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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Coetze Looking to Dominate Men’s Backstroke Events

  21-07-2026 23:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview IndexThe 2026 Commonwealth Games are just a few days away, and we are continuing to preview all the individual events at the meet.
  The men’s backstroke events are some of the strongest events at the meet, and South Africa’s Pieter Coetze is looking to dominate his events as one of the top backstrokers i
  
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• USA Swimming Names 97 Swimmers to 2026-2027 National Junior Team

  09-09-2026 16:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming announced its 2026-2027 National Junior team roster on Tuesday, as 97 of the best 18-and-under athletes were selected to represent the Stars and Stripes.
  The 97-swimmer squad was selected based on times in the individual events of the 2028 Olympic Games, with the five fastest times in each event, except for the 100 and 200 freestyle, where six were selected.
  “We’re excited to welcome this talented group to the 2026-2027 National Junior Team,&
  
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• Ranking The 2026 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #16-13

  09-09-2026 16:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The calendars have flipped to September, which means that NCAA Division I programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season.
  Now that we’ve gone through the Honorable Mentions, below you can find the 16th through 13th-ranked men’s recruiting classes this season.
  See Also:Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
  Individual Recruit Rankings: Boys Final StandingsA few important notes on our rankings:The rankings listed are
  
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• Louisville Adds Samson Miller To Swim & Dive Staff As Assistant Diving Coach

  09-09-2026 13:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Louisville Athletics
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville head diving coach Ryan Rougeux has announced the addition of Samson Miller as an assistant diving coach to the Cardinals’ staff.
  Miller comes to Louisville from Chattanooga, Tenn., where he spent the past two seasons as the head coach of Baylor Dive Club. At Baylor, Miller coached the 2026 Tennessee girl’s state champion, two National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Ass
  
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• Team USA Women Win Inaugural Gold Medal, Men Finish Sixth At 2026 World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 Open Championships

  09-09-2026 13:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Water Polo
  Dubrovnik, Croatia – September 6 – The USA Women won the inaugural gold medal at the 2026 World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 Open Championships in Dubrovnik and the USA Men finished in sixth place. Ryann Neushul was named Tournament MVP following play while Lauren Steele finished the tournament with 57 saves at 64% save percentage across seven games. In the men’s fifth place match, Marko Vavic and AJ Rossman scored three ea
  
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• Former Southern Illinois Swim Coach Tim Hill Named To ASCA Hall of Fame

  09-09-2026 11:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Karen Rodriguez / SIU Athletics
  CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former Southern Illinois University swimming coach Tim Hill will be inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
  Hill will be honored alongside coach Dave Gibson during the ASCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sept. 10 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, as part of the 2026 ASCA World Clinic.
  Hill spent five seasons at Sou
  
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• Gregorio Paltrinieri Lands New Open Water Coach in Germano Proietti

  09-09-2026 08:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Soon after his now-former coach, Fabrizio Antonelli, left to coach the Chinese open-water national team, Gregorio Paltrinieri has already found a new mentor in Germano Proietti.
  Proietti will not only coach Paltrinieri, but will also head the distance and open-water groups at the Federal Training Center in Ostia.
  According to a report from OA Sport, Proietti’s appointment follows a process to update the technical structure of the Italian national open-water tea
  
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• Case Western Reserve Secures Commitment from 4-Time Virginia State Champ Finalist Sunny Chen for 2027

  09-09-2026 07:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  Nations Capital Swim Club’s Sunny Chen has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Case Western Reserve Univers
  
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• City of Omaha Granted Planning Approval for New Indoor Aquatic Facility

  09-09-2026 05:02 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The city of Omaha, Nebraska, home of the US Olympic Swimming Trials from 2008-2021, has received planning approval for a new indoor aquatic facility.
  The new facility will include 1200 spectator seats, plus extra standing room, as well as large deck space for athletes.
  In addition to the eight-lane Myrtha-built long-course pool, which can be split into two 10-lane short-course yard pools and is seven feet deep throughout, the facility will include a separate smaller
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Brooke Quinn Commits To Richmond For 2027

