27 – 12/01 Turkcell LCM Turkish National Team Selection Meet
11/27 – 11/30 Millennium Cup (Israel)
11/29 – 11/30 Swim Wales Short Course Championships
11/30 – 12/01 Christmas Prize Zlin 2019 (Czech Republic)
11/30 – 12/01 NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships

Read the full story on SwimSwam: High-Level International Meets For November 2019

By Wendy Mayer on SwimSwam

Week 8 of collegiate men’s water polo action began on Wednesday night with a handful of contests, three involving ranked teams.

#16 Fordham squeaked out a 12-11 overtime win over Wagner with help from hat tricks by Jake Miller-Tolt, Tristen Knoflick and Oscar Nomura. Wagner led 5-4 at halftime and 7-6 heading into the fourth quarter, but Fordham’s Phillip Wang notched an extra-man goal with 18 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 10 and send it to overtime. Wagner scored just once in overtime, while Fordham managed two scores, with the game winner from Nomura coming with 1:08 remaining in the second extra period.

RV Whittier got a seven-goal effort from Eric Borunda in its 18-8 win over La Verne, while #19 Pomona-Pitzer saw two players – Noah Sasaki and Keegan Coleman – score hat tricks in a 16-12 win at Occidental.

Thursday evening will see RV Cal Baptist head to Santa Clara.

Six matches are slated for Friday, including the first head-to-head matches between ranked foes as #17 George Washington faces RV Navy. RV Cal Baptist takes on #9 Harvard and #19 Brown and #11 Loyola Marymount meet as the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament opens in Santa Clara, California.

The Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament will feature 13 teams in a combined 25 games played at Santa Clara and San Jose State. Action will take place at the Sullivan Aquatic Center in Santa Clara and the SRAC in San Jose. The Fraser tournament is named after Santa Clara men’s player Julian Fraser, who passed away in the spring of 2017. The tournament, formerly the annual Rodeo Tournament, was then renamed in honor of the two-year member of the program.

Other tournament action set for Week 8 includes the CWPA Division II Eastern Championship in Salem, West Virginia, and the CWPA Division III Eastern CHampionship in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

The four-team Division II Championship is a round robin event featuring Gannon, McKendree, Mercyhurst and host Salem.

The Division III Championship includes Austin College, Connecticut College, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Penn State Behrend and Washington & Jefferson.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Julian Fraser Memorial, CWPA Division II, III Tourneys Highlight Week 8 Slate

By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam

2019 SCHSL 4A Championships

• October 12, 2019
• University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• Short Course Yards
• Results
• Team Scores

TOP 5 TEAM SCORES

GIRLS

1. Eastside – 463
2. Hilton Head Island – 359
3. Greenville – 305
4. South Aiken – 291
5. AC Flora – 271

BOYS

1. Eastside – 511
2. North Augusta – 315
3. AC Flora – 282
4. South Aiken – 263
5. Myrtle Beach – 229

Eastside High School swept the South Carolina High School 4A state meet on October 12th, at University of South Carolina’s pool. Senior Riley Parker was a star for Eastside, winning two individual events and helping two Eastside relays to state titles. Parker took the girls 200 free in  time of 1:52.50, touching the wall first by exactly 2 seconds. She was out in 26.31, then swam a very cinsistent race, splitting 28.55, 28.84, and 28.80 on the last 3 50s. She went on to win the 100 free in 51.45, coming home in a speedy 26.38.

Parker also swam on the winning Eastside 200 medley and 400 free relays. She led off the 200 medley relay in 26.39, which was the fastest backstroke split in the field. Cara Bognar followed Parker in 30.67, then Caroline Parker split 27.78, and Hayden Penny anchored in 24.61 for a final time of 1:49.45. Riley parker also anchored the 400 free relay in 50.92, which was the fastest split in the field by a considerable amount. Bognar led the relay off in 54.21, and was followed by Mady Miller (57.28), and Ella Penny (53.20) for a final time of 3:35.61.

