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• Alabama Adds Ryan Purdy To Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach

  10-06-2026 00:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Alabama has added Ryan Purdy to its coaching staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, the school announced on Tuesday. Purdy fills the position previously held by Michael White who departed the program a week ago to join Arizona State as an assistant.
  “I want to sincerely thank Margo and the entire Alabama swim and dive family for this opportunity,” Purdy said. “I’m incredibly grateful and honored to join such an elite pro
  
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• Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, Jack Alexy Highlight Strong Lineup For Indianapolis (Psych Sheets)

  11-06-2026 03:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych SheetsThe Indianapolis Pro Series stop next weekend will serve as the final stop of the Pro Series before the 2026 Pan Pac Championships that will take place in Irvine in August. Pre-scratch psych sheets revealed a star-studded lineup including Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, Ryan Murphy, and Jack Alexy.
  The meet will serve as the first competition since both Ledecky and Wa
  
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• Loyola University New Orleans Will Return to NCAA After 25 Years in NAIA

  11-06-2026 03:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Loyola University New Orleans is returning to the NCAA for the 2027-2028 school year, ending decades in the NAIA. That includes the school’s successful swimming and diving program.
  The school was an NCAA institution until 1972, when it discontinued its intercollegiate athletics program. Varsity sports were reinstated in 1991 via a student referendum, but as an NAIA institution.
  Now the school is making the leap back to the NCAA in Division II. Division II allows
  
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• 2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

  11-06-2026 02:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3HEAT SHEET (ALL PRELIMS)
  Good morning (or evening for the American swimming fans
  
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• Former Michigan Student Assistant Colin Gibson Joins Duke Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach

  11-06-2026 02:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Duke has added Colin Gibson to its coaching staff, the school announced on Wednesday. Gibson joins the Blue Devils after spending the last three seasons as a student assistant at Michigan.
  “I am incredibly blessed and honored to have the opportunity to coach at Duke,” said Gibson. “Duke’s elite academic traditions and commitment to developing student-athletes, both in the pool and the classroom, make it truly a special place. I would like to th
  
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• Mike Orn On Malmsten, LA28, And Why Lane Lines Are Faster Than You Think

  11-06-2026 02:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamIn this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast, we sit down with Mike Orn, Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, and CEO of Malmsten Inc., the U.S. division of Malmsten AB.
  Mike was an NCAA champion in the 200 freestyle, going 1:36.02 in 1983, and later won Olympic hardware as part of Sweden’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  Now, more than four decades later, he is preparing for a very different kind of return to LA. 
  
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• 2026 NCAA Qualifier Zara Zallen Transferring From Mizzou To Alabama

  11-06-2026 02:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Zara Zallen has announced she will transfer to join the Alabama women for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Zallen just finished her junior season at Missouri and qualified for the 2026 NCAA Championships.
  The Colorado native committed to Utah in fall 2021 before flipping her commitment to Missouri in June 2023. She arrived at Missouri in fall 2024.
  Zallen finished her freshman season at the 2024 SEC Championships where she scored 14 individual points and was highlighted
  
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• Five Takeaways From Day 3 At The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials

  11-06-2026 01:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Sam Short Will Need A New Broom After A Pair Of Sweeps This Summer
  Three d
  
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• 2026 Australian Trials Day 3 Roster Update: Jenna Forrester and Sam Short Pick Up 3rd Events

  10-06-2026 23:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Three days into the 2026 Australian Trials and SwimSwam is continuing to track t
  
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• Nebraska State Runner-up and Futures Finalist Matt Brailita (2026) to Swim for Johns Hopkins

  10-06-2026 22:21 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.
  Omaha, Nebraska native Matt Brailita is headed to Baltimore in the fall. He announced his commitment to Johns Hopkins University earlier this spring,
  
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• Kornev Continues Historic Outing on Day 5 of Russian National Championships

  10-06-2026 20:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 RUSSIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJune 6-11, 2026
  Kazan, Russia
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  Days 1-3 Recap
  Day 4 RecapContinuing his stellar performances in Kazan, rising Russian star Egor Kornev built on his 21.06 50 freestyle from day 4 of the Russian Championships with two more Russian records on day 5.
  Kornev first took to the 100 free semifinal, where he blasted a 46.99, the first time in his career that he had ever dipped under the 47-second mark
  
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• Free/IM Specialist Luis Lebrons Montesinos Pledges to D2 Gannon for Fall of 2026

  10-06-2026 19:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  Bolles School Sharks’ Luis Lebrons Montesinos has announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at Gannon University begi
  
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• Egor Kornev Continues Tear With 46.99 100 free, 22.59 50 Fly Russian Records

  10-06-2026 18:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  2026 RUSSIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSJune 6-11, 2026
  Kazan, Russia
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Live ResultsThe swimming world has had its eyes on 22-year-old Egor Kornev this week after he threw down Russian records in the 50 freestyle over the last two days, ultimately bringing the mark to 21.06.
  This evening, Kornev added two more Russian records to his repertoire. To start the evening off, he dropped a 46.99 in the 100 free semi to become the first Russian
  
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• ASCA Names 2026 Top 50 Age Group Teams In Four Divisions

  10-06-2026 18:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
  The American Swimming Coaches Association has announced the 2025 Top 50 Age Group Teams for extra-large, large, medium and small size teams.  Working collaboratively with USA Swimming, who provided the data, ASCA updated the criteria this year to recognize more teams and more coaches who are doing an excellent job in age group development.
  This recognition is based on athletes ages 10-14, and all clubs were ranke
  
