• 2026 European Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

    2026 European Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
    Finals: Day 1It is almost time for the 2nd finals session of the 2026 European Junior Championships, and if tonight is anything like night one, swimming fans are in for fast races tonight.
    There were no records broken in prelims, but that doesn’t mean there is no chance for records this
  • Mary-Sophie Harvey Scratches 200 IM Final at Canadian Trials Due to Illness

    Mary-Sophie Harvey Scratches 200 IM Final at Canadian Trials Due to Illness
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
    Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
    LCM (50 Meters)
    Meet Central
    Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    How To Watch
    Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Mary-Sophie Harvey has announced she will be scratching the 200 IM final tonight along with the remainder of the meet due to illness.
    In a st
  • Russian Squad Takes Down World Junior Record In Mixed 4×100 Free Relay, Proshin Leads Off In 47.9

    Russian Squad Takes Down World Junior Record In Mixed 4×100 Free Relay, Proshin Leads Off In 47.9
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2For the second straight night, a Russian relay established a new World Junior Record at the European Junior Championships in Munich.
    Officially competing under the Neutral Athletes banner, the Russian quartet of Egor Proshin (47.94), Mikhail
  • 10 Maltese Water Polo Players, One Staff Member Sanctioned For Gambling Violation

    10 Maltese Water Polo Players, One Staff Member Sanctioned For Gambling Violation
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    Ten Maltese water polo players and one staff member have been sanctioned by World Aquatics following an investigation into suspicious gambling activity.
    During the 2026 European Water Polo Championships in January, the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sports (AIMS) flagged irregular betting activity, leading to an international investigation involving the World Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) and European Aquatics.
    The investigation also involved the Aquatic Spor
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  • Finding Expertise in the Age of Algorithms

    Finding Expertise in the Age of Algorithms
    By Chris Webb on SwimSwam
    We’ve all seen the reels.
    A young, fit, articulate person confidently declaring:
    “The ONE thing your swimmer’s technique is missing!”
    “The top three exercises to prevent injury!”
    The comments are glowing. They have 50,000 followers.
    Everything about it signals expertise.
    But today, signal is cheap.
    So how do you separate expert from charlatan? Fact from fiction?
    An Age-Old Story with Brighter Lights
    The word charlatan comes from the I
  • Fires Destroys SwimRVA Pool Building In Richmond, VA

    Fires Destroys SwimRVA Pool Building In Richmond, VA
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    A pool house at SwimRVA North in Henrico County, Virginia burned down early Tuesday morning.
    At around 1:00 AM on July 7, local firemen received a call about a potential lightning strike on a tree. When the fire department arrived, several parts of the pool house were in flames. This included the main entrance, the breezeway, and the attic.
    SwimRVA, a learn-to-swim nonprofit with several campuses in the greater Richmond area, said nobody was harmed during the overnight
  • Ava Buhrman Wins Seven Events, Sets Six Personal Bests At MERC Chargers Mid Season Invite

    Ava Buhrman Wins Seven Events, Sets Six Personal Bests At MERC Chargers Mid Season Invite
    By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
    2026 MERC Chargers Mid Season InvitationalJune 26-28, 2026
    Mercersburg, PA
    LCM
    Results After a tremendous short course season, Ava Buhrman is continuing to swim fast on long courses.
    The 15-year-old  Cumberland Valley Aquatic Club member won seven events at the MERC Chargers Mid Season Invitational, setting personal bests in six of them.
    Buhrman set new lifetime bests to win the 50 free (26.55), 200 free (2:03.63), 200 back (2:17.15), 50 fly (28.71), 200 fly
  • New College Swimming League Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Deal with ESPN

    New College Swimming League Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Deal with ESPN
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    The College Swimming League (CSL) and ESPN have announced a multi-year agreement that makes ESPN the exclusive broadcast home of the CSL.
    In a press release from the CSL, the new league will feature eight matches, six regular-season matches that will be aired on ESPN+, the paid subscription service, and accessible through the ESPN App. In addition to the regular-season schedule, there will be a 7th and 8th match, which will be the ‘Wild Card’ and Champion
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  • Former NC State Swimmer, Assistant Coach Jack Roney Dies at 39

