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• A3 Performance Re-Signs Backstroker, Maggie Wanezek, through LA2028

  28-09-2026 12:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  A3 Performance, a global leader in swimwear innovation, is proud to announce its continued partnership with US National Team Member and backstroke standout, Maggie Wanezek. 
  Currently ranked #5 in the world in 200 meter backstroke, Maggie brings energy, focus, and a genuine love for swimming into everything she does. She finished second at NCAAs in the 100 yard and 200 yard backstroke earlier this year, and recently captured the silver medal at nation
  
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• NCSA Finalist Margaret Lietzau Commits to Tulane for Fall 2027

  29-09-2026 01:23 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.
  Margaret Lietzau, a finalist at the spring and summer NCSA Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to compete for Tulane University
  
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• YMCA Nationals 200 IM Champion Claire Burns Verbally Commits to Alabama for 2028-29

  28-09-2026 23:50 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.
  High school junior Claire Burns from Simpsonville, South Carolina, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Alabama for 2028-29. She s
  
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• Remembering Frank Busch: Former Swimmers, Colleagues Reflect On His Life & Legacy

  28-09-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Legendary swim coach Frank Busch died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 75, leaving the swimming community in mourning.
  Busch suffered a heart attack at the Phoenix Airport while returning home from a fishing trip in Idaho, according to family.
   
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  A post shared by SwimSwam (@swimswamnews)In the short period of time since news of his death was reported, there has been an outpouring of tributes and memories of Busch, who wa
  
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• California High School State Finalist Addison Corso Verbals To Pepperdine For Fall 2027

  28-09-2026 22:04 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.
  California high school state finalist Addison Corso has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Pepperdine University beginning in the fal
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 366 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  28-09-2026 20:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 366 Swim Jobs.
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  The Head Coach & Program Director serves as the top administrative and athletic leader for Tuna Swim Club. Overseeing a program across multiple sites and age groups, this executive role combines on-deck coaching with staff leadership, program administration, family communication, meet planning, community engagement, and strategic planning.
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• Max Fowler Sets New 1-Meter Program Record as Georgia Tech Takes Down Emory

  28-09-2026 19:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Georgia Tech v. EmorySeptember 26, 2026
  McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA
  SCY (25 yards)
  “2026-2027 GT vs Emory” on Meet MobileCourtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics
  THE FLATS – Senior diver Max Fowler broke his own 1-meter session program record during Georgia Tech’s season-opening dual-meet victories over Emory on Saturday morning at McAuley Aquatic Center.
  The reigning ACC Diver of the Meet opened his 2026-27 account in resounding fashion as he co
  
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• Florida Men Build Early Season Momentum With Win Over In-State Foe Florida Atlantic

  28-09-2026 19:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Florida v. Florida AtlanticSeptember 26, 2026
  Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, Boca Raton, FL
  SCY (25 yards)
  “UF at FAU 2026) on Meet MobileCourtesy of Florida Athletics
  Boca Raton, Fla. – Florida men’s swimming & diving kicked off their 2026-27 season with a victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. The No. 2 Gators topped the Owls 232-63.
  The men posted 14 wins in all 14 scored swimming events, with sophomo
  
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• White Team Mounts Come from Behind Victory to Take Down Green Team at Hawai’i Intrasquad

  28-09-2026 18:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Hawai’i Green v. WhiteSeptember 25, 2026
  Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex, Honolulu, HI
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy of Hawai’i Athletics
  HONOLULU—The University of Hawai’i Swim & Dive team kicked off the 2026–27 season with a thrilling, down-to-the-wire Green vs. White Meet on Friday at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex. Team White came from behind to narrowly edge out Team Green by a single point, 166 to 160, in a contest decided by
  
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• TCU Takes Down Incarnate Word in Early Season Racing

  28-09-2026 18:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  TCU v. Incarnate WordSeptember 26, 2026
  Barxhop Natatorium, San Antonio, TX
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final Scores:Women: TCU 203.5 – UIW 91.5
  Men: TCU 169 – UIW 130TCU completed the sweep of Incarnate Word on Saturday, with the Horned Frog women taking down the Cardinals 203.5 to 91.5, and the men taking care of business with a score of 169 to 130.
  The Horned Frogs were nearly untouchable, opening with 1-2 finishes in the 1000 freestyles: Keren Ayzbruch (10
  
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• Tapering for Swimmers: You Can’t Out-Taper Poor Recovery

