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• CSCAA Honors Eddie Reese, Mark Bernardino, Cyndi Gallagher, and Mike Unger

  22-01-2026 01:06 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association has been announcing various award winners over the course of January, and coaches Eddie Reese, Mark Bernardino, Cyndi Gallagher, and Mike Unger were all various award recipients.
  Eddie Reese — Lifetime Achievement Award
  On Tuesday, the CSCAA announced that former Texas men’s head coach Eddie Reese would be receiving the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Reese retired from coaching in 2024 after spending
  
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• Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Approved for $105.1 Million Rebuild

  22-01-2026 00:19 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, the location of the 1968 and 1976 Olympic Swimming Trials, was approved for a $105.1 million rebuild on Tuesday night.
  The Southern California pool, which originally opened in 1968, was the location of a number of major aquatics events and saw the best swimmers in the country at the 1968 and 1976 Olympic Trials as well as the 1974 and 1978 NCAA Championships (which were men’s meets only at the time).
  In January of 2013, enginee
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: January 19th – 25th

  21-01-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  There are just three weeks left of dual meet season, and teams are making the most of it this week with nearly 100 meets racing over the next six days.
  You can see all the meets happening here.
  A number of the meets will also be available for streaming on various networks, including the UVA vs NC State meet, which will be streamed on the ACCX Network on Friday, January 23rd at 2 pm EST.
  The #1/#14 Virginia Cavaliers will travel on the #8/#6 NC State Wolfpack for th
  
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• Summer Nationals Qualifier Emma Young (2027) Verbally Commits to Alabama

  21-01-2026 22:33 via swimswam.com
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Emma Young, a junior at Haymarket High School in Haymarket, Virginia, has verbally committed to swim and study at the University of Alabama beginning
  
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• Reviewing SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025

  21-01-2026 22:21 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  A little over a year ago, SwimSwam started releasing the Top 100 for 2025. This is a list we make annually, where we do our best to rank men and women for the coming calendar year.
  With 2025 wrapping up, and the first of our 2026 lists coming out earlier this week, it is time to review how we did with last year’s rankings.
  2025 Women’s RankingsRank
  Swimmer
  Individual World Championships Medal(s)
  1
  Summer McIntosh
  4 gold, 1 bronze
  2
  Kaylee McKeown
  2 gold
  
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• Ohio State Champion Alex Drachuk Stays In-State with Verbal to Cincinnati for 2026

  21-01-2026 21:16 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Dayton Raiders’ Alex Drachuk has announced his intentions to further his academic and athletic future at the University of Cincinnati, beginning
  
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• Dutch Olympic Medalists Corbeau And Schouten Headed To Geneva Challenge

  21-01-2026 21:08 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGEFriday, January 23rd – Sunday, January 25th
  Geneva, Switzerland
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  EntriesThe 2026 Geneva International Challenge is nearly upon us, with long course action kicking off Friday, January 23rd.
  As in the past, this year’s edition of the annual competition has attracted talent both domestically and from abroad, giving us some potentially electric matchups this weekend.
  Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov of
  
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• Australian Open Water Swimming Event Cancelled Following Four Shark Attacks in Three Days

  21-01-2026 18:42 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The Sydney Harbor Splash, an Australia Day open water event in Vancluse (west of Sydney), has been cancelled following four shark attacks over a three-day span along the coast of New South Wales.
  2026’s Sydney Harbor Splash was set to take place on January 26th, also known as Australia Day, marking the 10th time the event has been held, with swimmers beginning at Rose Bay and offering 1km, 2.5km, and 5km options.
  The beaches along the mid-north coast had receiv
  
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• Georgia vs Tennessee Moved From Saturday To Friday Due To Athens Weather Forecast

  21-01-2026 18:32 via swimswam.com
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The dual meet between Tennessee and Georgia has been moved up a day due to the weather forecast for Athens, Georgia. The meet was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, and the meet will now take place Friday, January 23rd with a 1 pm EST start.
  The meet is one of the top meets to follow over the weekend as the it is a top 10 showdown on the men’s side with Georgia sitting at #4 and Tennessee at #9. The women’s side is a top 15 showdown with #9 T
  
