IU Mens/Womens Swimming and Diving

[BeerBQ 221]

https://twitter.com/indianaswimdive/status/1446637864549326850?s=21

 

Being from Indiana I don’t know much about open water swimming, but this seems to be a good sign for the distance events.

 

[go iu bb 4,789]

IU beats ranked Northwestern.

I haven't seen Capobianco in the results for either meet this season. Anyone know what's up with that? I thought he was returning for his last season of eligibility.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/10/16/mens-swimming-and-diving-no-5-11-hoosiers-break-three-pool-records-defeat-no-24-16-northwestern.aspx

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

12 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

 

I haven't seen Capobianco in the results for either meet this season. Anyone know what's up with that? I thought he was returning for his last season of eligibility.

Don't know the answer to your question but he is still listed on the IU roster. 

[LIHoosier 24,997]

12 hours ago, go iu bb said:

IU beats ranked Northwestern.

I haven't seen Capobianco in the results for either meet this season. Anyone know what's up with that? I thought he was returning for his last season of eligibility.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/10/16/mens-swimming-and-diving-no-5-11-hoosiers-break-three-pool-records-defeat-no-24-16-northwestern.aspx

Capo dove in the 1st meet vs pUKe and Indiana St, won the 1 meter dive and NCAA qualified for 1 and 3 meter.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/10/6/mens-swimming-and-diving-indiana-swimming-and-diving-opens-season-with-three-wins.aspx

[go iu bb 4,789]

2 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Capo dove in the 1st meet vs pUKe and Indiana St, won the 1 meter dive and NCAA qualified for 1 and 3 meter.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/10/6/mens-swimming-and-diving-indiana-swimming-and-diving-opens-season-with-three-wins.aspx

You're right. I guess I overlooked that.

[go iu bb 4,789]

IU men with NCAA A cuts in 2 relays.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/11/18/mens-swimming-and-diving-no-6-12-iusd-sparkles-to-open-invitational.aspx

[go iu bb 4,789]

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/11/19/mens-swimming-and-diving-no-6-12-iusd-steady-through-two-days-at-ohio-state-invitational.aspx

[BeerBQ 221]

Sounds like a solid all around showing in an early meet. 
I still think this men’s team can be really good. 

[go iu bb 4,789]

Dual meet wins for both men and women.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2021/12/3/mens-swimming-and-diving-no-6-12-hoosiers-best-bearcats-to-close-fall.aspx

[go iu bb 4,789]

IU commit and Olympic gold medalist still ripping it up. He'll be a great addition.

https://swimswam.com/tunisias-ahmed-hafnaoui-breaks-melloulis-african-800-1500-records/

[go iu bb 4,789]

Ouch. I hope them both the best in their academics and their lives 

https://swimswam.com/big-ten-champion-emily-weiss-indiana-announces-medical-retirement/

https://swimswam.com/five-time-all-american-zane-backes-ends-indiana-swimming-career-early/

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Ouch. I hope them both the best in their academics and their lives 
https://swimswam.com/big-ten-champion-emily-weiss-indiana-announces-medical-retirement/
https://swimswam.com/five-time-all-american-zane-backes-ends-indiana-swimming-career-early/

Best of luck getting healthy, finishing up school, and life.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

Recommended reading.  Contains many quote from Emily.

https://swimswam.com/emily-weiss-opens-up-on-reasons-for-medical-retirement-this-is-what-was-best/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

[go iu bb 4,789]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Recommended reading.  Contains many quote from Emily.

https://swimswam.com/emily-weiss-opens-up-on-reasons-for-medical-retirement-this-is-what-was-best/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

Mental health is what I suspected and is the reason Backes cited as well. Even though I never swam at that level, I know how time consuming swimming can be. I imagine she also felt a lot of pressure, both internal and external, after having broken Kings HS records. It's disappointing to me as a fan but I fully support both of their decisions and hope they find what they need without the rigors and stress of high level swimming impeding them.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

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Just a shout out to Old Fart.  Thank you for all of your posts to keep us up to date on all things IU athletics!

[mamasa 14,818]

Can't find any stories or previews, but IU women and men both take on the mourning Purdue teams tomorrow. Purdue has an advantage since s**t floats....

[go iu bb 4,789]

1 hour ago, mamasa said:

Can't find any stories or previews, but IU women and men both take on the mourning Purdue teams tomorrow. Purdue has an advantage since s**t floats....

That's about the only advantage they have. IU should win both meets easily.

[BeerBQ 221]

On 1/16/2022 at 10:00 AM, go iu bb said:

Ouch. I hope them both the best in their academics and their lives 

https://swimswam.com/big-ten-champion-emily-weiss-indiana-announces-medical-retirement/

https://swimswam.com/five-time-all-american-zane-backes-ends-indiana-swimming-career-early/

I was surprised to see both articles come up. Burn out is a real thing and I think the biggest component is mental. 
 

Lots of time, energy, and pressure isn’t ideal. Both probably started swimming seriously when they were 7-10 years old. By middle school it’s common to be working out 6-8 times a week in the pool. It is a mental and physical grind. 
 

Hoping the best for both. There is more to life than sports. 

[go iu bb 4,789]

1 hour ago, BeerBQ said:

I was surprised to see both articles come up. Burn out is a real thing and I think the biggest component is mental. 
 

Lots of time, energy, and pressure isn’t ideal. Both probably started swimming seriously when they were 7-10 years old. By middle school it’s common to be working out 6-8 times a week in the pool. It is a mental and physical grind. 
 

Hoping the best for both. There is more to life than sports. 

Indeed. The fan in me is disappointed but I not only can't blame them for looking out for their own well-being, I'm glad they are. That's more important than sports. Besides, college should be fun and enjoyable.