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• NEPSAC Championships Runner-Up John Landers Verbally Commits To Brown For Fall 2027

  21-07-2026 23:35 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.
  New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Division I Championships runner-up John Landers has announced his verbal commitment to sw
  
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• The Smart Way to Increase Dolphin Kick Tempo for More Speed

  08-10-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Kick tempo is one of the hallmarks of fast underwater dolphin kicking.
  Elite swimmers mostly cycle their kicks faster than non-elite kickers.
  Naturally, the enterprising dolphin kick enthusiast reads this and tells themselves:
  You go down to the pool today and kick those little legs until the wheels fall off.But moving the legs faster doesn’t automatically create more speed in the pool. Often, you’re just sloshing around more water and not creatin
  
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• USA Swimming Managing Director Joel Shinofield Named New CEO of USRowing

  08-10-2026 03:40 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  On Wednesday, US Rowing announced USA Swimming managing director Joel Shinofield as their new Chief Executive Officer starting Tuesday, October 13.
  Shinofield has been at USA Swimming since 2018, serving as the Managing Director, Sport Development. He took over the role after spending six years serving as the Executive Director Of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America.
  USRowing’s former CEO Amanda Kraus stepped down in April of 2
  
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• Comparing Cal’s 2017, Cal’s 2028, and Virginia’s 2025 Boys High School Recruiting Classes

  08-10-2026 02:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  The Cal men secured their 5th top 20 commitment for the boys high school class of 2028 with #4 ranked Charlie Cancelmo. It’s only October and the recruiting class is already in the running for one of the top boys recruiting classes of all-time, along with Cal’s class of 2017 and Virginia’s class of 2025.Cal 2017Virginia 2025Cal 2028
  #1
  Ryan Hoffer
  #1
  Thomas Heilman
  #1
  Kai Joyner
  #2
  Sean Grieshop
  #2
  Maximus Williamson
  #2
  David Sammons
  #11
  Bryce Meffor
  
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• Superstar Taylor Swift Shows Off Swimming Skills in “Patient Zero” Music Video

  08-10-2026 02:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Nicole Miller on SwimSwam
  Global superstar Taylor Swift released her music video for her newest single “Patient Zero” at the VMA’s last week, with her video gaining a lot of attention in the swimming community.
  In the video, Swift is joined by fellow superstars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, portraying the ghost of Farrell’s dead ex. Throughout the video, Swift’s character repeatedly attempts to warn Johnson, who portrays Farrell’s new lover, of his bad
  
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• Charlie Cancelmo, Number 4 in Class of 2028, Makes the Fifth Top 20-Ranked Verbal Commitment to Cal

  08-10-2026 01:57 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.
  Charlie Cancelmo from Seattle, Washington, has given the University of California, Berkeley, its 5th verbal commitment for 2028-29, writing on social
  
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• #14 Maggie Dickinson Hands Verbal Commitment to Indiana, Joining Older Sister Anne Dickinson in 2028

  08-10-2026 01:46 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.
  Maggie Dickinson, a junior at Whitefish Bay High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has announced her verbal commitment to Indiana University for 2028-29
  
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• Nevada Set to Host UNLV On October 29 in Ticketed Dual Meet Featuring Deck-Reserved VIP Package

  07-10-2026 23:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The University of Nevada will host a ticketed dual meet against in-state rival UNLV on October 29th, offering a Deck Reserved Experience package to draw more eyes to the sport.
  In a press release from the University of Nevada, the deck reserved package includes reserved leather seating directly on the pool deck, plus a complimentary buffet and beverages. Those who purchase the package can also interact with the student-athletes and receive complimentary VIP park
  
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• Texas A&M Snags Verbal Commitment from #15 Ellie Stanley for 2028-29

  07-10-2026 21:18 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.
  Ellie Stanley from Maryville, Tennessee, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Texas A&M University beginning in 2028. She told
  
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• College of Staten Island Announces Miranda Johns As Interim Head Swim Coach & Aquatics Director

  07-10-2026 20:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: CSI Athletics
  STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island Athletics Department has announced the appointment of Miranda Johns as the interim head coach of the CSI Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving program ahead of the 2026-27 season. Johns will assume leadership of the program while head coach Michael Ackalitis is on medical and family leave as he battles Stage Four melanoma cancer and prepares to welcome his second daughter.
  “I
  
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• Converse University Announces Mike Simpson As Interim Head Coach, JT Broome as Assistant

  07-10-2026 20:29 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Converse Athletics
  SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University Athletic Department announced that Mike Simpson would be the Interim Head Swim Coach for the upcoming season and that JT Broome will assist the Valkyries swim program.
  “We’re excited to welcome Mike as the interim head coach of our swim programs,” Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Jenn Bell said. “He brings valuable experience from working with several h
  
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• Storylines to Follow at the 2nd World Cup Stop in Tashkent