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• Tickets for Swimming Portion of 2026 European Championships Go On Sale Friday

  21-01-2026 17:50 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Tickets for the swimming portion of the 2026 European Championships, scheduled for August 10-16, are set to go on sale Friday, January 23, at 2:00 pm French time. This initial release covers swimming, artistic swimming, and diving, with tickets for open water swimming and high diving to be released at a later date.
  The official ticketing page for the competition is available here.
  During the week, morning heats range from €23 to €44 depending on your seating
  
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• 53.99 100 Backstroker Ana Diedrichs Chooses Utah for Fall 2026

  21-01-2026 17:34 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Ana Diedrichs of Heber City, Utah, has decided to stay in-state with her commitment to continue her academic and swimming career at the University
  
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• How to Get The 2025 Year in Review SwimSwam Magazine With The Summer McIntosh Cover

  21-01-2026 17:27 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  Get The 2025 Year In Review SwimSwam Magazine
  Every so often, a swimmer doesn’t just win races, they redefine what’s possible in the pool. This year that swimmer was Summer McIntosh, our 2025 Year In Review cover story. McIntosh continues to rewrite the sport’s record books with a composure that belies her age and a ferocity that reminds us why swimming remains the purest test of human potential. In 2025 she shattered three world records&md
  
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• Olympian Nick Sloman Withdraws From Aussie Open Water Championships

  21-01-2026 15:45 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, January 22nd – Sunday, January 25th
  Koombana Bay, Western Australia
  OW
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsThe 2026 Australian Open Water Championships are set to kick off tomorrow, Thursday, January 22nd with titles, bragging rights, cash and more on the line over the course of the four-day competition.
  More than 400 athletes, including a dozen internationals, are slated to compete with domestic racers. Aust
  
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• Sectionals Finalist Kambree Draper Chooses UW–Milwaukee for Fall 2026

  21-01-2026 15:37 via swimswam.com
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Sectionals finalist Kambree Draper has announced her verbal commitment to compete for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee beginning in the fa
  
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• Vanderbilt Adds Speedo Winter Junior Champs Qualifier Amanda Vu for 2026

  21-01-2026 15:30 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  The Olympic Club’s Amanda Vu has committed to Vanderbilt University for the fall of 2026.
  I am thrilled to announce my commitment to furthering
  
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• SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #100-91

  21-01-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamWelcome to the SwimSwam Top 100 Swimmers of 2026: Men’s Edition. This is our outlook on the top 100 swimmers to watch globally in 2026.
  Like most non-Olympic even-numbered years, the world of swimming will be scattered across the globe, with no real single meet to weigh the medals from most. That means times will rule the day in the 2026 rankings, which makes some things easier and some things harder.
  The principles for ranking:Trajectory
  Age
  Performance
  
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• Florida’s Liendo, Kruger Named SEC Swimmers of the Week

  21-01-2026 13:33 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: SEC Sports
  Men’s Swimmer of the Week: Josh Liendo, Florida
  Florida’s Josh Liendo, a senior from Scarborough, Canada, earned first-place finishes in all four of his events in the win at No. 15 Auburn. Liendo won the 50 free and 100 fly events with NCAA qualifying times of 19.28 and 44.31, respectively. He also was a member of the Gators’ winning relay teams, as he swam a 19.49 fly split on the 200 medley relay (1:22.90) and anchored the winning
  
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• World Champ Marrit Steenbergen Finding Success with Stints of Swimming 3 Days per Week

  21-01-2026 13:10 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamMarrit Steenbergen had a heck of a 2025 season. At the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, she touched first in the 100 free, defending her world title from 2024. Then, to end the year, she won 6 gold medals in Lublin at the SC European Championships, where she also set 5 European records. Steenbergen joins us to discuss her big year and her new training style that has brought her success so far.
  While she’s in the water 8-9x per week during much of the seas
  
