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• After Initial Disqualification, Sara Curtis Sets New Italian Record In 50 Back

  26-06-2026 14:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Prelims LivestreamDay one of the 2026 Sette Colli Trophy was not without drama, specifically in the morning heats of the women’s 50m backstroke event.
  Racing in the prelims, 19-year-old Sara Curtis of the host nation and from the University of Virginia, ripped a
  
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• Gretchen Walsh Throws Down 24.51 American Record In 50m Fly, #2 Swim In World History

  26-06-2026 20:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Day 1 Finals Live RecapTowards the end of the first night of finals at the 2026 Sette Colli Trophy, Gretchen Walsh threw down an American Record en route to dominating the women’s 50m butterfly final in the second-fastest time in e
  
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• Sara Curtis Posts 27.07 50 Back To Down Kira Toussaint’s European Record by 0.03 Seconds

  26-06-2026 20:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Finals Live RecapWomen’s 50 Backstroke — FinalWorld Record — 26.86, Kaylee McKeown (AUS) — 2023
  European Record — 27.10, Kira Toussaint (NED) — 2021
  Meet Record — 27.23, Sara Curtis (ITA) — 2026Top
  
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• Ohio HS State Finalist Eloise Gerlach Sends Verbal To Seton Hall For Fall 2027

  26-06-2026 19:55 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.
  Ohio high school state finalist Eloise Gerlach has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Seton Hall beginning in the fall of 2027.
  
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• Kelly Qi, Shayna Elgart To Join Vanderbilt With Roster Leading Times (2026)

  26-06-2026 19:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong 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.
  TAC Titans’ Shayna Elgart and Winskill Dolphins Swim Club’s Kelly Qi are set to start swimming for Vanderbilt University this fall. Both Elg
  
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• 2026 Sette Colli Trophy: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  26-06-2026 18:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
  Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/A-Finals at 7pm local (1pm ET)
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  Day 1 Prelims RecapWelcome to the first finals session of the 2026 Sette Colli Trophy, and we are in for some excitement tonight.
  This morning’s prelims session was full of surprises and saw a number of top ranking athletes miss the ‘A&rsquo
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 59.8% Think Pan Pacs Will Be Fastest Championship Meet This Year

  26-06-2026 18:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
  Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which championship meet will be fastest this summer/early fall:
  Question: Which meet will have the fastest winning time in the most individual events?
  RESULTSPan Pacs – 59.8%
  Eu
  
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• The Passing of the Crown? Sjostrom and Walsh Set For First Fly Race Since 2023

  26-06-2026 17:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Day 1 Prelims RecapThis morning’s prelims of the Sette Colli Trophy set up a matchup in the women’s 50 butterfly that has been long awaited, and could signal a “passing of the crown” in the women’s butterfly events.
  For mos
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Maddie VerDouw Announces Verbal Commitment To South Dakota For Fall 2027

  26-06-2026 17:21 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 Maddie VerDouw has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of South Dakota beginning in the f
  
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• 6 New Programs Join MPSF in Swimming & Diving, Creating West Coast Super Conference

  26-06-2026 17:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  With continued conference realignment chaos, especially in the western United States, the MPSF has once again shown its value. The conference will welcome seven programs to its conference swimming & diving scene, lifting it to a record 24 teams for the 2027 conference championship meet – 16 women and 8 men.
  The previous high for swimming & diving membership was during the 2011-12 season, which featured 19 teams.
  The new MPSF schools are St. Mary’s
  
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• Adam Peaty Suffers Finger Injury During Sette Colli 50 Breaststroke Prelim

  26-06-2026 16:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
  Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/A-Finals at 7pm local (1pm ET)
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  Prelims LivestreamThe 67th Sette Colli Trophy saw day one unfold in Rome, Italy, but not everything went according to plan for a World Record holder and Olympic champion.
  Adam Peaty of Great Britain took on the prelims of the men’s 50m breaststr
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: Raekwon Noel Drops 1:56.62 200 Fly For Massive PB, New Caribbean Best

