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• 2026 CSL Match 3 (Cal, Stanford, Ohio State, Auburn): Live Recap

  03-10-2026 02:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
  Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 8:30 PM ET
  Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 Auburn
  PreviewWelcome to the 3rd CSL Match!
  The last two matches have been fast and furious, and have seen some incredibly fast swims for the early NCAA season. It is officially October, and three of the teams will be kickin
  
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• College Swimming League Match 3 Box Score

  08-10-2026 21:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Andrew Mering on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Match 3Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
  Teams: Stanford, Cal, Auburn, Ohio StateFinal Scores
  Team
  Total
  Individual
  Relays
  Skins
  Super Skins
  League Points
  1
  Stanford
  551
  246
  28
  93
  184
  4
  2
  Cal
  543.5
  304.5
  52
  61
  126
  3
  3
  Auburn
  370.5
  195.5
  36
  57
  82
  2
  4
  Ohio State
  255
  142
  32
  17
  64
  1
  Score Progression
  What the score was after each event.
  Event
  Stanford
  Cal
  Auburn
  Ohio State
  Women’s 200 Back
  8
  8
  6
  15
  Men’s 200 Back
  25
  21
  9
  19
  Women’s 2
  
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• Caeleb Dressel and Meghan Dressel Expecting Their 3rd Baby in March

  08-10-2026 21:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World record holder Caeleb Dressel and his wife Meghan Dressel announced earlier this week that they are expecting their 3rd baby, a girl, due in March.View this post on InstagramThe Dressel’s had their first baby, a boy named August in February of 2024. Their second child, a daughter named Josie was born in June of 2025. August will turn three shortly before their 3rd child is due.
  Dressel is the current world record-holder in the LCM 100 fly and men’s
  
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• Merrimack Athletics Names Erik Ripley Director Of Swimming And Diving

  08-10-2026 21:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Merrimack Athletics
  NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College athletic department has named Erik Ripley the Director of Swimming and Diving.
  Ripley arrives at Merrimack after three seasons as an assistant coach of the Drexel University Dragons. He brings extensive experience in coaching and recruiting at the collegiate and high school levels.
  “We’re thrilled to welcome Erik to Merrimack and have him lead our swimming and diving pro
  
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• College Swimming League Match 2 Box Score

  08-10-2026 20:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Andrew Mering on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Match 2Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
  Teams: Virginia, NC State, Alabama, GeorgiaFinal Scores
  Team
  Total
  Individual
  Relays
  Skins
  Super Skins
  League Points
  1
  Virginia
  680
  318
  48
  103
  211
  4
  2
  NC State
  556.5
  253.5
  46
  100
  157
  3
  3
  Alabama
  270
  165
  34
  19
  52
  2
  4
  Georgia
  211.5
  151.5
  18
  6
  36
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  Score Progression
  What the score was after each event.
  Event
  Virginia
  NC State
  Alabama
  Georgia
  Women’s 200 Back
  18
  12
  0
  7
  Men’s 200 Back
  30
  22
  10
  12
  
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• Sarah Sjostrom Will Not Be Racing At Short Course Worlds

  08-10-2026 19:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Swedish world record holder Sarah Sjostrom will not be racing at the 2026 SC World Championships in Beijing at the end of the year.
  Media outlets in Sweden report that Sjostrom’s coach Antonio Lutula has stated that Sjostrom would not be competing to focus on training and recovery.
  Sjostrom, who turned 33 in August, returned in April at the Malmsten Swim Open in Stockholm after she took 2025 off to have a baby. Her son Adrian was born in August 2025, and she
  
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• Speedo Sectionals Finalist Grace Alger Verbals To Sacred Heart For Fall 2027

  08-10-2026 18:17 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.
  Speedo Sectionals finalist Grace Alger has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Sacred Heart University beginning in the fall of 2027.
  
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• Roos Vanotterdijk Sets Two Belgian Records in Two Events on Night One in Tashkent

  08-10-2026 17:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheets
  How To Watch
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Roos Vanotterdijk won two silver medals on the first night of competition in Tashkent, both in Belgian record fashion.
  Women’s 50 BackstrokeWorld Record: 25.23, Regan Smith (USA), 2024
  World Cup Record: 25.35, Kaylee McKeown (AUS), 2025GOLD – Marrit Steenbergen (NED) –
  
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• Short Course Worlds Roster Slots On The Line At Japanese SC Championships

  08-10-2026 17:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
  Saga Prefecture
  SCM (25m)
  Qualifying Competition for SC World Championships
  Entries
  Live ResultsThe 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships are nearly upon us, with action kicking off on Saturday, October 10th and spanning through Monday, October 12th.
  The three-day competition represents an elite opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to qualify for this year’s Short
  
