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• 2026 European Championships: Day 6 Finals Preview + Scratches

  15-08-2026 16:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 European Swimming ChampionshipsAugust 10-16, 2026
  Paris, France – Olympic Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Results
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Preview Index
  Live Stream
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5DAY 6 FINALS  START LIST
  Day 6 Finals ScheduleMen’s 200 Butter
  
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• Walsh, Douglass & McIntosh Lead arena to 51 Medals and Multiple World Records at 2026 Pan Pacs

  25-08-2026 20:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of arena, a SwimSwam partner.
  Portland, Oregon, August 25, 2026 – arena’s international team of elite athletes turned in one of their strongest team performances of the year at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, combining for 51 medals, 33 individual medals and a share of every world record broken across the four-day meet in Irvine, California (August 12–15).
  Kate Douglass provided the headline moment, breaking the world record
  
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• Olympic Medalist Tomoru Honda May Be Facing Jail Time For Traffic Incident

  25-08-2026 20:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  There is an update to the ,driving-violation criminal case we reported earlier this month, and things may not be looking good for 2020 Olympic Games silver medalist Tomoru Honda of Japan.
  24-year-old 200m butterfly specialist Honda was removed from the Japanese rosters for both the Pan Pacific Championships and the Asian Games for violating the Act on Punishment of Offenses Relating to Driving, a condition that typically involves dangerous driving causing injury.&n
  
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• Former Florida Tech Swimmer Receives Formal Suspension From SafeSport

  25-08-2026 18:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  A former Florida Tech swimmer who was given a temporary suspension in December 2024 amid allegations of misconduct has now received a formal sanction from the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
  In SafeSport’s weekly sanction and arbitration decision update issued on Tuesday, Elias Econopouly‘s misconduct status has been updated to “Criminal Disposition – involving Minors,” and “Criminal Disposition – Sexual Misconduct,” noti
  
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• 2026 Mediterranean Games: Razzetti, Angiolini, Alzetta Keep Italy Going Strong

  25-08-2026 17:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 MEDITERRANEAN GAMESAugust 21st – September 3rd, 2026
  Taranto, Italy
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsThe penultimate night of swimming action transpired at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, with the nations of Italy, Greece and Portugal still situated atop the medal table.
  Lisa Angiolini helped the Italian cause by grabbing gold in the women’s 50m breaststroke as a follow-up to her 200m breaststroke victory the previous evening.
  31-year-old Angiolini stop
  
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• 3 Resisted Sprint Training Lessons From an Olympic 50 Freestyler

  25-08-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Resisted sprint training is one of the main strategies swimmers use to get faster.
  Chutes, power towers, buckets, cords, wearing nine XXXL swimsuits at the same time—add the resistance and get after it.
  But the amount of resistance we use has a big impact on whether it lands on race day.
  Like a good slice of pizza, more isn’t automatically better. Pulling a cable-creaking load across the pool can boost confidence, but if your stroke is falling apa
  
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• Why the 2026 ASCA World Clinic Is Worth the Investment

  25-08-2026 12:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
  In just two weeks, hundreds of swimming coaches will gather in Orlando for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic, presented by Fitter & Faster Swim Camps.
  If you’re still deciding whether to attend, here’s the simplest reason to go: Investing in yourself as a coach is an investment in your athletes.
  Full schedule and registration at www.ascaworldclinic.com
  Arrive Curious – Leave Inspired!
  The 2026 World Cli
  
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• Penn State Adds Omar Ojeda To Staff As Assistant Diving Coach

  25-08-2026 12:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Penn State Athletics
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has added assistant diving coach Omar Ojeda to her staff.
  Ojeda recently served on the diving staff at Liberty University in 2025-26, first as a volunteer diving coach in 2025 and as a graduate assistant diving coach in 2026. He helped three divers to compete at NCAA Zone Championships and coached the school’s first diver to compet
  
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• Spectrum Aquatics Introduces Dash Starting Block: The Next Generation of Affordable Competition Platforms

  25-08-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Spectrum Aquatics, a SwimSwam partner.
  Spectrum Aquatics, a PlayCore company, is proud to introduce the Dash Starting Block, the next evolution in commercial competition starting platforms. Designed as the successor to the trusted Record Breaker Starting Block, Dash delivers a large, durable, and fully customizable competition platform at an economical price point while providing a clear upgrade path for the future.
  Built for long-term value, D
  
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• Corey Murphey Breaks Two Marathon Swimming Records En Route to Completing Double Crossing of Lake Tahoe

  25-08-2026 04:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Corey Murphey broke two marathon swimming records en route to becoming only the fourth person ever to complete a double-crossing of the length of Lake Tahoe in late July. Swimming 21.3 miles each way to reach 42.6 miles total, Murphey broke the record times for both the north-to-south directional length and double-length.
  Murphey began her trek in Incline Village on July 21st, swimming to Camp Richardson and reaching the turnaround point in exactly 10 hours to brea
  
