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• High-Level International Meets For December 2025

  26-11-2025 15:43 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The month of December carries with it the 2025 European Short Course Championships set for Lublin, Poland.
  Before and after that competition, however, there are several key meets taking place around the world, including national championships and winter opens to keep swim fans engaged throughout.
  As always, let me know in the comments of any meets I may have inadvertently missed.
  12/02 – 12/07 European Short Course Championships (POL)12/02 – 12/06 Open Swimm
  
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• European Juniors Medalist Ieva Visockaite Joining LSU Tigers In 2026

  05-01-2026 18:23 via swimswam.com
  By Will Baxley 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.
  Louisiana State University will welcome European Junior Championships silver medalist Ieva Visockaite into its ranks in the fall of 2026.View this post
  
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• Ryan Lochte’s Olympic Medals Sell for a Combined $316,000 (Plus Buyer’s Premium)

  05-01-2026 17:37 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  A late flurry of bidding exploded the sales price of Ryan Lochte‘s three Olympic gold medals, selling for a combined $316,000, plus a buyer’s premium. The top bids were at $83,000 combined just 24 hours before the auction closed.2004 Athens Olympics 800 free relay gold medal: Final Bid $66,000 ($88,520 with Buyer’s Premium) – Link
  2008 Beijing Olympics 800 free relay gold medal: Final Bid $150,000 ($183,000 with Buyer’s Pre
  
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• Luke & Matt Vatev Lead Hinsdale Central To Narrow Victory In Illinois HS Dual Meet Tournament

  05-01-2026 17:27 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2025 Illinois High School Dual Swim Meet TournamentTuesday, December 30, 2025
  Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois
  SCY (25 yards)
  Teams: Glenbrook South, Hinsdale Central, Lyons, Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley, New Trier, St. Charles North, Stevenson
  Live Stream
  Results on Meet Mobile: “Illinois High School Dual Meet Tournament”In a first-of-its-kind eight-team dual meet tournament featuring eight of the last nine schools to win th
  
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• Was 2025 Katie Ledecky’s Greatest Year in Swimming Yet?

  05-01-2026 17:23 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  In 2025, Katie Ledecky did things that no one, not even herself, had done in history. No, I don’t think this was the greatest year for Ledecky in terms of the number of world records broken or gold medals won. However, in terms of her legacy and lasting impact on swimming, this could be Ledecky’s most successful year to date as she continued to build on her already exceedingly storied career in ways that I’m guessing few expected.Let’s review
  
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• If You’ve Ever Done Fly in a Hotel Pool, This Quiz Is for You

  05-01-2026 16:13 via swimswam.com
  By Matt Rees on SwimSwam
  By Matt Rees and Jonathan Rick
  We suspect every SwimSwam reader has experienced the following: you’re on vacation, you’re desperate for a swim workout, but the only option is the hotel pool. And the pool length is something weird (like 17.5 yards), there are typically kids (and sometimes adults) frolicking, and you suspect no one present has ever been around a swimmer who’s inclined to do, say, 10 x 100 on a 1:25 interval.
  Faced with these conditions, d
  
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• Zirk Swim Cup Returns to Tartu, Estonia In February, Bringing Elite Racing to Baltic States

  05-01-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Zirk Swim Cup
  TARTU, ESTONIA — Mid-February is shaping up to be a lively weekend for Nordic Europe swimming, as the Zirk Swim Cup returns to Tartu, Estonia, on February 14–15, in 2026. The meet has quietly grown into one of the more intriguing early-season stops in the region, drawing a mix of age-group talent, rising seniors, and international training groups looking to test their form before the spring championship cycle.
  A Meet Built on Racing, No
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 222 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  05-01-2026 13:47 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 222 Swim Jobs.
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  Pennypacker Swim Club, located in Downingtown, PA, is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our management team as a Swim and Tennis Club Manager. Established over 63 years ago, Pennypacker Swim Club is a valued part of the community and a well-maintained facility that has created generations of lasting memories.
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• 3 Training Strategies for Faster Underwaters

  05-01-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Dolphin kick feeling a little stuck? Here are three variables to play with at practice to unlock your underwaters.
  Swimmers do a lot of dolphin kicking at the pool, day in, day out.
  (Or at least, they should be!)
  But how much of it is leading to improvement?
  If your kick is feeling like it’s plateaued, start by playing around with kick counts, kick tempo, and kick distance.
  Kick counts
  Kick counts are non-negotiable for swimmers keen on a faster underwa
  
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• Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special