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• Marrit Steenbergen Downs Own European Record in 100 IM with 56.18 World Cup Win

  08-10-2026 17:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheets
  How To Watch
  RecapsPrelims: 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) – 56.18
  SILVER – Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL) – 56.68
  BRONZE – Yu Yiting (CHN) – 57.57
  Marrit Steenbergen de
  
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• World Para Swimming Championships to Return to Mexico in 2027

  08-10-2026 16:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: World Para Swimming
  The World Para Swimming Championships will return to Mexico for the first time in a decade, with Guadalajara hosting the competition for the first time from 25 July to 1 August 2027. The competition will be held at the Centro Acuatico CODE Metropolitano, a venue that has hosted the Para Swimming World Series in the country since 2023.
  The World Para Swimming Championships Mexico 2027 will be the 13th edition of the competition and the fourth
  
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• Fresno State Star Swimmer McKenzie Lung Raced While Pregnant at 2026 NCAA Championships

  08-10-2026 16:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Fresno State swimmer MacKenzie Lung revealed on her TikTok channel this week that she was pregnant while racing at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
  “And I was confused why I swam so bad,” she said in the post caption. @kenzie.lungAnd I was so confused why I swam so bad♬ You’re Pregnant! You Got a Baby in Your Belly! Congratulations! – The Motern Media Holiday Singers
  Lung entered the meet as the 8th seed in the 100 breaststroke with a br
  
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• Aussie Dynamo Cameron McEvoy Lowers Own World Cup 50 Freestyle Record, #2 All-Time

  08-10-2026 16:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheets
  How To Watch
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1We saw our first World Cup record of the Tashkent stop go down, courtesy of Olympic champion and World Record holder Cameron McEvoy of Australia.
  Racing in the final of the men’s 50m freestyle this evening, 32-year-old McEvoy ripped a time of 20.13 to grab the gold.
  That beat out R
  
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• College Swimming League Match 1 Box Score

  08-10-2026 16:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Andrew Mering on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Match 1Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
  Teams: Indiana, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio StateWith the new College Swimming League format, new stats are needed. I put together a new box score format for these meets. It contains a plethora of stats pulled from the CSL results, from team to individual to CSL specific stats like jackpots and skins points. Feedback in the comments of other stats you would like to see or refinements is appreciated as w
  
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• Ohio State Names Benjamin Moldoff Assistant Diving Coach

  08-10-2026 16:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Ohio State Athletics
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Director of Swimming and Diving Bill Dorenkott has announced the hiring of Benjamin Moldoff, who will serve as the assistant diving coach for the men’s and women’s teams.
  “Adding Coach Moldoff to our coaching staff is a big win for the Buckeyes,” said head diving coach Justin Sochor. “Ben comes to us with an already established relationship with both me, as well as the student-a
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Tashkent: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  08-10-2026 14:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych Sheets
  How To Watch
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1The 2nd stop on the Silk Road Tour takes us to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where we are set up for a fun first finals session of racing.
  This session will feature the fastest heats of both the women’s and men’s 400 freestyles, women’s 50 back, men’s 200 back, women’s 200 fly, men
  
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• Futures Finalist Daniel Xia to Compete for North Carolina Starting Next Fall (2027)

  08-10-2026 14:04 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Futures Championship finalist Daniel Xia will be headed east next season, as he has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University
  
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• World Cup – Tashkent: Vanotterdijk and Steenbergen Set Table for Finals Clashes in First Prelims Session

  08-10-2026 13:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsThe first day of the Tashkent World Cup prelims looked eerily similar to the first prelims session a week ago in Baku, with some big names leading the way to the finals and setting up some eye-catching finals battles.
  Two of tonight’s finals races will feature Marrit Steenbergen and Roos Vanotterdijk, who both currently sit 1st an
  
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• The Smart Way to Increase Dolphin Kick Tempo for More Speed

  08-10-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Kick tempo is one of the hallmarks of fast underwater dolphin kicking.
  Elite swimmers mostly cycle their kicks faster than non-elite kickers.
  Naturally, the enterprising dolphin kick enthusiast reads this and tells themselves:
  You go down to the pool today and kick those little legs until the wheels fall off.But moving the legs faster doesn’t automatically create more speed in the pool. Often, you’re just sloshing around more water and not creatin
  
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• USA Swimming Managing Director Joel Shinofield Named New CEO of USRowing