Greenville senior Anna Havens Rice was another double event winner in the girls meet. She first took home the state title in the 200 IM, roaring to victory in 2:02.40, which was the fastest in the field by over 5 seconds. Taking the race out very quickly, Rice touched the 100 wall in 56.61, thanks to a 25.84 fly split and 30.77 back split. She also went on to win the 100 breast, clocking a 1:03.50. She took that race out in 29.79, marking herself as the only swimmer in the field to split under 31 seconds on the first 50.

Lancaster junior Makenzy Mills also took home two individual state titles. Mills first won the girls 100 fly, finishing in 55.32, then went on to win the 100 back in 56.43.

In the men’s meet, AC Flora junior Tanner Edwards won two individual events, and broke a meet record. Edwards started his day with a lead-off split of 23.28 in the 200 medley relay, which was the fastest backstroke split in the field. Edwards went on to win the 100 fly, clocking a quick 50.48 after taking it out in 23.98. Edwards then won the boys 100 back in 49.79, touching first by over 5 seconds. He also broke the SCHSL 4A meet record, which stood at 50.40 by Michael Juengel.

Myrtle Beach’s Ian Morgan was another double event winner. Morgan first took the boys 200 IM, touching in 1:54.39 to pass Thayer Loose on the last 50 with a speedy 25.90. Morgan went on to win the 500 free in 4:37.51.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Tanner Edwards Breaks 100 Back Meet Record at SCHSL 4A State Meet

By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam

Louisville vs. Tennessee

• Thursday, October 24, 2019
• Ralph Wright Natatorium, Louisville, KY
• SCY
• Dual Meet Format
• Live Results
• Score: Tennessee 172.5, Louisville 127.5

The #6 Tennessee women have been rolling so far this season. After opening up the season with wins at UNCW and East Carolina, they beat #3 Virginia after both team pulled out of a tri-meet with Michigan due to water qualify concerns. They kept the win streak going today, taking down Louisville by 45 points.

The Lady Vols got the first win of the day with a 1:39.41 victory in the 200 medley relay, beating Louisville (1:41.20) by almost two seconds. There seems to have been some touchpad issues, as only Louisville’s ‘A’ team had full splits.

The first individual race, the 1000 free, was a much closer affair. Tennessee’s Amanda Nunan was the early leader, but Louisville’s Maria Sumida passed her around the halfway mark. Nunan regained the lead with a 29.81 2nd-to-last lap, prompting a frenetic race to the finish. Sumida surged pass Nunan once again with a 28.04 final lap to Nunan’s 28.62, just touching her out, 9:57.81 to 9:57.88.

Tennessee earned its first inidivudal win with Meghan Small’s 1:48.59 victory in the 200 free. Teammate Trude Rothrock touched 2nd (1:48.99), giving the Lad Vols big 1-2 points early on.

Erika Brown normally sticks to the sprint free and fly, but she showed off her backstroke progress today as well, winning the 100 back by over two seconds in 53.03, good for a NCAA ‘B’ cut.

It was another super close race in the 100 breast, where Louisville’s Morgan Friesen held off Tennessee’s Alexis Yager and fellow Cardinal Kaylee Wheeler. Friesen touched in 1:02.64, with both Yager and Wheeler less than a fingernail length behind at 1:02.66 each.

All-American Grace Oglesby won her signature event, the 200 fly, with a time of 1:58.92, followed by Louisville teammate Alena Kraus in 1:59.61.

You’d normally expect to see Brown swimming the 50 free, but the Volunteers won it despite Brown’s absence, with Bailey Grinter earning a NCAA ‘B’ cut with her winning time of 22.59.

Roughly ten points separated the two teams at the first break, but the Lady Vols hit the accelerator from there and won every race from there on out.

Brown did swim the 100 free right after the break, and sure enough, she won, touching first in 48.86. Brown currently holds the top time in the nation with a 48.17 from last week’s Tennessee-Virginia dual.

Kaitlin Harty, who just transferred to Tennessee after two years at Texas, was the only woman under 2:00 in the 200 back, winning by over two seconds with a time of 1:58.55.

