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• Aussie Dynamo Cameron McEvoy Lowers Own World Cup 50 Freestyle Record, #2 All-Time

  08-10-2026 16:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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  RecapsPrelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1We saw our first World Cup record of the Tashkent stop go down, courtesy of Olympic champion and World Record holder Cameron McEvoy of Australia.
  Racing in the final of the men’s 50m freestyle this evening, 32-year-old McEvoy ripped a time of 20.13 to grab the gold.
  That beat out R
  
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• College Swimming League Match 4 Box Score

  15-10-2026 22:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Andrew Mering on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Match 4Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
  Location: Allan Jones Aquatic Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
  Teams: Virginia, Tennessee, Louisville, Michigan
  Results: Official resultsFinal Scores
  Team
  Total
  Individual
  Relays
  Skins
  Super Skins
  League Points
  1
  Virginia
  567
  292
  52
  80
  143
  4
  2
  Tennessee
  535
  256
  44
  75
  160
  3
  3
  Louisville
  315.5
  170.5
  26
  45
  74
  2
  4
  Michigan
  302.5
  169.5
  26
  28
  79
  1
  Score Progression
  What the score was after each event.
  Event
  Virginia
  Tenn
  
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• Futures Finalist Faith Roberts to Swim for Wisconsin-Milwaukee Starting Fall 2027

  15-10-2026 21:55 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.
  Faith Roberts, a finalist at the 2026 Futures Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Wisconsin-Milwau
  
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• How Many Swimmers Over the Last Two Seasons Were Under the 2028 Olympic Trials Standards?

  15-10-2026 21:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Now that we have completed a few long course seasons since the last US Olympic Swimming Trials, it’s time to see how many US swimmers over that span swam at or below the newly announced 2028 US Olympic Trials standards.
  The 2028 Olympic Trials qualifying period will begin on December 2 and run through 2027, concluding on May 30, 2028, just over a week before the Olympic Trials begin on June 9-17, 2028. This means any time swum before that period does not qualif
  
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• Pennsylvania High School State Finalist Julia Tengowski Verbals To Miami University (Ohio) For Fall 2027

  15-10-2026 20:41 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.
  Pennsylvania high school state finalist Julia Tengowski has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Miami University (Ohio) beginning in t
  
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• Junior Nationals Qualifier Jake Everitt Becomes First Commit In The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Class Of 2031

  15-10-2026 20:37 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.
  Junior Nationals qualifier Jake Everitt has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the United States Coast Guard Academy, becoming the fi
  
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• Comparing the 2028 Olympic Trials Qualifying Times to 2024, 2021, 2016, and 2012

  15-10-2026 19:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming released the qualifying standards for the 2028 US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, based on a predictive model that analyzes 15 years of results to set these times.
  First, we will be comparing the women’s and men’s US Olympic Trials qualifying standards from every year since 2012 (post-super suit era), including both wave I and II of the 2020(1) trials.
  This report will also compare the current 2028 standards to those of the 2024 edition.
  The
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Steenbergen Extends Women’s Series Lead, Coetze Challenges Kornev After Day 1 in Astana

  15-10-2026 18:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
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  Live ResultsMarrit Steenbergen opened up a massive lead in the overall World Cup standings on the opening day of the final leg of the series in Astana, while the battle for the men’s title is up for grabs after a big day from South African Pieter Coetze.
  WOMEN’S SERIES
  Steenbergen came into Astana with 116.7 points, le
  
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• No. 4 Cal Men’s Water Polo Set To Host No. 1 Stanford

  15-10-2026 17:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Cal Athletics
  The No. 4 California men’s water polo team is back at Spieker Aquatics Complex this Saturday to host No. 1 Stanford in the first Big Splash of the season. First sprint is set for 1 p.m. on Overnght.
  The Golden Bears (9-4, 0-2 MPSF) come into the weekend off a bye week and will be looking for their first top-3 win of the season having dropped their first four chances against UCLA and USC. The Cardinal (13-1, 2-0 MPSF) is the newly appointed to
  
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• USA Swimming Announces 2028 Olympic Trials Qualifying Standards

