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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
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  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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• Morgan Scott Posts 27.98 50 Back, 11th U.S. Woman Under 28 Seconds This Season

  14-07-2026 00:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  Morgan Scott, who swam collegiately for Alabama after spending her freshman season at Indiana, became the 11th U.S. swimmer this season to break 28 seconds in the 50 backstroke this season, a staggering show of depth in the event.
  Scott was primarily a sprint freestyler in yards while at Alabama, placing 4th in the 100 free at 2021 NCAAs, and moving up to finish 2nd the year after in a time of 46.78. She also placed 4th in the 50 free at 2022 NCAAs in a PB of 21.43.
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• Ayden Tan Climbs 13-14 NAG Rankings at Pacific Swimming Senior Open

  14-07-2026 00:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Pacific Swimming LC Senior OpenJune 27-28, 2026
  Moraga, CA
  LCM (50 Meters)
  “Pacific Swimming Long Course Senior Open” on Meet MobileSan Ramon Valley Aquatics’ Ayden Tan, a frequent fixture in the National Age Group rankings, has once again found himself climbing the 13-14 national age group rankings in several events at the Pacific Swimming Long Course Senior Open in Moraga, California.
  Tan secured two victories on the weekend, winning both the 100
  
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• The Top 3 Mistakes That Kill Swim Schools — And Why None of Them Have Anything to Do With Swimming

  13-07-2026 23:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  By Nimrod Shapira | Olympian. Swim School Operator. Founder, Fintastic Brands
  Every week I sit down with groups of swim school owners, and with people who are seriously exploring this industry for the first time. These advising and mentorship sessions have become one of the most meaningful parts of my work. I get to see this industry up close: the ambition, the passion, and unfortunately, the mistakes.
  And here’s what those sessions keep teaching me:
  
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• WATCH: Every Record Broken At the 2026 European Junior Championships (Highlights)

  13-07-2026 23:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong 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 6
  Final Medal StandingsThe 2026 European Junior Championships produced a flurry of record-breaking perfo
  
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• Thomas Ceccon on Italian Swimming: “The Movement is Growing”

  13-07-2026 22:09 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Italian Olympic Champion and World Record holder Thomas Ceccon, who has risen to unprecedented heights in the backstroke world, still feels that the Italian swimming movement is growing, even with the reintroduction of the Russian and Belarusian swimmers.
  In an interview with Italian publication Elle, Ceccon said that in the last few years, Italian swimming has grown and seen plenty of wins, largely due to the absence of Russian swimmers.
  “The movement is growi
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: A Diverse Field Should Be Intriguing In Men’s Breaststroke

  13-07-2026 21:59 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 50 BREASTSTROKEWorld Record: 25.95 – Adam Peaty (2017)
  Commonwealth Record: 25.95 – Adam Peaty (2017)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 26.49 – Adam Peaty (2018)
  2022 Commonwealth Champion – Adam Peaty (ENG) – 26.76The men’s 50 breast is one of the more stacked eve
  
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• University of Connecticut Slashes Funding for Club Sports

  13-07-2026 20:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Budget restraints at the University of Connecticut Recreation have led to the termination of several UConn club sports.
  The club sports sector underwent structural changes at the beginning of the spring semester, which forced student teams to fund their programs through club fundraising and financial support from the Undergraduate Student Government.
  In a report by The Daily Campus, the university released a statement explaining that it has been facing “fu
  
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• What’s in Your Swim Bag? The Stories Behind the Stuff

  13-07-2026 16:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Liz Rosenthal on SwimSwam
  Swim bags! Every swimmer has one. Every parent has emptied one.
  Aside from the 26 caps, 12 pairs of goggles, old dryland clothes, a soggy stash of cash, and something you thought you lost three years ago… what else is hiding inside?
  Maybe it’s something fun or something superstitious. Something lucky or something yucky.
  (Wait… is that where that missing homework assignment went?)
  Every swim bag has a story, and we want to hear yours!
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• Neutral Athletes Top Overall Medal Standings At 2026 European Junior Championships

  13-07-2026 16:25 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 | Day 6
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6The 2026 European Junior Championships came to a close yesterday from Munich, Germany, which means we now hav
  
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• Summer’s Ceiling, McKeown OUT, & Euro Jrs Recap | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

  13-07-2026 15:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamThis week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing how many world records Summer McIntosh can break at Pan Pacs, Kaylee McKeown pulling out of major meets, and recapping the European Jr Champs.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: Summer’s Ceiling, McKeown OUT, & Euro Jrs Recap | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Aussie Rules In The Women’s Freestyle Relays

  13-07-2026 14:59 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 – WOMEN’S 4×100 FREESTYLE RELAYWorld Record: 3:27.96 – Australia (2023)
  Commonwealth Record: 3:27.96 – Australia (2023)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 3:30.05 – Australia (2018)
  2022 Commonwealth Champion – Australia, 3:30.64Australia have been dominant over the last few year
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 257 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  13-07-2026 12:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 257 Swim Jobs.
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  Dynamo Swim School is a premier learn-to-swim program committed to fostering lifelong aquatic skills and water safety. As part of the Dynamo Swim Club family—one of the nation’s most respected competitive swimming programs—we take pride in providing outstanding instruction for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to nurture confidence, skill, and a lo
  
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• Elliot Leasure Posts 2:02.93 200 Back To Conclude Westmont Sectionals

  13-07-2026 02:17 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 Recap
  Day 3 RecapThe final session of Westmont Sectionals was highlighted by 14 year old Elliot Leasure who swam to a 2:02.93 to win the boys 200 backstroke. Leasure swam a 2:02.66 in the event last month, a time that sits at #4 all-time in the 13-14 age group. He holds the 100 back national age group (NAG) record.
  Jackson Kogler dropped a second o
  
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• Olympic Champion Michael Andrew Ties the Knot with Wife Alexandra In Hawai’i

  12-07-2026 23:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Andrew has tied the knot with his wife, Alexandra Andrew, in a private ceremony on the North Shore in Oahu, Hawai’i.
  Andrew shared the occasion on Instagram with his bride and their intimate ceremony with family.View this post on InstagramAndrew’s wife, Alexandra, also shared photos of the special day, captioning her post with the creative line of “Happily ever Andrew”.View this post on InstagramAndrew, 27, made t
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Matthew Itkins Verbals To Georgetown For Fall 2027

  12-07-2026 22:35 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 Matthew Itkins has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Georgetown University beginning in the fall of 20
  
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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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• 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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• 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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