    Former NC State Swimmer, Assistant Coach Jack Roney Dies at 39
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    Jack Roney, a former NC State Swimmer turned assistant coach, has died at the age of 39, just weeks before his 40th birthday, and days after his 15th wedding anniversary. The cause of death has not been announced.
    The university shared the news of Roney’s passing on Instagram, saying that his “impact on our program and community will be remembered.”
    We mourn the passing of former assistant coach and Wolfpack alumnus Jack Roney. Our thoughts and pray
  • Former NC State Swimmer, Assistant Coach Jack Roney, Dies at 39

    Former NC State Swimmer, Assistant Coach Jack Roney, Dies at 39
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    Jack Roney, a former NC State Swimmer turned assistant coach, has died at the age of 39, just weeks before his 40th birthday, and days after his 15th wedding anniversary. The cause of death has not been announced.
    The university shared the news of Roney’s passing on Instagram, saying that his “impact on our program and community will be remembered.”
    We mourn the passing of former assistant coach and Wolfpack alumnus Jack Roney. Our thoughts and pray
  • Theodora Taylor Clocks 25.17 Prelims 50 Free at Euro Juniors, .5 Off of EJR Championship Record

    Theodora Taylor Clocks 25.17 Prelims 50 Free at Euro Juniors, .5 Off of EJR Championship Record
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Live RecapThe 2nd day of the European Junior Championships is off and underway. Unlike day 1, which saw a pair of records fall in the prelims, day 2 will have to wait until the finals to see any more records potentially broken. That is not to say there weren’t some impressi
  • Tessa Jeltema Sets Six Personal Bests At PSA Summer Championships

    Tessa Jeltema Sets Six Personal Bests At PSA Summer Championships
    By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
    2026 PSA Summer ChampionshipsJune 26-28, 2026
    Ponte Vedra, FL
    LCM
    ResultsSeven first-place finishes and six personal bests made for a great pre-July 4 meet for 12-year-old Tessa Jeltema.
    Swimming for the TAC Titans, Jeltema set personal best times to win the 100 free (1;02.58), 200 free (2:13.59), 400 free (4:43.26), 100 breast (1:16.60), 200 breast (2:41.77) and the 200 IM (2:31.54).
    Jeltema also won the 50 free in a time of 28.78 to round out her first-place finishe
  • The Club That Started a Swimming Legacy in Western Australia Turns 125

    The Club That Started a Swimming Legacy in Western Australia Turns 125
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Swimming WA
    Swimming WA is proud to support the celebration of 125 years of the Kalgoorlie Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club, with a commemorative meet to be held on 8 August.
    Established in 1900 ahead of the opening of the Kalgoorlie Municipal Baths, the Kalgoorlie Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club is recognised as one of Western Australia’s longest-standing swimming clubs. The club has played a significant role in the development of swimming across
  • 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

    2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    2026 Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
    Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
    LCM (50 Meters)
    Meet Central
    Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    How To Watch
    Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The fourth day of the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials gets underway this morning with preliminary heats in the women’s and men’s 200 IM, 50 free and 200 breas
  • 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: No Masse In The Women’s 50 Free (Day 4 Scratch Report)

    2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: No Masse In The Women’s 50 Free (Day 4 Scratch Report)
    By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
    2026 Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
    Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
    LCM (50 Meters)
    Meet Central
    Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    How To Watch
    Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Kylie Masse is the biggest name to scratch on day 4 of the 2026 Canadian swimming trials, skipping the 50 free in which she was the #22 seed. With no ent
  • Nancy Garapick & Coach Nigel Kemp Inducted Into Swimming Canada’s Circle of Excellence