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• Lafayette Removes Interim Head Coach Title, Names Mike Rinde Permanent Head Coach

  25-08-2026 02:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Lafayette College has named Mike Rinde as its next permanent head coach of its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Rinde was promoted to interim head coach earlier this month after longtime head coach Jim Dailey retired after 32 seasons as head coach with the program.
  “I would like to thank Sherryta, the entire leadership team and the selection committee, for this incredible opportunity,” Rinde said. “Their support for me duri
  
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• Leon Marchand Hints at Potential 200/400 Free For Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

  25-08-2026 00:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Going into the European Championships, dealing with a re-aggravated hip adductor injury that kept Leon Marchand out of several signature events, his focus shifted to a more freestyle- and butterfly-dominated event lineup in Paris. However, that proved to be an eye-opening experience for both Marchand and fans alike.
  Marchand was electric, winning both the 400 free and 200 fly events in Paris, including a blistering 3:43.14 in the 400 free, the fastest time in the fie
  
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• WADA Announces Intensified Testing of Russian Athletes ahead of Los Angeles Olympics

  24-08-2026 22:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  After Russia’s ban by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was lifted back in July, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that the independent testing of Russian athletes ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be intensified, with their samples being tested outside the country.
  According to a report from Inside the Games, this decision “reflects the mistrust that has persisted since a state-backed doping system was uncovered in co
  
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• Sheldon Lamb Moves Into Top Five In Boys’ 13-14 50, 100 Back at Central Zone 14 & Under Meet

  24-08-2026 22:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 Central Zone 14 & Under ChampionshipsAug. 6-9, 2026
  Minneapolis, MN
  LCM
  ResultsAfter having a dominant short course season earlier in the calendar year, 14-year-old Sheldon Lamb hasn’t been doing too shabby in long course, either.
  Lamb had a couple of nice performances at the Central Zone 14 & Under Championships in Minneapolis, clocking personal best times in the 50 back (26.85) and 100 back (58.73) during the boys’ competition.  In the
  
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• Korean Aces Hwang Sunwoo, Kim Woomin Eager For Asian Games Success

  24-08-2026 21:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 19th – October 4th
  Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe Asian Games may not mean much to the rest of the world, but for the nations of Japan, China, Singapore and beyond, the quadrennial multi-sport production carries significant weight and clout.
  This year’s edition is no different, as the host city of Nagoya, Japan, is finalizing preparations for the competition, which begins next month.
  South Korea is armed w
  
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• Ohio State Swimming & Diving Releases 2026-27 Schedule

  24-08-2026 20:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Ohio State Athletics
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have announced their schedules for the 2026-27 season.Full ScheduleTo kick off the inaugural season of the College Swimming League (CSL), select Buckeyes will travel to Westmont, Ill., on Thursday, Sept. 24, where they will compete against Indiana, Louisville and Michigan.
  The Buckeyes return to CSL competition on Friday, Oct. 2, when select
  
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• Many Asian Games Athletes Will Be Lodged On Cruise Liner

  24-08-2026 20:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 19th – October 4th
  Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe Asian Games may not mean much to the rest of the world, but for the nations of Japan, China, Singapore and beyond, the quadrennial multi-sport production carries significant weight and clout.
  This year’s edition is no different, as the host city of Nagoya, Japan, is finalizing preparations for the competition, which begins next month.
  Nearly 15,000 athletes
  
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• Liberty Announces Abigail Jensen as New Diving Coach

  24-08-2026 20:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Liberty Athletics
  LYNCHBURG, Va. – Abigail Jensen, one of Liberty’s original divers, has been hired as Liberty’s Diving Coach, it was announced today by Liberty Swimming & Diving Head Coach Jake Shellenberger.
  “Associate Head Coach Jessica Barnes and I are thrilled to welcome Abigail Jensen to Liberty as our new diving coach,” Shellenberger said. “One of our original divers, Abigail bring
  
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• Scott Van Pelt; Major Sports Personality, SportsCenter Host, Proud Swim Parent

  24-08-2026 19:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Scott Van Pelt, best known as the evening anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter, is also a proud father of a young swimmer. Van Pelt shared an emotional and touching story on his podcast, the SVPod on ESPN, about his son Charlie, who is just eight years old, winning the 25-meter backstroke at a local championship meet.
  His story resonates with nearly all swimming parents: the overwhelming joy and pride in what your child has accomplished. Van Pelt’s story goes a
  
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• Three-time Open Water World Champion Leonie Beck Announces Retirement

  24-08-2026 19:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  German open water swimmer Leonie Beck has announced her retirement from competitive swimming. The three-time World Champion and three-time European Champion announced her retirement on Monday at 29 years old.View this post on InstagramBeck last raced at the Olympic Games in Paris, where she finished 9th in the 10km open water race in spite of entering the event with strong medal hopes. She finished about two-and-a-half minutes behind the medalists and was her cou
  
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• Leon Marchand Hints at Potential 200/400 Free For Los Angles Olympics in 2028