  15-10-2026 17:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming has announced the qualifying standards for the 2028 US Olympic Swimming Trials, June 9-17, 2028, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  2028 US Olympic Trials Qualifying Times:
  Courtesy of USA Swimming
  According to USA Swimming, the qualifying period will begin December 2, 2026, and run for about a year and a half, concluding on May 30, 20208.
  Greg Meehan, the USA Swimming National Team Executive Director and Head Coach, noted that these standard
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? Look at 183 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  15-10-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 183 Swim Jobs.
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  SwimOutlet is the largest online specialty retailer for swimming and water sports in the US, and part of Spiraledge, whose brands include EverydayYoga, Swim.com, Practyce and Tend.
  Assistant Director, Aquatics – Tulane University
  The Assistant Director for Aquatics is responsible for the successful development of aquatic programs and management of aquatic facilities whic
  
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• Cam McEvoy Rips His Opening 50, Goes PB of 45.11 in 100 Free in Tashkent

  15-10-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
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  Meet Central
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  Recaps: Day 1 FinalsKyle Chalmers‘ Australian and World Records in the 100 free are still alive, but they’re barely breathing. Just like Cam McEvoy, who took 11 breaths en route to a new personal best time of 45.11 in the 100 meter free on Thursday to kick off the final stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup.
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• Cam McEvoy Rips His Opening 50, Goes PB of 45.11 in 100 Free in Astana

  15-10-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
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  Entries
  How to Watch
  Recaps: Day 1 FinalsKyle Chalmers‘ Australian and World Records in the 100 free are still alive, but they’re barely breathing. Just like Cam McEvoy, who took 11 breaths en route to a new personal best time of 45.11 in the 100 meter free on Thursday to kick off the final stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup.
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• Roos Vanotterdijk Downs Own Belgian Record In 50 Fly, Cracks All-Time Top 10

  15-10-2026 17:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
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  Live ResultsRoos Vanotterdijk continued her assault on the Belgian Record books during the opening day of the third and final World Cup stop in Astana, re-breaking her own mark in the women’s 50 butterfly.
  Vanotterdijk won the event in a time of 24.56, lowering the national record of 24.75 she set last week in Tashkent while comp
  
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• Marrit Steenbergen Lowers Own 200 Free European Record In 1:50.23, Moves To #2 All-Time

  15-10-2026 16:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
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  Live ResultsMarrit Steenbergen made good on her decision to swim the 200 freestyle for the first time during the 2026 World Cup series, roaring to victory with one of the fastest swims ever on the opening night of the final leg of the circuit in Astana.
  After turning within six one-hundredths of each other at the 50, Steenbergen slowly
  
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• Yu Yiting Breaks Chinese Record in Women’s 400 IM That Was Previously Set in 2012

  15-10-2026 16:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
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  Recaps: Day 1 FinalsChinese swimmer Yu Yiting has broken the Chinese Record in the women’s 400 IM in 4:22.74. The previous record was 4:23.33 done by Ye Shiwen almost 14 years ago at the Short Course World Championships in Istanbul.
  Ye’s record was set in 2012, the same year she won the 200 IM and 400 IM at th
  
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• Ching Hwee Gan Cracks 1500 Free Asian Record With A 15:38.41

  15-10-2026 14:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
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  Meet Central
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  How to WatchChing Hwee Gan has been on a tear this year, setting numerous Singaporean records in the 400 free, 800 free, and 1500 free, but this morning claimed her first ever continental record.
  Gan ripped a new lifetime best in the timed final of the women’s 1500 free today, hacking seven seconds off her former best of 15:45.23 set last
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Astana: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  15-10-2026 14:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
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  How to WatchWelcome to the first day of the final stop of the 2026 World Swimming Cup in Astana, where today’s final session will feature a slightly different Day 1 lineup.
  Tonight’s finals session will feature the women’s 400 IM, men’s 100 free, women’s 50 fly, men’s 50 breast, women’s 200 free, men&r
  
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• UK Prime Minister Announces New Cancer Initiatives In Meeting With Scottish Record Holder & Advocate Archie Goodburn

  15-10-2026 13:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new steps his government will take to address brain cancer in the country. The announcement comes after the country’s new leader met with Archie Goodburn, a Scottish swimmer and advocate for brain cancer patients – a disease that Goodburn himself lives with.
  Burnham announced to Parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions that he would meet with the breaststroker later in the day. BBC Breakfas
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Astana Day 1 Prelims: Steenbergen And Kornev Eye Triple Crowns

  15-10-2026 12:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
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  How to WatchThe first day of the final stop of this year’s World Cup kicked off with prelims in Astana, Kazakhstan, today, with a slightly different event schedule to the two previous stops. What did remain the same, however, were the names headlining the session.
  Marrit Steenbergen topped the 50 back in 26.12, nearly four tenths of a seco
  