Meghan Small normally focuses on backstroke, but she’s also a great IMer, and she got the win in the 200 breast today with a 2:12.89. Louisville’s Morgan Friesen was 2nd in 2:13.32, with both women under the NCAA ‘B’ cut

It was a great day for distance racing, if you like close races. Once again Sumida battled it out with a Lady Vol to a close finish, but this time she came out on the  wrong end of that battle, getting touched out by Tennessee’s Alexis Yager, 4:53.16 to 4:53.28.

Next, Brown earned her 3rd win of the day with her signature 100 fly, wining in 52.59. She holds the fastest official time this season with a 51.12 from last week’s meet.

Tess Cieplucha kept the streak going with a 2:00.30 in the 200 IM, and Tennessee wrapped things up with a 3:19.88 victory in the 400 free relay despite not even using Brown.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Brown’s Triple Leads Tennessee Women to Decisive Victory Over Louisville

By Nick Pecoraro on SwimSwam

Back in August, several members of the Calvin University swimming and diving team, led by head coach Dan Gelderloos, traveled to Thailand in collaboration with the Paladin Rescue Alliance in efforts to put a halt to the rising human trafficking crisis.

The 18 Calvin members teamed with Paladin leaders Pui Chomphoothet, View Rungnapa, and president Jon Proctor and members of Krupayuswim (nicknamed the Echo Team) to teach local schoolchildren how to swim and speak English.

• Highlights Video
• Photo Essay of the Echo Team

The primary drive for the Echo Team were to combat human trafficking through prevention, rescue, and aftercare. The number one way to keep kids from ending up in the human trafficking industry is to keep children in school. The team traveled to Mae Sariang, Thailand and provided 8 days of swimming lessons and English lessons at Huay High School to accomplish this mission.

Head coach Gelderloos reflected, “Swimming is also a very valuable skill for safety in Thailand, as there is a very high drowning rate in Thailand. We taught over 300 kids from 1^st through 9^th grade and built many relationships along the way.”

Echo Team members teach local school children swimming lessons. Courtesy of Pui Chomphoothet

Due to the lack of pool resources in Southeast Asia, a portable pool was set-up in order to give these swimming lessons. Water tanker trucks delivered 20 truck-loads of water to fill the portable pool.

The goal of the swimming lessons was to effectively teach children developmental water skills such as floating, swimming, and cognitive reasoning to escape dangerous water situations. Thanks to the successes of the Echo Team, 302 children earned swimming certificates with a 98% pass rate.

Along with swim lessons, the Echo Team worked alongside English teachers to improve language proficiency. The presence of native speakers allowed students to improve pronunciation, spelling, and tone. Learning English allows these at-risk children to open various employment opportunities for their futures.

Over 11.7 million people are victims of forced labor in Southeast Asia, taking forms of sexual/labor exploitation. According to the International Labour Organization, 34% of human trafficking profits come from Southeast. Worldwide, human trafficking generates $150.3 billion, making it one of the most profitable forms of organized crime.

Interested in combating human trafficking by serving on a mission trip to Thailand? If yes, use the following information to contact Paladin about upcoming team trips in 2020 and 2021.

Website: www.paladinrescue.org
Email: info@paladinrescue.org
Phone: 888-327-3063
Facebook: @paladinrescue

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Calvin University Swim Team Teaches Thai Children How to Swim

By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam

LOUISVILLE VS. TENNESSEE

• Thursday, October 24, 2019
• Ralph Wright Natatorium, Louisville, KY
• SCY
• Dual Meet Format
• Live Results
• Score: Tennessee 150.5, Louisville 149.5

Unlike the women’s meet, where the Lady Vols defeated the Cardinals by a wide margin, the score in the men’s action Thursday afternoon in Louisville was a much closer affair. The outcome wouldn’t be decided until the final relay, where a Tennessee win meant the Volunteers won the dual meet by a single point.

The very first event was a harbinger of what was to come, in terms of it being a close meet. Mitchell Whyte led off in 22.41, putting the Cardinals in the lead early. Tennessee’s Michael Houlie (23.67) and Louisville’s Evgenii Somov (23.79) essentially held pace with each other, but Tennessee crept up even more with Braga Verhage’s 21.03’s fly to split Nick Albiero’s 21.27. It came down to the anchor leg, and Alec Connolly split 19.44 for Tennessee on a 0.20 reaction time, while Mihalis Deliyiannis split 19.66 on a 0.31 reaction time. That difference in reaction times proved to be the difference, as the Vols won 1:27.07 to 1:27.13.

