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• How Long Should Swimmers Taper?

  23-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Tapering is the part of the season where the least amount of swimming produces the most amount of speed.
  Months and months of training, all leading to a two-week stretch where swimmers are doing less, fine-tuning their performance, and riding a roller coaster of emotions.
  So how long should it last?
  The research points to a taper lasting 10-14 days for most swimmers. But the more interesting question isn’t what the ideal number is—it’s why a
  
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• Ellen Walshe Takes Down Longstanding Irish Record In 200 Back

  24-07-2026 16:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 IRISH SUMMER NATIONAL YOUTH & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, July 21st – Saturday, July 25th
  Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown, Fingal, Ireland
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  Live ResultsThe penultimate day of racing unfolded at the Irish Summer National Youth & Senior Championships where we saw our second senior national record bite the dust.
  Earlier in the competition 28-year-old Tom Fannon fired off a new lifetime best and
  
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• Maddox Roberts and Jordan Cooley Add To Growing 100 Free Depth For GB

  24-07-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 AQUATICS GB NEXT GEN CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, July 16th – Wednesday, July 22nd
  Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England
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  Meet Central
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  LivestreamWhile many of the top British swimmers are competing at the Commonwealth Games over the next few days, there were some swims at the recently wrapped up Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships that would not look out of place on the international stage.
  We have already reported on the
  
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• Michael Houlie Blasts 26.56 50 Breast Split, Advances 4th In 100 Breast

  24-07-2026 14:50 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 Central
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  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1You would have been forgiven for wondering if Michael Houlie had his dates wrong and thought he had turned up for the 50 breast at the Commonwealth Games this morning. The South African swimmer, who set a lifetime best of 26.63 in the 50 breast at the 202
  
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• Pieter Coetze Lowers Commonwealth Games 50 Back Record To 24.45

  24-07-2026 14:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
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  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Pieter Coetze sliced nearly two tenths of a second off Liam Tancock‘s Commonwealth Games record of 24.62 in the 50 back this morning, posting a dominant 24.45 out of the final heat.
  The world silver medalist led from the start, getting out to an ear
  
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• How Elite Swim Coaches Train Faster Underwaters

  24-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Dolphin kicking!
  It’s awesome when we can do it right.
  Not-so-awesome when it’s clunky, timing is off, and we surface like a cork instead of like a dolphin.
  And training it can be frustrating as there is so much that goes into doing it well.
  So how about elite swim coaches…
  How do they train it?
  Great question!
  How Swim Coaches Train the Underwater Dolphin Kick
  A recent survey (Thompson et al., 2022) asked 66 UK swim coaches—from nati
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Men’s 4×100 Free

  24-07-2026 11:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
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  Live ResultsHeat 1
  Lane 1 – SeychellesAdam Moncherry
  Iwan Chang Lai Seng
  Nathan Nagapin
  Amos FerleyLane 2 – FijiReuben Taylor
  David Young
  Hansel McCaig
  Don YoungerLane 3 – ScotlandStefan Krawiec
  Dean Fearn
  Jensen Norris
  George SmithLane 4 – CanadaJosh Liendo
  Antoine Sauv
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Women’s 4×100 Free

  24-07-2026 11:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live ResultsHeat 1
  Lane 2 – Isle of ManElla Justice
  Kiera Prentice
  Lauren Dennett
  Elizabeth CurpheyLane 3 – Northern IrelandDanielle Hill
  Emily Hughes
  Ellie McCartney
  Victoria CattersonLane 4 – EnglandAbbie Wood
  Erin Little
  Darcy Revitt
  Amalie SmithLane 5 – ScotlandMegan
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

  24-07-2026 10:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Preview Index
  How to Watch
  Live ResultsWelcome, SwimFans, to the first day of swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games!!!! It’s been a long journey to this point as these Games were originally set to be held, down under, in Australia, but citing rising costs, the state of Victoria pulled out of its hosting duties. T
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Preview

  24-07-2026 08:30 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 Central
  Event Schedule
  Entry List
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  Just under four years after the last edition drew to a close, the Commonwealth Games are back. Back in the UK as well, with Glasgow replacing Victoria as the location in July 2023. That means we come full circle, returning to the Tollcross centre 12 years after it hosted the swimming at
  
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• Caitlin DeNise Joining Arizona Staff As Assistant Coach