  09-09-2026 03:54 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.
  Brooke Quinn of Williamsburg, Virginia has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Richmond beginning in f
  
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• Futures Finalist Adam Giersch Commits To Penn State For 2028

  09-09-2026 03:06 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.
  Virginia Beach, Virginia native Adam Giersch has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Pennsylvania Stat
  
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• Summer Juniors Finalist Eric Chen Verbals To UPenn For 2027

  09-09-2026 02:31 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.
  Eric Chen of Hong Kong has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pennsylvania beginning in th
  
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• 2027 College Swimming Previews: #8 Michigan Men Look for Spark Despite Massive Departures from Last Season’s Roster

  09-09-2026 01:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  Men’s #8: Michigan Wolverines
  Key Losses: Luka Mladenovic (Transfer to Texas – 32 NCAA Points), Tyler Ray (30 NCAA Points), Jack Wilkening (2 NCAA Po
  
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• Summer Juniors Finalist Spyros Argeros Commits To Columbia For 2027

  09-09-2026 00:01 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.
  New York City native Spyros Argeros has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Columbia University beginning in
  
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• Ranking the 2026 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions

  09-09-2026 00:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The 2026-2027 NCAA season is around the corner, and, as always, we will be ranking the top 16 recruiting classes for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Division I programs along with a few honorable mentions.
  There are a number of changes in store for athletes this year. Last year, the NCAA introduced a new qualifying system and NCAA meet format, which saw the introduction of automatic qualifiers via conference championships. Earlier this summer, the NCAA
  
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• World Junior Record Holder Malte Graefe Commits To Florida For 2027

  08-09-2026 23:42 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.
  World Junior Record holder Malte Graefe of Germany has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the Florida beginn
  
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• Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker) Entered In South African SC Championships

  08-09-2026 21:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
  G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  SCM (25m)
  Meet CentralThe 2026 South African Short Course Championships are slated to begin on September 24th in Pietermaritzburg, and one name immediately stood out on the psych sheets.
  Two-time Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) is listed as having entered the women’s 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke events for th
  
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• Junior Nationals Qualifier Olivia George Sends Verbal To Pittsburgh For Fall 2027

  08-09-2026 20:33 via swimswam.com
  
  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 Olivia George has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in the fa
  
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• Matsushita’s Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  08-09-2026 20:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamThis week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Tomoyuki Matsushita’s medley magnificence, the recently announced 2026-27 USA National Team, and the SCM qualifier, Jose Finkel Trophy.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: Matsushita’s Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
  
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• Former Germantown Academy Coach Suspended By USA Swimming

  08-09-2026 20:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Colleen Kohm, a former coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis.
  Kohm, based out of Cary, N.C., was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct” (Subject to appeal/not yet final).
  She also appears in the U.S. Center for SafeSport disciplinary database with “Probation, No Contact Directive(s), Education&rdqu
  
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• North Carolina Swimming Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2026 Honorees

  08-09-2026 19:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame
  Cary, NC: The North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame announced today its Class of 2026 Inductees. The honorees are Joel Black, Rich DeSelm, Stephanie Peacock, Brooks Teal, and Patty Waldron.
  The Class of 2026 includes a national champion, two North Carolina Division I collegiate coaches; a Masters swimmer, meet director, and an age group coach; and long-time state and national swimming official. “Our Class of 2026 is a ve
  
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• Thomas Natal Steps Down As Loyola New Orleans Head Swimming & Diving Coach

  08-09-2026 17:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  After 10 seasons, Thomas Natal announced in late July that he stepped down as the head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach at Loyola University in New Orleans.
  In June of 2015, Natal was announced as the first ever coach of both programs, and began the task of launching them from scratch.View this post on InstagramIn November of 2024, Natal was also named Director of Aquatics at the university.
  “We are incredibly grateful for TJ’s decad
  