  07-10-2026 20:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsIt’s time for the next leg of the Silk Road Tour of the World Cup to begin, as some of the sport’s top talents reconvene in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, hoping to climb the World Cup standings and deliver more headline-worthy swims.
  Here are a few storylines to watch as the Silk Road Tour continues through Tashkent.
  The Next Chapte
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: October 7-12

  07-10-2026 20:17 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The college swim season is in full gear now, and we are coming up on another exciting week of meets, including a few you can watch live.See Also — College Swimming Weekly Preview: October 5-12The 4th match of the College Swim League is on Friday, and Tennessee will be opening its season at home in Knoxville as they host Louisville, Michigan, and Virginia. That meet will be streamed on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 ET.
  You can also watch the annual Battle at the Burr
  
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• All the Links You Need For the 2026 World Cup Stop in Tashkent

  07-10-2026 19:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – Tashkent
  The 2nd stop of the world cup starts soon in Tashkent, UZB, and SwimSwam has compiled all the links you might need for the meet.
  The first stop in Baku had light attendance, but some fast swims, particularly on the men’s side. Russia’s Egor Kornev tied the world record in the men’s 100 freestyle and China’s Yu Yiting broke two Asian records in the 100 and 200 IM.
  More fast swimming is in store ove
  
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• Former Cal Coach Teri McKeever Writing Book On Accusations that Ended Coaching Career

  07-10-2026 19:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Teri McKeever, a former coach at the University of California, Berkeley, who was fired in 2023 after an eight-month investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment, is writing a book that tells her side of the story and traces her rise through the sport.
  Allegations about McKeever’s misconduct arose in May of 2022, after several (at the time) current and former Cal swimmers had claimed that McKeever was verbally and emotionally abusing them.
  Those all
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 378 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  07-10-2026 18:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
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  The Recreation Team Head Coach is responsible for all operations of the Recreation Groups and Summer League Swim Team including daily coaching and all related administrative tasks. Our Recreation Team allows swimmers to participate in competitive swimming at a more flexible pace and environment than our USA Swimming Club Team.
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• Ayden Tan, Luka Mijatovic Each Set Multiple Personal Bests At WANV CBA+ Endless Summer Meet

  07-10-2026 18:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 WANV CBA+ Endless Summer MeetSept. 26-27, 2026
  Novato, CA
  SCY
  ResultsAyden Tan is now the pace setter this season in five events and continues to climb up the all-time rankings in the boys’ 13-14 age group.
  At the WANV CBA+ Endless Summer Meet, Tan set personal bests in five events swimming for San Ramon Valley Aquatics, most notably clocking a time of 48.08 in the 100 fly to move into 6th all-time in the boys’ 13-14 age group.
  Tan also swam personal
  
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• Ayden Tan, Luka Mijatovic Each Set Multiple Personal Bests At TCA Short Course Senior Open

  07-10-2026 18:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 PC TCA Short Course Senior OpenSept. 26-27, 2026
  Novato, CA
  SCY
  ResultsAyden Tan is now the pace setter this season in five events and continues to climb up the all-time rankings in the boys’ 13-14 age group.
  Competing at the PC TCA Short Course Senior Open in Novato, Calif., Tan set personal bests in five events swimming for San Ramon Valley Aquatics, most notably clocking a time of 48.08 in the 100 fly to move into 6th all-time in the boys’ 13-14 ag
  
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• 2026 World Cup Standings: Steenbergen, Kornev Lead Series Heading Into Stop 2

  07-10-2026 16:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  ResultsMarrit Steenbergen and Egor Kornev have been on fire all year, and that remained true during last week’s opening stop of the 2026 World Cup in Baku, as both grabbed early leads in the race for the overall series title.See the prize money standings after Baku here.The series continues this week from Tashkent, Uzbekista
  
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• How to Carry More Speed Through Your Breakouts

  07-10-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Diving into the water and shooting off the wall are some of the most enjoyable parts of swimming.
  And why not—we’re moving at speeds much faster than we do at the surface.
  This means diving or pushing off with max force, using a tight streamline, carrying as much speed as possible into the underwater dolphin kick, and exploding into those crucial first strokes.
  But before we can start swimming, there’s the final few kicks as we approach the
  
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• Pitt Women, Carnegie Mellon Men Victorious At CMU Relays

  07-10-2026 07:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  2026 CMU RelaysOctober 3, 2026
  Pittsburgh, Pa.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Pitt Athletics
  PITTSBURGH – The Pitt swimming and diving program opened the season at the Carnegie Mellon Relays Saturday. The women’s team was victorious over Duquesne and CMU with 85 team points. The men fell to Carnegie Mellon 84-72.
  The Pitt women were victorious in six of the seven events on the day.
  Avery Kudlak collected five event wins, helping the 200-yard medley, 500-yard
  
