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• Noah Gibbs Becomes First Publicized Commit In McKendree’s Class Of 2031

  30-10-2026 21:31 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Noah Gibbs has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at McKendree University, becoming the first commitment in the Bearcats’ class of
  
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• What Else Is Happening At That Masters Meet in California? (Including Olympians and a 105 Year Old Swimmer)

  12-11-2026 04:32 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  While Enhanced Games swim coach Brett Hawke has withdrawn from this weekend’s Aqua Knuckles SCM Masters Swim Meet in California, there are still multiple other storylines that make the meet an interesting one to follow.
  A New Age Group Unlocked for a Legendary Swimmer
  One is the entry of Maurine Kornfeld, one of Masters Swimming’s most legendary names.
  Kornfeld will turn 105 years old later this month (November 27) after the meet, but under World Aquatics rules,
  
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• Moesha Johnson and Florian Wellbrock Cap Monster Years With Double Wins At Cancun World Cup Stop

  12-11-2026 03:40 via SwimSwam
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  The calendar year of global water open water swimming concluded this weekend in the tropical Mexican resort town of Cancun. Open water’s kingpin and queen bee, Florian Wellbrock and Moesha Johnson, took care of business as usual with double wins each in the first 2026-2027 Open Water World Cup stop.
  For Johnson, the 29-year-old Aussie, the event closed out what can only be described as a perfect year. The Magdeburg-trained phenom went undefeated in individual even
  
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• 2026-27 Ivy League Dual Meet Championship Week One: Princeton Men and Women, Harvard Men, and Penn Women Undefeated

  12-11-2026 00:46 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  The Ivy League dual-meet season has officially started, which means one of the most interesting parts of the college swimming season is upon us: the Ivy League Dual Meet Championship.
  In the Ivy League, the in-conference dual meet record is placed on a pedestal. All the Ivy League teams will compete in a dual-meet at some point during the season, and the team that finishes with the best record is the Ivy League Dual Meet Champion.
  This format allows multiple teams
  
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• NCAA All-American Lucy Thomas Enters The Transfer Portal For Grad Season, Will Compete With Stanford Through March

  11-11-2026 23:54 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  NCAA All-American Lucy Thomas has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Thomas is currently a senior at Stanford and will finish competing with the Cardinal for this season.
  Thomas is the latest swimmer to enter the NCAA transfer portal this season under the new NCAA five-for-five policy. This gives athletes the opportunity for five years of eligibility, rather than the previous four, while taking away redshirt years and other exemptions.
  Other NCAA
  
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• 15-Yr-Old Sofia Molchanova Takes Women’s 200 Back To Close Out Russian SC Championships

  11-11-2026 22:41 via SwimSwam
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 RUSSIAN SHORT COURSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSFriday, November 6th – Wednesday, November 11th
  Nevskaya Volna Water Sports Center, St. Petersburg, Russia
  SCM (25m)
  SwimSwam Preview
  Meet Central
  Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Recap/Day 3 Recap/Day 4 Recap/Day 5 Recap
  Live ResultsThe final night of action at the 2026 Russian Short Course National Championships took place in St. Petersburg this evening, with additional athletes adding their names to the provisional roster for next m
  
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• Chandler Park Boys, Phoenix Country Day Girls Prevail At Arizona Division 3 State Meet

  11-11-2026 21:12 via SwimSwam
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 Arizona Interscholastic Association Division 3 State Swimming & Diving ChampionshipsNov. 3-7, 2026
  Mesa, AZ
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsIt was a thrilling finish for one team champion and a fairly comfortable win for the other at the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division 3 State Swimming & Diving Championships.
  The Chandler Park boys’ team claimed the state title, overtaking runner-up Phoenix Country Day in the overall team standings by winning the 400
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: November 11-15

  11-11-2026 20:32 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Welcome to another week of college swimming! With mid-seasons right around the corner, there are not a lot of meets this weekend, but you can still watch some live swimming this week as we gear up for a month of a lot of fast swimming.See Also: College Swimming Weekly PreviewWhile many teams are not racing this weekend, the Ivy League season is in full swing, and you can watch Princeton race Penn and Brown, Columbia, and Harvard race in a double dual on Saturday.
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• Olympic Champion Ariarne Titmus and Partner Mac Powell Announce Pregancy; “Our Little Love”