  24-08-2026 18:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Going into the European Championships, dealing with a re-aggravated hip adductor injury that kept Leon Marchand out of several signature events, his focus shifted to a more freestyle- and butterfly-dominated event lineup in Paris. However, that proved to be an eye-opening experience for both Marchand and fans alike.
  Marchand was electric, winning both the 400 free and 200 fly events in Paris, including a blistering 3:43.14 in the 400 free, the fastest time in the fie
  
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• Italy Has Golden Night At 2026 Mediterranean Games

  24-08-2026 17:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 MEDITERRANEAN GAMESAugust 21st – September 3rd, 2026
  Taranto, Italy
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsWe moved into the third day of swimming action at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, with the nation of Italy getting on the board in multiple events to extend its lead in the medal table.
  22-year-old Olympian Luca De Tullio got the job done in the men’s 800m freestyle, stopping the clock at a speedy mark of 7:46.61 to get to the wall over 8 seconds ah
  
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• USA Women’s Water Polo Defeats Australia 17-16 After Penalties To Conclude Summer Series

  24-08-2026 15:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Water Polo
  Irvine, CA – August 23 – The USA Women completed an undefeated home stand with a thrilling 17-16 victory over Australia today after penalties. Jenna Flynn scored five goals and goalkeeper Lauren Steele notched nine saves in net to get the win.
  The game’s first goal came courtesy of Quinn Healy about midway through the opening quarter. Two minutes later, Ella Woodhead earned a penalty and Av
  
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• Old School vs. High School: A Former NCAA Champion Comes Out of Retirement to Race His Son

  24-08-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Liz Rosenthal on SwimSwam
  The teenagers stretching behind the blocks at the Florida Summer Area 5 Championship last month were quietly smiling and pointing at the “old guy” behind the blocks. 
  What those kids didn’t know was that the “old guy” behind the blocks was Michael Gilliam, a two-time NCAA champion, three-time SEC champion, 2001 SEC Swimmer of the Year, former American record holder and the fifth member of a University of Tennessee swimming family th
  
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• Ray Betuzzi Joins Calgary Patriots as Performance Coach

  24-08-2026 11:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Calgary Patriots
  The Calgary Patriots Swim Club is pleased to announce the addition of Ray Betuzzi as their new Performance coach, effective September 1, 2026.
  Expanding its athlete development pathway with the addition of a new Performance squad and coach, the Calgary Patriots will provide a dedicated elite training environment for athletes pursuing high-performance goals.
  Betuzzi brings 15 years of high-performance coaching experience to the Club, including mo
  
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• USA Down Syndrome Swimming Announces 2026 National Team for World Championships in Portugal

  24-08-2026 08:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Down Syndrome Swimming
  ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL — USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) is proud to announce the 15 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2026 Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) World Championships in Albufeira, Portugal.
  The 12th World Down Syndrome Swimming & Artistic Championships will take place October 30 through November 7, 2026, bringing together elite swimmers with Down syndrome from around the
  
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• Bobby Finke Announces Engagement to Fellow Florida Alum Ellie Zwiefel in Rome

  23-08-2026 21:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Olympic Champion and former World Record holder Bobby Finke has announced his engagement to long-time partner Ellie Zwiefel, a former swimmer at the University of Florida, while in Rome, Italy.
  Finke and Zweifel shared a collaborative post on Instagram yesterday to share the news, with the fitting caption “When in Rome”View this post on InstagramThe two have been together since 2018, when both of them were student-athletes at the University of Florida.
  Fi
  
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• Bobby Finke Announces Engagement to Fellow Florida Alum Ellie Zweifel in Rome

  23-08-2026 21:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Olympic Champion and former World Record holder Bobby Finke has announced his engagement to long-time partner Ellie Zweifel, a former swimmer at the University of Florida, while in Rome, Italy.
  Finke and Zweifel shared a collaborative post on Instagram yesterday to share the news, with the fitting caption “When in Rome”View this post on InstagramThe two have been together since 2018, when they were both student-athletes at the University of Florida.
  Finke
  
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• Is there Swimming Beef Between Thomas Ceccon and Apostolos Christou?

  23-08-2026 20:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Giusy Cisale contributed to this report.
  Swimming may not be like many sports in which athletes openly express their dislike for one another, lighting a bitter fire between two athletes that seems never to extinguish. It’s not very often that swimming sees a rivalry like Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, whose anger toward one another lasted decades both on and off the court. Or Muhammad Ali calling Joe Frazier ‘stupid’ and ‘too ugly to be the
  
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• A Way Too Early Look at LA 2028 – Setting the Stage

  23-08-2026 18:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Barry Revzin on SwimSwam
  Now that the Commonwealth Games, the European Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships are all over, it’s time to take a breather and look ahead. Far ahead. We’re now just two years away from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics!I realize that two years out is way, way too early to start making medal predictions. After all, in 2018, nobody would’ve called Lydia Jacoby a medal contender in the 100 breast for the Tokyo Olympics. For that matter, nobod
  
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