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National Record-Holder in the 100 Back Featured in Hometown Press
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The new national record holder in the 100 backstroke was recently featured in his hometown paper. Kalamazoo College junior Paul Ellis receives star treatment from the Oakland Press:
Ellis swam the opening leg of the 400 medley relay — the 100 backstroke — an established a national mark with his 48.56 clocking, as the Hornets hit [...] (more) anaylsis
Division III Men’s Swimming Championship Preview
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
It’s really too bad that this is the year of the suit because there are a lot of good swimmers, especially this senior class. Despite the great talent, suits will overshadow their abilities and any records broken will likely be “because of the suit.” For obvious reasons, I would like to see all of the [...] (more) news
NCAA Announces One-Time National Meet Cap Increase
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Weeks of speculation and waiting are over. The NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving committee has officially announced that the cap, or total number of athletes allowed at the national championships, is being temporarily increased for one year for both men and women. According to the following memo, an additional 14 women swimmers will be [...] (more) news
NCAA Swimming and Diving Committees Memo on “New-Technology” Suits
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Thanks to forum user lane9 for posting the full text of the following memo from the NCAA You can read lane9’s commentary here and join the conversation.
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 2009
TO: Directors of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrators, Conference
Commissioners and Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
Coaches of NCAA Institutions that Sponsor Swimming and Diving.
FROM:
Dixie Cirillo, chair
NCAA Division II [...] (more) news
Coach Keeps Truths and Swim Titles Flowing
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The New York Times profiles Jim Steen. Read the article at nytimes.com: Coach Keeps Truths and Swim Titles Flowing.
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