  28-09-2026 18:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Tapering for swimmers is often thought of as a giant eraser.
  You work hard over months and months, building up lots of fatigue, soreness, and training load.
  And then taper takes a big eraser to all the tiredness, revealing the performance you’ve worked hard to create.
  But tapering isn’t a switch.
  And in the same way that you have to “earn” a taper with lots of hard work, the way you take care of yourself before tapering can matter just
  
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• Delaware Sweeps Towson in Season Opening Duel in Newark

  28-09-2026 18:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Delaware v. TowsonSeptember 26, 2026
  Rawstrom Natatorium, Newark, DE
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final Score:Women: Delaware 193, Towson 107
  Men: Delaware 177.5, Towson 122.5Courtesy of Delaware Athletics
  NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware women’s swimming & diving defeated former CAA foe Towson on Saturday by a score of 193-107. With the victory, the Fightin’ Blue Hens move to 1-0 and now carry a dual meet win streak of four meets.
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• Nebraska Women, Omaha Men Claim Team Wins at Good Life Relays in Lincoln

  28-09-2026 17:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Good Life RelaysSeptember 25, 2026
  Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoresWomen: Nebraska 118, Omaha 97, Nebraska Wesleyan 60, College of Saint Mary’s 42
  Men: Omaha 137, Nebraska Wesleyan 90Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics
  The Nebraska swim team captured the first cup of the Nebraska Good Life Relays with a total team score of 118. Nebraska-Omaha came in second with 97 points, Nebraska Wesleyan following in third with 60 and College
  
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• Army Downs Marist, UCONN to Open Up Season in Thursday Night Showdown

  28-09-2026 17:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Army v. Marist v. UConnSeptember 24, 2026
  Crandall Pool, West Point, NY
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoresWomen: Army 1,003, Marist 545, UConn 779
  Men: 1,080, Marist 705Courtesy of Army Swimming and Diving
  WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point swimming & diving kicked off their 2026-27 season competing in the Thursday Night Showdown at Crandall Pool. The men competed against Marist, and the women’s team took on both Marist and UConn.
  This meet marked Di
  
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• Multiple Swimmers Earn Potential Slots On South African Short Course Worlds Roster

  28-09-2026 17:03 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 Central
  SwimSwam Preview
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap| Day 3 Recap
  Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25The 2026 South African Short Course Championships wrapped up last night from Pietermaritzburg with additional athletes etching their names onto the nation’s roster for this December’s Sho
  
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• Team Blue Narrowly Takes Down Team Orange at Illinois Intrasquad Meet

  28-09-2026 17:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Orange v. Blue IntrasquadSeptember 26, 2026
  ARC Pool, Champaign, IL
  SCY (25 yards)
  Finals Score: Orange 79, Blue 75CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois swimming and diving completed its annual intrasquad meet on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the ARC Pool. Team Blue took the victory at a score of 79-75.
  The meet began with Team Blue’s Michelle Kaner, Chloe Diner, Bella Wojtowicz and Isabella Wilhelm taking the victory in the 200 medley relay. Team Blue took the crown
  
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• Haley McDonald, Lucy Rooney Earn Two Wins Each for Michigan at Team Be Better Invitational in Ann Arbor

  28-09-2026 16:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  TEAM BE BETTER InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
  Canham Natatorium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Teams: Michigan, Calvin, HopeMichigan Hosted Calvin and Hope in Ann Arbor for the TEAM BE BETTER Invitational, a non-scoring event that was held in remembrance of Ian Miskelley.
  Michigan delivered several strong early-season performances, including multiple wins from Haley McDonald and Lucy Rooney.
  McDonald stormed to the top of both the women’s 100 breas
  
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• The Hungry Swimmer: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup

  28-09-2026 16:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Ari Meyer on SwimSwam
  If you’re looking for an easy way to bring fall flavors into your morning coffee, this homemade pumpkin spice syrup is the perfect addition. Made with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice, it adds a warm and cozy flavor to any drink.
  The best part? It’s super easy to make and can be added to hot or iced coffee, cold brew, lattes, or even matcha. Since it uses real pumpkin, just give the syrup a quick shake or stir before using!
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• Night Swim Joins Breakdown to Discuss CSL Premiere | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  28-09-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamThe SwimSwam Breakdown is joined today by Elvis Burroughs and Dax Hill, AKA Night Swim, to discuss the first two matches of the College Swimming League.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: Night Swim Joins Breakdown to Discuss CSL Premiere | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
  
