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• Gabriel Jett on 1:43 200 Free: “That’s so fast, like, you have no idea”

  13-08-2026 17:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  2026 PAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPSAugust 12-15, 2026
  Irvine, California
  William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream (USA Swimming YouTube)
  How to Watch
  Last night in the 200 Free at the Pan Pacific Championships, it was USA’s Luke Hobson who came away with gold, touching in 1:43.86. But his teammate, Gabriel Jett, was the one who shocked many, even himself, by touching for silver in 1:43.95. That was a ma
  
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• Former Coach Tracy Slusser Opens Up About Motherhood, Coaching, and the Myth That You Can’t Have Both

  30-08-2026 22:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Though the relationship between parenthood and coaching may not be at the forefront of many mainstream conversations, for former Stanford swim coach Tracy Slusser, that is one topic that is not talked about enough.
  In an editorial that Slusser, who now runs Tracy Slusser Coaching, posted to her website, she recounts a story of a friend, a Division head coach, who was working with a childcare gap during a National Championship meet, with her assistant coach set to arr
  
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• 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships: Day 2 Recap

  30-08-2026 18:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Para Pan Pacific ChampionshipsAugust 28-30, 2026
  Walnut, California — Mt. SAC Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Live Stream
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
  Day 1 Recap
  Day 2 ResultsThe 2nd day of the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships is in the books, and with it, a slew of impressive performances, including another two world-record-breaking swims.
  After two world records fell on the ope
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Chase Kendall Sends Verbal To Cincinnati For Fall 2027

  30-08-2026 18:10 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 Chase Kendall has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Cincinnati beginning in the fall
  
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• 2026-2027 NCAA Division I College Preview Compendium

  30-08-2026 16:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  September begins this Tuesday and the NCAA season will begin later in the month. With the season just around the corner, SwimSwam has been busy ranking the recruiting classes and previewing the top teams for the upcoming season.
  As we post articles, we will update our compendium so you can quickly and easily access everything.
  Top 12 Programs PreviewWomen’s Top 12Men’s Top 12Program
  2026 NCAA Score
  Stars (★) Out of 40Program
  2026 NCAA Score
  Stars (&#
  
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• Butterfly and Sprint Freestyler Tyler Grafmiller Transferring From Georgia To Tampa

  30-08-2026 15:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Tyler Grafmiller has announced he will transfer to Division II Tampa for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Grafmiller spent his freshman season at Georgia.
  Originally from Texas, Grafmiller arrived at Georgia last fall. He closed his season at the 2026 SEC Championships where he was highlighted by a lifetime best 47.95 in the 100 butterfly to finish 43rd. He also finished 60th in the 50 free (20.74) and 70th in the 100 free (44.87).
  He dropped almost half a second in the
  
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• Two Singaporean Records Go Down At National SC Invitational

  30-08-2026 14:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 SINGAPORE NATIONAL SWIMMING SC INVITATIONALAugust 29th – August 30th
  OCBC Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  ResultsThe 2026 Singapore National Swimming Short Course Invitational wrapped up tonight at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, with the competition representing another racing opportunity ahead of this year’s Asian Games. That elite international affair sees action kick off on September 19th.
  At this domestic meet, however, two national records bit the
  
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• 2024 Olympian Josh Matheny Announces Departure from Indiana

  30-08-2026 13:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam2024 Olympian and recent Pan Pacs silver medalist in the 200 Breast Josh Matheny has announced he’s leaving Indiana University in search of a new training home. In June, after having a rough first season as a pro swimmer and not performing how he’d hoped at the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Matheny decided he needed a change.
  He asked USA Swimming National Team Director Greg Meehan if he could train at the Olympic Training Center until Pan Pacs, to which Meeh
  
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• Gertrude Ederle: 100 Years of Women Swimming the English Channel

  29-08-2026 23:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  While we have been celebrating spectacular swims from women’s pool swimmers over the last few weeks, like Kate Douglass shattering the 50 freestyle world record, the 100th anniversary of the first woman to swim the English Channel came earlier this month and the 100th anniversary of the second woman to swim the Channel is today.
  On August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, completing the “21-mile” f
  
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• North Carolina High School State Qualifier MacCade Ward Verbals To Queens’ Class Of 2031

  29-08-2026 20:18 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 qualifier MacCade Ward has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at Queens University of Char
  
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• 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Recap

  29-08-2026 17:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Para Pan Pacific ChampionshipsAugust 28-30, 2026
  Walnut, California — Mt. SAC Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Live Stream
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships”
  Day 1 ResultsThe first day of the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships saw some fast swimming including two world records and a host of national records during the competition.
  Katie Kubiak opened the meet with a new world reco
  