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• Ranking The 2026 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions

  08-09-2026 17:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The calendars have flipped to September, which means that Division I NCAA programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season. As always, we’ll rank in reverse order from #16 to #1. But before we get started, we’ve got a few honorable mentions.
  See Also:Individual Recruit Rankings: Boys Final StandingsA few important notes on our rankings:The rankings listed are based on our Class of 2026 Re-Rank. “HM” refers to our honorable mentio
  
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• YMCA of the Triangle Area Moves On From Coach Jamie Bloom, Senior 1 Group “Disbanding” Amid Restructuring

  08-09-2026 17:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA) Swim Team has moved on from coach Jamie Bloom and announced a restructuring of its Senior 1 Groups, consolidating the Chapel Hill and Raleigh groups to Raleigh.
  YOTA is a multi-site club based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle region of North Carolina.
  Last week, the club’s first day of practice was scheduled for Monday, August 31, after a week of team building events. On Tuesday, parents and swimmers received t
  
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• The Final 50: Do Elite Swimmers Really Handle Fatigue Better?

  08-09-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Sophia Yunyi Chen
  Every swimmer knows the feeling of turning at the 150-meter mark of a 200, and suddenly, the race changes. Stroke rate becomes harder to maintain; technique begins to unravel. The final 50 becomes less about speed and more about survival. But do elite swimmers actually handle that final lap better than everyone else?
  To find out, I analyzed race splits from elite international and Canadian provincial-level swimmers across all four
  
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• Swimtopia Announces Meet Management Platform to Set the Industry Standard for Competitive Swimming, Unveils New Brand

  08-09-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Swimtopia, a SwimSwam partner.
  Swimtopia today announced plans to launch its meet management software as a standalone product, making its modern meet technology available to any team, event organizer, meet host or governing body.
  The announcement marks a significant step in Swimtopia’s commitment to being the definitive technology platform for competitive swimming, and to building the modern, purpose-built solutions the sport deserves. It
  
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• Hundreds Expected to Say Farewell to IM West at 70th Anniversary MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet

  08-09-2026 12:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive
  EAST LANSING – With the impending demolition of the IM West building, the Michigan State University Swimming and Diving Alumni have planned one final farewell to the program’s longtime home.
  On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 70th anniversary of the MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet will splash down at the Charles McCaffree Pool at IM West. More than 400 former swimmers, divers, and their families have RSVP’d to atten
  
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• A Progressive Drag Chute Set for Faster Swimming

  08-09-2026 12:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Drag chutes are one of the most versatile tools for resisted swimming.
  And training with a drag chute is usually treated pretty simply:Small chute = small resistance
  Big chute = big resistanceBut chute size is only part of the equation for how hard they are to pull.
  The amount of drag produced by a parachute increases much faster than swimming speed. The faster you go while swimming against one, the disproportionately more resistance the chute creates.
  That l
  
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• Former Michigan State Swimmer, Germantown Academy Coach Suspended By USA Swimming

  08-09-2026 11:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Colleen Kohm, a former Michigan State swimmer and coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis.
  Kohm, based out of Cary, N.C., was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct” (Subject to appeal/not yet final).
  She also appears in the U.S. Center for SafeSport disciplinary database with “Probation, No Contact D
  
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• GSCY STORM Swim Team Head Coach Mary Korey Transitions to New Role

  08-09-2026 11:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Greater Somerset County YMCA
  After more than a decade of dedicated service to swimmers and families, Greater Somerset County YMCA STORM Swim Team Head Coach Mary Korey is transitioning into a new role with the team for the 2026 swim season, marking the beginning of a thoughtfully planned leadership transition.
  Korey will continue serving the team and will transition into a new assistant coaching role this fall, allowing her to remain connected to the athletes an
  
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