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• 2026 Aussie SC Championships: Sam Short Becomes #3 800 Free Performer In History

  29-09-2026 19:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1While some big-time names to the tune of Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O’Callaghan are missing from these 2026 Australian Short Course Champions
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Baku: McEvoy Destroys Oceanian Record, Kornev Hits Russian Mark In 50 Free

  01-10-2026 19:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1The 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup kicked off today from Baku, and the men’s 50m freestyle final lived up to its billing and then some.
  This morning, LCM 50 free World Record holder and Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy of Australia earned the 2nd seed, hitting a
  
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• Welsh Swimmer Dan Jones Announces Retirement

  01-10-2026 19:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  One of the greatest swimmers to ever come out of Wales has announced his retirement.
  Dan Jones, who was a part of two bronze medal winning relay teams during this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, said he is stepping away from competitive swimming at the age of 30.
  Jones represented Wales at the last two Commonwealth Games, competing in the 50 freestyle and on four relay teams during the 2022 event in Birmingham.
  At this year’s Commonwealth Games in
  
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• Yu Yiting Lowers Own Asian Record for 1st Time in Two Years With 56.99 100 IM World Cup Bronze

  01-10-2026 19:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Women’s 100 IMWorld Record: 55.11 – Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
  World Cup Record: 55.77 – Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2025GOLD: Marrit Steenbergen (NED) – 56.83
  SILVER: Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL) – 56.84
  BRONZE: Yu Yiting (CHN) – 56.99
  Despite not winn
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Baku: Siobhan Haughey Fires Off Asian Record In 50 Freestyle

  01-10-2026 18:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1The first stop of the ‘Silk Road’ World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku brought us our first national and continental record to kickoff the campaign.
  Racing in the final of the women’s 50m freestyle tonight, Olympic multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey fired o
  
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• Asian Games Multi-Medalist Ching Hwee Gan Continues Success With SCM 400 Free SGP Record

  01-10-2026 17:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To WatchThe first event of the first stop of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup saw a national record go down, as on-fire Ching Hwee Gan of Singapore delivered the best time of her career in the women’s 400m freestyle.
  Although she landed off the podium to place 5th overall, the 23-year-old former In
  
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• 2026 Australian SC Championships: Worlds Roster Grows To 18 On Penultimate Night

  01-10-2026 17:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The penultimate night of racing unfolded at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, th
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Baku: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  01-10-2026 16:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To WatchWelcome to the first day of the 2026 Swimming World Cup on the Silk Road! Our first stop brings us to Baku, Azerbaijan, as we prepare for the meet’s first finals session. Today’s events will feature the women’s and men’s 400 freestyle, women’s 50 backstroke, men’s 200 backstrok
  
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• Australia’s Lukas Dunn Breaks 200 IM Age Record in Prelims, Then Crushes It In Finals

  01-10-2026 16:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 317-year-old Lukas Dunn from the Knox Pymble Swim Club in NSW, Australia has smashed the Australian Age
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Baku: Kornev, McEvoy Set Stage For 50 Free Battle In Day 1 Prelims

  01-10-2026 15:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheet
  How To WatchThe opening preliminary session of the 2026 World Cup in Baku ran this morning with a pared-down number of events, as both the women’s 200 fly and 200 breast will go straight to the final due to having 10 or fewer entrants.
  In the events that did take place, there were plenty of big names doing what they
  
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• Amber George Lowers Own Kiwi 50 Back Record To Close Out NZL SC Championships

  01-10-2026 13:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 NEW ZEALAND SC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 27th – October 1st
  Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  ResultsThe 2026 New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships wrapped up tonight in Christchurch, but not before two national records and three age records bit the dust to conclude the competition.
  First, in the women’s 50m backstroke, 21-year-old swimmer Amber George took down her own New
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 371 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  01-10-2026 13:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 371 Swim Jobs.
  Age Group Swim Coach
  The Pacifica Sea Lions Aquatic Club (PSL) seeks to fill the position of Age Group Swim Coach.The ideal candidate will be committed to providing exceptional coaching and mentorship toswimmers of varying skill levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. This is an hourly positionthat offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day Three Finals Recap

  01-10-2026 10:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 
   
  Women’s 100 Butterfly — FinalWorld Record: 52.71, Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
  Commonwealth R
  
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• William & Mary Sweeps Georgetown In Season Opener

  01-10-2026 08:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  WILLIAM & MARY VS GEORGETOWNSeptember 26, 2026
  Washington, D.C.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Tribe Athletics
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Julie Addison broke a dual-meet record in the 200 back as William & Mary swimming swept Georgetown in the season opener on Saturday afternoon at the McCarthy Pool. The women’s team won 177-117 while the men scored a 158-136 victory.Addison finished the 200 back in 1:58.39 to break the program’s dual-meet record and wi
  
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• Queens Sweeps Davidson During Opening Weekend

  01-10-2026 08:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  DAVIDSON VS QUEENSSeptember 26, 2026
  Charlotte, N.C.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Queens Athletics
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s swimming posted a sweep of Davidson on Saturday at the Levine Aquatic Center. The Queens women defeated the Wildcats, 139-66, while the Royals’ men posted a 152.5-52.5 victory.
  HOW IT HAPPENEDThe Queens women opened the meet with a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay as
  