It’s worth noting here that Louisville’s top sprinter, Andrej Barna, hasn’t appeared in either of the Cardinals’ dual meets this season, and while nothing’s ever certain, his presence may have tipped the scales in Louisville’s favor today.

Tennessee’s Taylor Abbott took control of the 1000 free just after the first 200, and never relinquished the lead, winning 9:09.93.

In the 200 free, four men were within 0.12s of each other the halfway point, but it was Louisville’s Colton Paulson who had the fastest back half, and won in 1:38.40.

Nick Albiero made it two in a row for the Cardinals with a 47.31 victory in the 100 back, a time that’s under the NCAA ‘B’ cut. Teammate Whyte took 2nd in 48.13.

Michael Houlie interrupted the Cards’ winning streak with a 53.09 in the 100 breast, exactly a half-second ahead of Louisville’s Evgenii Somov.

Tennessee’s Marc Hinawi and Joel Giraudeau went 1-2 in the 200 fly, touching in 1:47.97 and 1:49.53, with Louisville’s Jarrett Jones tying for 2nd.

The 50 free feature each team’s medley relay anchor squaring off again, but this time Deliyiannis came out on top, winning 20.31 to 20.33.

After the break, Connolly put the Vols back in the win column quickly with a 43.94 victory in the 100 free. Heading into this weekend, Connolly was one of only four men who’ve been under 44 so far this season, and holds the top time in the nation with a 43.55 from last week’s Tennesee-Virginia dual.

The Cards battled back by taking four of the top five spots in the 200 back, with Daniel Sos leading the way with a 1:46.07 finish.

Next, Houlie and Somov faced off again in the 200 breast, with Somov getting the win this time, 1:59.24 to 2:00.53.  Abbott made it two in a row for Tennessee when he completed the distance double with a 4:27.00 win in the 500 free.

Louisville then matched Tennessee with back-to-back wins of their own. First, Albiero got his 2nd win of the day with a 47.90 in the 100 fly, although Tennessee swept the #2-5 spots. Then, Sos pulled off a fairly impressive 200 back/fly double with a 1:47.32 win in the 200 fly, almost four seconds ahead of the field.

That win meant the final relay would determine the overall outcome. Louisville swimmers  Albiero (44.55), Somov (44.08), Bartosz Piszczorowic (44.76) put the Cardinals one second ahead of the Tennessee team of Seth Bailey (44.92), Nolan Briggs (45.02), andJosh Walsh (44.55). Once again, it came down to the anchor leg, and Connolly ripped a 43.0 to Michael Eastman’s 44.44. Tennessee won 2:57.49 to 2:57.83, and with that win, won the meet by exactly a single point.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Tennessee Men Edge Louisville by Single Point

By Adrian Mancebo on SwimSwam

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE 2019: ETAPA 4, BUDAPEST

• Sábado 26 de octubre y domingo 27 de octubre
• 18:00 – 20:00 (hora Europe central), 11:00 – 13:00 (Mexico DF, Bogotá), 13:00 – 15:00 (Buenos Aires)
• Duna Arena, Budapest, Hungría
• Piscina corta (25 metros)
• Grupo B: Iron (IRO), LA Current (LAC), London Roar (LON), New York Breakers (NYB)
• Información sobre la ISL
• Retransmisión en directo Europa: Eurosport
• Retransmisión en directo Estados Unidos: ESPN3
• Retransmisión en directo Latinoamerica: Claro Sport

La segunda competición del grupo B de la ISL se disputará este fin de semana en Budapest. London Roar buscará mantener el liderazgo conseguido sobre Iron y LA Current hace una semana en Lewisville.

