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• Brett Hawke’s Entry Into Upcoming Masters Meet Questioned Due To Enhanced Games Involvement

  06-11-2026 23:14 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Brett Hawke, the current head swimming coach with the Enhanced Games, is entered to compete in an upcoming Masters meet in California, leading to questions about his eligibility given his role with an organization that’s actively promoting taking performance-enhancing drugs.
  Hawke, 51, is listed as being a relay swimmer for the Spartans Masters at the Aqua Knuckles SCM Swim Meet on Nov. 15 in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., which is sanctioned by Southern Pacific
  
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• U.S. Olympian David Johnston Details Concussion, Neurological Symptoms After Head-On Car Accident

  06-11-2026 23:10 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  United States Olympian and current Florida Gator David Johnston revealed on Instagram Friday he’s been dealing with symptoms that “have made normal life difficult” after being involved in a serious head-on car accident three months ago.
  Johnston, who turned 25 on Oct. 28, has not competed since an October 2025 dual meet against Alabama while he was still attending the University of Texas.
  He did not compete for the remainder of the 2025-26 college season wh
  
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• Florida High School State Finalist Selah Austin Sends Verbal To Arkansas’ Class Of 2032

  06-11-2026 23:04 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin 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.
  Florida high school state finalist Selah Austin has announced her verbal commitment to swim at Arkansas beginning in the fall of 2028. She publicized the n
  
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• 2026 College Swim League Championship Match (Virginia, Tennessee, NC State, Indiana): Live Recap

  06-11-2026 22:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Championship MatchNovember 6, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live StreamESPN+ — 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
  ESPNU — 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 4:30 p.m. ET
  Teams: #1 Virginia, #2 Tennessee, #3 NC State, #4 Indiana
  PreviewWelcome to the final match of the inaugural 2026 College Swim League season!!
  The last two months have seen some exciting and close meets and some fast swimming, and tonight it all comes to
  
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• YMCA Nationals Bronze Medalist Madisyn Upton Verbally Commits To The United States Naval Academy For Fall 2027

  06-11-2026 21:52 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin 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.
  YMCA Nationals bronze medalist Madisyn Upton has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the United States Naval Academy beginning in the fall
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Claire Curzan Rips 53.92 100 Back For Stunning World Record

  06-11-2026 20:36 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamClaire Curzan claimed the first individual world record of her career during last week’s U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials in Westmont, becoming the first woman under 54 seconds in the 100 backstroke (SCM).
  Curzan, 22, blasted her way to a time of 53.92, breaking fellow American Regan Smith‘s world record of 54.02 while beating Smith head-to-head.
  Smith initially set the world record at 54.02 during the 2024 Short Course World Championships, doing so
  
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• Panna Ugrai Continues Dominant Campaign At Hungarian SC Championships

  06-11-2026 19:53 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 HUNGARIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, November 4th – Saturday, November 7th
  Prelims at 9am local (3am ET), Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
  Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvár, Hungary
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap
  Entries/Live ResultsThe 2026 Hungarian Short Course Championships continued on today, although the competition is not a qualifying opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to add their names to the Short Cours
  
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• Dutch Roster For 2026 SC Worlds Carries Steenbergen, Corbeau & More Potential Medalists

  06-11-2026 19:23 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  Based on performances at the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, as well as last month’s Dutch Qualifiers meet, the Netherlands has revealed its 15-strong roster set to represent the nation at next month’s Short Course World Championships.
  A total of 10 women and 5 men will carry the orange flag into Beijing, with the Netherlands hoping to improve upon its 18th-place finish at the 2024 edition of the championships in Melbourne.
  On-fire Marrit Steenbergen headli
  
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• Rick Simpson Speaks on Villanova and Penn’s Battle In Unique and “Fan Friendly” Dual Meet Format

  06-11-2026 19:17 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Villanova Athletics
  VILLANOVA, Pa – Villanova Head Coach Rick Simpson sat down to discuss Wednesday night’s unique dual meet competition format against Penn. The Wildcats battled cross-town rival Penn Quakers in dual meet format that featured all swimming events being contested in a “team” or relay fashion.
  The event featured unique relays, such as the 3×500 Free Relay, 400 Back Relay, 400 Breast Relay, and 400 Fly Relay; while including traditional rel
  
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• College Swimming League Championship Match (Virginia, Tennessee, NC State, Indiana): Heat Sheet and Preview

