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• Hugo Gonzalez Notches 100 IM Spanish Record En Route To Hitting Five Personal Bests

  05-09-2026 16:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 JOSE FINKEL TROPHYAugust 31st – September 4th
  São Paulo, Brazil
  SCM (25m)
  SC World Championships Qualifier
  Qualifying Criteria
  ResultsThe 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy concluded last night in São Paulo, Brazil, but not before Spaniard Hugo Gonzalez wrapped up his racing campaign in fine fashion.
  Continuing his momentum from having earned silver in the 200m IM at this year’s European Championships, 27-year-old Gonzalez ripped a new Spanish nation
  
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• #24 South Carolina Picks Up Wins Over UNC-Wilmington in Season Opener

  26-09-2026 19:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  #24 South Carolina vs UNC WilmingtonSeptember 25, 2026
  Wilmington, North Carolina
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Team ScoresWomen: #24 South Carolina 250 — UNCW 50
  Men: South Carolina 165 — UNCW 135In their opening meet of the 2026-27 swim season, the South Carolina Gamecocks took down UNC-Wilmington, a top mid-major program.
  The South Carolina women dominated the meet, winning 250-50, winning every single event of the meet, while the men came out 30
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Steeler Whowell Verbals To Cornell For Fall 2027

  26-09-2026 19:49 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.
  Winter Juniors qualifier Steeler Whowell has announced his verbal commitment* to swim and study at Cornell University beginning in the fall of 2027. He
  
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• DeSorbo, Holloway, Moreno React to CSL Match 2

  26-09-2026 18:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Live Recap
  Video captured by Barry Revzin.
  We saw the second of two back-to-back CSL matches in Westmont last night, with Virginia taking the overall win. After the match, SwimSwam’s Barry Revzin spoke with Todd DeSorbo, Braden Holloway, and Stefanie Moreno to get their thoughts on the meet format and overall event.
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• Junior Nationals Qualifier Nate Caswell Verbally Commits To North Carolina For Fall 2027

  26-09-2026 17:36 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.
  Junior Nationals qualifier Nate Caswell has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of North Carolina beginning in the fall
  
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• College Swimming League Match #2 Takeaways And Other Notes

  26-09-2026 15:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama
  Match #2 Live RecapThe first two matches of the 2026 College Swimming League (CSL) season have concluded and we’ve now seen gotten a first look at eight of the twelve teams in the league. Here are some of our takeaways from match #2.
  Final
  
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• Canada Announces Summer McIntosh-Less Roster For 2026 Short Course World Championships

  26-09-2026 15:09 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  The 2026 Short Course World Championships are slated for December 1st through December 6th in Beijing, China, and we now know who will be representing the nation of Canada at the competition.
  A 21-strong squad consisting of 10 women and 11 men will be traveling to China, headed up by big guns Mary-Sophie Harvey, Kylie Masse, Taylor Ruck, Ingrid Wilm, Yuri Kisil, Finlay Knox and Josh Liendo.
  Missing from the lineup are 20-year-old World Record holder Summe
  
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• Estonian Junior Champion Sheril Tankler to Swim for Northern Colorado Starting Next Fall (2027)

  26-09-2026 13:52 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.
  Estonian Junior champion Sheril Tankler has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Northern Colorado beginning in the fa
  
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• Claire Curzan, Thomas Heilman Win SwimSwam’s CSL Match 2 MVPs

  26-09-2026 03:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama
  Match #2 Live RecapMatch #2 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Virginia swam to the win. Claire Curzan of Virginia is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match while Thomas Heilman of Virginia is SwimSwam’s men&rs
  
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• Freshmen Laon Kim, Audrey Derivaux Pick Up Debut Wins at Texas Intrasquad

  26-09-2026 03:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
  Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas
  25 yards (Short Course Yards), Intrasquad
  Meet Results (PDF)While the eyes of the college swimming fandom turned to the College Swimming League this weekend, The University of Texas Longhorns, including the defending national champion men’s team, kicked their season off with the Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots Invitational.
  Freshman 
  
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• Freshman Laon Kim, Audrey Derivaux Pick Up Debut Wins at Texas Intrasquad

  26-09-2026 03:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
  Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas
  25 yards (Short Course Yards), Intrasquad
  Meet Results (PDF)While the eyes of the college swimming fandom turned to the College Swimming League this weekend, The University of Texas Longhorns, including the defending national champion men’s team, kicked their season off with the Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots Invitational.
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• NCAA Record Holder Claire Curzan Blasts 1:46.85 200 Backstroke At CSL Match #2, #4 Performance All-Time

  26-09-2026 00:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaWomen’s 200 BackstrokeNCAA Record: 1:46.09 — Claire Curzan, Virginia (2026)Top 8 FinishersClaire Curzan (UVA) **Jackpot Swim (12) –  1:46.85
  Leah Shackely (NCST) – 1:50.09
  Teagan O’Dell (UVA) &ndas
  
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• NCAA Record Holder Claire Curzan Blasts 1:46.85 200 Backstroke, #4 Performance All-Time