• Resultados Lewisville día 1
• Resultados Lewisville día 2

Llegan refuerzos importantes para London Roar en esta segunda semana de competición del grupo B de la International Swimming League, aunque según sus resultados en Lewisville no es que necesitaran ninguno. Después de vencer a LA Current por 27.5 puntos en Texas el fin de semana pasado, los Roar serán todavía más fuertes en Budapest. Con la lista del LA Current debilitándose  debido a algunas ausencias clave, como Kathleen Baker, la segunda semana podría convertirse en un paseo para London Roar.

Se unirán al equipo los nadadores británicos Adam Peaty y James Guy y la estrella española Mireia Belmonte. La entrenadora de Peaty, Melanie Marshall, y el entrenador de Belmonte, Fred Vergnoux, también se unirán al equipo de entrenadores en esta segunda etapa.

Peaty se perdió la pasada etapa mientras estaba con Marshall y otro grupo en un campo de entrenamiento en Estados Unidos. Guy, mientras tanto, no asistió a los campos de entrenamiento británicos que mantuvieron fuera a la mayoría de sus nadadores la semana pasada, sino que estaba en Manchester participando en una competición local, que también se disputaba en piscina corta.

En cuanto a Belmonte, no se informó oficialmente de por qué se perdió la etapa de Lewisville, aunque se retiró de una competición de la Copa del Mundo FINA una semana antes por problemas estomacales. Belmonte ha luchado contra diversos problemas de salud en los últimos dos años que han limitado su éxito en competiciones importantes como el Mundial de Gwangju, al que llegó corta de entrenamiento y lejos de su mejor nivel. Sin embargo, su versatilidad y experiencia en piscina corta, especialmente en pruebas como el 400 estilos, 200 mariposa y 400 libre, jugará un papel importante para el London Roar.

Para hacer espacio en la lista, Holly Hibbott y Matthew Wilson no competirán en Budapest. Wilson ganó el 200 braza y fue 5º en 100 braza, 4º en los 50 braza y 4º en los 200 estilos, obteniendo 23 puntos individuales para el equipo. Hibbott terminó 4ª en 200 libre y ganó el 400 libre, dándole 14 puntos individuales a los Roar.

A pesar de lo grande que es Peaty, para igualar la contribución de Wilson, probablemente tendrá que nadar el 200 braza además de sus distancias preferidas de 50 y 100 metros. El campeón olímpico y plusmarquista mundial de 100 braza no es tan bueno en piscina corta como lo es en larga, por lo que podría ser vencido, aunque sí parte como favorito.

También competirá este fin de semana en Budapest Jessica Vall, quien representará al Team Iron de Katinka Hosszu.

Belmonte y Peaty han sido nombrados co-capitanes del London Roar para esta competición.

EQUIPO LONDON ROAR – ISL BUDAPEST

• Adam Peaty (Co-capitán)
• Alex Graham
• Bogi Kapas
• Bronte Campbell
• Bruno Fratus
• Cam McEvoy
• Cate Campbell
• Christian Diener
• Elijah Winnington
• Emma McKeon
• Finlay Knox
• Guido Guilherme
• Holly Barratt
• James Guy
• Jeanette Otteson
• Jess Hansen
• Kirill Prigoda
• Kyle Chalmers
• Marie Wattel
• Minna Atherton
• Mireia Belmonte (Co-capitana)
• Peter Bernek
• Sarah Vasey
• Sydney Pickrem
• Taylor McKeown
• Vini Lanza
• Yuri Kisil

Las listas de nadadores de los tres equipos restantes son las siguientes:

EQUIPO LA CURRENT – ISL BUDAPEST

EQUIPO IRON – ISL BUDAPEST

EQUIPO NY BREAKERS – ISL BUDAPEST

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Previa ISL Budapest: Mireia Belmonte y Adam Peaty se estrenan con London Roar

By Tomas Rodriguez on SwimSwam

The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering proposing that the 2020 Olympic marathons and race walking events start at 5 a.m. in an attempt to prevent them from being moved to Sapporo, officials familiar with the matter told Japanese news agency Kyodo.

The government is also exploring the possibility of setting the start times at 3 a.m., but is more inclined towards a 5 a.m. start, coinciding with the time at which the sun rises in early August in the Japanese capital, in an effort to prevent the International Olympic Committee’s plan to hold the aforementioned races in the city on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido.

