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• British Paralympic Champion Sarah Storey Announces Retirement from Competition

  15-07-2026 03:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Dame Sarah Storey, a 19-time Paralympic gold medalist in swimming and cycling, is retiring from elite competition.
  Born without a functioning left hand, the 48-year-old won 74 world and Paralympic medals over the course of her career, including 19 golds across nine Paralympic Games, making her the most decorated British Paralympian in history.
  In an Instagram post, Storey said: “As a little girl my dream was to compete for my country, win gold and do so for a
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Adam Huynh Stays In-State With Commitment to TCU For 2026

  20-07-2026 02:06 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.
  Adam Huynh of Keller, Texas has announced his commitment to stay in-state as he has committed to Texas Christian University (TCU) for fall 2026.
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• Backstroker Romy Kirby Commits To Columbia For 2026

  20-07-2026 01:04 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.
  Romy Kirby from Palo Alto, California has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Columbia beginning in fall 202
  
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• Arizona High School State Champion Patrick Dunn Announces Verbal Pledge to Dartmouth (2027)

  20-07-2026 00:24 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.
  Two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Patrick Dunn has verbally committed to swim and study at Dartmouth College in the class of 2031. At the
  
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• Ryan Lochte Dips Toes Back Into Racing, Swims 100 IM in Local Coaches Race

  19-07-2026 23:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Ryan Lochte continues his journey back into the swimming landscape, this time back in the water, racing, kind of. The 12-time Olympic medalist and new Missouri State assistant coach raced for the first time since 2021, swimming the 100 IM in a racing suit.
  Lochte shared the race on Instagram, though we can not confirm where the meet was held,  sharing how being back on the blocks put a “huge smile” on the face of the Olympic legend. Lochte’s In
  
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• Versatile Reagan Peters To Swim For Marquette University Beginning Fall 2027

  19-07-2026 22:43 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. 
  The versatile Reagan Peters has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Marquette University beginning in the fall of 2027. She publ
  
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• Emily Brown Wins 400 Free, 200 Fly On Night 3 Of Columbus Sectionals

  19-07-2026 21:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Columbus SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Columbus, Ohio
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 Central Zone East Summer Speedo Sectiona”
  Day 1 Recap
  Day 2 RecapEmily Brown swam to two wins on night three of Columbus Sectionals. After already winning the 200 free in a lifetime best on day 2, Brown captured the 400 free and 200 fly on night 3. She swam to a 4:12.88 400 free, dropping five seconds off her previous best of a 4:17.91 that she swam in June 2025 at US
  
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• Mikayla Tan, Michael Powell, Katrin Otaegi Nab Wins on Day 3 of Walnut Sectionals

  19-07-2026 21:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Walnut Speedo SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Walnut — CA
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 CA/NV Summer Speedo Sectionals @ BREA -“
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 Day three of the Walnut Speedo Sectionals delivered some solid performances. Leading the way were several age-group standouts, among them Mikayla Tan, Michael Powell, and Katrin Otaegi.
  Tan, 16, competed in a pair of events on day three, winning one and finishi
  
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• Distance Specialist Owen Gjertsen Verbals To Loyola University Maryland’s Class of 2031

  19-07-2026 21:06 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.
  Distance specialist Owen Gjertsen has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Loyola University Maryland beginning in the fall of 202
  
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• Regan Smith Closes Austin Sectionals With Wins in 200 IM (2:11.17) and 50 Fly (26.04)

  19-07-2026 19:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals – AustinJuly 15-19, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 ST TXLA SZ LC Sectional Champs”
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The Speedo Sectionals in Austin have officially come to a close, and the final day of action was spearheaded by Regan Smith, who picked up another two wins in each of the final two women’s events of the meet.
  Day four featured
  
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• James Guy MBE Launches The James Guy Academy

  19-07-2026 19:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: James Guy Academy
  19 July 2026 – Triple Olympic Champion and six-time Olympic medallist James Guy MBE  today announced the launch of the James Guy Academy, a premium online coaching  platform giving swimmers, parents, coaches, masters athletes and triathletes direct  access to the knowledge, experience and performance principles behind one of  Britain’s most successful swimming careers.
  Built on more than 13 years of world-stage e
  