  05-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
  Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special
  Don’t let this opportunity slip away. There are only a few weeks left to get 40% off your first year of Commit Swimming.
  If you’re tired of fighting with your outdated software and ready for a platform that will save you time, reduce headaches, and help you run a better club, now is the time to act.
  Join the hundreds of clubs that have already made the switch to Commit’s
  
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• DRAFT: Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special

  05-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
  Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special
  Don’t let this opportunity slip away. There are only a few weeks left to get 40% off your first year of Commit Swimming.
  If you’re tired of fighting with your outdated software and ready for a platform that will save you time, reduce headaches, and help you run a better club, now is the time to act.
  Join the hundreds of clubs that have already made the switch to Commit’s
  
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• Palma to Host IX Ciutat De Palma Open Swimming Trophy In February 2026

  05-01-2026 10:45 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Xavi Torres
  The IX CIUTAT DE PALMA Open Swimming Trophy – XXVI Voltor Balear Swimming Club Trophy, organized by Voltor Balear Swimming Club, with the support of Palma City Council and the collaboration of IME Palma, will take place on February 7, 2026, at the Son Hugo Municipal Swimming Pools in Palma de Mallorca.
  The competition will be held in a 50-meter indoor pool with 8 lanes and fully electronic timing, widely recognized as one of the fastest swimmin
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1075

  05-01-2026 10:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:In-Season Recovery
  Target age group:13-14 years old, 9-12 years old
  Target level:Age Group (Adva
  
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• New Trier High School Approaches 1,000 Dual Meet Wins in Program History

  05-01-2026 01:18 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  In less than a week, the New Trier High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team in Illinois will have the opportunity to eclipse 1,000 dual meet victories in the team’s storied history.
  “You just feel like, wow, it’s pretty amazing. It’s very humbling, and also a little intimidating,” said New Trier Head Coach Josh Runkle in an interview with SwimSwam.
  Runkle is in his 12th season as Head Coach at New Trier High School and has continued to
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1074

  05-01-2026 00:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:Capacity (Base) Building
  Target age group:15-18 years old
  Target level:Senior Age Group/ High Sc
  
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• Bella Sims On Time at Florida: “When Negativity Surrounds You, You Tend to be Caught in That”

  04-01-2026 23:12 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  In an interview with the miSHEgan podcast, Tokyo Olympian and World Champion Bella Sims joined her teammates Stephanie Balduccini and Kiarra Milligan to detail her time at Gainesville and her decision to make the move to Ann Arbor and join the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten.
  Sims announced her transfer to the University of Michigan in May of 2025 with two years of eligibility remaining. She won NCAA championship titles in both the 200 freestyle (1:40.90) and the
  
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• SwimSwam’s Most Commented Articles of 2025

  04-01-2026 22:56 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Earlier today, we revealed the most-read SwimSwam articles of 2025 – the stories that got you clicking.
  Below is the list of the most-commented-on SwimSwam articles of the year – the stories that got you typing.
  The articles that garnered the highest amount of clicks weren’t always the ones that prompted the most discussion, but as usual, the list was dominated by live recaps, most notably the World Championships.
  Like the most-read articles, where W
  
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• The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2025

  04-01-2026 21:29 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  With all of our Swammy Awards handed out, it’s time to look back at the most-read articles of 2025.
  The year featured one major international championship, the Long Course Worlds, along with the World Cup circuit and European Championships to close out the season. Unsurprisingly, the top 10 most-viewed articles were all related to the World Championships.
  Our Day 1 Finals Live Recap led the way, with our comprehensive How To Watch article coming in just behind.
  
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• The Female Swimmers With The Fastest Four-Stroke 400 IM Add-Ups – 2026 Version

  04-01-2026 20:34 via swimswam.com
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  Following the men’s article, we now take a look at the updated rankings for the female swimmers with the fastest four-stroke add-up across the 100 fly, back, breast and free in long course meters.
  We have a new swimmer in top spot here as well, by an almost identical margin to the one Thomas Ceccon holds over Michael Andrew for the men. Marrit Steenbergen, our European Swimmer of the Year, is our new #1 in 3:37.67, 0.09 seconds ahead of Kaylee Mckeown.
  Steenberge
  
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• Open Water Swimmer Erica Fox Killed in Shark Attack Near Santa Cruz

  04-01-2026 19:33 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The body of open water swimmer and triathlete Erica Fox has been found after a fatal incident with a shark just south of Davenport Beach near Santa Cruz on Tuesday, December 30, after going missing on December 21.
  Fox, 55, was part of an open-water swimming group known as the Kelp Krawlers, and for more than two decades, 16 swimmers would gather at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove on Sunday mornings to swim. On December 21st, 16 went out, and only 15 swimmers returned.
  