The average monthly temperatures in Tokyo at 5 a.m. in late July and early August lie around 79ºF, whereas the high temperatures in Sapporo are around 78 degrees Fahrenheit during that same time of year, the period of the 2020 Olympic Games. In Tokyo, the average highs are almost 10 degrees warmer, around 88 degrees Fahrenheit.

Last week we reported that the Olympic marathon and race walking events were moved to the city of Sapporo in light of the blazing temperatures the Japanese capital faces during early August.

In response to that move last week, Tokyo Governor made use of some sarcasm as she critiqued the “decision” to host such events on ‘Russian-held’ islands. Sapporo, located on the island of Hokkaido, is Japan’s 5th-largest city. A territorial dispute over the islands has long prevented the signing of a post-World War II peace treaty between the two nations. In Japan, they are called the Northern Territories whereas in Russia they are known as the Southern Kurils.

When it comes to marathon swimming (open water 10-kilometer event), Japan’s national broadcaster NHK reported that the IOC is considering, too, starting the triathlon and open water swimming events earlier than planned due to the expected high heat in Tokyo. Earlier in August, we reported that swimmers who competed at the marathon swimming test event for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics expressed concerns related to the water quality and temperature. Per the Organizing Committee, the open-water test race was performed with the purpose of operational testing, therefore no competitive results were published.

The event started at 7 a.m. with the air temperature already over 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) in the Japanese capital city. Between July 29th and August 4th of this year, 57 people lost their lives resulting from heat-related illnesses in the Japanese capital. Swimming was not the only sport impacted by these extreme temperatures. Several rowers competing at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Tokyo had to be treated after experiencing symptoms of heatstroke. Further, the swimming portion of the Paralympic triathlon test event had to be canceled due to poor water quality.

Last year a heatwave in the city killed over a dozen people. So far this year 11 people have died and another 5,000 have been taken to hospitals.

In late July, the Organizing Committee tested ways to keep people cool at an international volleyball event in light of next year’s Games.

The Tokyo Fire Department is preparing additional ambulances and multilingual support for athletes and spectators as a safety measure against a possible surge in heatstroke and heat exhaustion cases at next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: UPDATE: Tokyo Gov’t Considering Early Start For 2020 Race Walk, Marathon Events

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam

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AQUATICS COORDINATOR (PROSPECT PARK YMCA)

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking an Aquatic Coordinator who will assist in providing leadership to the Aquatics Department. The incumbent will follow all YMCA and Department of Health aquatic standards to maintain safety for all aquatic programs in and around the swim area.

AGE GROUP COACH

Hydro-Sonic Tiburones are seeking qualified, experienced and motivated coaches for all ages and abilities. The position requires, afternoon/early evening, and weekend availability and may require meet attendance once a month. Hydro-Sonic Tiburones is focused on motivating, teaching, and training young swimmers to reach their potential in the sport of swimming. We are seeking individuals who work well with others, are passionate about swimming and have strong communication and people skills.

HEAD AGE GROUP COACH IN BOZEMAN MONTANA

The Bozeman Swim Club, (BSC), the Barracudas, is in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.  We are seeking a full-time, top tier Head Coach with a proven track record to build our successful program in partnership with our non-profit parent Board and active volunteers.  We are an age-group based program with 130 swimmers ages 5 and up with athletes ranging from the beginning swimmer up to and including athletes qualifying for upper level meets.  We are a Positive Coaching Alliance partner and boast a respectful family culture rich in tradition and excellence and routinely challenge for or win Montana team titles.  The club swims in an 8-lane, 50-meter facility with a removable bulk head to allow a 25 yard option for practice and meets.  

FULL TIME SYNCHRONISED/ARTISTIC SWIMMING COACH IN MALTA

Sirens ASC is one of Malta’s leading artistic (synchronised) swimming clubs. The club is currently seeking to recruit an Artistic Swimming Coach on a full time basis to work with our competitive age group teams, with a main focus on our 13-15 age group and Junior age group.

