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• Liberty Announces 2026-27 Swimming & Diving Schedule

  06-07-2026 09:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Liberty Athletics
  LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty Swimming & Diving team has announced its 2026-27 schedule, highlighted by the team hosting the 2027 American Conference Swimming & Diving Championships. Highlights of the schedule also include a flight trips to FIU, along with a visit from Big Ten opponent Rutgers.Full ScheduleThe Lady Flames, under the direction of 17th-year Head Coach Jake Shellenberger, competed in the American Conference
  
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• Bulgarian Championships Finalist Darina Rakova to Compete for TCU This Fall (2026)

  06-07-2026 18:41 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.
  Bulgarian Championships finalist Darina Rakova will be moving stateside for her collegiate career, having announced her commitment to swim for
  
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• CSCAA Announces 2025-26 Individual Scholar All-America Teams

  06-07-2026 18:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: CSCAA
  The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has named over 2,230 swimmers and divers to its Scholar All-American Team presented by Fitter & Faster Swim Camps for the 2025-26 season.
  To qualify for First-Team Scholar All-America, student-athletes must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and participated in their national championship. Second-Team selections, must have also earned a 3.5 GPA or higher and met an NIC &ldquo
  
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• 10 Swimmers Book Their Tickets for Pan Pacs on Day 1 of Canadian Trials (ROSTER UPDATE)

  06-07-2026 16:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1While the Commonwealth Games roster was already announced, this week’s Canadian Swimming Trials is the official selection meet for the 2026 Pan Pac Championships.
  The priority for selection, in simple terms is as
  
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• Brown Swim & Dive Announces Collin Pollard As Head Diving Coach

  06-07-2026 16:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Brown Athletics
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mary Ann Lippitt Head Coaching Chair in Women’s Swimming and Diving Mitch Dalton and Ollie ’50 & Kay Patrell Men’s Swimming and Diving Coaching Chair Kevin Norman have announced the addition of Collin Pollard as the program’s new head diving coach.
  “Collin brings an exceptional combination of experience, energy, and authenticity to Brown,” Dalton said. “He
  
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• 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

  06-07-2026 16:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Day 2 Scratches
  After Summer McIntosh‘s record run in the 200 fly on Sunday evening, the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials settle into the meet of five days of racing on Monday, including Summer swimming the 400
  
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• Singapore Reveals Small But Mighty Commonwealth Games Squad

  06-07-2026 15:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMESJuly 24th – July 29th (pool swimming)
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralThe 2026 Commonwealth Games are headed to Glasgow, Scotland, with swimming action slated for July 24th – July 29th at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
  We now know who will be representing the nation of Singapore, as the country is sending a small but mighty lineup of six swimmers.
  National record holder&nbs
  
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• Steenbergen, Corbeau Head Up Dutch Roster For 2026 European Championships

  06-07-2026 14:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 DUTCH EUROPEAN SWIMMING TRIALSJuly 2nd – July 5th
  Tongelreep National Swimming Centre, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Entry List
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap | Day 3 Recap | Day 4 Recap
  Live Results
  LivestreamYou can view the entire SwimSwam European Championships roster index here.
  The 2026 Dutch European Swimming Trials concluded last night from Eindhoven, which means we now know who will be represen
  
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• 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Harvey Scratches Pair Of #2 Seeds (Day 2 Scratch Report)

  06-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Mary-Sophie Harvey scratched two of her three events this morning after placing second in the 200 fly last night behind Summer McIntosh‘s 2:01.65 world record. Harvey was the #2 seed in both her scratched entries t
  
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• 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Harvey Scratches Pair Of #2 Seeds (Day 1 Scratch Report)

  06-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Mary-Sophie Harvey scratched two of her three events this morning after placing second in the 200 fly last night behind Summer McIntosh‘s 2:01.65 world record. Harvey was the #2 seed in both her scratched entries t
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 241 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  06-07-2026 14:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 241 Swim Jobs.
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  Williamsburg Aquatic Club is looking for an Associate Head Coach to develop Swimmers at all Levels.  This Position will work with the Senior Group as well as a Developmental Group.  The goal is to gradually faze out the Club Founder and Head Coach since 1979. We are looking for a Passionate Coach into Athletic Development as well as a creator of a fun, safe and Competitive At
  
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• Should You Breath On One or Both Sides In Freestyle?

