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• Czechia Native Daniel Mitka Sends Verbal To Georgia Tech For Fall 2027

  12-07-2026 20:02 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.
  Czechia native Daniel Mitka has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Georgia Tech beginning in the fall of 2027. He publicized the
  
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• Henry Anstine Flips Commitment from Minnesota to Michigan for Fall 2027

  12-07-2026 21:28 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.
  After initially announcing his intention to swim for the University of Minnesota, Henry Anstine has flipped his commitment and announced his ve
  
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• Russia Match European Championships Record In Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay

  12-07-2026 20:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  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 6GIRLS 4×100 MEDLEY RELAY – FINALWorld Junior Record: 3:58.38, Canada, 2017
  European Junior Record: 4:
  
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• Vekovishchev Shatters Own Russian Age Group 400 Free Record in 3:44.58

  12-07-2026 20:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  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 6BOYS 400 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Junior Record: 3:42.82, Zhang Zhanshuo (CHN), 2025
  European Junior Record:
  
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• Kseniia Misharina Breaks Kesely’s 400 Free Championship Record in 4:05.54, #3 Russian All-Time

  12-07-2026 19:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  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 6GIRLS 400 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Junior Record: 3:56.08, Summer McIntosh (CAN), 2023
  European Junior Record
  
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• Leon Marchand Docuseries ‘Leon: Beyond Gold’ Now Available on France TV

  12-07-2026 19:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Olympic Champion and World Record holder Leon Marchand can now add ‘TV Celebrity’ to his running list of achievements, as a three-part docuseries titled “Leon: Beyond Gold” is now available to watch on France TV.
  The series, directed by Sacha Vučinić and Leon’s Father, Xavier Marchand, follows Marchand in a feature miniseries that highlights the French prodigy’s life outside the water.
  The docuseries trailer can be s
  
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• Canada Speaks Out Against IOC Lifting Russia’s Suspension

  12-07-2026 18:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Last week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it would provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), providing a pathway for Russian Athletes to compete under the Russian flag at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  This decision did not come without backlash from other countries, particularly Canada, which openly objected, saying that neither Russia nor Belarus should be represented in international competitions.
  In a report
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Australia Look Likely To Defend Men’s Free Relays

  12-07-2026 17:59 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 CentralBY THE NUMBERS – MEN’S 4×100 FREESTYLE RELAYWorld Record: 3:08.24 – USA (2008)
  Commonwealth Record: 3:08.97 – Australia (2025)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 3:11.12 – Australia (2022)
  2022 Commonwealth Champion – Australia, 3:11.12Australia are the defending champions in the men’s 4&
  
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• 2026 European Junior Championships: Day Six Finals Live Recap

  12-07-2026 17:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5We’ve finally arrived on the last day of action at the 2026 European Junior Swimming Championships.
  Through the first five days, we’ve been treated to some hi
  
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• 2026 European Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

  12-07-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  European Swimming ChampionshipsAugust 10-16, 2026
  Paris, France — Olympic Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Meet CentralKeep tabs on our running discipline-by-discipline previews for the 2026 European Championships below:
  Women’s EventsEvent
  Gold
  Silver
  Bronze
  50 Freestyle100 Freestyle200 Freestyle400 Freestyle800 Freestyle1500 Freestyle50 Backstroke100 Backstroke200 Backstroke50 Breaststroke100 Breaststroke200 Breaststroke50 Butterfly100 Bu
  
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• Spain Still Seeking Its First Gold Of The 2026 European Junior Championships

  12-07-2026 15:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6With just one day of action remaining at the 2026 European Junior Swimming Championships, the Neutral Athletes remain at the top of the overall swimming meda
  
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• 2026 European Junior Championships Day Six Prelims Recap

  12-07-2026 15:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The final day of action is underway at the 2026 European Junior Swimming Championships, with this morning’s heats consisting of the boys’ and girls’ 400
  
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• Estonia Calls For EU To Defund IOC & Other Reactions To Russia’s Lifted Olympic Suspension

  12-07-2026 09:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted a suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). The move establishes conditions and recommendations for individual sports’ governing bodies to allow Russian flags, the Russian national anthem, and Russian state officials. For more details on the decision, the reasons the IOC gave, and the potential implications, read our article here.
  The consequential announcement triggered re
  
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• Dare Rose Posts 51.79 100 Fly On Night 3 Of Westmont Sectionals

  12-07-2026 03:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Westmont SectionalsJuly 9-12, 2026
  FMC Natatorium, Westmont, Illinois
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap
  Day 2 RecapAfter winning the 200 fly on night 1, Dare Rose swam to a 51.79 to win the 100 butterfly to highlight night 3. Rose has been as fast as a 50.70 this season, a time that he swam at the Bergen Swim Festival, a time that currently sits at #2 in the US this season as well as #6 in the world.
  Adding another win to his tally this weekend was Kai Joy
  
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• NCAA Releases 2027 Division II Swimming & Diving Championship Standards

  12-07-2026 01:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The NCAA has released its time standards for the Division II 2026-2027 swimming and diving season. The 2027 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships are scheduled for March 9 to March 13, 2027 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Women’s D2 Qualifying Times
  Men’s D2 Qualifying TimesThe men’s side saw changes in 10 of the 14 individual events while four (50 free, 200 back, 100 fly, 400 IM) went unchanged from 2026. The women’s side saw changes in
  
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• NCAA Releases 2026-2027 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championship Standards