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• Jade Roghair, Jacob Johnson Lead Minnesota To Sweep of SDSU & St. Thomas

  21-01-2026 12:44 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  MINNESOTA VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE VS ST. THOMASJanuary 17, 2026
  Minneapolis, Minn.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Gopher Sports
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota swimming and diving programs returned to action at home in the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center for the first time in 2026, taking down the University of St. Thomas Tommies and the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits.
  Minnesota tallied a collection of huge wins for its first home meet
  
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• Henry McFadden, Claire Curzan Named ACC Swimmers of the Week

  21-01-2026 12:40 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: The ACC
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In the 12th set of weekly honors for the 2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming & Diving season, Stanford’s Henry McFadden was named the ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while Georgia Tech’s Max Fowler earned Men’s Diver of the Week honors. Virginia’s Claire Curzan was named the ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while Duke’s Keira Lu was named the ACC Women’s Diver
  
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• JMU, Tulane Earn American Conference Weekly Swim & Dive Honors

  21-01-2026 11:46 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: The American
  IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the weekly women’s swimming and diving honors.
  Swimming Athlete of the WeekLise Coetzee, Sophomore, TulaneCoetzee won three individual events at the Mardi Gras Invite over the weekend in New Orleans against Arkansas-Little Rock, New Mexico and North Texas. In the 1,000-yard freestyle, the sophomore touched first in a season-best time of 10:01.81, which ranks third in the American
  
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• Grand Canyon Female Freshmen Shine As Lopes Sweep Cal Baptist On The Road

  21-01-2026 11:37 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  GRAND CANYON VS CAL BAPTISTJanuary 17, 2026
  Riverside, Calif.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: GCU Athletics
  RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Grand Canyon men’s and women’s squads delivered commanding performances Saturday at California Baptist. The Lopes men claimed a 194.5–104.5 win while the women defeated the Lancers 191–108.
  On the women’s side, GCU freshmen set the tone in the freestyle events.
  Lopes freshman Sara M
  
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• Indiana’s Jasmine Higgs Named MPSF Water Polo Player of the Week

  21-01-2026 11:36 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: MPS Sports
  JASMINE HIGGS OF INDIANAMPSF/DELFINA PLAYER OF THE WEEK
  Indiana senior goalkeeper Jasmine Higgs (Sydney, Australia) racked up 24 saves (.585) in a pair of Top-10 wins over No. 7 Fresno State 11-10 and No. 8 UC Irvine 8-7 to open the season in Fresno (Jan. 17-18). Higgs had nine saves, a goal and two steals in the win over Fresno State. She then collected 15 saves and dished out an assist in the victory over UCI to help give Indiana its
  
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• Wyoming Sweeps Double Dual With Denver & CMU, Beating Pioneer Men For First Time In 10+ Years

  21-01-2026 10:11 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  WYOMING VS COLORADO MESA VS DENVERJanuary 17, 2026
  Denver, Colo.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Wyoming Athletics
  DENVER (Jan. 17, 2026) – Wyoming swimming & diving finished ahead of Denver and Colorado Mesa on both the men’s and women’s side to start the new year, Saturday.
  Cowgirls would beat Denver, 157-143, and Colorado Mesa, 176-124. The Cowboys won both of their duals as well, with scores of 177-123 over Denver and 159-141 over Colorado M
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1085

  21-01-2026 10:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:Capacity (Base) Building
  Target age group:9-12 years old
  Target level:Age Group (Advanced), Age
  
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• St. Thomas Sweeps Augustana In Final Home Dual of Season

  21-01-2026 07:59 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  ST. THOMAS VS AUGUSTANAJanuary 15, 2026
  St. Paul, Minn.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Tommie Sports
  ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas swim and dive programs completed in their final home dual of the 2025-26 regular season. The Tommies won 20 of 31 events Thursday evening to sweep the visiting Augustana Vikings in the final home dual of the season. St. Thomas women defeated the Vikings 195.5-104.5 and the men won 168-130.
  WOMEN’S RESULTS: ST
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1084