  08-10-2026 03:40 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  On Wednesday, US Rowing announced USA Swimming managing director Joel Shinofield as their new Chief Executive Officer starting Tuesday, October 13.
  Shinofield has been at USA Swimming since 2018, serving as the Managing Director, Sport Development. He took over the role after spending six years serving as the Executive Director Of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America.
  USRowing’s former CEO Amanda Kraus stepped down in April of 2
  
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• Comparing Cal’s 2017, Cal’s 2028, and Virginia’s 2025 Boys High School Recruiting Classes

  08-10-2026 02:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The Cal men secured their 5th top 20 commitment for the boys high school class of 2028 with #4 ranked Charlie Cancelmo. It’s only October and the recruiting class is already in the running for one of the top boys recruiting classes of all-time, along with Cal’s class of 2017 and Virginia’s class of 2025.Cal 2017Virginia 2025Cal 2028
  #1
  Ryan Hoffer
  #1
  Thomas Heilman
  #1
  Kai Joyner
  #2
  Sean Grieshop
  #2
  Maximus Williamson
  #2
  David Sammons
  #11
  Bryce Meffor
  
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• Superstar Taylor Swift Shows Off Swimming Skills in “Patient Zero” Music Video

  08-10-2026 02:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  Global superstar Taylor Swift released her music video for her newest single “Patient Zero” at the VMA’s last week, with her video gaining a lot of attention in the swimming community.
  In the video, Swift is joined by fellow superstars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, portraying the ghost of Farrell’s dead ex. Throughout the video, Swift’s character repeatedly attempts to warn Johnson, who portrays Farrell’s new lover, of his bad
  
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• Charlie Cancelmo, Number 4 in Class of 2028, Makes the Fifth Top 20-Ranked Verbal Commitment to Cal

  08-10-2026 01:57 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.
  Charlie Cancelmo from Seattle, Washington, has given the University of California, Berkeley, its 5th verbal commitment for 2028-29, writing on social
  
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• #14 Maggie Dickinson Hands Verbal Commitment to Indiana, Joining Older Sister Anne Dickinson in 2028

  08-10-2026 01:46 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.
  Maggie Dickinson, a junior at Whitefish Bay High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has announced her verbal commitment to Indiana University for 2028-29
  
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• Nevada Set to Host UNLV On October 29 in Ticketed Dual Meet Featuring Deck-Reserved VIP Package

  07-10-2026 23:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The University of Nevada will host a ticketed dual meet against in-state rival UNLV on October 29th, offering a Deck Reserved Experience package to draw more eyes to the sport.
  In a press release from the University of Nevada, the deck reserved package includes reserved leather seating directly on the pool deck, plus a complimentary buffet and beverages. Those who purchase the package can also interact with the student-athletes and receive complimentary VIP park
  
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• Texas A&M Snags Verbal Commitment from #15 Ellie Stanley for 2028-29

  07-10-2026 21:18 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.
  Ellie Stanley from Maryville, Tennessee, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Texas A&M University beginning in 2028. She told
  
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• College of Staten Island Announces Miranda Johns As Interim Head Swim Coach & Aquatics Director

  07-10-2026 20:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: CSI Athletics
  STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island Athletics Department has announced the appointment of Miranda Johns as the interim head coach of the CSI Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving program ahead of the 2026-27 season. Johns will assume leadership of the program while head coach Michael Ackalitis is on medical and family leave as he battles Stage Four melanoma cancer and prepares to welcome his second daughter.
  “I
  
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• Converse University Announces Mike Simpson As Interim Head Coach, JT Broome as Assistant

  07-10-2026 20:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Converse Athletics
  SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University Athletic Department announced that Mike Simpson would be the Interim Head Swim Coach for the upcoming season and that JT Broome will assist the Valkyries swim program.
  “We’re excited to welcome Mike as the interim head coach of our swim programs,” Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Jenn Bell said. “He brings valuable experience from working with several h
  
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• Storylines to Follow at the 2nd World Cup Stop in Tashkent

  07-10-2026 20:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsIt’s time for the next leg of the Silk Road Tour of the World Cup to begin, as some of the sport’s top talents reconvene in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, hoping to climb the World Cup standings and deliver more headline-worthy swims.
  Here are a few storylines to watch as the Silk Road Tour continues through Tashkent.
  The Next Chapte
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: October 7-12

  07-10-2026 20:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The college swim season is in full gear now, and we are coming up on another exciting week of meets, including a few you can watch live.See Also — College Swimming Weekly Preview: October 5-12The 4th match of the College Swim League is on Friday, and Tennessee will be opening its season at home in Knoxville as they host Louisville, Michigan, and Virginia. That meet will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 ET.
  You can also watch the annual Battle at the Burr
  
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