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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Night 6 Finals Scratches; Isaac Cooper Scratches 100 Back Final

  29-07-2026 18:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMESJuly 24th – July 29th 2026 (pool swimming)
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  LCM (50m)
  All the Links
  SwimSwam’s Official Preview Index
  Entries
  Live Results
  Prelims Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5There were only a few scratches on the final nigh
  
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• Luca Urlando is Back: “For the past… close to two months, I’ve been back to full training”

  29-07-2026 18:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1
  Last night was a night full of return for forms in Irvine. One of those was Luca Urlando, who took the win in the 200 Fly in 1:54.45. Earlier in 2026, Urlando had to pull out of the NCAA Championships due to injury and has been working to get
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Night 6 Finals Preview

  29-07-2026 18:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMESJuly 24th – July 29th 2026 (pool swimming)
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  LCM (50m)
  All the Links
  SwimSwam’s Official Preview Index
  Entries
  Live Results
  Prelims Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5We have officially made it to the last night of t
  
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• 2026 U.S. National Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

  29-07-2026 17:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  It is the 2nd day of action from the William Woollett Jr, Aquatics Center in Irvine for the 2026 U.S. National Championships.
  The 2nd day of prelims will feature an eight-event slate, consisting of both the wom
  
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• Watch: Anna Moesch Set New American Record With 51.88 100 Free (Night 1 Race Videos

  29-07-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1The first night of the 2026 U.S. National Championships had some fast races, with Anna Moesch‘s new American Record time of 51.88 in the women’s 100 free as the highlight of night one.
  If you missed the action,
  
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• Revisions Made To Protect College Sports Act In Attempt To Gain Support From SEC, Big Ten

  29-07-2026 16:34 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have made revisions to the Protect College Sports Act in a last-ditch effort to gain support from the the SEC and Big Ten.
  The changes were made in an attempt to win support from the two most powerful conferences in the country before the Senate breaks for its summer recess on August 7. The hope is to bring the bill to a Senate vote next week, the last week before the month-long recess break.
  The changes are headlined
  
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• #6 Seed Mia Su Scratches 200 Breast Prelims (US Nats Day 2 Prelims Scratch Report)

  29-07-2026 16:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  As we prepare for the 2nd day of action in Irvine at the US National Championships, the women’s 200 breast prelims will not feature 17-year-old Mia Su, a 2027 Cal commit out of Santa Clara Swim Club. She
  
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• Olivia Smoliga Reveals Hernia in Belly Following Appendix Removal

  29-07-2026 15:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Two-time US Olympian Olivia Smoliga has revealed that she has been recovering from a hernia in her belly following the removal of her appendix.
  Smoliga shared the news on her Instagram story, mentioning that her recovery is going well and that she will be back. She also mentioned that the hernia is the reason we will not be seeing her compete in Irvine this week at the US National Championships.
  Hey homies, Miss you a lot.
  A few weeks ago I had to get my appendix rem
  
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• Defending Commonwealth Games Champion Duncan Scott Misses 200 Free Final

  29-07-2026 15:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Duncan Scott, the defending Commonwealth Games champion, missed the 200 free final today after plac
  
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• 2026 European Championships Previews: The Start Of The Cerasuolo Era In The Men’s 50 Breast?

  29-07-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  European Swimming ChampionshipsAugust 10-16, 2026
  Paris, France — Olympic Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Meet Central
  SwimSwam Preview IndexBY THE NUMBERS – MEN’S 50 BREASTSTROKEWorld Record: 25.95 – Adam Peaty, Great Britain (2017)
  European Record: 25.95 – Adam Peaty, Great Britain (2017)
  Championship Record: 26.21 – Adam Peaty, Great Britain (2021)
  2025 World Champion: Simone Cerasuolo (ITA), 26.51
  2024 European C
  
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• 2026 U.S. Nationals: Night 1 Photo Vault

  29-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Jack Spitser on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live StreamHere are the top photos from SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser from the first night of action in Irvine, California.
  Anna Moesch (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Zara Kocak (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Luka Mijatovic (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Luca Urlando (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Kate McKinnon (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Jor
  
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• Why You Get Tired After Just 1–2 Laps (And How to Swim Much Longer)

  29-07-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  One of the most common questions swimmers ask is, “How can I swim longer without getting tired?” Whether you’re a beginner trying to complete a few laps or an experienced swimmer aiming to build endurance, the answer is rarely about strength alone. More often, it comes down to technique, breathing, and smart training.
  As a swim coach, I notice the same pattern almost every day. Many swimmers stop after just one or two laps, not because their bodi
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Men’s 4×100 Medley

  29-07-2026 11:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The big teams have kept their powder dry this morning, with the exception of Canada who with only six male
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Women’s 4×100 Medley

  29-07-2026 11:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Australia have made an interesting lineup decision with supposed top breaststroker Sienna Toohey swimming t
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