AGE GROUP COACH

Organizes, supervises and assists in the Thunderbird Aquatic Club program. Works directly with the Head Coach in areas of practice schedules, age group work outs and other team responsibilities.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, SWIMMING

Work Awards/ Scholarships are available for individuals interested in pursuing a master’s degree with a specialization in coaching women at the intercollegiate level.  Candidates should have an undergraduate academic record of high caliber and advanced skill and / or experience coaching/ teaching.  The deadline for applying to the program with consideration for financial aid is January 15, 2020.

LAS VEGAS SWIM CLUB LEAD GROUP COACH – SENIOR LEVEL

Las Vegas Swim Club (LVSC) is seeking an experienced Senior level coach to lead our Platinum Group.  The Platinum Group consists of experienced and committed high school aged athletes on the State to Junior Olympic (JO) Level.  Many of these athletes will look to continue to our National Group and swim collegiately.  LVSC promotes respect, hard work, and dedication, but in a family-like atmosphere.  Candidates should be excited to promote the values of our Mission Statement (bottom).

EXPERIENCED SWIM COACH

We are looking for an experienced swim coach. Coaching duties include weekday afternoon practices, attending weekend swim meets (approximately 1-2 times per month), regular staff meetings, and swim team administration duties. Candidates must be dynamic and passionate about working with our swimmers and families. Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years of coaching experience with a USA registered swim program.

LIFEGUARD (PROSPECT PARK YMCA)

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

SEEKING: 13-18 YEAR OLD SWIMMERS FOR RESEARCH IN LONDON, WED 30TH OCT

We’re working with a swimwear brand to better understand what you look for when buying your swimwear and training equipment. We are holding a small group discussion on Wednesday 30^th October at 6pm-7.30pm and in return you will receive £100.

YOTA AGE GROUP SITE DIRECTOR, CHAPEL HILL NC

Under the supervision of the­­­­­­­­­­­ Senior Director of Competitive Swimming, the YOTA Age Group Site Coach is responsible for the leadership and direction of the YMCA’s Competitive Swimming program at the Chapel Hill site. They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees

LEARN TO SWIM (LTS) PROGRAM MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced Learn to Swim (LTS) Program Manager to lead and develop our thriving learn to swim program in an exciting Sports facility in Dubai.

DIRECTOR, AQUATICS

YMCA of Greater Cleveland has an immediate need for an Aquatic Program Director who will be responsible for successfully developing and managing all aquatic program areas which include new program development, fiscal management, effective supervision of program staff, direction and implementation of all program delivery, quality, promotion and monitoring results against pre-stated performance goals.

ARGO VOICE OVER ANALYST

Looking for swim coaches and/or post-collegiate swimmers to perform voiceover analysis of underwater swim videos for training purposes. We will train you using Hudl Technique and the script we have developed. Our team works from home, making an average of $25 per hour. There are no limits to how many hours you may work. Quality is paramount.

PART-TIME ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

The Des Moines Swim Federation is a year-round swim club based in the Des Moines, IA that trains out of West Des Moines Valley High School.  DMSF is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Age Group Assistant Coach.  The ideal candidate is passionate about the sport of swimming, is focused on swimmer development and promoting a team atmosphere.

ASSISTANT SWIM COACH JOB

San Clemente Aquatics is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Assistant Swim Coach to direct swim groups in San Clemente, CA.

ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

The Polar Bears are one of the fastest growing teams in Southern California. 10 in 2015 and 177 in 2019. We are producing sectional level swimmers and are pretty close to having our first Junior National Qualifier. We are looking for a coach who is eager and passionate about the sport.

PART-TIME DEVELOPMENTAL / AGE GROUP ASSISTANT COACH

This will be a part-time coaching position, working primarily with our developmental training groups (ages 6 – 11). You will be working directly with another coach for the majority of your time, but throughout the year taking on the lead role as well. There will opportunities to work with other more advanced training groups depending on availability, experience and expertise.