    Nancy Garapick & Coach Nigel Kemp Inducted Into Swimming Canada’s Circle of Excellence
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Swimming Canada
    MONTREAL— On the 50th anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Games, Swimming Canada honoured both Olympic medallist, Nancy Garapick, and her legendary coach, Nigel Kemp, with induction into the Circle of Excellence at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials.
    “Few individuals have left a mark on Canadian swimming quite like Nancy Garapick and Nigel Kemp. Their accomplishments on the international stage helped elevate our sport and remain a so
  • Arizona Wins Big 12 Commissioner’s Cup, Jonny Kulow Among Bob Bowlsby Award Winners

    Arizona Wins Big 12 Commissioner’s Cup, Jonny Kulow Among Bob Bowlsby Award Winners
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Big 12 Sports
    FRISCO, Texas – Today, the Big 12 announced winners of the Allstate Commissioner’s Cup and the Bob Bowlsby Award at the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Football Media Days.
    Arizona was awarded the Allstate Commissioner’s Cup after accumulating the highest number of points (1,377.625) throughout the 2025-26 Allstate Big 12 Championship series, including Conference titles in men’s basketball and men’s tennis. P
  • The Water Is Teaching Me, Too

    The Water Is Teaching Me, Too
    By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Katie Zurich
    I grew up playing sports, and so did my husband. We both have fond memories of the teams we belonged to, the moments our talent shined, and the lifelong lessons we carried away from courts and fields long after the final whistle blew.
    Sports shaped us.
    So naturally, when we became parents, we thought we understood what youth sports would look like.We were wrong.
    Because when your child falls in love with a sport you’ve never playe
  • arena Welcomes British Backstroke Star Oliver Morgan

    arena Welcomes British Backstroke Star Oliver Morgan
    By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
    Courtesy of arena, a SwimSwam partner.
    This release was originally published by arena in April 2026.
    arena is proud to welcome Oliver Morgan to its international team. One of the most exciting backstroke specialists to emerge from Great Britain in recent years, Morgan has rapidly established himself on the European and world stage with standout performances in the 100m backstroke.
    A European medalist, Morgan claimed bronze in the 100m b
  • 2026 Canadian Swimming Trial: Two Athletes Added to Pan Pacs Roster After Day 3

    2026 Canadian Swimming Trial: Two Athletes Added to Pan Pacs Roster After Day 3
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
    Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
    LCM (50 Meters)
    Meet Central
    Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    How To Watch
    Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3We are more than halfway through the Canadian Trials with just two days of meet remaining after Tuesday’s finals session.
    Coming into day three, there we
  • Great Britain Leads Euro Juniors Medal Table As Records Fall on Day 1 of Racing

    Great Britain Leads Euro Juniors Medal Table As Records Fall on Day 1 of Racing
    By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    Day 1 Prelims Recap
    Day 1 Finals RecapGreat Britain took an early lead at the 2026 European Junior Championships, topping the medal table with two golds after night one of racing.
    Amalie Smith secured Great Britain’s first gold in record-breaking fashion, successfully defending her championship title in the women&rs
  • Army’s Kelly Lennon Joins Louisville As Assistant Coach

    Army’s Kelly Lennon Joins Louisville As Assistant Coach
    By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
    Kelly Lennon will make the move from Army to Louisville as an assistant coach. Lennon fills a spot on the staff that became open as Reed Fujan who departed Louisville in May to join fellow ACC program Virginia. Fujan was an associate head coach but the program has not yet announced any promotions to associate head coach.
    “I’m honored to join the Louisville Swimming & Diving coaching staff coaching staff and be part of the culture of excellence that is
  • Phelps, Ledecky, Jacoby Among Swimmers In Sports Illustrated’s ‘Best Athletes from Every State’