  26-09-2026 00:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaWomen’s 200 BackstrokeNCAA Record: 1:46.09 — Claire Curzan, Virginia (2026)Top 8 FinishersClaire Curzan (UVA) **Jackpot Swim (12) –  1:46.85
  Leah Shackely (NCST) – 1:50.09
  Teagan O’Dell (UVA) &ndas
  
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• 2026 CSL Match 2 (VIRGINIA, NC STATE, GEORGIA, ALABAMA): Live Recap

  26-09-2026 00:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaThe reigning women’s NCAA Champions will open their season today in match 2 of the College Swim League (CSL) season, with a loaded match-up set to take place.
  After a fast night of swimming last night, tonight’s match features Virgini
  
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• High-Level International Meets For October 2026

  25-09-2026 22:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  We’re nearing the month of October, which means we’ll soon have the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup upon us. We’ll see a trio of stops in what’s been deemed ‘the Silk Road ‘, with Baku slated for October 1st through October 3rd, Tashkent ready for October 8th through October 10th and Astana on the books for October 15th through October 27th.
  The Japanese Short Course Championshps and Chinese National Short Course Championshps are al
  
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• Summer Nationals Qualifier Thea Bike Verbally Commits To Indiana For Fall 2028

  25-09-2026 21:47 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.
  Summer Nationals qualifier Thea Bike has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the fall of 2027. She pub
  
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• Stanford Adds “Best of the Rest” Sprinter Bree Smith for 2027-28

  25-09-2026 21:09 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant 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.
  Bree Smith from Lowell, North Carolina, will swim and study at Stanford University beginning next fall. At the time of her commitment, she wrote on so
  
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• Tatjana Smith Nears South African Record In SCM 100 Breaststroke

  25-09-2026 20:41 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
  G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  SwimSwam Preview
  Day 1 Recap
  Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) continued her successful comeback campaign at the 2026 South African Short Course Championships, putting her own 100m breaststroke national record on notice in her second i
  
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• Kennedi Dobson Not Racing at CSL Match 2 Due to Illness

  25-09-2026 20:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  College Swim League Match TwoSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaGeorgia’s star women’s swimmer Kennedi Dobson will not be racing at the 2nd match of the College Swim League, and Georgia’s opening meet of the season, due to illness.
  A University of Georgia spokesperson confirmed to SwimSwam
  
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• China Ends 2026 Asian Games As Overall Medal Table Winners

  25-09-2026 20:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  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 Asian Games concluded tonight
  
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• Coaches, Athletes, & Kyle Sockwell Give Review of CSL Match 1

  25-09-2026 18:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
  Live Recap
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”
  Videos captured by Barry Revzin.
  Last night, swimming fans watched the inaugural Match of the College Swimming League in Westmont, Illinois, at the FMC Natatorium. There were, sk
  
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• 2026 College Swim League Match 2 (Virginia, NC State, Georgia, Alabama): Heat Sheet and Preview

  25-09-2026 18:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  College Swim League Match TwoSeptember 25, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaThe reigning women’s NCAA Champions will open their season today in the 2nd match of the 2026 College Swim League, and if we thought last night was fast, the 2nd match could be event faster.
  Tonight’s match features Virginia, NC State, Georgia, and Alabama, and
  
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• Zhang Zhanshuo Caps 7 Gold Medal Haul With Asian Games Record in the 400 Free

  25-09-2026 17:58 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  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 6Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo finished off the meet
  
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• Ching Hwee Gan Lowers 800 Freestyle Singapore National Record To 8:26.25 For Third Medal At 2026 Asian Games

  25-09-2026 17:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5WOMEN’S 800 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record – 8:04.12, Ka
  
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• 2026 Asian Games: Day Six Finals Live Recap

  25-09-2026 09:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 
   
  WOMEN’S 50 BUTTERFLY – FINALWorld Record –
  
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• Texas A&M Scores Verbal Commitment from #20 David Davis for 2028-29

  25-09-2026 04:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant 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.
  David Davis from Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced his verbal commitment to Texas A&M University for the 2028 school year and beyond. He wrot
  
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• Alex Shackell, Lorne Wigginton Win SwimSwam’s Match 1 MVPs & Key Takeaways From CSL Meet #1

  25-09-2026 04:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
  Preview
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Match 1 of the inaugural College Swimming League (CSL) season has concluded. It was a busy session with Indiana coming away with the win. Alex Shackell wins the SwimSwam MVP on the wom
  
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• 2026 Asian Games: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

  25-09-2026 02:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
  Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
  Tokyo Aquatics Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5We have made it to the final day of the 2026 Asian Games, on this last d
  
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• Anastasia Gorbenko Swims 52.11 100 IM At CSL Match 1, The #3 Performance All-Time

  25-09-2026 02:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
  Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
  Preview
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Women’s 100 IM
  Top 8 FinishersAnastasia Gorbenko (LOU) — 52.11 (10) **Jackpot Swim
  Bella Sims (MICH) — 52.69 (7)
  Caroline Larsen (LOU) — 53.05 (6)
  Lylah Theriac
  
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• #17 Alex Siegel Hands UVA Their 7th Verbal Commitment for 2028-29

  25-09-2026 02:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant 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.
  Alex Siegel from Merrick, New York, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Virginia beginning in 2028-29. She wrot
  
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