  11-11-2026 20:20 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Legendary Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus took to social media to share exciting life news: she and her partner, Mac Powell, are expecting their first child.
  In a joint Instagram post, Titmus and Powell, a Melbourne-based investment analyst, shared the news and called their upcoming child “our little love”. The post also sends love to those who are dealing with fertility struggles, offering their love and support.
  Our little love
  We are beyond grateful to be bl
  
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• Ilya Kharun Swims Fastest 50 fly in History With 19.39 At ASU, Arizona, USC, and UCLA Meet

  11-11-2026 20:20 via SwimSwam
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  USC vs Arizona vs Arizona State vs UCLA*November 6-7, 2026
  Los Angeles, CA
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Women’s Team Scores:USC 174 — 125 Arizona
  Arizona 154 — 145 UCLA
  ASU 184 — 115 USC
  ASU 207.5 — 91.5 UCLA
  Men’s Team ScoresArizona 164 — 135 USC
  ASU 220 — 80 USCThe University of Southern California, the University of Arizona, Arizona State, and UCLA met for a quadruple dual meet over the weekend.
  The ASU men and women defeated USC, and the ASU
  
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• Desert Mountain Girls, Catalina Foothills Boys Repeat At Arizona 2A State Meet

  11-11-2026 18:51 via SwimSwam
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2026 Arizona Interscholastic Association Division 2 State Swimming & Diving ChampionshipsNov. 3-7, 2026
  Mesa, AZ
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsIt was a double-repeat at the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division 2 State Swimming & Diving Championships.
  The Desert Mountain girls’ team won its sixth title in seven years, while the Catalina Foothills boys’ team also repeated as champion, claiming its 15th title overall.
  Girls’ Recap
  Desert Mountain prevailed
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Katie Dutrow Verbally Commits To Missouri For Fall 2028

  11-11-2026 18:46 via SwimSwam
  
  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 Katie Dutrow has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Missouri beginning in the fall of 2028. Sh
  
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• Brett Hawke Withdraws Entry In Upcoming Masters Meet

  11-11-2026 17:55 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Brett Hawke has removed himself from an upcoming Masters meet after a group of swimmers questioned his eligibility given his current role as the head coach of the Enhanced Games.
  Hawke, 51, was previously entered as a relay-only swimmer with the Spartan Masters at the Aqua Knuckles SCM Swim Meet on Nov. 15 in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., but he pulled his name out of the mix on Wednesday, a source told SwimSwam. He is no longer listed among the entered swimmers a
  
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• Early Signing Day 2027: See Our Database of More Than 1,770 Public Commitments for Swimming & Diving

  11-11-2026 17:40 via SwimSwam
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  November 11, 2026, is Early Signing Day for the high school class of 2027. For some swimmers and divers, the long recruiting period, which began on June 15, 2025, has come to an end. For many others, and for all Division III commits, it is just another day in the calendar, as they continue their selection process.
  Although the NCAA disbanded the National Letter of Intent (NLI) program as part of the House Settlement restructurings, they kept the calendar intact. Thus
  
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• Angharad Evans Named Aquatics GB Swiming Athlete of the Year at 2026 Aquatics GB Awards

  11-11-2026 16:36 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Several Aquatics GB Awards were presented in Glasgow on Sunday, with breaststroke ace Angharad Evans taking home Swimming Athlete of the Year.
  Evans had a productive year in the water, competing at both the Commonwealth Games and the European Championships and taking several podium places at each.
  Beginning at the Commonwealth Games in July, she won a pair of individual golds: first in the 100 breast in 1:06.07, then the 200 breast in 2:23.79. She also earned a silve
  
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• Tatjana Smith Explains Decision to Represent Netherlands, Frustrations with Swimming South Africa (PODCAST)

  11-11-2026 16:28 via SwimSwam
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamSwimSwam sat down with 2x Olympic champion Tatjana Smith to discuss her recent decision to switch her sporting citizenship from South Africa to the Netherlands. In our conversation, Smith opens up about her frustrations with Swimming South Africa and how she has felt unsupported by the federation throughout her years representing them. She also dives into her new focus event, the 50 breast, and how training has looked vastly different for her as a result.
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• Junior Nationals Finalist Sedona Stratton Verbals to Notre Dame for Fall 2028

