John Lohn

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Editor-in-Chief at Swimming World Magazine

Editor-in-Chief of Swimming World. Author of five books, including Below the Surface. Teacher/Media Specialist. Dad of 3 girls. Philly Born.

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Second-Half Surge Carries Stanford Over USC for NCAA Women's Water Polo Title

5 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Second-Half Surge Carries Stanford Over USC for NCAA Women’s Water Polo TitleFor the 10th time in school history, Stanford reigns as the champion of the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Tournament. The top-seeded Cardinal (25-1) wrapped up a dominant season on Sunday by claiming an 11-7 victory over the University of Southern California at the Indiana University Natatorium.
After Semifinal Wins, Stanford and USC to Clash for NCAA Women's Water Polo Title

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Stanford and USC to Clash for NCAA Women’s Water Polo TitleStanford and USC will meet for the fourth time this season on Sunday, the latest matchup to determine the champion of the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Tournament. Stanford and USC advanced to the final with semifinal victories during Saturday action at the Indiana University Natatorium. After Stanford dispatched Hawaii, 13-4, USC earned a 15-13 win over defending champion UCLA.
Luka Mijatovic Notches Impressive Freestyle Double at North Coast Section Champs

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Luka Mijatovic Notches Impressive Freestyle Double at North Coast ChampsTeenage distance sensation Luka Mijatovic made a push at the national high school record in the 500-yard freestyle while racing Saturday at the California Interscholastic Federation North Coast Sectionals. The 16-year-old Mijatovic, a sophomore at Foothill High School, touched the wall in 4:14.17, an effort that was a little more than a second off the 2023 scholastic standard of Rex Maurer, who owns the mark at 4:12.70.
Stanford, UCLA Advance to Semifinals of NCAA Women's Water Polo Tournament

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Stanford, UCLA Advance to Semifinals of NCAA Women’s Water Polo TournamentThe quarterfinals of the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Tournament featured the top four seeds advancing to the semifinals during Friday action at the famed Indiana University Natatorium. Top seeded Stanford and defending champion UCLA could be on a collision course to meet in the title game after securing victories in their opening contests. Here’s a look at the quarterfinal results.
Cameron McEvoy Targeting Sub-21 Performance in 50 Freestyle, Cielo's World Record

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Cameron McEvoy Targeting Sub-21 Performance in 50 Freestyle, Cielo’s World RecordThe resume of Cameron McEvoy reveals a sprint star who has achieved two of the three elements of the sport’s Triple Crown. He is the reigning Olympic champion in the 50-meter freestyle, having secured that title at last summer’s Games in Paris. He is a world champion in the event, ticking off that accomplishment at the 2023 World Champs in Fukuoka.
No World Record Chase? No Problem! Men's 800 Freestyle Stacked with Talent

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

No World Record Chase? No Problem! Men’s 800 Freestyle Stacked with TalentThe world record of China’s Zhang Lin in the 800-meter freestyle is widely considered the most daunting of the men’s global standards. It was set at the 2009 World Championships, the height of the super-suit era, and stands at 7:32.12. That is the equivalent of back-to-back 3:46 efforts in the 400 freestyle, and no athlete in a textile suit has come within five seconds of what Zhang put together in Rome.
Water Polo Draw Held for Group Play at World Championships

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Water Polo Draw Held for Group Play at World Championships in SingaporeWith just over two months to go until the tournament begins, all qualified nations now know their group-stage opponents for the 22nd edition of the World Aquatics Championships in water polo. The draw ceremony was hosted in Budapest by players Laura Ester Ramos of Spain and Filip Filipovic of Serbia, alongside World Aquatics President Captain Husain Al-Musallam and Singapore 2025 Co-Chair and Olympian Mark Chay.
Kap7 Named World Aquatics' Official Water Polo Match Ball

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Kap7 Named World Aquatics’ Official Water Polo Match Ball Through LA28When water polo opens the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 this July, the KAP7 HydroGrip ball will take centre stage, following today’s announcement during the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Draw for the upcoming Championships.
The Spectacular Legacy of Sarah Sjostrom in the 50 Butterfly

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

The Spectacular Legacy of Sarah Sjostrom in the 50 ButterflyOn Friday night, Gretchen Walsh walked through a door in the sport that had previously been accessed by just one person. Behind a time of 24.93 at the TYR Pro Series in Fort Lauderdale, Walsh broke her own American record in the 50-meter butterfly, lowering her 2023 standard by .18. The performance also enabled Walsh to join Swedish superstar Sarah Sjostrom in exclusive territory.
Luka Mijatovic Claims League Titles in 'Off' Events

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Luka Mijatovic Claims League Titles in ‘Off’ Events as High School Postseason BeginsA rising star on the distance-freestyle scene, 16-year-old Luka Mijatovic contested some “off” events during the East Bay Athletic League Championships over the weekend. A multi-event National Age Group record-holder, Mijatovic captured titles at the EBAL Champs in the 100-yard freestyle and 100 breaststroke, with both events producing personal-best times, according to the USA Swimming database.