  26-06-2026 15:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
  Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to ex
  
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• Noe Ponti And Kristof Milak Headed For 100 Fly Showdown On Day One Of Sette Colli

  26-06-2026 15:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Prelims LivestreamThe 2026 Sette Colli Trophy kicked off today from Rome, Italy with some of the world’s best athletes taking to the Foro Italico pool.
  There is no shortage of talent on both the women’s and men’s side, as the fields contain Olympic, World
  
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• Sarah Sjostrom Is Indeed Competing At Sette Colli, Puts Up 25.31 50 Fly Prelim

  26-06-2026 14:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Prelims LivestreamAfter having been missing from the entries for the 67th Sette Colli Trophy which began today in Rome, Italy, World Record holder and Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden is indeed racing at the Foro Italico pool.
  The 32-year-old new mom competed
  
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• Commit Swimming Launches Individual Meet Reports for Deeper Performance Analysis

  26-06-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  Commit Swimming Launches Individual Meet Reports for Deeper Performance AnalysisReviewing meet performance is now easier and more detailed with Commit Swimming’s new Individual Meet Reports. Coaches can quickly generate reports from past meets, analyze swimmer improvements, and share insights with athletes and families—all from one centralized report.
  What’s New with Meet Reports
  1. Automatic Meet Report GenerationCommit can now generate detailed repo
  
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• North Florida Promotes Lindsey McKnight To Head Coach

  26-06-2026 04:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The University of North Florida has promoted Lindsey McKnight to head coach, the school announced Thursday. McKnight takes over the program after the school parted ways with previous head coach Ian Coffey who spent 12 seasons with the program.
  “I’m so honored for the opportunity to lead this program,” McKnight added. “This team has built a culture of hard work, trust and unity, and I’m proud to continue that tradition as head coach. I&rsq
  
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• Denis Petrashov After 2:09 200 Breast: “Feels great time-wise… doesn’t feel great, feeling-wise”

  26-06-2026 00:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 Pro Swim Series – IndianapolisJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
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  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  World Champ medalist Denis Petrashov pulled off a win in the 200 Breast in Indianapolis, touching the wall at 2:09.16. This is a
  
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• Purdue Picks Up Three More For Women’s Recruiting Class of 2026

  25-06-2026 23:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom 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.
  The Purdue Boilermakers have picked up three more commitments for their women’s recruiting class of 2026. Alexis Peltcs will join the team fro
  
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• World Champion Hugo Gonzalez Qualifies For European Championships On Day One Of Spanish Trials

  25-06-2026 22:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 SPANISH OPEN TRIALSThursday, June 25th – Sunday, June 28th
  Son Hugo-IME Palma Municipal Swimming Pools, Mallorca, Spain
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  Live ResultsThe 2026 Spanish Open Trials kicked off today from Mallorca, with the four-day competition representing the primary qualification opportunity for the country’s swimmers to add their names to the roster for this year’s European Championships.
  Three swimmers already made the grade on day one, incl
  
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• Mary T. (Meagher) Plant Breaks 60-64 Masters World Record in 100 Fly With 1:07.78

  25-06-2026 20:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Augusta Dog Days of Summer LCMJune 20, 2026
  Augusta, Georgia — Augusta Aquatic Center
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  Full ResultsA few days ago, American Olympian and former World Record Holder Mary T. (Meagher) Plant raced at the 2026 Augusta Dog Days of Summer LCM Masters meet, and she took down the women’s 100 butterfly Masters world record in the 60-64 age group with her time of 1:07.78.
  This is not her first time holding a 100 fly world record, setting her f
  
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• Dutch Record Holder Nyls Korstanje To Miss European Championships Due To Injury

  25-06-2026 20:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  Nyls Korstanje, the Dutch record holder in the 50 fly and 100 fly, has announced that he will miss the upcoming Dutch Trials and this summer’s European Championships due to injury.
   
