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• Indiana Hoosiers Open 2028 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from #9 Avery Daigle

  21-09-2026 23:36 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Avery Daigle from Mandeville, Louisiana, has announced her intention to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the 2028-29 school year. She
  
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• Indiana Hoosers Open 2028 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from #9 Avery Daigle

  21-09-2026 23:36 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Avery Daigle from Mandeville, Louisiana, has announced her intention to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the 2028-29 school year. She
  
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• Crocodile Filled Fitzroy River Announced as Rowing Venue for 2032 Olympics

  21-09-2026 22:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The Fitzroy River in Queensland has been announced as the host site for the Rowing events for the 2032 Olympics. The river is reportedly home to around 500 crocodiles, though the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has confirmed the location is safe.
  In a report from People.com, World Rowing and Paddle Australia endorsed the new site after the Queensland Government completed a sustainability assessment. The GIICA tested the site and co
  
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• 2026 Asian Games Day Two Medal Table: Hong Kong Makes A Move

  21-09-2026 19:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Although powerhouse nation China remains on top of the overall swimming medal table through day two of the 2026 Asian Games, Hong Kong captured two pieces of hardware to insert itself
  
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• Zhang Zhanshuo’s 1:42.92 Anchor Leads China To 4×200 Free Relay Asian Record, JPN Breaks Supersuited NR

  21-09-2026 18:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Day two of the 2026 Asian Games was one for the history books, with the likes of 13-year-old Yu Zidi firing off a new World Junior Record of 2:06.10 to produce the #2 performance of a
  
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• Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith Officially Announces Return to Competitive Swimming

  21-09-2026 18:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Tatjana Smith, who has been in the headlines as of late for her vocal disapproval of Swimming South Africa, has officially announced she will return to competitive swimming after initially retiring in 2024.
  In a press release from her husband and manager, Joel Smith, when she first stepped away from the sport, she had no intention of returning, which gave her time to live her life outside of the pool. However, the longing for the feeling of competition, racing, and c
  
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• Asian Games So Far, UVA SCM Pro Am, & Casas Coaching | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  21-09-2026 18:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamToday on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing the Asian Games so far, UVA’s SCM Pro Am Meet in October, and Shaine Casas coaching high school.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: Asian Games So Far, UVA SCM Pro Am, & Casas Coaching | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
  
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• “Honorable Mention” Aubrial MacKay Gives the Longhorns Their First Verbal Commitment for 2028-29

  21-09-2026 18:04 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Aubrial MacKay from Owosso, Michigan, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas for 2028-19. She wrote on social media:
  “I
  
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• 13-Year-Old Yu Zidi Swims 2:06.10 in the 200 IM, Moves to #2 All-Time

  21-09-2026 16:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 213-year-old Yu Zidi lit the world ablaze again on Monday at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, swimming 2:06.10 in the 200 IM.
  That swim is a new Chinese Record, Asian Record, World Junior
  
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• Swimnerd Celebrates 10 Years in Business

  21-09-2026 12:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  It started with a pace clock and 129 people who believed swimming equipment could be more affordable and easier to use.
  Ten years later, Swimnerd is designing, installing, and supporting scoreboards for pools of every size and budget.To celebrate, we are having a major sales event like an always going-out-of-business furniture store.
  Get our premium 3×3×55″ LCD scoreboard fully installed – including your admin battle station –
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 361 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  21-09-2026 11:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 361 Swim Jobs.
  Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming
  For a full job description, please visit https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11244.
  Winter Season Head Swim Coach (co-ed middle & high school league championship team)
  This is a seasonal, part-time (without benefits), overtime-exempt, paid by stipend position. It reports to the athletic director with additional supervision from the assist
  
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• SwimOutlet Has a New App. Can It Make Buying Swim Gear Easier?

  21-09-2026 10:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  This is a review of SwimOutlet’s new app. Founded in 2000, SwimOutlet has grown into the leading online retailer dedicated to aquatics. Swimoutlet has also built swim-focused software and digital products, including Swim.com and this new shopping app. The launch reflects a sustained investment in technology, although SwimOutlet has not publicly disclosed enough data to rank that investment against the rest of the industry.  (SwimSwam is in an on
  
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• 2026 Asian Games: Day Two Finals Live Recap

  21-09-2026 09:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Prelims Recaps: Day 1
  Finals Recaps: Day 1
  Live ResultsDay two finals of the 2026 Asian Games is about to unfold, with the nation of China leading the overall swimming medal table early on by claiming nearly every gold on the first night of competition here in Tokyo.
  This eve
  
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• South Korea’s Kim Youngboem, 20, Sets Asian Games Record in Men’s 50 Free

  21-09-2026 04:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1South Korea’s Kim Youngbeom, 20, set a new Asian Games Record in the men’s 50 free on Monday morning in prelims of the event. He swam 21.71 and was the only swimmer under 22 seconds in the hea
  
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• “Best of the Rest” Backstroker Nora McCarthy Verbally Commits to Swim for Princeton in 2027-28

  21-09-2026 04:13 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Nora McCarthy from Seattle, Washington, has verbally committed to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2027-28. She told SwimSwam:
  &ldqu
  
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• 2026 Asian Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

  21-09-2026 02:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1It’s the 2nd day of the Asian Games in Tokyo, and we have a stacked prelims lineup for you this evening (or morning for many international readers).
  Tonight’s lineup will feature prelims for the men’s and wom
  
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• Futures Finalist Mason Shirley Commits To BYU For Fall 2027

  21-09-2026 01:27 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.
  Mason Shirley of Rockwall, Texas has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Brigham Young University.&ldq
  
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• “Honorable Mention” Lane Francis Gives UVA Their 6th Verbal Commitment for 2028-29

  21-09-2026 00:58 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Lane Francis of Richmond, Virginia, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Virginia for 2028-29, bringing their five-day haul to six
  
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• Virginia Adds Another To The Class of 2028 With BOTR Ranked Skylar Zuleger

  21-09-2026 00:23 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.
  “Best of the Rest” ranked recruit Skylar Zuleger of Advance, North Carolina has announced her commitment to continue her academic and
  
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