• 2026 Australian Trials Day 3 Roster Update: Jenna Forrester and Sam Short Pick Up 3rd Events

    2026 Australian Trials Day 3 Roster Update: Jenna Forrester and Sam Short Pick Up 3rd Events
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Three days into the 2026 Australian Trials and SwimSwam is continuing to track t
  • Nebraska State Runner-up and Futures Finalist Matt Brailita (2026) to Swim for Johns Hopkins

    Nebraska State Runner-up and Futures Finalist Matt Brailita (2026) to Swim for Johns Hopkins
    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.
    Omaha, Nebraska native Matt Brailita is headed to Baltimore in the fall. He announced his commitment to Johns Hopkins University earlier this spring,
  • Kornev Continues Historic Outing on Day 5 of Russian National Championships

    Kornev Continues Historic Outing on Day 5 of Russian National Championships
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    2026 RUSSIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJune 6-11, 2026
    Kazan, Russia
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Live Results
    Days 1-3 Recap
    Day 4 RecapContinuing his stellar performances in Kazan, rising Russian star Egor Kornev built on his 21.06 50 freestyle from day 4 of the Russian Championships with two more Russian records on day 5.
    Kornev first took to the 100 free semifinal, where he blasted a 46.99, the first time in his career that he had ever dipped under the 47-second mark
  • Free/IM Specialist Luis Lebrons Montesinos Pledges to D2 Gannon for Fall of 2026

    Free/IM Specialist Luis Lebrons Montesinos Pledges to D2 Gannon for Fall of 2026
    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.
    Bolles School Sharks’ Luis Lebrons Montesinos has announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at Gannon University begi
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  • Egor Kornev Continues Tear With 46.99 100 free, 22.59 50 Fly Russian Records

    Egor Kornev Continues Tear With 46.99 100 free, 22.59 50 Fly Russian Records
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    2026 RUSSIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJune 6-11, 2026
    Kazan, Russia
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Live ResultsThe swimming world has had its eyes on 22-year-old Egor Kornev this week after he threw down Russian records in the 50 freestyle over the last two days, ultimately bringing the mark to 21.06.
    This evening, Kornev added two more Russian records to his repertoire. To start the evening off, he dropped a 46.99 in the 100 free semi to become the first Russian
  • ASCA Names 2026 Top 50 Age Group Teams In Four Divisions

    ASCA Names 2026 Top 50 Age Group Teams In Four Divisions
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
    The American Swimming Coaches Association has announced the 2025 Top 50 Age Group Teams for extra-large, large, medium and small size teams.  Working collaboratively with USA Swimming, who provided the data, ASCA updated the criteria this year to recognize more teams and more coaches who are doing an excellent job in age group development.
    This recognition is based on athletes ages 10-14, and all clubs were ranke
  • Maggie Wanezek Claims Three Wins At Jack Pettinger Invitational

    Maggie Wanezek Claims Three Wins At Jack Pettinger Invitational
    By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
    2026 Jack Pettinger InvitationalMay 29-31, 2026
    Madison, WI
    LCM
    Results It was a good meet for Maggie Wanezek in her home pool at the annual Jack Pettinger Invitational.
    A rising junior at Wisconsin, Wanezek claimed three victories during the annual Jack Pettinger Invitational in Madison.
    Wanezek, who was the runner-up in both the 100 back and 200 back at the NCAA Championships, won the titles in the 100 back (59.39) and 200 back (2:10.95).
    They were short of her
  • North Carolina 7A State Champion Tyler Burton Pledges to BYU for 2026

    North Carolina 7A State Champion Tyler Burton Pledges to BYU for 2026
    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.
    Enfinity Aquatic Club’s Tyler Burton has announced his commitment to Brigham Young University as a member of the 2026 recruiting class.
    Burton w
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  • USA Swimming Reports Partnership Growth Helping Offset Budgeted $5.2 Million Deficit In 2026

