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• Multiple Swimmers Earn Potential Slots On South African Short Course Worlds Roster

  28-09-2026 17:03 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 | Day 2 Recap| Day 3 Recap
  Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25The 2026 South African Short Course Championships wrapped up last night from Pietermaritzburg with additional athletes etching their names onto the nation’s roster for this December’s Sho
  
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• Best Of The Rest Ranked Max Laine Flips Commitment From Pitt To NC State

  01-10-2026 01:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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.
  Max Laine of Austin, Texas has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at NC State University. Laine flips hi
  
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• Siena Hires Morgan Soulia As Next Head Swimming & Diving Coach

  01-10-2026 00:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Division I Siena College has announced Morgan Soulia as the next head coach of its women’s swimming and diving program. Soulia takes over the position previously held by Maggie Davenport who departed the program in August to join Florida Gulf Coast as an assistant coach.
  “I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Siena family and lead the Swim & Dive program,” said Soulia. “Siena’s commitment to academi
  
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• Cal Men’s And Women’s Swimming and Diving Combine Into One Account On Instagram

  01-10-2026 00:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Cal men’s and women’s swimming and diving have combined their two Instagram accounts and now will be under one Instagram username. The team will use the former men’s account going forward, posting content from both programs now.
  As of Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, the school is still waiting to officially change their Instagram handle as Instagram has restricted them from making the change.View this post on InstagramThe move comes four years after
  
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• Summer Ends. Swim Training Doesn’t: Ear Pro and SwimOutlet Spotlight Year-Round Ear Protection

  30-09-2026 22:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  Summer may mark peak swimming season for recreational swimmers, but competitive athletes train year-round — and missing valuable training time because of ear issues can disrupt carefully designed programs.
  College swimmers, club teams, masters competitors, triathletes, artistic swimmers, divers, surfers and other aquatic athletes often spend hours in pools and open water several days each week.
  Ear Pro, the proactive pre-swim ear spray now available
  
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• 2026-27 College Swimming Previews: #3 Indiana Men Poised to Challenge for NCAA Title

  30-09-2026 21:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2026 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine.
  *As of publishing, Indiana has still not published an updated roster for the 2026-2027 swim season. We know Zalan Sarkany and Owen McDonald received extra NCAA
  
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• Andre Labara, 15, Swims Huge 4:09.82 400 IM En Route to Aussie Age Record

  30-09-2026 20:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Men’s 400 IM – FinalWorld Record: 3:54.81 – Daiya Seto (JPN), 2019
  Commonwealth Record: 3:57.91 – Thomas Fraser-Holmes (AUS), 20
  
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• 2026 Asian Games Wrap-up: SwimSwam’s Men’s Awards

  30-09-2026 19:26 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 wrapped up last Fr
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: September 28 – October 4

  30-09-2026 18:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  A new NCAA season is upon us, and after many teams swam their first meets last week, including the first week of the College Swim League, SwimSwam is back to our weekly previews of college swim meets you can watch this week.
  There are a few big meets happening this weekend, including the 3rd match of the CSL, which includes Cal, Auburn, Ohio State, and Stanford. That meet will be streamed on ESPN + at 8:30 pm EST.
  This meet will likely be the first time swimming fa
  
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• What Comes Next For the Protect College Sports Act?

  30-09-2026 18:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  On Monday, the Protect College Sports Act passed the senate with a 77-22 vote. Now that it has passed the first step, what comes next for the bill?
  Once a bill passes the Senate, it moves onto the House of Representatives. There, it will go through the same process it went through in the Senate with debates among the 435-member House of Representatives. The bill will likely see more adjustments in the House before it is brought to a vote.
  The bill will only need a
  
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• 2028 Olympic Torch Relay To Start In Atlanta

  30-09-2026 18:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  One big detail of the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was announced on Tuesday.
  LA28 organizers said that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta, the last U.S. city to host the Summer Olympics back in 1996.
  The torch’s journey will begin there and eventually travel through all 50 states before arriving in Los Angeles for the Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028.
  Full specifics of the torch relay route won’t be announced until next year, but organ
  