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• #18 Josiah Collins (2028) Hands Verbal Commitment to In-state Indiana Hoosiers

  01-10-2026 05:11 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.
  Josiah Collins from Carmel, Indiana, has announced his verbal commitment to Indiana University’s class of 2032, writing on social media:
  “
  
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• Michigan Men Kick Off Recruiting Class of 2028 with Verbal Commitment from #17 Max Garbacz

  01-10-2026 03:40 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.
  Madison, Wisconsin’s Max Garbacz has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan for 2028-29. He wrote about his decision on s
  
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

  01-10-2026 02:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Welcome to the 3rd day of the 2026 Australian Short Course Trials!
  We have seen numerous records fall over the first two days of competition and there
  
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• Futures Champion Nicolas Kokidko Commits To Florida State For 2027

  01-10-2026 01:58 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.
  Nicolas Kokidko of Miami, Florida has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and continue his academic and athletic career at Florida St
  
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• Summer Juniors Finalist Lila Sherman Commits To Duke For 2027

  01-10-2026 01:46 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.
  Lila Sherman of Arlington, Virginia has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Duke University.
  “I
  
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• Best Of The Rest Ranked Max Laine Flips Commitment From Pitt To NC State

  01-10-2026 01:00 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.
  Max Laine of Austin, Texas has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at NC State University. Laine flips hi
  
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• Siena Hires Morgan Soulia As Next Head Swimming & Diving Coach

  01-10-2026 00:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Division I Siena College has announced Morgan Soulia as the next head coach of its women’s swimming and diving program. Soulia takes over the position previously held by Maggie Davenport who departed the program in August to join Florida Gulf Coast as an assistant coach.
  “I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Siena family and lead the Swim & Dive program,” said Soulia. “Siena’s commitment to academi
  
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• Cal Men’s And Women’s Swimming and Diving Combine Into One Account On Instagram

  01-10-2026 00:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Cal men’s and women’s swimming and diving have combined their two Instagram accounts and now will be under one Instagram username. The team will use the former men’s account going forward, posting content from both programs now.
  As of Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, the school is still waiting to officially change their Instagram handle as Instagram has restricted them from making the change.View this post on InstagramThe move comes four years after
  
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• Summer Ends. Swim Training Doesn’t: Ear Pro and SwimOutlet Spotlight Year-Round Ear Protection

  30-09-2026 22:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Summer may mark peak swimming season for recreational swimmers, but competitive athletes train year-round — and missing valuable training time because of ear issues can disrupt carefully designed programs.
  College swimmers, club teams, masters competitors, triathletes, artistic swimmers, divers, surfers and other aquatic athletes often spend hours in pools and open water several days each week.
  Ear Pro, the proactive pre-swim ear spray now available
  
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• 2026-27 College Swimming Previews: #3 Indiana Men Poised to Challenge for NCAA Title

  30-09-2026 21:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2026 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine.
  *As of publishing, Indiana has still not published an updated roster for the 2026-2027 swim season. We know Zalan Sarkany and Owen McDonald received extra NCAA
  
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• Andre Labara, 15, Swims Huge 4:09.82 400 IM En Route to Aussie Age Record

  30-09-2026 20:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Men’s 400 IM – FinalWorld Record: 3:54.81 – Daiya Seto (JPN), 2019
  Commonwealth Record: 3:57.91 – Thomas Fraser-Holmes (AUS), 20
  
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• 2026 Asian Games Wrap-up: SwimSwam’s Men’s Awards

  30-09-2026 19:26 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 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6The 2026 Asian Games wrapped up last Fr
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: September 28 – October 4

  30-09-2026 18:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  A new NCAA season is upon us, and after many teams swam their first meets last week, including the first week of the College Swim League, SwimSwam is back to our weekly previews of college swim meets you can watch this week.
  There are a few big meets happening this weekend, including the 3rd match of the CSL, which includes Cal, Auburn, Ohio State, and Stanford. That meet will be streamed on ESPN + at 8:30 pm EST.
  This meet will likely be the first time swimming fa
  
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• What Comes Next For the Protect College Sports Act?

  30-09-2026 18:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  On Monday, the Protect College Sports Act passed the senate with a 77-22 vote. Now that it has passed the first step, what comes next for the bill?
  Once a bill passes the Senate, it moves onto the House of Representatives. There, it will go through the same process it went through in the Senate with debates among the 435-member House of Representatives. The bill will likely see more adjustments in the House before it is brought to a vote.
  The bill will only need a
  
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• 2028 Olympic Torch Relay To Start In Atlanta

  30-09-2026 18:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  One big detail of the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was announced on Tuesday.
  LA28 organizers said that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta, the last U.S. city to host the Summer Olympics back in 1996.
  The torch’s journey will begin there and eventually travel through all 50 states before arriving in Los Angeles for the Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028.
  Full specifics of the torch relay route won’t be announced until next year, but organ
  
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