    USA Swimming Reports Partnership Growth Helping Offset Budgeted $5.2 Million Deficit In 2026
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    USA Swimming entered 2026 budgeting for a deficit of more than $5 million, but officials say that strong partnership revenue growth has already reduced the forecasted deficit by more than half.
    The national governing body’s budget showed an expected operational deficit of $5.19 million and a net deficit of $3.63 million (factoring in more than $2.2 million in investment gains) for 2026, which was primarily due to increased spending in a couple of key areas.
  • Sam Short Posts 7:36.73 800 Free to Take Down Four Records at Australian Swimming Trials

    Sam Short Posts 7:36.73 800 Free to Take Down Four Records at Australian Swimming Trials
    By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3MEN’S 800 FREESTYLE – TIMED FINALWorld Record: 7:32.12, Zhang L
  • Mollie O’Callaghan Posts #4 2 Free Performance Ever, Lani Pallister Ties for #5 All-Time Performer

    Mollie O’Callaghan Posts #4 2 Free Performance Ever, Lani Pallister Ties for #5 All-Time Performer
    By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3WOMEN’S 200 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record: 1:52.23, Ariarne Tit
  • Futures Finalist Lucas Knapp Commits to Georgetown for Fall 2026

    Futures Finalist Lucas Knapp Commits to Georgetown for Fall 2026
    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.
    Futures Championship finalist Lucas Knapp has announced his commitment to swim for Georgetown University in Washington, DC, beginning in the fa
  • 2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

    2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2
    Day 3 Finals Heat SheetThe third night of finals from the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials promising to be an exciting one
  • 2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

    2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
    By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2HEAT SHEET (ALL PRELIMS)
    How ya goin’, Swim fans?
    It’s the 3rd day of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials, and
  • Cancún, Mexico to Host First Stop of 2027 Open Water World Cup

    Cancún, Mexico to Host First Stop of 2027 Open Water World Cup
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    The Mexican government announced that the city of Cancún will host the first stop of the “2027” Open Water World Cup.
    Cancún is a popular tourist destination along Mexico’s Caribbean coast in the state of Quintana Roo. Known for its clear blue beaches, resorts, and proximity to the Wonder of the World Chichen Itza, the city reported a record 21 million tourists in 2023 from all over the Americas and beyond.
    Despite being labelled the 202
  • Lani Pallister Calls Catching COVID for 5th Time “So Random”

    Lani Pallister Calls Catching COVID for 5th Time “So Random”
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    What seems like a thought of years past, the COVID-19 Pandemic, Australian swim star Lani Pallister recounts that catching the virus for a 5th time back in January may have come with some upside.
    As reported by AAP News, Pallister looks at her time with COVID back in January as a small hill to climb, one that hadn’t had too much of an impact on the rest of her season.
    “I got COVID in the third week of January, but that hasn’t really affected too muc
  • WATCH: Sienna Toohey Swim 1:05.97 100 Breast and Other Videos From Day 2 of 2026 Australian Trials

    WATCH: Sienna Toohey Swim 1:05.97 100 Breast and Other Videos From Day 2 of 2026 Australian Trials
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
    LCM (50 meters)
    Meet Central
    Commonwealth Selection Criteria
    Pan Pac Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheets
    Live Results
    Live Stream
    Storylines To Watch
    Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2We are two days into the 2026 Australian Trials, and SwimSwam has put all the race videos from day 2 of the meet in
  • Alabama Adds Ryan Purdy To Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach

    Alabama Adds Ryan Purdy To Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach
    By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
    Alabama has added Ryan Purdy to its coaching staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, the school announced on Tuesday. Purdy fills the position previously held by Michael White who departed the program a week ago to join Arizona State as an assistant.
    “I want to sincerely thank Margo and the entire Alabama swim and dive family for this opportunity,” Purdy said. “I’m incredibly grateful and honored to join such an elite pro

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