  21-01-2026 05:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:Race Specificity
  Target age group:13-14 years old, 15-18 years old
  Target level:Age Group (Advan
  
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• Georgia Bulldogs Snag In-State Breaststroker Camden Cook for 2027-28

  21-01-2026 02:11 via swimswam.com
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Camden Cook from Suwanee, Georgia, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Georgia in the class of 2031. He confirmed to Sw
  
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• NC State vs. Virginia Moved from Two Day Meet to One Amidst Weather Concerns in Raleigh

  21-01-2026 01:29 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  With impending weather on the horizon for much of the south and east coast, the dual meet between major programs NC State and Virginia has been moved to a one-day meet, after initially being scheduled for a two-day contest to be held on Friday, the 23rd, and Saturday, the 24th.
  According to NC State Athletics, the one-day meet between the Wolfpack and Cavaliers in Raleigh will begin at 11:30 AM ET with diving, followed by the swimming portion at 2:00 PM ET.
  The progr
  
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• Andrej Barna Finding Success Implementing Cam McEvoy-Style Training and 50 Free Focus

  20-01-2026 23:14 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTINJanuary 14-17, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet (updated)
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  After getting narrowly touched out in the 50 free at the US Open in Austin just over a month ago, Andrej Barna got his revenge in Texas this time around. Besting a field full of Olympic medals, Barna touched in 21.77 to take the win at the Pro Swim Series sto
  
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• IMG Academy Names Olympic Gold Medalist John Hargis Director Of Swimming

  20-01-2026 22:54 via swimswam.com
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, has named the leader for its newly created swimming and diving program.
  Former U.S. Olympic gold medalist John Hargis has been tabbed as the first Director of Swimming for IMG Academy, which announced in November that it will launch a swimming and diving program set to begin competition in the fall of 2027.
  The program will officially start once construction of a state-of-the-art natatorium is finished. IMG Academy plans on building
  
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• Olympic Champion Svetlana Romashina Appointed Head Coach of Russian Synchronized Swimming

  20-01-2026 22:11 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Seven-time Olympic Champion synchronised swimmer Svetlana Romashina has been named the head coach of the highly touted Russian synchronized swimming team following the resignation of longtime coach Tatyana Pokroskaya.
  According to Russian Swimming, Pokrovskaya began her career at the helm of the Russian synchronized swimming team in 1997 and nominated Roamshina as her successor when she announced she was stepping down in November. Pokrocskaya will still work with the
  
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• South Carolina Adds German Sprint Freestyle Talent Noah Schotz for 2026

  20-01-2026 22:00 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Noah Schotz of Geltow, Germany, and Potsdamer SV has committed to the University of South Carolina as a member of the Gamecock men’s 2026 recrui
  
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• Last Chance: Our 40% New Year Special Expires in Days

  20-01-2026 21:59 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
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• Mila Nikanorov Moves to #9 All-Time Performer in 1000 Free with 9:22.37 vs. Michigan

  20-01-2026 20:29 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Ohio State v. MichiganJanuary 17, 2026
  McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, Columbus, OH
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoresWomen: Michigan 162, Ohio State 136
  Men: Ohio State 167, Michigan 133In an early 2026 dual meet between bitter Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Michigan, Buckeye sophomore Mila Nikanorov stole the show, winning the women’s 1000 freestyle in 9:22.37, lowering her own program record that she set in 2024, and becoming the 9th fastest performer in the hist
  
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• Carson Foster: “I definitely feel like I’m swimming the best I’ve ever swam consistently”

  20-01-2026 19:32 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTINJanuary 14-17, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet (updated)
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Carson Foster had a solid showing at the Pro Swim in his home pool. The Olympic medalist took 2nd in the 200 IM and fly, 3rd in the 200 free, and 6th in the 200 back. After the meet, he admitted that coach Bob Bowman has been putting them through the wringer and he’s feeling tired. Ho
  