  06-11-2026 19:17 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Championship MatchNovember 6, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live StreamESPN+ — 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
  ESPNU — 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 4:30 p.m. ET
  Teams: #1 Virginia, #2 Tennessee, #3 NC State, #4 IndianaIt is almost time for the final match of the 2026 College Swimming League season, the Championship.
  Virginia, Tennessee, and NC State all earned automatic berths to the championship by finishing in
  
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• Ray Looze on CSL Wildcard/Final Back-to-Back: “You’re pretty much gassed after one (meet)”

  06-11-2026 19:04 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Wild Card MatchNovember 5, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 5:30 PM ET
  Teams: #4 Indiana, #5 Cal, #6  Stanford, #7 Louisville
  Preview
  Live Recap
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  The Indiana Hoosiers came out of the gates swinging yesterday in the CSL’s wildcard match. After winning the majority of the individual events and putting together a complete team effort, IU came away with the victory and ear
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 78.3% Believe ACC Is Strongest Conference In Women’s Swim & Dive

  06-11-2026 18:56 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
  Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers what the best conference is in women’s swim & dive:
  Question: What is the strongest conference in women’s swimming & diving?
  RESULTSACC – 78.3%
  SEC – 18.4%
  Big Ten – 3.3%Led b
  
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• Egor Kornev, Pavel Samusenko In Action On Day One Of Russian SC Championships

  06-11-2026 18:31 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 RUSSIAN SHORT COURSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSFriday, November 6th – Wednesday, November 11th
  Nevskaya Volna Water Sports Center, St. Petersburg, Russia
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsThe 2026 Russian Short Course National Championships are officially underway, with the six-day competition having kicked off today, Friday, November 6th.
  Not only are national titles on the line, but swimmers will also be vying for slots on the country’s roster f
  
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• Junior Nationals Qualifier Henry Zanton Verbals To Wisconsin For Fall 2028

  06-11-2026 18:06 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin 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.
  Junior Nationals qualifier Henry Zanton has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Wisconsin beginning in the fall of 2028.
  
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• European Juniors Finalist Hannah Capron Announces Commitment to Michigan for Fall 2027

  06-11-2026 18:04 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Hannah Capron, a finalist at the 2026 European Junior Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Michigan beginni
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: Louisville Junior Mary Clarke Continues Ascent With 1:43 200 Free At CSL Wildcard

  06-11-2026 17:57 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
  Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to examin
  
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• Panna Ugrai Continues Tear At 2026 Hungarian Short Course Championships

  06-11-2026 16:12 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 HUNGARIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, November 4th – Saturday, November 7th
  Prelims at 9am local (3am ET), Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
  Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvár, Hungary
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap
  Entries/Live ResultsThe 2026 Hungarian Short Course Championships saw day two transpire from Kaposvár with a large domestic contingent set to compete at the Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool over the next several days.
  As a remind
  
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• Nikita Sheremet on Swimming Skins So Often: “It actually got harder every time”

  06-11-2026 15:58 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Wild Card MatchNovember 5, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 5:30 PM ET
  Teams: #4 Indiana, #5 Cal, #6  Stanford, #7 Louisville
  Preview
  Live Recap
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  Louisville’s Nikita Sheremet has concluded his CSL season, but not without leaving his mark on the League. Sheremet was a revelation in the skins format in this inaugural season, winning the 50 Free nearly every time he stepp
  
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• Mana Ishikawa Of Japan Becomes First Youth Olympic Games Swimmer Ever To Collect Four Golds

  06-11-2026 14:44 via SwimSwam
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 SUMMER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMESSunday, November 1st – Friday, November 6th (pool swimming)
  Dakar, Senegal
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap | Day 3 Recap | Day 4 Recap
  Results
  LivestreamHistory was made on the penultimate night of racing at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, with 17-year-old Mana Ishikawa of Japan becoming the first swimmer ever to claim four gold medals.
  Racing in the final of the girls’ 50m breast, Ishikawa stopped the clock
  
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• The Hungry Swimmer: Homemade Roasted Salsa Verde

