4 Reasons to Thank Swim Parents; Kristin Otto Olympic Performance; Iowa Women's S&D to be Reinstated; Exclusive High School Relay Club Awaits Next Member; Caeleb Dressel Ties the Knot

4 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Swim Parents

Behind all of the hard work and dedication that swimming takes, there are swim parents who have stood by you and pushed you to be your very best. Most athletes would agree that they would not have come as far in their sport if it weren’t for their parents’ support. Although there are endless reasons to appreciate your parents, here are some of the top reasons to be thankful for your swim parents.

Kristin Otto: A Legendary Olympic Performance Shrouded in Doubt

In women’s action, East Germany’s Kristin Otto occupied the spotlight, and headlined her nation’s dominant showing by setting an Olympic standard for individual success. During the eight-day meet, Otto was perfect, her four individual triumphs complemented by a pair of relay victories. If the program had included a women’s 800 freestyle relay, as the men’s schedule did, she almost certainly would have equaled Spitz’s iconic effort from 16 years earlier. Still, her six gold medals set a record for female success at the Olympic Games, a standard that has not been equaled.

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Iowa Women’s Swimming & Diving to be Reinstated After University Decision

The University of Iowa announced today it will be reinstating the women’s swimming and diving program. The swimming and diving program was to be cut after this season, as announced last summer, causing outrage among the swimming community for cutting such a storied program.

An Exclusive High School Relay Club Awaits Next Member; Kingwood Knocking on Door

Every once in a while, an interesting statistic reveals itself while reviewing historical data or analyzing the entries for an upcoming competition. That scenario unfolded recently, specifically upon the release of the official qualifiers for the Texas 6A Boys’ State Championships.

When Kingwood High School defends its team title later this month, the school has the chance to join an exclusive relay club.

Caeleb Dressel Ties the Knot With High School Sweetheart Meghan Haila Over Weekend

Multi-world record holder Caeleb Dressel tied the knot with his high school sweetheart Meghan Haila over the weekend with the couple posting still shots from their wedding on social media. The couple, who both swam for the Bolles School Sharks club team, announced their engagement in November 2019, and used the COVID quarantine to plan the wedding, utilizing the time at home to plan their future together.

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