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• Stanford Medley Relay Leadoff Levenia Sim Injures Shoulder at SEA Games

  04-01-2026 17:07 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Stanford swimmer Levenia Sim suffered a shoulder injury at the SEA Games that forced her last minute withdraw from the 400 medley relay, according to the StraitsTimes.
  Sim, who represents Singapore internationally, was injured during warmups on December 15, leading to a ‘frantic scramble,’ ST reports. That forced 14-year-old Julia Yeo to scramble into her backstroke leg, splitting 1:04.79 to lead off the relay for a gold medal and new Games Record of
  
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• Puerto Rico’s Copa Coqui Meet Canceled After Flu Outbreak Leaves Swimmers Hospitalized

  04-01-2026 04:29 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Organizers of the annual Copa Coqui meet in Puerto Rico have canceled this year’s meet because of an outbreak of the flu, according to an email sent to coaches.
  They say that ‘several swimmers have already visited the emergency room’ and that the cancellation was made for everyone’s ‘safety and well-being.’It is with great regret that we inform you that we have made the difficult decision not to hold the Copa Coquí compe
  
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• 2025 Swammy Awards: Top Races of 2025 (Meters Edition)

  04-01-2026 01:35 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  See all of our 2025 Swammy Awards here
  Earlier this week, we published the Swammy Award for the top-10 yards races of 2025. This is the meters edition, and it was even harder to determine.
  The 2025 calendar year saw a number of major meters meets, including the Long Course World Championships in Singapore, the SC World Cup series, and the SC European Championships. Between these meets, the World University Games, World Junior Championships, and all the internationa
  
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• Owen Cullaty Commits to Washington and Lee With Fly Times That Would Have Won 2025 ODACs

  03-01-2026 23:01 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.
  Owen Cullaty has chosen to remain in-state with his commitment to swim and study at Washington and Lee University beginning this fall. The Charlot
  
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• Several College Teams Stranded En Route to, From Puerto Rico After US Strikes in Venezuela

  03-01-2026 23:00 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The United States’ military strikes on Venezuela, which includes the capturing of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has disrupted training trips for several collegiate swimming & diving programs.
  NCAA Division I programs Holy Cross, Cleveland State, and American University were all scheduled for trips to Puerto Rico this week. American University says their flight has been canceled, Holy Cross swimmers tell SwimSwam that their trip has been canceled, and
  
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• Turkey’s Ege Kocak Commits to Wisconsin for 2026-27

  03-01-2026 21:42 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.
  Ege Kocak from Istanbul, Turkey, has signed to swim at the University of Wisconsin beginning in the fall of 2026. Last month, he wrote on social m
  
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• UCLA Water Polo Head Coach Adam Wright Taking Health-Related Leave For 2026 Women’s Season

  03-01-2026 18:38 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  UCLA Head Water Polo Coach Adam Wright will step away from coaching duties for the 2026 women’s season, the Bruins’ Athletics Department announced on December 29.
  “I have been dealing with a lot of back and nerve pain for the last six-plus months,” Wright said in the university’s press release. “My hope was that I would be in a better place by now, but it has not improved, and I will need to step back from my day-to-day activity to
  
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• Olympic Medalist Tomoru Honda Entered In Tokyo New Year Championships

  03-01-2026 17:49 via swimswam.com
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 TOKYO NEW YEAR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, January 10th & Sunday, January 11th
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe 2026 Tokyo New Year Swimming Championships are almost upon us, with action kicking off next weekend from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
  While some big guns to the tune of three-time Olympian Rikako Ikee, World Junior record holder Shin Ohashi and racing mainstay Daiya Seto are opting out of the competition, there is still
  
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• A Set for Holding More Water at Fast Swimming Speeds

  03-01-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Boost stroke length at speed with this smart set that teaches you to hold more water and stay powerful while swimming fast.
  Stroke length is one of the keys to fast swimming. Swimmers that can hold more water with each stroke are going to get to the other side of the pool more quickly. Simple enough.
  But working distance per stroke (i.e. stroke length) can be a challenge. Coaches and swimmers will lob different drills at it—closed fist freestyle, long d
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1073

  03-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:Technique Work
  Target age group:9-12 years old
  Target level:Age Group (Advanced), Age Group (Int
  
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