  24-07-2026 02:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Arizona has added Caitlin DeNise to its staff as an assistant coach, the school announced on Thursday. DeNise fills an open position on the staff previously held by Lauren Sullivan who departed the program to join the women’s program at Brown.
  “We are excited to welcome Caitlin and her husband Wes to the Wildcat family,” head coach Ben Loorz said. “Coach DeNise is a veteran coach with a great breadth and depth of experience. From the college to
  
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• Emma Fouke Swims 1:09.68 100 Breast On Night 2 Of NCSAs, #7 13-14 All-Time

  24-07-2026 02:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 NCSA ChampionshipsJuly 22-26, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
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  Day 1 RecapHighlighting night two of NCSAs was Emma Fouke who dropped over two seconds in the 100 breast to win in a 1:09.68. That moves her all the way up to the #7 13-14 girl all-time. Fouke entered the day with a lifetime best 1:11.72 that she swam last month at the Pro Series stop in Indianapolis. That had her sitting at #77
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Preview: “Stirling” Silver in Sight for Evans and Scotland in Medley Relay

  24-07-2026 02:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview Index
  EntriesWOMEN’S 4×100 Medley Relay – By the NumbersWorld Record: 3:49.34 – USA (Smith, Douglass, Walsh, Huske), 2025
  Commonwealth Record: 3:51.60 – Australia (McKeown, Hodges, McKeon, Campbell), 2021
  Games Record: 3:54.36 – Australia (Seebohm, Bohl, McKeon, B. Campbell), 2018
  2022
  
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• 2029 Pan American Junior Games Host Candidates Announced

  23-07-2026 23:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sydney Jones on SwimSwam
  Panam Sports has officially released its host candidates for the 2029 Pan American Junior Games.
  Guatemala City, Panama City, and Rosario, Argentina have been selected as the host city candidates for the 2029 sporting event after meeting all the requirements and submitting their bid dossiers.
  Each city offers a diverse experience for hosting with various unique elements.
  Rosario
  Situated on the Paraná River, Rosario is the third largest city in Argentina, home
  
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• Jacob Molacek Blasts 24.81 50 Back at American Long Course Meet, #4 American this Season

  23-07-2026 23:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 American Long Course MeetJuly 22-26
  Garland, TX
  LCM (50 meters)
  “2026 American Long Course” on Meet MobileAt the young age of 30, former NC State swimmer and current American Record Holder Jacob Molacek proved that a top time can come at any time, as he surged to the 4th fastest American time in the 50 back in Garland, clocking 24.81.
  That swim not only marks the 4th fastest by an American this season, but also lowers his lifetime best by just over h
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Australia Makes A Bid For Control Of Men’s Butterfly Events

  23-07-2026 21:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview Index
  EntriesMen’s 50 Butterfly: By The NumbersWorld Record: 22.27 – Andriy Govorov, Ukraine (2018)
  Commonwealth Record: 22.68 – Ilya Kharun, Canada (2025)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 22.81 – Ben Proud, England (2022)
  2022 Commonwealth Champion: Ben Proud (ENG) – 22.81
  Returning Medalist
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Preview: Defying Chalmers, England Seeks to Mill Repeat Medley Relay Crown

  23-07-2026 21:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview Index
  EntriesMEN’S 4×100 Medley Relay – By the NumbersWorld Record: 3:26.76 – USA (Murphy, Andrew, Dressel, Apple), 2021
  Commonwealth Record: 3:28.64 – Australia (Delaney, Rickard, Lauterstein, Targett), 2009
  Games Record: 3:31.04 – Australia (Larkin, Packard, Irvine, Chalmers), 2018
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• Hubert Kos Sounds Off On Kristof Milak, Who Reportedly Won’t Swim Hungarian Relays At Euros

  23-07-2026 21:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 European Swimming ChampionshipsAugust 10-16, 2026
  Paris, France — Olympic Aquatics Centre
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  Meet CentralThere might be a rift growing within the Hungarian swimming team just one week before the European Aquatics Championships kick off in Paris.
  Reigning Olympic and world champion Hubert Kos put Kristof Milak on blast in an interview with national outlet M4Sport, essentially calling his countryman selfish due to him re
  
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• Olympic Champion Ana Marcela Cunha Breaks South American English Channel Record

  23-07-2026 21:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  On a trek from England to France across the English Channel, only one person can say they are the fastest South American ever to do it. That someone is Brazilian Olympic Champion Ana Marcela Cunha, who completed the swim in 8 hours and 25 minutes.
  Back in October, Cunha shared that her 2026 goal revolved around this swim, which is considered one of the “Ocean Seven,” which is comprised of seven swims across seven channels, unassisted.
  Ocean Seven Swims:En
  
