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• All The Links You Need For The 2025 Winter Junior Championships

  09-12-2025 23:07 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2025 Speedo Winter Junior ChampionshipsWednesday, December 10 – Saturday, December 13, 2025
  East: Indiana University Natatorium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  West: Lee & Joe Jamil Texas Swimming Center (Austin, Texas)
  SCY (25 Yards)The 2025 Winter Junior Championships are upon us, with USA Swimming’s annual dual-site competition set to kick off on Wednesday evening and run through Saturday night.
  The Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana, wi
  
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• Storylines to Watch For the 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West

  09-12-2025 23:01 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – WestDecember 10-13, 2025
  West: Lee & Joe Jamil Texas Swimming Center (Austin, Texas)
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Meet Central
  Psych SheetsWith the U.S. Open wrapped up, the water in Austin has just been warmed up for the top junior meet of the season, the 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West
  Many top ranked recruits for both the women and men will be in attendance, including Kayla Han (girls’ #2, 2026), Syd
  
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• Regan Smith on OTC Altitude Camp: “Bob is using this year as… a giant training year”

  09-12-2025 22:26 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2025 U.S. OPEN
  December 3-6, 2025
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming CenterPrelims: 10 a.m. EST
  Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m. EST)
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
    
  2x Olympian Regan Smith stacked up the accolades at US Open last weekend. Smith won the 100 and 200 back while placing 2nd in the 50 back and 100/200 fly in Austin. Reflecting on her November spent in Colorado Springs at altitude training camp with the re
  
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• Tolu Young Makes Fijian Swimming History At 2025 U.S. Open

  09-12-2025 21:04 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2025 U.S. OPEN
  December 3-6, 2025
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming CenterPrelims: 10 a.m. EST
  Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m. EST)
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  The Fijian record book on the men’s side took a beating at the hands of Arizona State University swimmer Tolu Young at this month’s U.S. Open.
  Competing at the U.S. Open earlier this month in Austin, Texas, 20-year-old Young fired off new national benchma
  
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• College Swimming League (CSL) Announced as ISL Backs New NCAA-Focused Competition

  09-12-2025 19:34 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  In the span of just hours, the speculation of a revamped International Swimming League (ISL) has now come to fruition, in the form of the new College Swimming League (CSL).
  The CSL, founded by Robert Kent (the former general manager and owner of the Toronto Titans of the ISL) and Kyle Sockwell, with additional support from the International Swimming League, hopes to revolutionize the fall swim season into a broadcast-ready spectacle, with the inaugural season set for
  
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• Penny Oleksiak Says Whereabouts Failures Were “Genuine Mistake”, Plans to Continue Training

  09-12-2025 18:55 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Canadian Olympic star Penny Oleksiak denied drug use and said her whereabouts failure was a “genuine mistake”, while she confirmed her plans to continue training through her two-year suspension in an interview with CBC.
  In July, Oleksiak withdrew from the 2025 World Championships due to an ongoing Whereabouts case, though no suspension had been formally handed down. A few weeks later, the International Testing Agency confirmed that she was serving a vol
  
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• Carson Foster on 4:07.0 400 IM: “One of the best swims of my career”

  09-12-2025 18:26 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2025 U.S. OPEN
  December 3-6, 2025
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming CenterPrelims: 10 a.m. EST
  Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m. EST)
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
    
  At the US Open in his home pool in Austin, Carson Foster threw down a 4:07.02, which was a significant swim in many ways. It was his 2nd fastest time ever in the event, his fastest swim on US Soil, his fastest time since training with Bob Bowman, a US Ope
  
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• Sasha Gatt Of Malta Goes Sub-2:00 In 200 Free For New National Record

  09-12-2025 17:35 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  THIRD TIME TRIAL – MALTADecember 8, 2025
  Cottonera Sports Complex, Malta
  SCM (25m)
  ResultsThe nation of Malta hosted its 3rd Time Trial event at the Cottonera Sports Complex with two national records going down when all was said and done.
  Racing in a timed final, Sasha Gatt established a new Maltese standard in the women’s 200m free, stopping the clock at a time of 1:59.86.
  The 20-year-old two-time Olympian split 27.51/29.87/31.18/31.30 to rip her forme
  
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• Olympic Champion Cameron Van Der Burgh Returning To Competitive Swimming At 37

  09-12-2025 17:28 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  South African Olympic champion Cameron van der Burgh has revealed he is returning to competitive swimming nearly seven years after retiring.
  The 37-year-old breaststroke specialist made the announcement on the premiere episode of his podcast, Back To The Blocks, saying, “I’m at the point in my life where I’m toying with an idea now as a father and businessman, just having moved to Dubai and have a bit of free time to potentially start coming back to
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1058

  09-12-2025 17:00 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, 19-22 years ol
  
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• Records Tumble as Navy Completes Sweep of Army, Women Secure Narrow Victory In Final Event

  09-12-2025 16:40 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Army v. NavyDecember 6, 2025
  Lejeune Hall, Annapolis, MD
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoreWomen – Navy: 152, Army: 148
  Men – Navy: 206, Army: 94Although the meet ended in wins for both the men’s and women’s programs for Navy, the path to those victories was far from identical. The men got out to an early lead and maintained throughout, toppling Army 206-94. The women managed to win after only winning four events on the day, but captured a dec
  
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• RUMOR: Is the ISL Reviving Itself as a College-Based League?

