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• Commit Swimming Brings Layered Time Standards Directly into Meet Entries

  19-10-2026 12:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  Commit Swimming Brings Layered Time Standards Directly into Meet EntriesCommit Swimming has made meet entries even more useful by allowing coaches to layer time standards directly into the entry screen, making it easier to see where swimmers stand while deciding which events they should swim.
  What’s New with Meet Entries
  1. View Entries by Swimmer, Event, or Relay
  The updated entry screen makes it easy to move between swimmers, individual events, and relays, givi
  
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• Liberty Clark Breaks Her First Ever American Record With 1:51.31 200 Freestyle

  31-10-2026 01:07 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWOMEN’S 200 FREESTYLE – FinalWorld Record: 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS) – 2025
  American Record: 1:51.62, Claire Weinstein – 2024
  U.S. Open Record: 1:49.77, Mollie O’Callag
  
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• Kate Douglass Breaks Own US Open Record With 2nd Fastest 200 IM Performance Ever In 2:01.66

  31-10-2026 00:41 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWOMEN’S 200 IM – FinalWorld Record: 2:01.63, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2024
  American Record: 2:01.63, Kate Douglass – 2024
  U.S. Open Record: 2:02.76, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2025
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• Claire Curzan Sets New World Record With 53.92 100 Backstroke, First Woman Sub-54 Seconds

  31-10-2026 00:25 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWOMEN’S 100 BACKSTROKE – FinalWorld Record: 54.02, Regan Smith (USA) 2x – 2024 / 2025
  American Record: 54.02, Regan Smith 2x – 2024 / 2025
  U.S. Open Record: 54.02, Regan Smith (USA
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

  30-10-2026 23:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWelcome to the 3rd finals session of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials!
  Yesterday’s finals session was fast with two world records falling along with a few U.S. Op
  
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• Noe Ponti & Gui Caribe Make Noise On Day One Of 2026 Nico Sapio Trophy

  30-10-2026 21:56 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  52nd NICO SAPIO TROPHYFriday, October 30th & Saturday, October 31st
  Sciorba Swimming Pool, Genoa, Italy
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Italia Preview
  SwimSwam Preview
  ResultsThe 52nd Nico Sapio Trophy began today at the Sciorba Swimming Pool in Genoa, with the two-day affair representing an important stepping stone along the path to November’s Italian Short Course Championships.
  While that competition represents the primary qualification opportunity for this year’s Short Co
  
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• Noah Gibbs Becomes First Publicized Commit In McKendree’s Class Of 2031

  30-10-2026 21:31 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Noah Gibbs has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at McKendree University, becoming the first commitment in the Bearcats’ class of
  
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• 2026 U.S. SCM World Championship Trials: Night 1 Photo Vault

  30-10-2026 21:23 via SwimSwam
  
  By Jack Spitser on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live StreamHere are the top photos from SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser from Night 1 in Westmont:
  Olivia Smoliga (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Van Mathias (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Owen McDonald (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Katharine Berkoff (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Josh Bey (photo: Jack Spitser)
  Jack Alexy (photo:
  
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• Ilya Kharun Excited to Rep USA: “Been waiting for this situation… since I was 16”

  30-10-2026 20:48 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet
  Video captured by Barry Revzin.
  After years of waiting (and one official year of waiting), Ilya Kharun is finally eligible to represent Team USA. The now-American wasted no time, winni
  
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• Lysander Osman Rocks Huge Personal Best To Beat Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, Mewen Tomac In 100 Back

  30-10-2026 20:45 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  20th FRENCH ELITE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, October 29th – Sunday, November 1st
  Angers, France
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap
  Live ResultsDay two of the 2026 French Elite Short Course Championships unfolded in Angers, with swimmers continuing to try to nail down World Aquatics ‘A’ standards as a means to qualify for December’s Short Course World Championships.
  Following up on his 100m fly and 100m IM victories from last night, 27-y
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: Gabriel Jett Rips 1:47.75 200 Back At SC World Trials, #3 All-Time Among Americans