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• Maggie Wanezek Claims Three Wins At Jack Pettinger Invitational

  10-06-2026 17:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 Jack Pettinger InvitationalMay 29-31, 2026
  Madison, WI
  LCM
  Results It was a good meet for Maggie Wanezek in her home pool at the annual Jack Pettinger Invitational.
  A rising junior at Wisconsin, Wanezek claimed three victories during the annual Jack Pettinger Invitational in Madison.
  Wanezek, who was the runner-up in both the 100 back and 200 back at the NCAA Championships, won the titles in the 100 back (59.39) and 200 back (2:10.95).
  They were short of her
  
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• North Carolina 7A State Champion Tyler Burton Pledges to BYU for 2026

  10-06-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  Enfinity Aquatic Club’s Tyler Burton has announced his commitment to Brigham Young University as a member of the 2026 recruiting class.
  Burton w
  
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• USA Swimming Reports Partnership Growth Helping Offset Budgeted $5.2 Million Deficit In 2026

  10-06-2026 16:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming entered 2026 budgeting for a deficit of more than $5 million, but officials say that strong partnership revenue growth has already reduced the forecasted deficit by more than half.
  The national governing body’s budget showed an expected operational deficit of $5.19 million and a net deficit of $3.63 million (factoring in more than $2.2 million in investment gains) for 2026, which was primarily due to increased spending in a couple of key areas.
  
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• Sam Short Posts 7:36.73 800 Free to Take Down Four Records at Australian Swimming Trials

  10-06-2026 15:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3MEN’S 800 FREESTYLE – TIMED FINALWorld Record: 7:32.12, Zhang L
  
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• Mollie O’Callaghan Posts #4 2 Free Performance Ever, Lani Pallister Ties for #5 All-Time Performer

  10-06-2026 13:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3WOMEN’S 200 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record: 1:52.23, Ariarne Tit
  
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• Futures Finalist Lucas Knapp Commits to Georgetown for Fall 2026

  10-06-2026 13:30 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 Lucas Knapp has announced his commitment to swim for Georgetown University in Washington, DC, beginning in the fa
  
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• 2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

  10-06-2026 11:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetThe third night of finals from the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials promising to be an exciting one
  
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• 2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

  10-06-2026 02:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2HEAT SHEET (ALL PRELIMS)
  How ya goin’, Swim fans?
  It’s the 3rd day of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials, and
  
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• Cancún, Mexico to Host First Stop of 2027 Open Water World Cup

  10-06-2026 01:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  The Mexican government announced that the city of Cancún will host the first stop of the “2027” Open Water World Cup.
  Cancún is a popular tourist destination along Mexico’s Caribbean coast in the state of Quintana Roo. Known for its clear blue beaches, resorts, and proximity to the Wonder of the World Chichen Itza, the city reported a record 21 million tourists in 2023 from all over the Americas and beyond.
  Despite being labelled the 202
  
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• Lani Pallister Calls Catching COVID for 5th Time “So Random”

  10-06-2026 01:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  What seems like a thought of years past, the COVID-19 Pandemic, Australian swim star Lani Pallister recounts that catching the virus for a 5th time back in January may have come with some upside.
  As reported by AAP News, Pallister looks at her time with COVID back in January as a small hill to climb, one that hadn’t had too much of an impact on the rest of her season.
  “I got COVID in the third week of January, but that hasn’t really affected too muc
  
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• WATCH: Sienna Toohey Swim 1:05.97 100 Breast and Other Videos From Day 2 of 2026 Australian Trials

  10-06-2026 00:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2We are two days into the 2026 Australian Trials, and SwimSwam has put all the race videos from day 2 of the meet in
  
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• WATCH: Sam Short’s 400 Free and Other Videos From Day 1 Of 2026 Australian Trials

  09-06-2026 23:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2There were some top swims on night one of the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials, and the Wide World of Sports YouTube
  
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• Auburn Deepens 2026 Recruiting Class with World Juniors Qualifier Gabriel Machuco

  09-06-2026 23:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  São Bernardo, Brazil, native Gabriel Machuco has announced his commitment to Auburn University as a member of the Tiger men’s 2026 recrui
  
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• 2026 Australian Trials Day 2 Roster Update: Breaststroker Sienna Toohey Earns Roster Spot

  09-06-2026 22:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALSMonday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
  Sydney, Australia
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Commonwealth Selection Criteria
  Pan Pac Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  Storylines To Watch
  Live Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2After two days of competition at the 2026 Australian Trials, the Pan Pacs and Commonwealth Rosters are getting more
  
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• Bob Bowman Leads USA Swimming Coaching Staff for 2026 Pan Pacs

  09-06-2026 21:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming has officially announced the coaching staff for the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.
  This is the 2nd year that USA Swimming is using the new coaching structure which features just one head coach to lead the men’s and women’s teams, and Bob Bowman, the Director of Swimming and Diving at the University of Texas, was named.
  This is not Bowman’s first time serving in a head coaching role on the USA Swimming staff
  
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• Tampa Adds Pro Swim Series Qualifier Lachlan Gantt to 2026 Recruiting Class

  09-06-2026 19:41 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.
  Lachlan Gantt, who competed at the 2026 Pro Swim Series in Westmont, is headed to the sunshine state this fall, as he has announced his commitm
  
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