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• Australian Short Course World Championships Roster Updates

  30-09-2026 17:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2We saw day two of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships unfold from the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, with the four-day
  
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• Jenna Forrester Overtakes Longstanding Aussie, Oceanian SCM 400 IM Records

  30-09-2026 16:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park| Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Day two of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships brought us another national record, with Jenna Forrester getting it don
  
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• International Swimming League Announces Gravity Media as Official Broadcast Partner Ahead of Relaunch

  30-09-2026 13:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: International Swimming League (ISL)
  LONDON, UK – Wednesday 30 September 2026: The International Swimming League (“ISL”) today announced the appointment of Gravity Media, global leader in live production and content and media services and facilities, as its official Broadcast Content and Production Partner.
  The partnership is focused on the League’s highly anticipated relaunch event, the ISL All-Star Match. The one-night event takes place
  
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• Storylines to Follow at the First World Cup Stop in Baku

  30-09-2026 12:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetWe are just hours away from the start of the World Aquatics World Cup stop in Baku, and some fast swimming is sure to come with it.
  Here are a few storylines to keep an eye on over the three-day meet in Azerbaijan.
  Cam McEvoy Set to Shine on Silk Road
  Arguably the biggest men’s name in attendance in Baku will be Austral
  
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

  30-09-2026 09:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1We’re back with the second night of finals at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, and it is shaping up to be a fast one.
  After dominating th
  
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• Division II Champion Justice Beard Transferring To Penn State For Graduate Season In Fall 2028

  30-09-2026 02:13 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  NCAA Division II Champion Justice Beard has announced she will transfer to Penn State for her graduate season beginning in fall 2027. Beard is currently a senior at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).
  “I’m thrilled to announce that I will be continue my swimming career while pursuing my masters at Pennsylvania State University. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has helped me up to this point, especially Coach Tony, Coach Kale, and the
  
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• 2026 Australian Short Course Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

  30-09-2026 01:47 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1It is the 2nd day of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, with another packed prelims session.
  There are not too many long events on the docket, with the lon
  
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• #1 Recruit in the Class of 2028 Goes Early: Kai Joyner Verbals to Cal Golden Bears

  30-09-2026 00:30 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.
  High school junior Kai Joyner from Rochester, Minnesota, SwimSwam’s #1 recruit in the high school class of 2028, has announced his verbal commit
  
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• Marrit Steenbergen and Cameron McEvoy Highlight Baku World Cup Stop Psych Sheets

  30-09-2026 00:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetThe psych sheets are out for the first stop of the World Aquatics World Cup tour in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  The meet is relatively light in attendance, particularly on the women’s side, but there are still a number of big name athletes at the meet.
  World record holder Marrit Steenbergen is entered in seven events over the t
  
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• How To Watch the First Stop of the 2026 World Cup in Baku

  29-09-2026 23:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
  Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsThe 2026 World Cup is almost here, and the first stop on the Silk Road Tour takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  Below is all the information you need to follow the action at the first stop of the World Cup.
  Schedule
  Prelims:Finals:Start TimesPrelims: 2:00 AM ET (10:00 AM Local Time)
  Finals: 11:00 AM ET (7:00 PM Local Time)How T
  
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• Moesha Johnson on World Aquatics Offer of $2,500 For Open Water World Cup: “It’s Time You Give Something Back”

  29-09-2026 22:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Australian Olympian Moesha Johnson has taken to her Instagram to publicly criticize World Aquatics’ offer for her to participate in the Open Water World Cup Athletes’ Experience Program.
  Johnson shared an email from World Aquatics, sent on behalf of Captain Husain Al Musallam, President of World Aquatics, which was also sent to several elite athletes, detailing a financial offer to compete in the World Cup to help cover travel and other expenses that come
  