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• Former USC Breaststroker Carsten Vissering Named To U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team

  20-01-2026 18:46 via swimswam.com
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  Former USC standout and NCAA champion swimmer Carsten Vissering is finally going to live out an Olympic dream, except it won’t be in the pool.
  On Monday, the 28-year-old Vissering was named to the U.S. Olympic bobsled team for next month’s Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
  The achievement punctuates what has been quite a pivot athletically for Vissering after he excelled as a swimmer in high school and at USC.
  In 2014, Vissering set a National Independent Hi
  
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• See 36 Swim Camps, Clinics, And Training Destinations You Might Love

  20-01-2026 18:45 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  These swim camps, clinics, and training destinations are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More will be listed soon.
  2026 Total Performance Swim Camps at Kenyon College – Sign Up Today
  DANI KORMAN: “Our mission at TPSC is to encourage swimmers to exceed their expectations! Our staff is committed to every camper learning and growing as a swimmer and as a person. We believe a camp experience is important to youth developme
  
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• Division II Concord University Announces Addition of Women’s Triathlon Program

  20-01-2026 17:19 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Concord University, an NCAA Division II school in Athens, West Virginia, has announced the addition of a women’s triathlon program, set to begin competition in the 2026-2027 academic year. This addition bring the school up to 13 NCAA sports and 18 athletics programs overall.
  With the creation of the program, Concord becomes the first West Virginia school across all NCAA divisions to offer a collegiate triathlon team.
  “Adding women’s triathlon to Conc
  
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• Liberty vs. Campbell Dual Meet Canceled Because of Pending Snowfall; NC State Virginia at Risk

  20-01-2026 16:59 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia is the first of what is expected to be many college teams to alter their plans ahead of a big east coast snowstorm this weekend.
  Liberty’s planned two-day meet against former CCSA rivals Campbell has been condensed into a one day meet on Friday at 5PM at the Liberty Natatorium. The meet will be Liberty’s senior meet as their last dual meet of the season before the upcoming AAC Championships.
  The storm is expected t
  
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• SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2026: Women’s #90-81

  20-01-2026 15:30 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Welcome to the SwimSwam Top 100 Swimmers of 2026: Women’s Edition. This is our outlook on the top 100 swimmers to watch globally in 2026.
  Like most non-Olympic even-numbered years, the world of swimming will be scattered across the globe, with no real single meet to weigh the medals from most. That means times will rule the day in the 2026 rankings, which makes some things easier and some things harder.
  The principles for ranking:
  Trajectory
  Age
  Performa
  
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• From the Pace Clock to the Big Screen: Inside NeonCast

  20-01-2026 14:03 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Neon Innovation, a SwimSwam partner.
  NeonCast is available in the free Neon Swim app.NeonCast Is Changing How Swim Practices Run
  For decades, swim training followed the same familiar pattern. One pace clock on the wall. Coaches calling out instructions. Swimmers stopping at the wall to do math before pushing off again. It worked. But it was never especially efficient…
  That started to change with programmable pace clocks. Neon Pace Clock
  
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• Fourteen Months Out of the Water: What Injury Really Teaches a Swimmer

  20-01-2026 13:45 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Larry Reines
  In swimming, time away from the pool doesn’t feel like time paused.
  It feels like time stolen from you.
  I didn’t fully understand that until I watched my son Joshua live it.
  At what should have been a critical point in his age-group progression, Joshua had shoulder surgery. Then another. Torn labrums. Both shoulders. One after the other. What we were told would be a temporary interruption turned into 14 months out of the wat
  
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• Gabe Jett on Winter Training in Australia: “On New Year’s Day… 100×100 LCM Best Average”