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• Commit Swimming Makes It Easy to Invite Swimmers Based on Qualification

  15-10-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  Commit Swimming Makes It Easy to Invite Swimmers Based on QualificationCommit Swimming has added qualification reporting directly into the meet invite process, making it easier for coaches to quickly identify which swimmers qualify for a meet and send the right invitations.
  What’s New with Qualification-Based Meet Invites
  1. See Who Qualifies Before Sending Invites
  Inside the meet invite screen, coaches can switch between the standard roster view and a new qualif
  
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• Sporti’s 2026 Granny Sweater Collection Brings a Sunny Retro Twist to the Pool

  15-10-2026 10:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Courtesy of Sporti, a SwimSwam partner.
  San Jose, CA – October 15, 2026 – Picture Christmas somewhere warm: palm trees strung with lights, a Santa hat on every flamingo, and a pool shimmering turquoise in December. That’s the world of Sporti’s fifth Granny Sweater Collection, which takes classic holiday nostalgia and trades the snow for sunshine.
  Holiday Cheer, Poolside
  This year’s collection takes the over-the-top charm of a
  
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• IU Indy Sweeps Weekly Horizon League Swim & Dive Awards

  15-10-2026 08:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: IU Indy Athletics
  INDIANAPOLIS – The Jags swept this week’s #HLSD awards after earning a runner up finish at the GVSU Invite. Yassin Abdelghany and Luca McGee took the Horizon League Swimmer of the Week awards while Evan Butcher and Lindi Jenkins earned Diver of the Week.
  MEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK: Yassin Abdelghany / IU Indy / Sr. / Alexandria, EgyptLed the Jags to a runner up finish at the GVSU Invite with three individual wins and one relay
  
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• Versatile Justin Shi, #6 in the Class of 2028, Verbally Commits to Stanford

  15-10-2026 00:13 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
  USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Justin Shi from Ellicott City, Maryland, has announced his intention to swim and study at Stanford University beginning in the fall of 2028. He wrote on social media:
  “I am absolutely
  
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• Michigan Eye Doctor Bryan Huffman Becomes First Man to Swim All Five Great Lakes

  14-10-2026 23:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Bryan Huffman, an ophthalmologist in Holland, Michigan, made history as the first man to swim across all five Great Lakes, completing the feat in late September when he emerged from the water on the shores of Lake Michigan.
  Part athletic achievement and part fundraiser, Huffman’s crossing of the Great Lakes helped bring in donations to help support children in learning how to swim. He began partnering with the Holland Aquatic Center back in 2022 to raise mone
  
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• Just How Fast Is Cam McEvoy Over 25 Meters?

  14-10-2026 23:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  Cam McEvoy set a new Oceanian and World Cup record in the short course 50 free in Tashkent last week clocking 20.13 to become the second-fastest man in history. That came one week after he had initially set both records with a 20.22 at the first stop in Baku, which had hacked more than half a second off his previous best of 20.75.
  But what was most impressive was his opening 25 meters. He turned in 9.45 seconds en route to that 2013, which appears to be the fastest ope
  
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• National Junior Teamer Salem Bahr Verbals to Indiana for 2028-29

  14-10-2026 23:18 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.
  Salem Bahr from Nashville, Tennessee, has made a verbal pledge to Indiana University for the 2028-29 school year and beyond. She confirmed to SwimSwam
  
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• Futures Finalist Sunny Kang Commits To Brown University for Class of 2027

  14-10-2026 22:58 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.
  A USA Swimming Futures Finalist and Winter Juniors qualifier, Sunny Kang, has verbally committed to join Brown University for the fall of 2027.
  Kang
  
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• Bucknell Adds YMCA Nationals Finalist Evan VanVelzor to 2027 Recruiting Class

  14-10-2026 22:48 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.
  YMCA National Championship finalist Evan VanVelzor has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Bucknell University in Pennsylvania beginnin
  
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• Fort Mill Girls, Eastside Boys Reign Again At South Carolina 5A State Meet

  14-10-2026 22:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 South Carolina High School League 5A Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 8-10, 2026
  Columbia, S.C.
  SCY
  Result: Girls; BoysTwo familiar programs were on top of the podium at the South Carolina High School League 5A State Swimming Championships.
  The Fort Mill girls’ team won its fourth title in five years, outlasting Eastside by 19.5 points. On the boys’ side, Eastside dominated once again, rolling to its 12th straight state championship.
  Girls’ Recap
  Fort
  
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