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  A post shared by Nyls Korstanje (@nylskorstanje)Korstanje is one of the Netherlands’ top swimmers, making numerous international finals over the last half decade, and is a key part of their medley relay. He owns lifetime bests of 21.98 in
  
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• UIndy Announces Move to Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Move Scheduled for July of 2027

  25-06-2026 20:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Division II University of Indianapolis has announced that it will move from the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The school will compete in the GLVC for the upcoming academic year before transitioning over to the GMAC in July of 2027.
  According to a press release from UIndy, the University did a “comprehensive assessment this spring” after receiving the invitation from the GMAC to consider joining. That
  
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• Four Storylines to Follow at the 2026 Sette Colli Trophy

  25-06-2026 20:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Prelims LivestreamThe 67th Sette Colli Trophy gets underway tomorrow in Rome, and with it, a loaded field full of major names within the sport. AS the racing gets going, here are a few storylines to keep in the back of your mind.
  Even without Sjostrom, the Women’s Spr
  
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• High-Level International Meets For July 2026

  25-06-2026 19:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  It’s here. July. The month that brings us the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the European Junior Swimming Championships, with the European Swimming Championships’ pool action then kicking off in August.
  With additional Trials meets taking place in the Netherlands, Denmark and Canada, we don’t yet know the finalized rosters for all nations heading into next month’s biggest meets, so keep coming back for all the latest results and analysis as we conti
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Kate Douglass Stuns With New World Record In Women’s 50 Free

  25-06-2026 18:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamKate Douglass shocked everyone, even herself, on Friday night when she took down the world record in the women’s 50 freestyle at the Pro Swim Series stop in Indianapolis.
  Douglass, 24, unleashed a time of 23.59 in the final, breaking Sarah Sjostrom‘s longstanding world record of 23.61 set back in 2017.
  Douglass came into the night as the co-owner of the American Record with her personal best time of 23.91, set en route to winning silver at the 2024 Worl
  
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• All The Links You Need For The 2026 Sette Colli Trophy

  25-06-2026 17:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  67th SETTE COLLI TROPHY Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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  Prelims LivestreamThe highly-anticipated 67th Sette Colli Trophy is nearly upon us, with action kicking off tomorrow, Friday, June 26th from Rome, Italy.
  The three-day competition is expected to bring nearly 700 participants across 36 nations, with the host country swimmers vying for any r
  
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• William Mulgrew on Racing Bobby Finke: “I really saw firsthand what he can do that final 50”

  25-06-2026 17:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 Pro Swim Series – IndianapolisJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
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  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  William Mulgrew continued to make a name for himself in the American distance ranks, once again going head-to-head with Bobby Fi
  
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• Ryan Held Swims First Senior Meet Since Retirement At Texas Senior Circuit #2

  25-06-2026 16:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  SMU Senior Circuit #2June 5-7, 2026
  Dallas, Texas — Robson & Lindley Aquatic Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Full Meet Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 TEXAS SENIOR CIRCUIT LONG COURSE MEET #2”The 2nd of four “Texas Senior Circuit” meets went off at the beginning of June, racing at the SMU pool from June 5-7.
  Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held raced his first USA Swimming meet since his retirement last August. He swam the 50 free and 10
  
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• World Record Holder Jordan Crooks Returning To Competitive Swimming With Eyes On 2028 Olympics

  25-06-2026 16:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Two-time world champion and current world record holder Jordan Crooks is making a return to competitive swimming.
  According to a report from the Cayman Islands Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Heritage, Crooks is coming back to the sport after a brief time away with the goal of competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  The now 24-year-old announced he was taking a break from the pool in May 2025, though he stopped short of using the word reti
  
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• Emma Weyant on Her 400 IM Strategy: “I have a lot of experience flipping 8th at the 200”

  25-06-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 Pro Swim Series – IndianapolisJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Video captured by Anya Pelshaw.
  Florida Pro Emma Weyant once again had a dominant showing in the 400 IM, getting the job done with her breast and freestyle spli
  
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