  09-12-2025 15:57 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  After the International Swimming League awoke from its slumber on Tuesday morning, the rumor mill ramped up in a hurry.
  One rumor that was repeated, and one that had been mentioned in passing prior to the recent flag-waving, is that the ISL is exploring a university-based collegiate league rather than the pro league that existed in its first iteration.
  The league could fit into the slot occupied by the rising Players Era Festival in other American collegiate sports. T
  
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• International Swimming League ISL Posts for the First Time in 3 Years

  09-12-2025 15:15 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Update: minutes after publishing this article, the ISL also posted to their Instagram story, indicating a more active level of management that undermines the theory that this could have been an accidental post.
  The International Swimming League has stirred from its slumber.
  Almost three years after its last post on Instagram, the ISL dropped a classic ISL post on Tuesday morning, saying “There’s more to swimming than podiums and medals. At ISL we believe i
  
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• Simone Manuel: “200 #2 for the season at 1:56.6, I really can’t complain”

  09-12-2025 14:30 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2025 U.S. OPEN
  December 3-6, 2025
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming CenterPrelims: 10 a.m. EST
  Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m. EST)
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  https://youtu.be/tlI0VqIrYWY
  Simone Manuel had quite a showing at the 2025 US Open in Austin last weekend. The Olympic champion won the 100 free (53.2) and 200 free (1:56.6) and placed 2nd in the 50 free (24.4). Manuel was pleased with her win in the 200 free, noting
  
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• Second Irish swimmer signs up for Enhanced Games

  09-12-2025 13:28 via bbc.com
  Max McCusker becomes the second Irish Olympic swimmer after Shane Ryan to join the controversial Enhanced Games.
  
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• Book Excerpt: Trials, A Novel For Swimmers, Written By Swimmer and Author Ben Brostoff

  09-12-2025 11:28 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  Trials is a novel for swimmers, written by swimmer and author Ben Brostoff.
  The book focuses on three swimmers trying to make the Olympic games over two decades. Hunter Banks, Connor Mahoney and Miles Green are three of five swimmers to break the world record in 2004 for the 400 meter IM. But American swimming is a cruel lover; only the top two move on, and the boys must pick up the pieces and decide whether to pursue their dreams in the years to come.&
  
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• See 23 Swim Camps You Might Love This Winter and in 2026

  09-12-2025 11:20 via swimswam.com
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  These swim camps are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More swim camps will be listed soon.
  2025 Sergio Lopez Winter Breaststroke Swim Camp – Sign Up Today
  Come join 4-time Olympic Coach and 1988 Bronze medalist, Sergio Lopez, as he teaches you the techniques and drills that have helped Olympians and World Ranked Swimmers around the world.
  2026 Gator Swim Camp – Sign Up Today
  The University of Florida GATOR SWIM CAM
  
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• Growing the Base: What We Know About Families Who Don’t Swim, and How to Change It

  09-12-2025 11:00 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Lucas Sallas-Cunha, head coach of Quicksilver Swimming in Santa Cruz.
  Imagine a community where every child learns to swim before they can ride a bike. A place where water is not a risk, but a source of renewal, connection, and confidence. This article focuses on practical, often overlooked ways to help more young people start swimming. Getting kids in the water from nine months through their teen years improves both safety and skill in a sport many of us value.
  
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• Keiser’s Isaiah Aleksenko Breaks 2 NAIA National Records at Zippy Invitational

  09-12-2025 04:24 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2025 Zippy InvitationalDecember 4-7, 2025
  Ocasek Natatorium, Akron, OH
  SCY (25 yards)
  Competing Teams: Akron, Bowling Green, Cornell, Keiser, PennWest Clarion, Buffalo, Youngstown State
  “2025 Zippy Invitational” on Meet MobileKeiser University sophomore Isaiah Aleksenko is having a breakout sophomore season for the NAIA’s dominant program. At the mid-season Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio, he broke a pair of NAIA National Records.
  He won both
  
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• “BOTR” Ranked Jackson Irwin Commits To Texas A&M For 2027

  09-12-2025 03:58 via swimswam.com
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Jackson Irwin from Sarasota, Florida has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Texas A&M in fall 2027. Irw
  
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• Hubi Kos on Bowman Training Camp: “It’s what I needed… it was time to face the music”

  09-12-2025 02:52 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2025 U.S. OPEN
  December 3-6, 2025
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming CenterPrelims: 10 a.m. EST
  Finals: 7 p.m EST (Day 1: 5 p.m. EST)
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  https://youtu.be/txSOAyPrXb8
  Olympic champion Hubi Kos had a fantastic showing at the World Cup this fall, winning the overall men’s title and breaking world records in the 100 and 200 back. However, Kos had to stop racing at some point and put in base work, whi
  
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• BOTR Lilliana Krstolic Reclassifies From 2027 To 2026, Commits To Georgia

  09-12-2025 01:01 via swimswam.com
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Lilliana Krstolic from Windermere, Florida has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Georgia beginning in fall
  
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• Distance Freestyler Elle Floyd Commits to Salisbury University

  09-12-2025 00:22 via swimswam.com
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Elle Floyd of Olney, Maryland has announced her commitment to stay in-state as she has committed to continue her academic and athletic careers at
  
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