  06-07-2026 13:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  One of the most common questions among freestyle swimmers is:
  “Should I always breathe to one side, or should I learn to breathe on both sides?”
  The answer is not as straightforward as many swimmers think. While bilateral breathing (breathing to both sides) offers several technical benefits, unilateral breathing (breathing to one side) is also widely used, even at the highest levels of the sport.
  Unilateral Breathing
  Unilateral breathing refers to taki
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1124

  06-07-2026 06:00 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:19-22 years old
  Target level:National/ Collegiate Leve
  
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• Taylor Ruck Is Back! Canadian Swimmer Posts First 100 Back Best Time Since 2019

  06-07-2026 03:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 126-year-old Taylor Ruck entered Canadian Trials without a long course best time in a primary event since 2019. At 26, it would have been easy to write off the end of her career. But on Sunday evening in Montreal, she bo
  
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• Summer McIntosh Shatters 200 Fly World Record in 2:01.65, Ending Oldest WR in Women’s Swimming

  06-07-2026 02:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Women’s 200m Butterfly – FinalsWorld Record: 2:01.81 – Liu Zige, China (2009)
  Canadian Record: 2:01.99 – Summer McIntosh (2025)
  World Aquatics ‘A’ Standard: 2:09.21
  Summe
  
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• Steenbergen Produces 50 Freestyle Lifetime Best To Close Dutch Euros Qualifier

  05-07-2026 23:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 DUTCH EUROPEAN SWIMMING TRIALSJuly 2nd – July 5th
  Tongelreep National Swimming Centre, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Entry List
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap | Day 3 Recap
  Live Results
  LivestreamThe fourth and final day of action unfolded at the Dutch European Swimming Trials, with 26-year-old Marrit Steenbergen producing yet another impressive performance on her way to gold.
  Racing in the final of the
  
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• 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  05-07-2026 23:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1It is the first final session of the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials, where some of the first selections for the Pan Pacific Championship team for Canada will be made.
  As a reminder, the Canadian Commonwealth Games team was pre-selected back in
  
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• University of Denver Adds Pro Swim Series Qualifier Roman Rodriguez to 2027 Recruiting Class

  05-07-2026 23:20 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.
  Roman Rodriguez, a Pro Swim Series qualifier and New Mexico state champion, has announced his commitment to swim for the University of Denver b
  
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• Sean Niewold Produces Another Dutch Record, 21.56 50 Freestyle

  05-07-2026 23:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 DUTCH EUROPEAN SWIMMING TRIALSJuly 2nd – July 5th
  Tongelreep National Swimming Centre, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
  LCM (50m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Entry List
  Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap | Day 3 Recap
  Live Results
  LivestreamThe 2026 Dutch European Swimming Trials entered its final day of action from Eindhoven, with Sean Niewold downing another national record to conclude his campaign.
  Racing in the prelims of the men’s 50m freest
  
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• NCSA Finalist Marcus Witkowski to Swim for Colorado Mesa This Fall (2026)

  05-07-2026 23:04 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.
  Marcus Witkowski, a finalist at the 2026 NCSA Spring Championship, has announced his commitment to swim for Colorado Mesa University beginning
  
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• Italian European Champion Luca Dotto Retires After Farewell Race At Sette Colli

  05-07-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam
  The 2026 Sette Colli Trophy marked the end of an era for Italian sprint swimming as Luca Dotto officially retired from competition.
  The 36-year-old chose Rome’s historic Foro Italico as the stage for the final race of his career, sharing the pool one last time with longtime teammate and rival Marco Orsi in a special exhibition 50-meter freestyle.
  Rather than a traditional race, the event served as a celebration of two swimmers who helped shape one of the most su
  
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• Georgetown Adds Speedo Sectionals Finalist Maxx Vazirani To 2027 Recruiting Class

  05-07-2026 22:14 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.
  Speedo Sectionals finalist Maxx Vazirani has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Georgetown University beginning in the fall of 2
  