    Phelps, Ledecky, Jacoby Among Swimmers In Sports Illustrated’s ‘Best Athletes from Every State’
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    In the world of domestic athletics, there has been no shortage of stellar athletes who have come from every one of the 50 states that make up the United States of America. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Sports Illustrated released a list of 250 athletes, the top five from each of the 50 states, honoring the best of the best of each state. Within those 250 names are several athletes who have made a major impact in the pool.
    Sports Illustrated
  • 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

    2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    2026 Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
    Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
    LCM (50 Meters)
    Meet Central
    Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    How To Watch
    Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Welcome to the 3rd finals session of the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials.
    This morning’s prelims session was relatively quiet with most athletes cruising to their top seeds.
  • CSCAA Supports Protect College Sports Act After Revisions Protecting Women’s & Olympic Sports

    CSCAA Supports Protect College Sports Act After Revisions Protecting Women’s & Olympic Sports
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act after a recent revision adding safeguards for women’s and Olympic sports.
    In its quarterly update emailed to members on Tuesday, the CSCAA said its been working with Congress over the last few months on the bill and advocated for the changes that were ultimately made to protect women’s and Olympic sports.
    “Over the past
  • Great Britain Down Russia’s Women’s 4×100 Free Relay EJR With 53.42 Split From Theodora Taylor

    Great Britain Down Russia’s Women’s 4×100 Free Relay EJR With 53.42 Split From Theodora Taylor
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Live RecapWomen’s 400 Free Relay — FinalWorld Junior Record: 3:35.53 — United States, 2025
    European Junior Record: 3:37.87 — Russia, 2025
    Meet Record: 3:40.10 — Russia, 2021
    2025 European Junior Champion: Spain — 3:41.29Gold: Great Britain — 3:37.35
  • Christou, Siskos Lead 22-Strong European Championship Roster for Greece

    Christou, Siskos Lead 22-Strong European Championship Roster for Greece
    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    2024 Olympic silver medalist Apostolos Christou leads the 22-swimmer roster for Greece for the upcoming European Championships, as announced by the Hellenic Aquatics Federation.
    Christou secured an Olympic silver medal in Paris in 2024 in the 200 backstroke, touching in 1:54.82. He has also found plenty of success at these championships over the past four years, winning the 50 back (24.36) and finishing runner-up in the 100 back (52.24) at this meet in 2022. In 2024,
  • Summer College Champs Coming to Chula Vista This Month

    Summer College Champs Coming to Chula Vista This Month
    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Jaclyn Rosen, UCSB
    Summer College Champs is a championship-style swim meet created specifically for collegiate swimmers ages 18–27+. Designed by college athletes, for college athletes, this event fills a major gap in the competitive swimming calendar and provides meaningful racing opportunities during the summer season.
    The Need
    During the summer, college swimmers continue training with their university programs, yet many return to the same USA Swimming me
  • Russia Re-Breaks World Junior Relay Record in Finals, Swims Faster Than Senior Relay Did in 2025

    Russia Re-Breaks World Junior Relay Record in Finals, Swims Faster Than Senior Relay Did in 2025
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live ResultsAfter clearing the World Junior Record in the 400 free relay in prelims, the Neutral Athletes from Russia found another gear in finals and erupted for a record-smashing 3:12.75 in finals on Tuesday in Munich.
    The relay made only one change from prelims, subbing in 16-year-old Bogdan Toropkin on the leadoff leg, and
  • Amalie Smith’s 4:35.32 400 IM Breaks Her Own Euro Juniors Championship Record

    Amalie Smith’s 4:35.32 400 IM Breaks Her Own Euro Juniors Championship Record
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Munich, Germany
    LCM (50 meters)
    Psych Sheet
    Live Results
    Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 1 Finals Live RecapWomen’s 400 IM — FinalWorld Junior Record: 4:24.38 — Summer McIntosh (CAN), 2024
    European Junior Record: 4:34.96 — Vivien Jackl (HUN), 2024
    Meet Record: 4:37.02 — Amalie Smith (GBR), 2025
    2025 European Junior Champion: Amalie S

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