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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Womens Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Judge temporarily saves Iowa women’s swim and dive

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 23, 2020

On Tuesday, United States District Court Judge Stephanie Rose granted a preliminary injunction brought against the University of Iowa by four members of the Hawkeye women's swimming and diving team...

Iowa Head Coach Marc Long gives a speech to his swimmers after a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. The Hawkeye mens team defeated the fighting Irish 159.50 to 140.50 while the Hawkeye womens team defeated the fighting Illini 223 to 86 and lost to the fighting Irish 99.50 to 209.50.

Iowa swimming and diving encouraged by success at time trials and U.S. Open

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 8, 2020

It has been a difficult semester for the Iowa swim and dive team. Whether it was hearing that the program was cut, or still having no word on a Big Ten schedule, the team would likely be forgiven if...

Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Judge denies Iowa women’s swimmers restraining order request

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Rose denied four University of Iowa women's swimmers' request for a temporary restraining order Dec. 4. Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, Christina Kaufman, and Kelsey...

Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Womens Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Women’s swimmers amend Title IX complaint

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 19, 2020

After their initial Title IX complaint was filed on Sept. 25, Iowa swimmers' Sage Ohlensehlen, Christian Kaufman, Alexa Puccini, and Kelsey Drake filed an amended version of the same complaint Oct....

Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Save Iowa Sports group proposes moving four cut Hawkeye sports out of UI athletics department

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2020

The Save Iowa Sports group is making an ongoing effort to reverse the University of Iowa's decision to cut four Hawkeye sports after the 2020-21 academic year. To do that, it is proposing a new sustainable...

Iowa swimmer Andrew Fierke competes in the 1,000 freestyle during a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. Fierke finished 2nd in his heat with a time of 9:25.79.

Current, former Hawkeyes reflect on their experience in the men’s swimming program

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 4, 2020

Junior freestyle/breaststroke swimmer Andrew Fierke is a walk-on recruit with the Iowa swim team. A native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, he is three hours away from home. Fierke said he had an interesting recruitment...

Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Womens Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Local high school coaches reflect on losing UI’s swimming and diving program

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter September 28, 2020

The loss of the Iowa men’s swimming and diving program marks the end of all such Division I programs in the state. Iowa State discontinued its men’s program in 2001 due to budget constraints,...

Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Title IX complaint filed by Iowa women’s swim and dive student-athletes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 25, 2020

Christina Kaufman, Sage Ohlensehlen, Alexa Puccini, and Kelsey Drake have filed a Title IX complaint regarding the University of Iowa's decision to discontinue its women's swimming and diving program...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta (left) and UI President Bruce Harreld (right) speak during the Hawkeye Huddle at the Hilton San Diego Bay Front on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

UI Athletics Department projects $40-60 million deficit despite football’s return, four cut sports remain eliminated

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2020

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta told the state Board of Regents in a meeting on Wednesday that the UI athletic department’s deficit is projected to be between $40-60 million, rather...

In this triptych, Women’s Swimming, Men’s Gymnastics, and Men’s Tennis are seen during their 2019-2020 season. (Daily Iowan Photo Staff)

Student-athletes comment on program cuts, history of sports at Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 22, 2020

Since University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta and President Bruce Harreld announced that men’s tennis, men’s gymnastics, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving would all be discontinued...

Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Save Iowa Sports fundraising campaign hits $1.65 million in pledges

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 22, 2020

In just under 24 hours, $1.65 million has been pledged to the Save Iowa Sports group. The group launched the pledge-based fundraising campaign Monday afternoon as part of a larger effort to revive...

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