  12-07-2026 00:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The NCAA has released the qualification standards for the 2027 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.
  Both meets will race at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, with the women’s meet running from March 17-20 and the men’s from March 24-27.
  After reviewing the feedback following the massive changes the organization made to the 2026 meet, the Oversight Committee approved more changes to start with the 2027 championships in
  
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• Hunter Gumbuyan Breaks Boys 11-12 200 Free NAG Record With 1:59.46 At Florida Age Group Champs

  12-07-2026 00:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Florida Summer Age Group ChampsJuly 9-12, 2026
  Ocala, FL
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile: 2026 FL Summer Age Group Championships12 year old Hunter Gumbayan swam to a new National Age Group (NAG) record in the boys 11-12 200 freestyle as he touched in a 1:59.46 at the 2026 Florida Summer Age Group Championships. That broke the previous NAG of a 1:59.72 set by Winn Aung in 2015.
  The two boys are the only 11-12 year olds in history to break the 2:00 mark. The swim is Gu
  
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• Hunter Gumbayan Breaks Boys 11-12 200 Free NAG Record With 1:59.46 At Florida Age Group Champs

  12-07-2026 00:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Florida Summer Age Group ChampsJuly 9-12, 2026
  Ocala, FL
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile: 2026 FL Summer Age Group Championships12-year-old Hunter Gumbayan swam to a new National Age Group (NAG) record in the boys 11-12 200 meter freestyle as he touched in a 1:59.46 at the 2026 Florida Summer Age Group Championships. That broke the previous NAG of a 1:59.72 set by Winn Aung in 2015.
  The two boys are the only 11-12 year olds in history to break the 2:00 mark. The swim
  
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• 2027 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Qualifying Standards Released

  11-07-2026 23:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  The NCAA has released the Division III Swimming and Diving qualifying standards for the 2027 Championships.
  The cutlines are determined based on various 3-year averages.The A-cuts are based on the 3-year average of the top finisher’s time from finals.
  The B-cuts are calculated by the 3-year average of the 32nd place time from the meetentry system, unless such calculation is slower.
  The relay cuts are calculated by the 3-year average of the 20th place time for th
  
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• Russia Sets European Junior Record 7:09.16 in Boys’ 800 Freestyle Relay

  11-07-2026 20:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The Russian boys team, competing as Neutral Athletes, set a new European Junior Record time of 7:09.16.
  BOYS 4×200 FREESTYLE RELAY –
  
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• Virginia HS State Champion Tobias Damico-Lassman To Swim For Towson Beginning Fall 2027

  11-07-2026 20:49 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.
  Virginia high school state champion Tobias Damico-Lassman has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Towson University beginning in
  
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• Multiple Records Fall in Girls’ 50 Butterfly Semifinal

  11-07-2026 20:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The girls’ 50 butterfly semifinal on Saturday saw a few different records fall with Andreanne Bourseul setting a new championship record en
  
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• Alessandra Mao Swims 54.28 200 Free To Break Pellegrini’s Age Record

  11-07-2026 19:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Italian 15-year-old Alessandra Mao set a new Italian age record in the girls’ 100 freestyle final, stopping the clock in 54.28 to win the g
  
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• Alessandra Mao Swims 54.28 100 Free To Break Pellegrini’s Age Record

  11-07-2026 19:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5Italian 15-year-old Alessandra Mao set a new Italian age record in the girls’ 100 freestyle final, stopping the clock in 54.28 to win the g
  
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• Romania’s Aissia-Claudia Prisecariu Reinstated to Bronze Medal Position in 200 Backstroke

  11-07-2026 18:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4During the Friday finals session of the 2026 European Junior Championships, Aissia-Claudia Prisecariu was disqualified in the girls’ 200 backstroke finals af
  
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• 2026 European Junior Championships: Day Five Finals Live Recap

  11-07-2026 18:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4We have a stacked series of finals and semi-finals to fill our schedule on the penultimate night of racing at the 2026 European Junior Championships.
  The girls’ 100m freestyle w
  
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• North Carolina HS State Champion Thomas Greathouse Verbals To George Washington For Fall 2027

  11-07-2026 18:12 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.
  North Carolina high school state champion Thomas Greathouse has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at George Washington University
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Sam Short Eyes Up A Distance Sweep

  11-07-2026 17:59 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 CentralFor the first time, the 800 free has been added to the men’s event lineup at the Commonwealth Games, although this year that looks like just another event for Sam Short to rack up the medals in. He was on fire at the Australian Trials, and with main Commonwealth rival Dan Wiffen – who he beat head-to-head in both th
  
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• 2026 NCAA Diving Transfer Roundup: July Edition

  11-07-2026 16:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The transfer portal has been busy this spring and many athletes have announced their destinations. Here are another eight athletes that have announced their new home for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.Ramez Diaa: From Cincinnati to Pitt. Diaa was a Big 12 ‘A’ finalist in both the 3 meter (7th) and platform (8th) events this past February. He also was 10th in the 1 meter event. He represented Egypt at the 2024 Paris Olympics
  Pari Surana: From Marshall to Eas
  
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• France’s Muratory Seeking Another Backstroke Gold At 2026 European Junior Championships

  11-07-2026 16:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 EUROPEAN JUNIOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
  Munich, Germany
  LCM (50 meters)
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4We entered the penultimate day of action at the 2026 European Junior Championships taking place in Munich, Germany.
  Several breakout athletes were among this morning’s heats, including 18-ye
  
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