ASSISTANT COACH – FOOTHILLS SWIM TEAM

Assistant Coaching position with the Foothills Swim Team in Lakewood, Colorado Foothills Swim Team is actively seeking a 2 highly motivated and committed coaches to fill the role of Assistant Coach to begin immediately

SWIM INSTRUCTOR / LIFEGUARD

EXOS helps people perform at a high level so they can achieve what matters most to them. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve become a leader in proactive health and performance, trusted by more than 150 clients, including corporations, academic institutions, health systems, sports organizations, the U.S. military, community centers, and residential communities.

HEAD SWIM AND DIVE COACH

Bethany College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Men’s & Women’s Head Swimming & Diving Coach. This position will report to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. The successful candidate must coordinate and implement all aspects of a competitive program, and will have an additional department support duty determined at the time of hire.

FULL-TIME SWIM INSTRUCTOR & SUPERVISOR – LITTLE DOLPHINS SWIM ACADEMY

We are a growing, stand alone Swim Academy located near the intersection of 287 and Route 22,, in Central New Jersey. We have built our own clean, warm facility for the sole purpose of teaching swimming. We are open seven days per week. Our students are as young as eight weeks and as old as into their eighties.

LIFE TIME ALLEN-ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH AND SWIM INSTRUCTORS

The Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. A typical day for an Assistant Swim Team Coach could include working with the Head Swim Team Coach in writing and leading Swim Team Group Workouts.

HEAD COACH PHEASANT RUN SWIM CLUB

Pheasant Run Swim Club seeks a Head Coach for the summer 2020 swim season. Applicants must be available for daily practice (Monday through Friday), Wednesday evening meets, Saturday swim meets and one Sunday mini meet during the season (May 26, 2020 through August 4th, 2020).

HEAD SWIM TEAM COACH USA

The Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. A typical day for a Head Swim Team Coach could include writing and leading Swim Team Group Workouts according to a season plan.

OTTERS HEAD SWIM COACH

The Otters Head Coach, in accordance with the Aquatics Director, is in charge of overseeing all aspects of establishing, training, competing and managing the swim team, which includes both administrative and actual coaching duties. Work with all coaches to develop, maintain, and implement a safe swim program for all age groups involved, including training and events that are off-site and not at regular schedules times.

AGUA MASTERS HEAD COACH

Asphalt Green Masters is one of the fastest growing adult swim teams in the country with more than 250 registered members with a wide range of ages and swim abilities. The AGUA Masters Head Coach is responsible for leading the overall growth and development of the AGUA Masters team as well as supporting Asphalt Green’s non-profit efforts.  AGUA Masters offers 25+ weekly practices in 2 locations, and a robust staff of 20 part-time coaches.

AQUATICS DIRECTOR – CENTENNIAL HILLS YMCA

The Aquatics Director will manage our largest aquatics center at the Centennial Hills YMCA, ensure the Aquatics Department is meeting its monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and objectives, and ensure compliance with all Association standards and safety procedures.

SWIM TEACHER POSITION IN GRAND CAYMAN

We require a  certified mobile swim instructor who is highly motivated.  Must have a clean police clearance and valid driver’s license. Must provide your own vehicle upon arrival. 3 month temporary work permit to start.

HEAD COACH – MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING

Under general supervision the Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach recruits student-athletes, schedules games and practices, and makes recommendations for athletics scholarships.

SEEKING: 13-18 YEAR OLD SWIMMERS FOR RESEARCH IN LONDON, WED 30TH OCT

We’re working with a swimwear brand to better understand what you look for when buying your swimwear and training equipment. We are holding a small group discussion on Wednesday 30^th October at 6pm-7.30pm and in return you will receive £100.

HEAD COACH & CURRICULUM MANAGER

As Head Coach & Curriculum Manager you will manage all aspects of the Competitive Swim Team. As such you will be required to co-create the holistic curriculum and corresponding season plans, and implement it accordingly through daily coaching sessions, swim meets and other relevant activities.

ASSISTANT SWIM COACH – BAY CLUB PANTHERS

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for managing and coaching the year round USA swim team, coaching upper level athletes, providing oversight to all the swim teams and stroke schools; maintaining a safe and effective learning environment while focusing on the fulfillment of clients’ swimming goals; achieving personal revenue goals; and providing the best customer service and hospitality to members and guests.