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• Ohio High School State Finalist Maddie Davidson Announces Verbal To Ball State For Fall 2027

  19-07-2026 18:32 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 Maddie Davidson has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Ball State University beginning in the fa
  
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• Nathaniel Malcolm Climbs National Rankings in 17-18 Boys’ 100 Breast on Boise Sectionals Night 3

  19-07-2026 15:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals — BoiseJuly 16-19, 2026
  Boise, ID
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Speedo LCM Sectionals — Boise, ID”
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2The high schoolers once again dominated the competition on night three of the 2026 Boise Sectionals, headlined by Scottsdale Aquatic Club’s Nathaniel Malcolm with an eye-catching performance in the men’s 100 breast.
  The 18-year-old, committed to swim for Corn
  
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• This One Breathing Mistake Is Ruining Your Freestyle Swimming

  19-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  Breathing is one of the most difficult skills for beginner swimmers to master. While many swimmers focus on turning their head correctly, they often overlook another important part of the stroke: the leading arm.
  A Common Mistake I See Every Day
  I see this mistake almost every day at my pool. Many beginners become so focused on getting a breath that they start pulling with their leading arm too early. They often don’t realize they’re doing it, but
  
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• An Underwater Dolphin Kick Set for Exploring Technique and Speed

  19-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swimmers (and coaches, swim parents, and your favorite swim commentators) know the importance of developing a fast underwater dolphin kick.
  It helps us get more from our starts, turns, and, once we really get good at it, can be used to carry more vroom-vroom off every wall.
  This leads to lots of face-down dolphin kicking, kick counts, resisted kicking, breath training, ankle mobility, and making our undulation more buttery with each swim practice.
  But if you
  
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• 2027 Rice Commit Liliana Hineman Shines in 400 IM on Day 2 of Walnut Sectionals

  19-07-2026 04:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Walnut Speedo SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Walnut — CA
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 CA/NV Summer Speedo Sectionals @ BREA -“
  Recaps: Day 1Day two of the Walnut Sectionals meet in California saw some big drops from high schoolers, led by 2027 Rice commit Liliana Hineman.
  The 16-year-old Gold Medal Swim Club athlete won the women’s 400 IM in 4:55.96, a second ahead of University of Denver ace Sabrina Rachjaib
  
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• 15-Year-Old Namoi Weibel Picks Up Two Top-2 Finishes on Night Two of Boise Sectionals

  19-07-2026 02:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals — BoiseJuly 16-19, 2026
  Boise, ID
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Speedo LCM Sectionals — Boise, ID”
  Recaps: Day 1Night 2 of the Boise Sectionals saw the high schoolers rule the pool, particularly 15-year-old Naomi Weibel, from Flying Fish Arizona.
  Weibel just finished her freshman year at Canyon Del Oro High School, and picked up two top-2 finishes on the 2nd night of the meet, including a
  
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• Brazilian Native Daniel Bordin Announces Commitment To Colorado Mesa For Fall 2026

  18-07-2026 23:01 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.  
  Brazilian native Daniel Bordin has announced his commitment to swim and study at Colorado Mesa University beginning in the fall of 2027. He
  
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• Shaine Casas Swims 50.89 100 Fly on Night 3 of Austin Sectionals

  18-07-2026 22:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals – AustinJuly 15-19, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 ST TXLA SZ LC Sectional Champs”
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2Day three of the Speedo Sectionals meet wrapped up on Friday, and Shaine Casas led the Texas pro group with a massive swim in the men’s 100 fly final, the last event of the session.
  Casas, who won the 50 and 100 back on the first two days of
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Scott-Land Hunting Mixed Relay Medals In Front Of A Home Crowd

  18-07-2026 22:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview IndexBY THE NUMBERS – MIXED 4×100 FREESTYLE RELAYWorld Record: 3:18.48 – USA (2025)
  Commonwealth Record: 3:19.38 – Australia (2022)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 3:21.18– Australia (2022)
  2022 Commonwealth Champion – Australia, 3:21.18Australia Likely To Defend Their Title
  The mixed fre
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Women’s Backstroke Events Wide Open After McKeown’s Withdrawal