  20-01-2026 13:24 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTINJanuary 14-17, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet (updated)
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  After winning the 200 fly (1:56.44) on the final night of the Pro Swim in Austin, Gabriel Jett spoke with the media about his winter training. As is tradition, many of Jett’s Cal Bear teammates went to the OTC to begin the year. Since this is his first year as a pro, Jett decided to s
  
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• Versatile Clare Hafner Commits To John Carroll’s Class Of 2030 With Three NCAC ‘A’ Final Times

  20-01-2026 11:02 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Clare Hafner has announced her commitment to swim for John Carroll University in Ohio beginning in the fall of 2026.
  I am SO excited to announce m
  
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• Iowa Defeats Nebraska and Illinois in Big Ten Double Dual

  20-01-2026 05:32 via swimswam.com
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  Iowa vs Illinois vs Nebraska (Women’s Double Dual)Friday-Saturday, January 16-17, 2026
  Champaign, IL
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Live Results on MeetMobile
  Day 1 Recap
  COMPLETE RESULTSTEAM SCORESNebraska def. Illinois, 194.5-177.5
  Iowa def. Illinois, 193-179
  Iowa def. Nebraska, 216-156The Big Ten double duals between Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska concluded on Saturday in Champaign, IL. Iowa emerged the big winner of the weekend, beating both Illinois and Nebraska. Meanwhil
  
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• UCLA’s Rosie Murphy Downs Bruins Program Record in 200 Back in Dual Meet Loss to Cal

  20-01-2026 03:41 via swimswam.com
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  UCLA vs CAL (WOMEN’S DUAL)Saturday, January 17, 2026
  Spieker Aquatics Center, Los Angeles, CA
  SCY (25 Yards)
  RESULTSTEAM SCORESCal – 179
  UCLA – 120UCLA hosted Cal for a women’s dual meet on Saturday at the Spieker Aquatics Center. Cal walked away victorious, beating UCLA in a 179-120 decision. It was UCLA’s second dual meet of the weekend, as they had hosted Stanford for an abbreviated format dual meet the day before.
  While Cal won the
  
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• Virginia Women Stay Perfect; Hokie Men Pull Off Upset vs. Cavaliers

  20-01-2026 00:20 via swimswam.com
  By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam
  Virginia Tech vs. VirginiaSaturday, January 17, 2026
  Christiansburg Aquatic Center, Christiansburg, VA
  SCY
  Dual Meet Format
  ScoresWomen: Virginia 201, Virginia Tech 87
  Men: Virginia Tech 157, Virginia 104The Virginia Cavaliers made the trip to Christiansburg Saturday to take on their in-state and ACC rivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies. The #1 Cavalier women improved to 7-0 in dual meets this season with a 201-97, while the Hokies men won 157-104.
  The Virginia Tech men h
  
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• Yale Sets Five New Pool Records In Bulldogs’ Senior Night Sweep of Cornell

  19-01-2026 23:37 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Yale v. CornellJanuary 16-17, 2026
  Kiphuth Pool, New Haven, CT
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final Scores:Women: Yale 192, Cornell 108
  Men: Yale 195.5, Cornell 104.5Three women’s pool records and two men’s pool records fell on the two day meet at the hands of the Yale Bulldogs. The Bulldogs completed the sweep of Cornell with the women winning 192-108, and the men following suit, winning 195.5-104.5. Diving took place on Friday, while swimming was raced on Satur
  
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• Florida Handles Business on the Road with Sweep of SEC Foe Auburn, Gators Tally 26 Event Wins

  19-01-2026 21:20 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Florida v. AuburnJanuary 16, 2026
  James E. Martin Aquatic Center, Auburn, AL
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoresWomen: Florida 179, Auburn 119
  Men: Florida 193.5, Auburn 105.5The Gators traveled west to take on SEC opponents Auburn, with the Gators accumulating 26 wins across both men’s and women’s events. The Florida women took down the Tigers 179-119, while the Gator men were victorious in their 193.5-105 effort.
  Women’s Results
  The Gator women ki
  
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