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• 2027 College Swimming Previews: #12 Ohio State Women Primed For Big Season With Only One Major Loss

  29-08-2026 15:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2026 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine.
  Women’s #12: Ohio State Buckeyes
  Key Losses: Lena Hentschel (13 NCAA points — diving)
  Key Additions: HM Anna Shnowske (VA — free/fly), Morgan Luki
  
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• Hubi Kos Clears Air About Milak Comments After Relay Gold, Reflects on Near WR in 200 Back

  29-08-2026 13:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamHungary’s Hubi Kos had a triple-crown performance in Paris at the European Championships. Winning the 200 Back and 200 IM individually, Kos also swam on Hungary’s winning 4×100 free relay. Kos’ Hungarian teammate, fellow superstar swimmer Kristof Milak, anchored that relay in a historically fast split, 46.2.
  Before the meet, Kos had publicly voiced his frustrations about Milak sitting out of the relays in the past. Kos wanted to earn a medal f
  
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• Katie Kubiak Sets New S5 World Record in 50 Butterfly at Para Pan Pacs

  28-08-2026 22:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Para Pan Pacific ChampionshipsAugust 28-30, 2026
  Walnut, California — Mt. SAC Aquatics Center
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Information
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships”In the first session of the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships, American athlete Katie Kubiak set a new world record in the S5 class 50 butterfly to be the first American swimmer to win the $10,000 prize money bonus.
   
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• CSL Sells Over 1,000 General Admission Tickets In 30 Minutes, 70% Of Regular Season Suite Tickets Sold Already

  28-08-2026 22:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Tickets went on sale on Monday for the first season of the College Swimming League (CSL). Within 30 minutes, over 1,000 general admission tickets were sold and over 70% of regular season suite tickets have already been sold.
  General admission tickets went on sale Monday at 8 pm EST while suite buy-outs have been available since August 18th. General admission tickets are available for $25 while premium, on-deck suite tickets go for $100 a seat with each suite containin
  
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• SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2026 Golden Goggles Awards

  28-08-2026 18:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming has opened public voting for the 2026 Golden Goggles Awards. Last year’s elimination of Race of the Year and the Perseverance Award has softened the debates for the annual awards show for the best in American swimming, leaving a relatively-clear winner for most of the awards.
  There is often a gap between who we think should win it and who we think will win it. While the awards are labeled “of the year,” the committee that choos
  
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• Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: Junior Pan Pacs Edition

  28-08-2026 18:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamBrought to you by Spectrum Aquatics, a SwimSwam partner, our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
  Sydney Hardy, 15, Sarasota Sharks (FL): Hardy set new lifetime bests en route to a pair of individual medals at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Vancouver, claiming silver in the girls’ 200 IM and bronze in the 400 IM. In the 200 IM, after sett
  
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• U.S. Para Pan Pacs Swimmers to Earn Prize Money From Ali Truwit’s “Stronger Than You Think” Fund

  28-08-2026 18:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  U.S. Para Pan Pacific Championships athletes will be able to earn prize money for their performances at this weekend’s Para Pan Pacific Championships through Ali Truwit‘s “Stronger Than You Think Performance Incentive Fund”.The Para Pan Pacific Championships kick off on Friday, and on Thursday, the “Stronger Than You Think Performance Incentive Fund” organized by U.S. Paralympian Ali Truwit is getting its first run in California
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 46.6% Pick Douglass’ 50 Free As Best Swim of 2026

  28-08-2026 16:30 via swimswam.com
  
  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 what they believe has been the best performance of the year thus far:
  Question: What has been the best swim of 2026 so far?
  RESULTSDouglass, W 50 free (23.19) WR – 46.6%
  Liebmann, M
  
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• 3-Time U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier Anna Trinidad Named to Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame

  28-08-2026 16:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Staff on SwimSwam
  Former University of Wisconsin All-American and three-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier Anna Trinidad has been named to the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
  Trinidad put together one of the most decorated high school swimming careers in Colorado history before becoming an NCAA All-American at Wisconsin and eventually returning to Colorado Springs to build Pikes Peak Athletics.
  At Cheyenne Mountain High School, Trinidad won eight individual Colora
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: Zayda Miehl Rockets To #8 All-Time In 15-16 Age Group With 16:08 1500 Free

  28-08-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  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 ex
  
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• I Feared Deep Water… Until My Coach Forced Me to Face It