  06-11-2026 14:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Ari Meyer on SwimSwam
  This homemade salsa verde is fresh, tangy, and slightly smoky with a good amount of heat. Roasting the tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic brings out their natural flavors, while fresh lemon and lime juice add brightness. It’s great with tortilla chips, tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for grilled meats.Prep time: 10 minutes
  Cook time: 25 minutes
  Yield: Approximately 2–3 cupsIngredients8 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  1 poblano pepper
  2–3 serrano pepp
  
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• Swimming Canada Hired, Then Fired, Man Suspended From Working or Attending Sanctioned Hockey Games

  06-11-2026 13:49 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Swimming Canada hired a man earlier this year that had recently been suspended from working or attending sanctioned hockey games for inappropriate behavior.
  According to Canadian investigative sports journalist Rick Westhead of TSN, the national governing body was unaware of the sanctions against the man until it was alerted by a whistleblower in September.
  Swimming Canada then conducted an internal review after receiving the tip and “decided to bring the employ
  
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• One Goggle In, One Goggle Out: Why It Matters in Swimming

  06-11-2026 13:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  In freestyle swimming, breathing is often one of the biggest challenges for beginners. Some swimmers lift their entire head to breathe, while others turn too far to the side, disrupting their body position and rhythm.
  One simple technique that can make a significant difference is keeping one goggle in the water and one goggle out while breathing.
  It may look like a small detail, but this head position can help swimmers develop better breathing mechanics, maintain
  
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• Stanford Gets 4th Top-Ten Verbal Commitment for 2028 from #10 Emma Hussein

  06-11-2026 12:46 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Emma Hussein from Stevenson Ranch, California, whom we ranked #10 on our Way Too Early list of top girls’ recruits from the class of 2028, has announced
  
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• Ibiza Confirmed As Third Stop of 2026-27 Open Water World Cup As Series Prepares For Launch

  06-11-2026 11:44 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: World Aquatics
  As the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2026/27 is set to begin today, Ibiza has been confirmed as the host venue for the competition’s third stop, completing the schedule for the sport’s first-ever season held over two calendar years.
  With Cancún, Somabay, Golfo Aranci and Setúbal already confirmed as hosts for the upcoming campaign, this latest reveal sees the World Cup return to the picturesque Balearic island for the third s
  
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• Kaitlin Sandeno, Steve Furniss Among 19 To Be Inducted Into USC Athletics Hall of Fame

  06-11-2026 11:33 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USC Athletics
  LOS ANGELES – Nineteen Trojan luminaries—including Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, All-Americans, and world record setters—have been selected to the 13th class of USC’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
  Alphabetically, the 2027 inductees are:
  Damon Bame (football), Bill Bordley (baseball), Anna Maria Fernandez (tennis), Steve Furniss (swimming), Jack Gardner (basketball), Dwayne Jarrett (football), Balazs Kiss(track and field), Paul
  
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• Liberty Clark After 50y Free PB, 200y Free Season Best: “I’m feeling fantastic”

  06-11-2026 10:18 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Wild Card MatchNovember 5, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 5:30 PM ET
  Teams: #4 Indiana, #5 Cal, #6  Stanford, #7 Louisville
  Preview
  Live Recap
  Newly minted American Record holder (200 Free SCM) Liberty Clark flexed her yards prowess last night in Indianapolis at the CSL Wildcard match. Clark led off IU’s winning 4×50 free relay in a new PB (21.15) and clocked a season-best in the 200 free (1:42.6
  
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• Houston, TCU Garner Women’s Big 12 Weekly Swim & Dive Awards

  06-11-2026 08:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Big 12 Sports
  TCU’s Nina Vadovicova (swimmer) and Anna-Grace Guenther (newcomer), along with Houston’s Michelle McLeod (diver), were voted the Big 12 Women’s Swimming & Diving weekly award recipients for competition ending Nov. 1.
  Vadovicova swept the breaststroke events in TCU’s dual meet against SMU, claiming first place in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:00.98 before touching the wall in 2:11.17 to win the 200-yard breaststroke. The sen
  
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• Alex Shackell, Miroslav Knedla Win SwimSwam’s CSL Match 7 MVPs

  06-11-2026 04:26 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Wild Card MatchNovember 5, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 5:30 PM ET
  Teams: #4 Indiana, #5 Cal, #6  Stanford, #7 Louisville
  Preview
  Live RecapMatch #7 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Indiana swam to the win, puching their ticket as the final team in tomorrow night’s final. Alex Shackell of Indiana is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match, and Miroslav Knedla of Indiana is S
  
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