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• 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Finish Drop 2 With Over 6 Million Tickets Sold

  22-08-2026 22:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Drop 2 has concluded for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and more than 6 million tickets have been sold. LA28 has said that the “vast majority of available inventory sold.” The next opportunity to purchase tickets will come in early 2027.
  All aquatics sport tickets sold out for standard tickets during drop 2 as no tickets remained for swimming, open water swimming, water polo, artistic swimming and diving. The VISA presale began with limited quantities of sw
  
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• Reigning Champion Texas Men Return Most Points For 2027 NCAA Season

  22-08-2026 22:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Yesterday, we looked at the women’s returning points for the 2026-202 season and today we are taking a look at the men’s. The two-time champion Texas men are looking very good to challenge for a third straight title in 2027 with the most returning points for the season.
  See the women’s returning points breakdown here.
  At the 2026 NCAA Championships, the Texas men scored 284.5 individual points, just half-a-point more than Florida’s individua
  
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• Former Kentucky Head Swim Coach Lars Jorgensen Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed by Two Former Swimmers

  22-08-2026 20:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Former University of Kentucky head swim coach Lars Jorgensen has settled a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment and sexual assault that was brought by two of his former swimmers in U.S. District Court.
  Terms of the agreement were not released, though it was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs cannot file the same lawsuit again.
  The settlement does not affect the claims against the other defendants in the case, which are the University of Kentuck
  
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• European Aquatics Swim Safe Awards 15 Federations, Including Russia, At EA Swim Safe Conference

  22-08-2026 20:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Before the European Aquatics Championships started earlier this month, the organization held their “Swim Safe” Conference, and they awarded 15 member federations on the opening night of the conference.
  The EA Swim Safe Conference started on August 7th, and opened with the European Aquatics President, Antonio Silva, stating “This is a very important milestone for European Aquatics and for our Swim Safe programme.”
  “Each year in Europe w
  
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• Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 8/22/2026

  22-08-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamBrought to you by Spectrum Aquatics, a SwimSwam partner, our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
  Steven Zhou-He, 14, TAC Titans (NC): Zhou-He had an incredible showing at the Futures Championships in Greensboro at the beginning of the month, setting four new best times, making one ‘A’ final and winning another ‘B’ final as a 14-
  
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• 6 Feet or 60 Feet? The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Deep Water

  22-08-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  For many beginners, swimming in shallow water feels comfortable until they reach the deep end. Suddenly, the same pool that felt safe starts to feel frightening.
  You may start thinking:
  “What if I can’t touch the bottom?”“What if I stop swimming?”“What if I drown?”
  The interesting thing is that, in many cases, the biggest difference between shallow and deep water is not the swimming technique, it is your psychology.
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• Sprint Set: Broken Power 50s for Tempo and Speed

  22-08-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  A high stroke rate is part of what makes sprint freestyle so… sprinty.
  The fast arm turnover creates heaps of white water and helps swimmers propel themselves down the pool at greased-up-tech-suit speeds.
  But stroke rate isn’t the whole story with elite sprinters—you need to be able to hold water as well.
  That’s what this sprint set is all about.
  Fast arms that displace lots of water.
  Grab some resistance (drag chute, resistance tubin
  
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• College Swimming League Announces International Broadcast Agreement With DAZN

  22-08-2026 01:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The College Swimming League has secured an international broadcast deal with DAZN for its upcoming inaugural season. DAZN will be the exclusive free-to-watch home for all eight CSL matches for viewers outside of the U.S..
  CSL COO Kyle Sockwell said,  “Partnering with DAZN is a major commercial milestone that delivers unprecedented global reach for our premium sponsors and media partners. Launching September 24, this deal monetizes and scales college swimmin
  
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• Cornell Picks Up Summer Juniors Qualifier Alexa Chang For 2027

  22-08-2026 00:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom 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.
  Summer Junior Nationals qualifier Alexa Chang has sent her verbal commitment to Cornell University for the class of 2027.
  “I am so excited to
  
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• Raleigh Area Masters Breaks Three Masters Relay World Records At Masters Southeast Zones

  22-08-2026 00:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Southeast Zone Masters ChampionshipsSaturday, August 15 — Sunday, August 16, 2026
  Cary, North Carolina — Triangle Aquatic Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Full Meet Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Southeast Zone LCM Championship”The 2026 Southeast Zone Masters Championships raced last weekend, and a group of four Raleigh Area Masters swimmers broke three Masters relay world records, taking down the 4×100 free, 4×50 medley, and
  
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• U.S. Olympian Phoebe Bacon Moving To Charlottesville To Train With Virginia Pro Group

  22-08-2026 00:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  U.S. Olympian and LCM World Championship silver medalist Phoebe Bacon has announced that she will move to Charlottesville, Virginia to train with the Virginia pro group. Bacon makes the move after previously staying as a post-grad at her alma mater Wisconsin.
  “I wish I could put into words everything Wisconsin means to me — unfortunately words alone cannot convey the love I have for Madison and the lifelong memories I have created over these last six years
  
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