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• WADA Announces Intensified Testing of Russian Athletes ahead of Los Angeles Olympics

  24-08-2026 22:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  After Russia’s ban by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was lifted back in July, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that the independent testing of Russian athletes ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be intensified, with their samples being tested outside the country.
  According to a report from Inside the Games, this decision “reflects the mistrust that has persisted since a state-backed doping system was uncovered in co
  
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• Sheldon Lamb Moves Into Top Five In Boys’ 13-14 50, 100 Back at Central Zone 14 & Under Meet

  24-08-2026 22:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 Central Zone 14 & Under ChampionshipsAug. 6-9, 2026
  Minneapolis, MN
  LCM
  ResultsAfter having a dominant short course season earlier in the calendar year, 14-year-old Sheldon Lamb hasn’t been doing too shabby in long course, either.
  Lamb had a couple of nice performances at the Central Zone 14 & Under Championships in Minneapolis, clocking personal best times in the 50 back (26.85) and 100 back (58.73) during the boys’ competition.  In the
  
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• Korean Aces Hwang Sunwoo, Kim Woomin Eager For Asian Games Success

  24-08-2026 21:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 19th – October 4th
  Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe Asian Games may not mean much to the rest of the world, but for the nations of Japan, China, Singapore and beyond, the quadrennial multi-sport production carries significant weight and clout.
  This year’s edition is no different, as the host city of Nagoya, Japan, is finalizing preparations for the competition, which begins next month.
  South Korea is armed w
  
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• Ohio State Swimming & Diving Releases 2026-27 Schedule

  24-08-2026 20:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Ohio State Athletics
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have announced their schedules for the 2026-27 season.Full ScheduleTo kick off the inaugural season of the College Swimming League (CSL), select Buckeyes will travel to Westmont, Ill., on Thursday, Sept. 24, where they will compete against Indiana, Louisville and Michigan.
  The Buckeyes return to CSL competition on Friday, Oct. 2, when select
  
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• Many Asian Games Athletes Will Be Lodged On Cruise Liner

  24-08-2026 20:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 19th – October 4th
  Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe Asian Games may not mean much to the rest of the world, but for the nations of Japan, China, Singapore and beyond, the quadrennial multi-sport production carries significant weight and clout.
  This year’s edition is no different, as the host city of Nagoya, Japan, is finalizing preparations for the competition, which begins next month.
  Nearly 15,000 athletes
  
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• Liberty Announces Abigail Jensen as New Diving Coach

  24-08-2026 20:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Liberty Athletics
  LYNCHBURG, Va. – Abigail Jensen, one of Liberty’s original divers, has been hired as Liberty’s Diving Coach, it was announced today by Liberty Swimming & Diving Head Coach Jake Shellenberger.
  “Associate Head Coach Jessica Barnes and I are thrilled to welcome Abigail Jensen to Liberty as our new diving coach,” Shellenberger said. “One of our original divers, Abigail bring
  
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• Scott Van Pelt; Major Sports Personality, SportsCenter Host, Proud Swim Parent

  24-08-2026 19:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Scott Van Pelt, best known as the evening anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter, is also a proud father of a young swimmer. Van Pelt shared an emotional and touching story on his podcast, the SVPod on ESPN, about his son Charlie, who is just eight years old, winning the 25-meter backstroke at a local championship meet.
  His story resonates with nearly all swimming parents: the overwhelming joy and pride in what your child has accomplished. Van Pelt’s story goes a
  
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• Three-time Open Water World Champion Leonie Beck Announces Retirement

  24-08-2026 19:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  German open water swimmer Leonie Beck has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. The three-time World Champion and three-time European Champion announced her retirement on Monday at 29 years old.View this post on InstagramBeck last raced at the Olympic Games in Paris, where she finished 9th in the 10km open water race in spite of entering the event with strong medal hopes. She finished about two-and-a-half minutes behind the medalists and was her cou
  
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• Leon Marchand Hints at Potential 200/400 Free For Los Angles Olympics in 2028

  24-08-2026 18:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Going into the European Championships, dealing with a re-aggravated hip adductor injury that kept Leon Marchand out of several signature events, his focus shifted to a more freestyle- and butterfly-dominated event lineup in Paris. However, that proved to be an eye-opening experience for both Marchand and fans alike.
  Marchand was electric, winning both the 400 free and 200 fly events in Paris, including a blistering 3:43.14 in the 400 free, the fastest time in the fie
  
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• Italy Has Golden Night At 2026 Mediterranean Games

  24-08-2026 17:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 MEDITERRANEAN GAMESAugust 21st – September 3rd, 2026
  Taranto, Italy
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsWe moved into the third day of swimming action at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, with the nation of Italy getting on the board in multiple events to extend its lead in the medal table.
  22-year-old Olympian Luca De Tullio got the job done in the men’s 800m freestyle, stopping the clock at a speedy mark of 7:46.61 to get to the wall over 8 seconds ah
  
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• USA Women’s Water Polo Defeats Australia 17-16 After Penalties To Conclude Summer Series

  24-08-2026 15:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Water Polo
  Irvine, CA – August 23 – The USA Women completed an undefeated home stand with a thrilling 17-16 victory over Australia today after penalties. Jenna Flynn scored five goals and goalkeeper Lauren Steele notched nine saves in net to get the win.
  The game’s first goal came courtesy of Quinn Healy about midway through the opening quarter. Two minutes later, Ella Woodhead earned a penalty and Av
  
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• Old School vs. High School: A Former NCAA Champion Comes Out of Retirement to Race His Son

  24-08-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Liz Rosenthal on SwimSwam
  The teenagers stretching behind the blocks at the Florida Summer Area 5 Championship last month were quietly smiling and pointing at the “old guy” behind the blocks. 
  What those kids didn’t know was that the “old guy” behind the blocks was Michael Gilliam, a two-time NCAA champion, three-time SEC champion, 2001 SEC Swimmer of the Year, former American record holder and the fifth member of a University of Tennessee swimming family th
  
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• Ray Betuzzi Joins Calgary Patriots as Performance Coach

  24-08-2026 11:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Calgary Patriots
  The Calgary Patriots Swim Club is pleased to announce the addition of Ray Betuzzi as their new Performance coach, effective September 1, 2026.
  Expanding its athlete development pathway with the addition of a new Performance squad and coach, the Calgary Patriots will provide a dedicated elite training environment for athletes pursuing high-performance goals.
  Betuzzi brings 15 years of high-performance coaching experience to the Club, including mo
  
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• USA Down Syndrome Swimming Announces 2026 National Team for World Championships in Portugal

  24-08-2026 08:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Down Syndrome Swimming
  ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL — USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) is proud to announce the 15 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2026 Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) World Championships in Albufeira, Portugal.
  The 12th World Down Syndrome Swimming & Artistic Championships will take place October 30 through November 7, 2026, bringing together elite swimmers with Down syndrome from around the
  
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