  18-07-2026 21:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview IndexThe 2026 Commonwealth Games are a week away, and the women’s backstroke events are looking very different than anticipated. World Champion and world record holder Kaylee McKeown withdrew from the meet due to glandular fever, also known as mononucleosis. With her out of the meet, the women’s 100 and
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Annri Katoh Sends Verbal To Brown For Fall 2027

  18-07-2026 20:58 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 Annri Katoh has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Brown University beginning in the fall of 2027. She
  
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• Speedo Sectionals Qualifier Sarah Meza To Swim For SMU This Fall (2026)

  18-07-2026 18:26 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.
  Speedo Sectionals qualifier Sarah Meza has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Southern Methodist University beginning in the fal
  
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• Way Too Early Recruit Rankings: Boys’ High School Class of 2028

  18-07-2026 17:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  We continue our traditional recruiting coverage with our “Way Too Early” ranks of the upcoming season’s high school junior class. Since top recruits have started giving their verbal commitments earlier and earlier, we’ve moved up our rankings to help give better context to big recruiting announcements.
  Before we run over our traditional ranking methodology, we should head off a few counterarguments at the pass:Isn’t this too early to have
  
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• NCAA Qualifier Emily Claesson Remaining At Virginia Tech, Joining Staff As Assistant Coach

  18-07-2026 16:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Emily Claesson has joined the Virginia Tech coaching staff as an assistnat coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Claesson graduated from Virginia Tech this spring. Claesson fills the position previously held by Klaudia Nazieblo who spent the last five years at Virginia Tech before making the move to join the Miami-FL coaching staff earlier this summer.
  “We are very excited to have Emily Claesson as our newest assistant coach,” head coach Sergio Lop
  
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• TJ Frost Earns Two Wins On Night 2 Of Columbus Sectionals

  18-07-2026 16:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Columbus SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Columbus, Ohio
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 Central Zone East Summer Speedo Sectiona”
  Day 1 RecapEarning two wins on night two of Sectionals in Columbus was TJ Frost. Frost kicked off the night with a win in the boys 200 free, touching in a 1:49.56. That dropped 0.12 off his lifetime best from last summer. Later in the evening, Frost earned his second win as he touched in a 4:22.22 in the 400 IM. That added two
  
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• Six Reasons Why You’re Getting Tired So Quickly While Swimming

  18-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  One of the most common questions beginner swimmers ask is, “Why do I get tired after just one or two laps?” Many people assume they are simply out of shape, but in most cases, fitness isn’t the main problem. The real issue is inefficient technique. As a coach, I hear this question almost every day at my pool. Interestingly, not every swimmer gets tired for the same reason. Some are completely new to swimming, while others have developed habits th
  
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• The Right Way to Use Swim Paddles for a Stronger Stroke (and More Speed)

  18-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swim paddles are one of the most popular types of swim equipment in the pool.
  Like fins, they increase surface area on our propelling surfaces—in this case the hands—and allow us to displace more water and swim faster.
  Which means we tend to grab the biggest saucers that we can find, strap them to our hands, and start cranking out laps like they owe us money.
  But the way that paddles change our swimming isn’t as simple as:
  Big paddles = pace
  
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• Australian Olympian Blair Evans Reveals Pregnancy In Emotional Video

  17-07-2026 23:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  Less than two weeks after announcing their engagement, Australian Olympian swimmer Blair Evans and Lee Wansbrough had another reason to celebrate.
  In an emotional video posted on Instagram, Evans revealed to Wansbrough that they are expecting a child together.
  The video shows Evans and Wansbrough sitting on a bed, and then Evans handing Wansbrough a shoebox.View this post on InstagramInstead of shoes being inside, there were baby-related items. Wansbrough eventually c
  
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• Inside College Recruiting With Ohio State University’s Head Coach Bill Dorenkott

  17-07-2026 23:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamOhio State Director of Swimming & Diving Bill Dorenkott joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast for a recruiting conversation built for swimmers, swim parents and club coaches trying to understand what college coaches value beyond times on the sheet.
  Dorenkott enters the 2026-2027 season with 36 years of college coaching experience, including his 19th overall season at Ohio State. He is also entering his 31st season in the Big Ten, making him the
  
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