  30-10-2026 20:02 via SwimSwam
  
  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 examin
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 53.8% Think Agnel’s SCM 400 Free World Record Falls This Year

  30-10-2026 19:50 via SwimSwam
  
  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 if the two oldest SCM world records will be going down this year:
  Question: Will either of the two oldest SCM world records fall at the 2026 SC Worlds?
  RESULTSYes, men’s 400 free (3:32.25) – 4
  
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• Lepage Shines As Calgary & Toronto Women Split Duals At Dino Invitational, Varsity Blue Men Sweep

  30-10-2026 19:33 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 DINOS INVITATIONALOctober 24-25, 2026
  Calgary, Alberta
  SCM (25 meters)
  Results (PDF)Two of the best teams in U SPORTS clashed last weekend as the University of Calgary hosted the University of Toronto, along with the University of Lethbridge, in a two-day double dual on Saturday and Sunday.
  The three teams raced in separately scored head-to-head dual meets on both days.
  “This is a very important meet for us,” said Toronto head coach Byron MacDonald. “It
  
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• Madison, Wisconsin-Area Swim Coach, 73, Pleases Not Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

  30-10-2026 19:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Terin Frodyma contributed to this report.
  Madison, Wisconsin-area swim coach Carl Millholland pleaded not guilt on Thursday to child pornography charges.
  Millholland, 73, is accused of five counts of possession of child pornography. He was arrested in August by the Monona Polic Department after an investigation.
  The Wisconsin Department of Justice received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on July 22, 2026, which showed that an e
  
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• Madison, Wisconsin-Area Swim Coach, 73, Pleads Not Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

  30-10-2026 19:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Terin Frodyma contributed to this report.
  Madison, Wisconsin-area swim coach Carl Millholland pleaded not guilt on Thursday to child pornography charges.
  Millholland, 73, is accused of five counts of possession of child pornography. He was arrested in August by the Monona Polic Department after an investigation.
  The Wisconsin Department of Justice received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on July 22, 2026, which showed that an e
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course Worlds Trials: Torri Huske Scratches 200 Free Final On Night 3 (Night 3 Finals Scratches)

  30-10-2026 19:27 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetThe heat sheet is out for the 3rd finals session of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Trials, and there was only one top-eight scratch and it came from Torri Huske in the women’s 200 f
  
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• Van Mathias Blasts 25.24 American Record In 50 SCM Breast, Second-Fastest Swim In History

  30-10-2026 19:19 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  SwimSwam RecapsPrelims: Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 Timed Finals | Day 2MEN’S 50M BREASTSTROKE – PRELIMSWorld Record: 24.95, Emre Sakci (TUR) – 2021
  American Record: 25.38, Nic Fink – 2022
  U.S. Open Record: 25.52, Caspar Corbeau (NED) – 2025
  Beijing ‘A’ Qualification Time: 26.25F
  
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• 2028 “Best of the Rest” Butterflyer J.J. Hoover Makes Verbal Pledge to Princeton

  30-10-2026 18:42 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  J.J. Hoover, a junior at Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana, has announced his verbal commitment to the admission process* at Princeton University fo
  
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• Katharine Berkoff After 50 Back SCM WR: “I’ve been pushing 22s (yds) in a fast suit”

  30-10-2026 18:38 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet
  Video captured by Barry Revzin.
  Last night in Westmont, Katharine Berkoff broke her first individual world record, shaving .02 off Regan Smith’s 25.23 mark in the 50 Back. After winn
  
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• Virginia Women and Texas Men Continue to Lead October CSCAA Polls

  30-10-2026 18:03 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has released their October Division I Men’s and Women’s Top-25 National Rankings, and the Virginia women and Texas men remain on top of the polls as unanimous first-place selections.
  Women
  There was some shifting on the women’s side with Texas, Indiana, Michigan, Cal, and Louisville all moving up as Stanford dropped from #2 in the preseason polls to tied for #8 after the first month of the
  