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• How World Aquatics’ New Wild-Card System Will Work For 2026 Short Course Worlds

  05-07-2026 21:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  In May, SwimSwam reported that World Aquatics announced a new qualifying wrinkle for the 2026 Short Course Worlds, in which swimmers competing at the three-leg World Cup circuit in the fall, dubbed the “Silk Road Tour,” will have the chance to earn a wild-card berth to Short Course Worlds if they hit an “A” standard in their event.
  World Aquatics has since publicized exactly how the wild-card system will work.
  A swimmer must compete in at least
  
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• How World Aquatics’ New Wild-Card System Will Work At 2026 Short Course Worlds

  05-07-2026 21:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  In May, SwimSwam reported that World Aquatics announced a new qualifying wrinkle for the 2026 Short Course Worlds, in which swimmers competing at the three-leg World Cup circuit in the fall, dubbed the “Silk Road Tour,” will have the chance to earn a wild-card berth to Short Course Worlds if they hit an “A” standard in their event.
  World Aquatics has since publicized exactly how the wild-card system will work.
  A swimmer must compete in at least
  
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• Sylvia Statkevičius Drops The 200 Free On Day 1 of 2026 Canadian Trials (Finals Scratches)

  05-07-2026 20:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Finals Heat Sheet
  The 2026 Bell Canadian Trials have kicked off, and we’ve already wrapped up the first session. Opening day featured the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 fly and resulted in a total of five scratches for tonight’s fi
  
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• Aiden Kirk Opts For 800 Free Over 200 Fly On Day 1 of 2026 Canadian Trials (Finals Scratches)

  05-07-2026 20:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  2026 Bell Canadian Swimming TrialsJuly 5-9, 2026
  Montreal, Canada — Montreal Olympic Pool
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Meet Central
  Pan Pacific Championships Selection Criteria
  Psych Sheet
  Live Results
  How To Watch
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Finals Heat Sheet
  The 2026 Bell Canadian Trials have kicked off, and we’ve already wrapped up the first session. Opening day featured the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 fly and resulted in a total of five scratches for tonight’s fi
  
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• Australia’s Lilydale Swimming Club, a 123 Year Old Club, Suspends Operations

  05-07-2026 20:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  One of Australia’s oldest swim clubs, Lilydale Swimming Club, has suspended operations due to declining membership, largely stemming from the closure of the Kilsyth Pool, where the team trained.
  According to a report from the Eastern Melburnian, following the closure of the club’s home pool three years ago, the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in Mooroolbark, Lilydale Swimming Club, a 123-year-old club, experienced declining membership numbers, from 75 to 39 in tho
  
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• Leon Marchand Can Swim Extra Events At European Championships Despite French Champs Withdrawal

  05-07-2026 19:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 FRENCH ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, June 27th – Thursday, July 2nd
  Piscine Raymond Sommet, Saint-Etienne, France
  LCM (50m)
  French Selection Criteria for European Championships
  Meet Central
  Event Schedule
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  SwimSwam Meet Preview
  SwimSwam RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | 
  
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• Italy Selects Second-Largest European Championship Squad Ever, Names 48 Athletes To Roster

  05-07-2026 19:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2025 ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPSRiccione – Swimming Stadium Pool
  April 13–17, 2025
  Prelims at 10am local (4am ET)/Senior Finals at 6pm local (12pm ET)
  World Championships Qualification
  SwimSwam Italia Event Page
  Entries
  Day 1 Prelims Recap | Day 2 Prelims Recap | Day 3 Prelims Recap | Day 4 Prelims Recap | Day 5 Prelims Recap
  Day 1 Finals Recap | Day 2 Finals Recap | Day 3 Finals Recap | Day 4
  
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• ISL Details Return, Prize Money Payments in Letters to Athletes

  05-07-2026 18:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  As the International Swimming League (ISL) returns to the spotlight in the swimming landscape, the next chapter may be just ahead of us. Athletes were sent letters detailing the long-discussed season-three prize-money situation and the future of the once-revolutionary league.
  Late last month, the ISL paid out $3,000 to some of its athletes, nearly five years after the conclusion of its most recent season, an amount that barely scratched the surface compared to what m
  
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