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• Texas A&M Beats TCU In Dual Meet Intrasquad to Open 26-27 Season

  29-09-2026 21:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Texas A&M vs TCUSeptember 25, 2026
  College Station, Texas
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Women’s ScoresTexas A&M White Team — 137
  Texas A&M Black Team — 90
  TCU Black Team — 33
  TCU White Team — 19
  Men’s ScoresTexas A&M Black Team — 116
  Texas A&M White Team — 99
  TCU White Team — 38
  TCU Black Team — 27Texas A&M and TCU swam a dual-meet intrasquad to kick off their 2026-27 swim season
  
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• Schedule, Dates Of All U.S. High School State Swim Meets In 2026-27 School Year

  29-09-2026 21:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  Here is a breakdown of high school state swim meets in each state for the 2026-27 school year.
  Alabama
  HS association website: https://www.ahsaa.com/
  Seasons contested: Girls and boys are both in the fall.
  State meet dates: Nov. 20-21 (Huntsville).
  Divisions: 6A-7A (largest), 1A-5A.
  Alaska
  HS association website: https://asaa.org/activities/swim-dive/
  Seasons contested: Girls and boys are both in the fall.
  State meet dates: Nov. 6-7 (Anchorage).
  Divisions: One overall
  
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• European Aquatics Responds to Critical Comments on Disqualifications of Hungarian Athletes at Open Water Swimming Cup

  29-09-2026 20:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  European Aquatics has released the Jury of Appeal’s decisions disqualifying Hungarian Open-Water swimmers Bettina Fabian and David Bethlehem at the Open Water Swimming Cup in Razanac, Croatia.
  The Jury of Appeal’s decision comes after several comments criticized the organization’s disqualifications.
  The core argument in both cases comes down to the cap they were wearing. The event rules require a specific cap with the EPAM sponsor logo.
  In
  
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• 2026 Cutino Award Watch List Announced Recognizing 20 Men’s Water Polo Athletes

  29-09-2026 19:51 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: USA Water Polo
  Irvine, CA – September 28 – USA Water Polo and The Olympic Club are thrilled to collaborate with the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) on the Cutino Award Watch List.
  The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men’s and women’s college water polo. This watch list was created in 2022 in an effort to help promote the collegiate game, awarenes
  
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• Claire Curzan, Jerry Fox Named ACC Swimmers of the Week

  29-09-2026 19:42 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: The ACC
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In the first set of weekly honors for the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming & Diving season, NC State’s Jerry Fox was named the ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while Georgia Tech’s Max Fowler earned ACC Men’s Diver of the Week honors. Virginia’s Claire Curzan was named the ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while Georgia Tech’s Lizzie Powley was named the ACC Women&r
  
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• Katharine Berkoff on American Records, Sara Curtis’ 26.56 & The Road to LA 2028

  29-09-2026 19:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamIn this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have 3-time Pan Pacific Championships gold medalist, Katharine Berkoff.
  Berkoff is coming off a huge summer, sweeping her individual events at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships with gold in the 50 back and 100 back, then adding another gold as part of Team USA’s 4×100 medley relay.
  Her 50 back was the headline swim. Berkoff ripped a 26.90, lowering her own American Record. In the 100 back, she touch
  
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• 2026 Aussie SC Championships: Sam Short Becomes #3 800 Free Performer In History

  29-09-2026 19:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1While some big-time names to the tune of Kyle Chalmers, Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O’Callaghan are missing from these 2026 Australian Short Course Champions
  
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• Edward Sommerville Blasts 1:40.16 200 Free For New Aussie Record, Moves To #7 All-Time

  29-09-2026 18:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 29th – October 2nd
  Prelims at 10am local (8pm ET previous night)/Finals at 6pm local (4am ET)
  Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
  SCM (25m)
  Meet Central
  Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
  Live Results
  Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Edward Sommerville set the tone for what was a blistering day on the men’s side on the opening night of competition at the 2026 Australian Short Course Champio
  
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