  28-08-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  In Part 3, I shared how a coach from Bengal, Rakesh Mondal, noticed me during a beginners’ race and asked me a question I had never expected: “Why don’t you prepare for competitions?” Until that moment, swimming was simply something I enjoyed doing. I had only recently overcome my fear of deep water, and I had absolutely no idea that competitive swimming could become a part of my life. But now that question had created a new fear, what if I
  
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• ISL All-Star Match Will Be USA vs Commonwealth vs Europe vs Rest of the World

  28-08-2026 01:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  On Thursday, the International Swimming League (ISL) announced that the “All-Star Match” would be a competition between the United States, the Commonwealth, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
  The organization announced on Wednesday that they would be returning in December with the “All-Star Match” in London nearly five years after the last meet they hosted, the final of its 3rd season in 2021.
  The ISL website today was updated to show the te
  
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• High-Level International Meets For September 2026

  27-08-2026 22:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The dust has settled from the 2026 European Championships and Pan Pacific Championships, which means we’re entering a little bit of a lull in terms of international meets until the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup begins in October.
  However, there is still a handful of notable competitions to keep the swimming community engaged, including the highly anticipated Asian Games slated for Japan next month.
  As always, please let me know in the comments of any meets I m
  
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• Shane Ryan and Re-Emerging ISL Exchange Back-and-Forth on Social Media Over Owed Money

  27-08-2026 22:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  With the announcement that the International Swimming League (ISL) is returning with an All-Star Match, set to take place in London this coming December, one of the big questions still circulating concerns payments to athletes from its prior seasons. One athlete in particular who has been very outspoken on this matter is former ISL swimmer and current Enhanced Games Athlete Shane Ryan.
  Ryan told SwimSwam back in December of 2025 that the ISL still owed him $50,000 fr
  
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• Jack Alexy on Popovici, Milak, Pan Zhanle and the Road to LA2028

  27-08-2026 22:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamJack Alexy joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast to break down his Pan Pacific Championships performance and where those swims place him in a very elite, very crowded global sprint field.
  Alexy won the 100 freestyle in a Pan Pac Championship Record of 47.14, took silver in the 50 free in 21.42, and delivered a pair of sub-47 relay anchors for Team USA. He split 46.78 on the winning 4×100 freestyle relay and 46.97 on the winning 4×100 med
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Luka Mijatovic Dominates 800 Free, Breaks 17-18 NAG Record In Vancouver

  27-08-2026 22:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamAmerican distance phenom Luka Mijatovic closed out his 2025-26 season with a bang during the Junior Pan Pacific Championships last week in Vancouver, winning an incredible seven gold medals.
  The 17-year-old won every individual freestyle event outside of the 50, sweeping the boys’ 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500-meter events while adding two more gold medals on the U.S. boys’ 4×100 and 4×200 free relays.
  The headlining performance of the me
  
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• Kate Douglass, Van Mathias, Bob Bowman Highlight 2026 Golden Goggle Nominees

  27-08-2026 21:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  USA Swimming has announced its nominees for the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards, which will take place in Denver, Colorado, on September 26th, marking the 2nd consecutive year that the event will be held in the Mile High City.
  Similar to 2025, there will not be awards given out to the Female or Male Races of the Year, nor will there be a recipient of the Perseverance Award. However, 2026 will mark the return of the Breakout Swimmer of the Year Award, after not having that
  
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• 17-Yr-Old Shin Ohashi Splits 57.35 Breaststroke Medley Leg To Become #4 Performer All-Time

  27-08-2026 20:09 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  49th NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC CUP (JOC) SUMMER SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSAugust 22nd – August 26th
  Tokyo Aquatic Center
  LCM (50m)
  ResultsThe 49th National Junior Olympic Cup (JOC) Summer Swimming Championships concluded in Tokyo yesterday, but not before 17-year-old Shin Ohashi further made his presence known in the breaststroke events.
  The multi-World Junior Record holder represented Osaka Hiriakata while taking on the open 100m breaststroke and 200m breaststroke even
  
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• Two High-Ranking Swimming South Africa Officials Provisionally Suspended

  27-08-2026 17:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  Two high-ranking officials within Swimming South Africa have been provisionally suspended by the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU), an operationally independent unit of World Aquatics.
  Alan Fritz, President of Swimming South Africa, and Shaun Adriaanse, Chief Executive Officer of Swimming South Africa, have both been suspended in connection with potential violations of the World Aquatics Integrity Code.
  According to the AQIU release, this includes allegations of abuse
  
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