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• Chad Le Clos, Kyle Chalmers Chasing Respective History In Glasgow

  23-07-2026 20:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24th – July 29th 2026 (pool swimming)
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  LCM (50m)
  All the LinksSwimming action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games gets underway tomorrow, Friday, July 24th with veterans and newcomers from around the world descending upon Glasgow, Scotland.
  Falling into the former category is 34-year-old Olympic champion Chad le Clos of South Africa and 28-year-old Olympic champion Kyle Chal
  
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• Sara Curtis: Virginia Changed More Than Her Swimming: “I Don’t Bring Fear To The Blocks Anymore”

  23-07-2026 20:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  When Sara Curtis left Italy last fall to join the University of Virginia, she expected faster training, tougher competition, and a new way of balancing swimming with college life.
  She didn’t expect the biggest change to happen in her own mindset.
  Less than a year later, the 19-year-old Italian is preparing for the European Championships as one of the continent’s top medal contenders. Her first season in Charlottesville has already produced a series of care
  
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• Renderings Released for Brisbane 2032 Aquatics Venue

  23-07-2026 20:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia will be here before we know it and the Queensland government has just revealed fresh renderings of the proposed National Aquatic Centre design.
  The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) will take over Centenary Pool at Spring Hill on September 1, when early works will begin on site, with three firms selected for the centre’s design: ARM Architecture, NH Architecture and Queensland-bas
  
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• Jason Statham Makes Appearance at High Diving Event in Russia

  23-07-2026 19:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Many know the acclaimed actor Jason Statham for his roles as Deckard Shaw in the Fast and Furious series, Jonas Taylor in the Shark series The Meg, or as Lee Christmas in the star-studded cast of The Expendables. But before his career in Hollywood took off, he was a competitive diver who even represented his home country of England on the international stage.
  The now 58-year-old action star was seen at a high diving event in Moscow, Russia, as shown in a po
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 68.4% Think Pallister Claims Most Individual Titles At Commonwealth Games (Women)

  23-07-2026 18:41 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 which female swimmer will walk away with the most individual titles at the Commonwealth Games:
  Question: Which woman will win the most individual gold medals at the Commonwealth Games?
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• Colorado State Adds UNLV Assistant Brynn Sproul To Coaching Staff

  23-07-2026 17:27 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Colorado State Athletics
  FORT COLLINS  – Colorado State women’s swimming and diving coach Christopher Woodard announced the addition of Brynn Sproul to the staff today, adding a young, rising coach with a history of success.
  Sproul spent the past two seasons with UNLV, with the Las Vegas native joining the Rebels first as the director of operations before adding assistant coach duties in 2025-26. A former U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, Spro
  
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• Missouri State Swim & Dive Announces 2026-27 Schedule

  23-07-2026 17:16 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Missouri State Athletics
  SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving completed its 2026-27 schedule, head coach Dave Collins announced Thursday.Full ScheduleThe Bears host a trio of home meets at the Hammons Student Center Pool, starting with a two-day meeting against Omaha (Oct. 30-31) after beginning the season with a road contest at Southern Illinois (Oct. 2-3) and against Missouri and Indiana State in Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16-17).
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• arena Swim of the Week: Finola Whelehan Drops 2:00.3 200 Free To Climb All-Time 13-14 Rankings

  23-07-2026 17:06 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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• All The Links You Need For The 2026 Commonwealth Games

  23-07-2026 16:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  EntriesThe 2026 Commonwealth Games are nearly upon us, as the pool swimming action begins tomorrow, Friday, July 24th.
  Throughout the past few weeks we’ve prepared you with a load of previews, storylines to follow and ways to watch to keep us all engaged as some of the best athletes on the planet converge at the storied T
  
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• Summer Juniors Qualifier Kyle Wilburn Flips Commitment to West Virginia for Fall 2027

  23-07-2026 16:37 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.
  Summer Juniors qualifier Kyle Wilburn has verbally committed to swim for West Virginia University beginning in the fall of 2027. Wilburn flippe
  
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• Kieran Grant Fires Off 50 Free, 50 Fly PBs To Rattle All-Time British Rankings

  23-07-2026 15:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AQUATICS GB NEXT GEN CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, July 16th – Wednesday, July 22nd
  Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Recap #1
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  LivestreamThe 2026 Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships concluded last night from the storied Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield.
  Among the impressive performances across multiple age groups was a pair of speedy swims at the hands of Scarborough’s Kieran
  
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