  29-07-2026 11:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMESJuly 24th – July 29th 2026 (pool swimming)
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  LCM (50m)
  All the Links
  SwimSwam’s Official Preview Index
  Entries
  Prelims Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Live ResultsFive down, one to go: welcome to the final day of racing at the 202
  
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• Eva Okaro Withdraws From Remainder Of Commonwealths, Europeans Due To Injury

  29-07-2026 08:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Eva Okaro has withdrawn from the remainder of the Commonwealth Games, and the European
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 6 Prelims Preview

  29-07-2026 08:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Day 6 Prelims ScheduleWomen’s 200 Breaststroke
  Men’s 200 Freestyle
  Women’s 200 Butterfly
  
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• Anna Moesch on Final 100 Free of Season: “Now that it is over, I am kind of sad”

  29-07-2026 07:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1
  Anna Moesch has had a legendary run in the 100 free this summer. In May, she dropped a 51.94 100 Free in London, breaking the American record and becoming the first American woman under the 52-second barrier. After swimming a 52.1 in June, Moe
  
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• 2026 YMCA LC Nationals: Upper Main Line Takes Lead as DQ’s Impact Event Results on Day 1

  29-07-2026 04:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  2026 YMCA NationalsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Ocala, Florida
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych SheetThe first night of the 2026 YMCA Long Course National Championship featured several exciting races, all contributing to a big battle in the team standings. After one night of competition, the Upper Main Line YMCA leads the combined team scores with 283 points, with Greater Spartanburg and the YMCA of the Jersey Shore trailing just behind with totals of 252.5 and 216.5, respectively. G
  
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• Niko Fantakis Joining Harvard Women’s Staff As An Assistant Coach

  29-07-2026 04:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Niko Fantakis will join the Harvard women’s swimming and diving staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Fantakis fills the position previously held by Geordie Enoch who now works as an International Athletics Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education.
  Fantakis arrives after most recently spending time at fellow Ivy League school Brown where he served as a women’s assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2019-2023 before being p
  
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• Caeleb Dressel Swims 47.70 100 Free For National Title, First Pro Meet Win Since 2024 Trials

  29-07-2026 04:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1MEN’S 100 FREE – FinalsWorld Record: 46.40, Pan Zhanle (CHN) – 2024
  American Record: 46.81, Jack Alexy – 2025
  U.S. Open Record: 46.99, Jack Alexy (USA) – 2025
  LC Nationals Record: 46.99,
  
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• Anna Moesch Breaks Own American, US Open Records With 51.88 100 Freestyle

  29-07-2026 03:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1WOMEN’S 100 FREE – FinalsWorld Record: 51.68, Marrit Steenbergen (NED) – 2026
  American Record: 51.94, Anna Moesch – 2026
  U.S. Open Record: 52.11, Anna Moesch (USA) – 2026
  LC Nationals Record:
  
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• 2026 U.S. National Championship: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  29-07-2026 02:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Day 1 Finals Prelims Heat Sheet
  Outside of the swimming world, it’s been a pretty slow couple of days for professional sports. But swim fans have a bounty of riches because not only are the Commonwealth Games on, but today the 2026 U.S. Nationals began, meaning
  
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• Backstroker David King Pops 1:47.0 in a 200 Free Time Trial at US Nationals

  29-07-2026 02:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Prelims Recaps: Day 1The 2026 US National Championships kicked off on Tuesday morning in Irvine, but besides a prelims session that featured a quartet of 47-second swims in the men’s 100 free, there were a lot of head-turning performances in the day 1 time trials as well.
  That included a
  
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• Princeton Women’s Team Adds Lara Mitchell To Staff As Assistant Coach

  29-07-2026 02:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The Princeton women have added Lara Mitchell to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2026-2027 season as an assistant coach, the school announced on Monday.
  “We are thrilled to welcome Lara to the Princeton Swimming & Diving family,” said head coach Abby Brethauer. “From the moment we met, she brought an incredible level of energy, enthusiasm, and passion for coaching. Her background as both a competitive swimmer at Boston University and her
  
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• South Africa Nab New African Record in Mixed Medley Relay, Le Clos Wins 20th CG Medal

  29-07-2026 02:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Mixed 4×100 Medley Relay – FinalWorld Record: 3:37.43 – USA (2024)
  Co
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 5 Mixed 4×100 Medley Relay Analysis

  29-07-2026 00:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live Results
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4Mixed 4×100 Medley Relay – FinalWorld Record: 3:37.43 – USA (2024)
  Commonwealth Record: 3:37.58 &
  
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• 2026 U.S. National Championships: Luka Mijatovic Scratches 100 Free Final

  29-07-2026 00:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. National ChampionshipsJuly 28-August 1, 2026
  Irvine, CA — William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Finals Heat Sheet
  Night one of the 2026 U.S. National Championships is upon us, and there was only one scratch among the top eight senior and top eight junior swimmers for the first night of competition.
  Luka Mijatovic was the top seed in the 18 & Under 100 frees
  
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