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• U.S. Masters Swimming Announces Board Elections, Volunteer Awards At Annual Meeting

  28-09-2026 13:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: U.S. Masters Swimming
  U.S. Masters Swimming has concluded its at-large director elections and honored many of its deserving volunteers and coaches during its virtual 2026 annual meeting.
  Board of Directors Elections
  The following at-large directors were elected or re-elected for their zones: Scott Moore (Breadbasket Zone), Guy Davis (Colonies Zone), C.J. Rushman (Great Lakes Zone), Rob Heath (Northwest Zone), Phyllis Quinn (Oceana Zone), Nicole Christensen (Sout
  
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• Florida Women Sweep Their Way to Victory in Season Opener Against Vanderbilt

  28-09-2026 12:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Florida VS Vanderbilt (Women Only)September 26, 2026
  Nashville, TN
  25 yards (SCY)
  Scores:Florida – 206, Vanderbilt – 55
  Full ResultsThe University of Florida women’s swimming team kicked off their 2026-2027 competition season with a resounding victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday, winning all 14 events to score 206 points against the Commodores’ 55.
  Senior Catie Choate and junior Beatriz Bezerra were top contributors for the Gators, with both
  
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• Pathway to LA28 Revealed as World Aquatics Announces 2027 Water Polo World Cup Hosts

  28-09-2026 11:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: World Aquatics
  World Aquatics has named Coimbra, Istanbul and Athens as hosts for the Water Polo World Cup 2027, kicking off with the women’s divisions in Portugal this December, moving to Türkiye for the men’s competitions in January, and culminating in Athens next February – where gold-medal winners will each earn the first tickets to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Coimbra, Portugal set to stage Women’s Division 2 and Division
  
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• Southern Illinois Swimming & Diving Adds Braden Tiffany to Staff As Assistant Coach

  28-09-2026 10:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: SIU Athletics
  CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois swimming and diving hired Braden Tiffany as an assistant coach on Thursday.
  Tiffany joins the Salukis after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with Utah Valley Aquatics, a USA Swimming club team in Utah. During his time with the program, he coached five state champions and two swimmers who ranked among the top 20 nationally in their age group as 12-and-unders. He also worked with athletes who
  
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• Frank Busch, NCAA Title Winning Coach and Former US National Team Director, Dies, 75

  28-09-2026 05:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Former USA Swimming National Team Director and University of Arizona head swimming & diving coach Frank Busch has died. He was 75.
  His sister, Dorothy Rackstraw, announced his passing on Facebook on Sunday evening, saying that he died of a “massive heart attack” that he suffered at the Phoenix airport. Tucson.com reports that he was returning from a fishing trip in Idaho.It is with great sorrow that I share the sudden passing of my only brother FR
  
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• The Stars and Outfits from the 2026 Golden Goggles

  28-09-2026 00:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming celebrated the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards in Denver last night, and with it, all sorts of stars who shined bright, swapping out the cap and goggles for some snazzy dresswear to celebrate the season.
  2026 Golden Goggle Award WinnersFemale Athlete of the Year: Kate Douglass
  Male Athlete of the Year: Van Mathias
  Coach of the Year: Todd DeSorbo
  Fran Crippen Open Water Athlete of the Year: Becca Mann
  Relay of the Year presented by Toyota: Mixed 4x100m Medley R
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Jack Miceli Verbally Commits To UCSB For Fall 2027

  27-09-2026 22:26 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.
  Winter Juniors qualifier Jack Miceli has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of California-Santa Barbara beginning
  
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• European Championship Semi-Finalist Raphael-Sauveur Cristofini Commits To Florida For 2027

  27-09-2026 22:22 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.
  Raphael-Sauveur Cristofini of Marseille, France has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Florida beginning in
  
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• “Best Of The Rest” Robbie Rosenbaum Commits To Louisville For Fall 2028

  27-09-2026 22:13 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.
  Robbie Rosenbaum of Island Lake, Illinois has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Lo
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Hana Sungail Verbals To SMU For Fall 2027

  27-09-2026 22:05 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.
  Winter Juniors qualifier Hana Sungail has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Southern Methodist University beginning in the fall
  
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• Futures ‘A’ Finalist Liliana Quevedo Sends Notre Dame Women Their First Commitment For 2028

  27-09-2026 21:11 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.
  Liliana Quevedo of Reno, Nevada has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame.
  
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