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• Chris Guiliano (45.17) & Jack Alexy (45.09) Break U.S. Open Record In Back-To-Back 100 Free Heats At SC World Trials

  30-10-2026 17:38 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  SwimSwam RecapsPrelims: Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 Timed Finals | Day 2The third day of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials kicked off with a bang, as 23-year-old Olympic and World Championship medalists Jack Alexy and Chris Guiliano each broke the U.S. Open Record in the men
  
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• Van Mathias on World Record Swim: “Got sucked up in the atmosphere and racing”

  30-10-2026 17:08 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat Sheet
  Van Mathias continues to impress in his third Act of Swimming. Competing in his first real foray into SCM, Mathias started about as good as one can, breaking a world record in the 100
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

  30-10-2026 15:18 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Day 3 Prelims Heat SheetThe third day of the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials gets underway this morning from Westmont with preliminary heats across 10 events.
  Day 3 Prelims ScheduleMen’s 4
  
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• Paralympic Medalist, Former Canadian Minister of Sport, Carla Qualtrough Named Swimming Canada President

  30-10-2026 15:14 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Carla Qualtrough has been elected as the new president of Swimming Canada, where she will lead a newly appointed Board of Directors. Zach Chetrat was named vice-president.
  Olympians Jennifer Button and Rachel Nicol also join the Board, as does Janet Morrison.
  Qualtrough is a former Parlympic swimmer who won three bronze medals for Canada between the 1988 Seoul Games and the 1992 Barcelona Games. She also won six medals at the 1990 World Para Swimming Championships
  
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• Ellie Clarke, the #4 Recruit in the Class of 2028, Sends Verbal Commitment to Tennessee

  30-10-2026 14:59 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Ellie Clarke from Carmel, Indiana, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Tennessee beginning in the 2028-29 school year. She
  
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• Shin Ohashi Clocks 58.77 LCM 100 Breaststroke To Put Own WJR On Notice

  30-10-2026 14:26 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  57th TOKYO SWIMMING CENTER OUTSTANDING ATHLETES INVITATIONALFriday, October 30th – Tuesday, November 3rd
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  ResultsA trio of powerhouse performers highlighted day one of the 57th Tokyo Swimming Center Outstanding Athletes Invitational, with Olympic medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita and 17-year-olds Yumeki Kojima and Shin Ohashi diving in for some long course domestic racing.
  Ohashi was especially impressive, putting up a super speedy result o
  
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• Stop Preparing for a Perfect Meet

  30-10-2026 13:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Rebecca Adams Renner
  Imagine this.
  The biggest meet of the year is two weeks away.
  Taper has started. You’re healthy, well-rested, and hitting your times almost effortlessly in practice. The psych sheet drops and there are no surprises—the meet is lining up exactly like you pictured it.
  Travel is seamless. Your hotel is perfect, dinner is exactly what you wanted, and you get the best night’s sleep you’ve had all season. Meet day comes and yo
  
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• Nationals Qualifier Irelyn Kennedy Sends Verbal to Mizzou for Fall 2028

  30-10-2026 12:52 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  U.S. National Championships qualifier Irelyn Kennedy has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Missouri beginning in the fall o
  
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• 2026 U.S. SC World Championship Trials: Kharun Makes First U.S. Team (That He is Eligible For), Day 2 Roster Update

  30-10-2026 03:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4The 2nd day of the 2026 United States SC World Trials is over, and the U.S. roster saw a lot of swimmers added on the second night of competition including Ilya Kharun. This is not Kharun’s first time maki
  
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• 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials: Day 2 Finals Race Videos

  30-10-2026 02:57 via SwimSwam
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
  Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
  SCM (25 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream
  RecapsPrelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4It was a busy night in Westmont, Illinois on the second day of competition at the 2026 U.S. Short Course World Championships. Swimmers like Van Mathias and Tyler Ray set the tone with records during this
  
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