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• Kansas Jayhawks Open Season With Sweep At Sunflower Showdown

  07-10-2026 07:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  2026 SUNFLOWER SHOWDOWNOctober 2, 2026
  Topeka, Kan.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Kansas Athletics
  TOPEKA, Kan. –  The Jayhawks secured a sweep across all 10, participating events, scoring 655 points at the Sunflower Showdown in Topeka. Additionally, junior Gabi Dyer would go on to earn two individual victories in the 100 and 200 freestyles.
  This was a pretty high level of execution for this early of season, says head coach Clark Campbell. The mindset we
  
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• Towson Completes Perfect Weekend With Sweep of La Salle

  07-10-2026 07:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  TOWSON VS LA SALLEOctober 3, 2026
  Towson, Md.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Towson Athletics
  TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept La Salle on Saturday in Philadelphia. The wins complete a 4-0 weekend for the Tigers ahead of Towson’s first invite of the season in two weeks,
  Strong performances throughout saw the Towson women win 12 of 14 swimming events on the day led by Addie Scott’s three in
  
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• Psych Sheets Released for 2nd Stop of 2026 World Cup in Tashkent

  06-10-2026 23:34 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsThe psych sheets are out for the 2nd stop of the 2026 World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  We saw plenty of stars last week in Baku, Azerbaijan, and we’ll see many of them back in the mix this week.
  On the women’s side, we will see the return of Marrit Steenbergen, who was dominant in Baku, winning the 50 back (25.75), 100 bac
  
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• Alabama Wins Every Event Against Delta State in 26-27 Home Opener

  06-10-2026 22:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Alabama vs Delta StateOctober 3, 2026
  Tuscaloosa, AL
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Team ScoresWomen: Alabama 253 — Delta State 33
  Men: Alabama 248 — Delta State 41via Alabama AthleticsThe Crimson Tide swept Delta State for the second straight year
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama swimming and diving program defeated Delta State in dominant fashion at the Alabama Aquatic Center on Saturday as the women won 253-33 and the men won 248-41.
  For the second st
  
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• Idaho Sweeps Events at Dual Meet University of Idaho

  06-10-2026 22:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Idaho vs University of IdahoOctober 3, 2026
  Caldwell, Idaho
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Women’s Team Scores: Idaho 162 — College of Idaho 12via Idaho Athletics
  CALDWELL, Idaho – Idaho Swim and Dive opened its fall schedule Saturday, earning top finishes throughout the meet against College of Idaho at the J.A. Albertson Activity Center.
  The Vandals opened the meet by taking the top three spots in the 200-yard medley. The team of Katy Foley, Bella Tognoni, Adelaide McR
  
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• How To Watch the 2nd Stop of the 2026 World Cup in Tashkent

  06-10-2026 21:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
  Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Psych SheetsIt is almost time for the 2nd stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup on the Silk Road Tour. This week’s installment takes us to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where athletes will look to build off of a very fast first week of this World Cup.
  SwimSwam has compiled all of the ways that you will be able to keep track of the action, including the
  
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• Multiple Pool Records Fall as Niagara Opens Their Season Against McMaster University

  06-10-2026 21:53 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Niagara vs McMasterOctober 4, 2026
  Niagara, New York
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Team Scores:Women: Niagara 159 — McMaster 103
  Men: McMaster 144.5 — Niagara 115.5via Niagara Athletics
  Niagara University, N.Y. – The Purple Eagles took the win on the women’s side, 159 – 103. The men fell 144.5–115.5 in the first meet of the season at the Oxy Aquatic Center in Niagara University, N.Y.
  The Women’s team broke the 800 Free Relay Re
  
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• University of Omaha Beats Rockhurst University in Men’s and Women’s Meet

  06-10-2026 21:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Omaha vs RockhurstOctober 3, 2026
  Omaha, Nebraska
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Team ScoresWomen: Omaha 236 — 43 Rockhurst
  Men: Rockhurst 208 — 73via Omaha Athletics
  OMAHA – Omaha men’s and women’s swimming and diving defeated Rockhurst on Saturday at H&K Pool.
  The Omaha men earned a 208-73 victory, while the women posted a 236-43 win. The Mavericks swept the meet, placing first in all 30 events.
  In the pool there were many strong performanc
  
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• Saint Louis, McKendree, UMSL, and Washington University St. Louis Open Season With Exhibition Showcase

  06-10-2026 21:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  STL ShowcaseOctober 4, 2026
  Edwardsville, IL
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Resultsvia St. Louis University
  EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Saint Louis won five individual events and two relays Saturday at the Billikens’ season-opening meet, the STL Showcase.
  No team scores were kept at the meet, which also included Missouri-St. Louis, McKendree and Washington University.
  Michael Stumpf claimed two diving victories, winning the 1-meter (273.50) and 3-meter (283.90) competition
  
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