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• College Swimming League Match #2 Takeaways And Other Notes

  26-09-2026 15:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama
  Match #2 Live RecapThe first two matches of the 2026 College Swimming League (CSL) season have concluded and we’ve now seen gotten a first look at eight of the twelve teams in the league. Here are some of our takeaways from match #2.
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• Katharine Berkoff on American Records, Sara Curtis’ 26.56 & The Road to LA 2028

  29-09-2026 19:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamIn this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have 3-time Pan Pacific Championships gold medalist, Katharine Berkoff.
  Berkoff is coming off a huge summer, sweeping her individual events at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships with gold in the 50 back and 100 back, then adding another gold as part of Team USA’s 4×100 medley relay.
  Her 50 back was the headline swim. Berkoff ripped a 26.90, lowering her own American Record. In the 100 back, she touch
  
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• 2026 Aussie SC Championships: Sam Short Becomes #3 800 Free Performer In History

  29-09-2026 19:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1While some big-time names to the tune of Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O’Callaghan are missing from these 2026 Australian Short Course Champions
  
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• Edward Sommerville Blasts 1:40.16 200 Free For New Aussie Record, Moves To #7 All-Time

  29-09-2026 18:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Edward Sommerville set the tone for what was a blistering day on the men’s side on the opening night of competition at the 2026 Australian Short Course Champio
  
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• Joshua Collett Undercuts Joshua Yong’s Aussie, Oceanic Record in 100 Breast in 56.62, Triples as All Comers Record

  29-09-2026 18:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1MEN’S 100 BREAST – FINALAustralian Record – 56.62, Joshua Yong (AUS), 2024
  All Comers Record – 56.75, Gideon Burns, 2026
  Oceanian Record –
  
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• 2026 Asian Games Wrap-Up: SwimSwam’s Women’s Awards

  29-09-2026 18:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6The 2026 Asian Games wrapped up last Fr
  
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• Ben Armbruster Breaks Australian 50 Fly Record in Prelims & Finals at Aussie SC Champs

  29-09-2026 18:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Australian sprinter Ben Armbruster has re-broken his own Australian Record in the men’s 50 fly on Tuesday in finals at the Australian Short Course Swimming Championships.
  In prelims, he swam 2
  
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• U.S. Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act With 77-22 Vote

  29-09-2026 15:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The Protect College Sports Act passed a major barrier on Monday night when it passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming 77-22 vote.
  The landmark bipartisan bill was created by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to establish national standards for athlete transfers, player eligibility rules, NIL enforcement and revenue sharing while also providing the NCAA with limited antitrust protection, shielding it from constant legal chall
  
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day 1 Finals Recap

  29-09-2026 09:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Live Results 
   
  WOMEN’S 200 FREE – FINALAustralian Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan, 2025
  Oceanian Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS), 2025
  Commonwealth Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS
  
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• Blue Team Holds off Gray, 135-134, in Annual Indiana State Intrasquad Meet

  29-09-2026 08:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  2026 INDIANA STATE INTRASQUADSeptember 25, 2026
  Terre Haute, Ind.
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 ISU Intrasquad”Courtesy: Indiana State Athletics
  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Blue Team held off a late Gray Team challenge on Friday night at the Indiana State swimming and diving intrasquad meet as the Sycamores battled down to the wire at the Vigo County Aquatic Center. The Blue Team claimed the 135-134 win over the Gray Team to claim their second
  
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• Ben Armbruster Clocks Aussie and All-Comers Record 50 Fly in Prelims of Australian SC Champs in 22.00

  29-09-2026 06:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Australian Short Course ChampionshipsSeptember 29 – October 2, 2026
  Prelims: 10 AM Local Time (8 PM ET day before), Finals: 6 PM Local Time (4 AM ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, Sydney, Australia
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Entry Lists
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1Men’s 50 Butterfly – PrelimsWorld Record: 21.32, Noè Ponti (SUI), 2024
  Commonwealth Record: 21.67, Ilya Kharun (CAN), 2024
  Australian Record: 22.24, Kyle Chalmers
  
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• “Best of the Rest” Sprinter Langston Lindsey (2027) Announces Verbal Commitment to USC

  29-09-2026 04:53 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.
  Langston Lindsey from Chandler, Arizona, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Southern California beginning in fall 2027
  
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• CSL Has Over 1200 Tickets Sold In First Two Matches, Match 3 Has Over 1000 Tickets Sold

  29-09-2026 02:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The College Swimming League kicked off this past weekend with Match #1 and Match #2. Over 1,200 tickets were sold between the two matches.
  Match #1 on Thursday night saw 493 tickets sold. Friday night’s match #2 saw higher ticket sales with 714 tickets sold. Friday night’s ticket count is notably higher than most dual meets that are free to attend.
  Tickets are $25 for general admission and $100 for the on-deck VIP suites. Each on-deck VIP suite has 19 seat
  
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

  29-09-2026 01:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Australian Short Course ChampionshipsSeptember 29 – October 2, 2026
  Prelims: 10 AM Local Time (8 PM ET day before), Finals: 6 PM Local Time (4 AM ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, Sydney, Australia
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Entry Lists
  Live ResultsWelcome to the first session of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, which will be packed to the brim with swimming action in Sydney.
  Tonight’s event slate will feature the prelims heats
  
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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.
  Head Coach & Program Director
  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.
  Elite Head Swimming C
  
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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.
  This is the team&rs
  
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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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