  11-11-2026 16:20 via SwimSwam
  
  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.
  Junior Nationals finalist Sedona Stratton has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Notre Dame beginning in the fall of 2028.�
  
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• Aquatic Integrity Unit Suspends President of Iraq Aquatics Following Arrest For Causing Damage to Public Funds

  11-11-2026 16:19 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) announced that it has provisionally suspended Dr. Khalid Abdulwahid Kbian, President of Iraq Aquatics, who was sentenced to one year in prison for damaging public funds.
  In June, the Karkh Criminal Court formally convicted and sentenced Kbian to a one-year suspended prison term after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging public funds.
  After that ruling, the Iraqi National Olympic Committee stripped Kbian of all sporting posts
  
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• UCLA Head Swim Coach Jordan Cordry Receives New 4-Year Contract (With a Raise)

  11-11-2026 13:30 via SwimSwam
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  UCLA head women’s swimming & diving coach Jordan Cordry has received a new contract designed to keep her as the UCLA head coach through the 2030 season. Her previous deal had one year remaining but was superseded by the new agreement.See the new contract here.The new deal, which formally took effect November 1, also provides an increase to her base salary. This season, she will make $165,000 in base salary, and that will increase by $5,000 in each year of her c
  
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• San Diego State Women, UC Santa Barbara Men Victorious At Rick Rowland Joust

  11-11-2026 11:22 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  2026 RICK ROWLAND JOUSTNovember 6-7, 2026
  Riverside, Calif.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: San Diego State Athletics
  RIVERSIDE, Calif. –  The San Diego State swim and dive program captured its second straight team title on Saturday after dominating the final 10 events of the Rick Rowland Joust on the campus of California Baptist University.
  The Aztecs posted eight individual victories and won two relays to finish the swim-only meet with a total of 1,140 points, easily
  
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• Dalton Picks Up First Win As Brown Women Top Yale; Egeland Sets Program Record As Bulldogs Best Bears

  11-11-2026 09:00 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  YALE VS BROWNNovember 6, 2026
  Providence, R.I.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Brown Athletics
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mary Ann Lippitt Head Coaching Chair in Women’s Swimming and Diving Mitch Dalton picked up his first win as the Brown women’s swimming and diving team (1-0, 1-0 Ivy) defeated Yale (0-1, 0-1 Ivy), 172.5-127.5
  Summary of Top Finishes
  Swimming
  200 Medley Relay: Brown A (Emilia Barck, Angelina Chen, Crystal Yuen, and Audrey Chung) won in 1:39.42, with Brown
  
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• SwimTrek Challenges Swimmers to Cover 45,000 KM Around the World — For FREE and a Great Cause

  11-11-2026 08:34 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  What if your next swim could help save the oceans?
  This November, SwimTrek is challenging swimmers around the globe to dive in, log their distance, and make a difference through Swim The World 2026, a free, month-long swimming challenge supporting ocean conservation.
  From Olympic-sized pools to open-water swims, every meter counts. Whether you’re an elite athlete, masters swimmer, age-group competitor, or recreational swimmer, you can participate from an
  
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• St. Thomas (MN) Women Earn Wins Over Division II Minnesota State & Concordia St. Paul

  11-11-2026 08:34 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  ST. THOMAS (MN) VS MINNESOTA STATE VS CONCORDIA ST. PAULNovember 6, 2026
  St. Paul, Minn.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Tommie Sports
  ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas Swim and Dive team returned to Anderson Pool on Friday., November 6, kicking off a double dual weekend. The Tommie women took on Concordia St. Paul and Minnesota State, earning wins over their Division II opponents. St. Thomas downed the Mavericks 161.50-138.50 and defeated the Golden Bears
  
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• MIT Impresses In Exhibition Meet Against Boston University

  11-11-2026 08:13 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  MIT VS BOSTON UNIVERSITY (EXHIBITION)November 6, 2026
  Cambridge, Mass.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: MIT Athletics
  CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 6 MIT women’s swimming and diving team put together an impressive performance against Division I Boston University, winning 10 events on Friday night at the Zesiger Center Pool.
  HOW IT HAPPENED: 1-Meter Diving: Fiora Beratahani finished third with a score of 272.55 followed by Logan Yee in fourth with a score of 267.52.
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• Green Bay Wins All But Two Events In Sweep of St. Norbert

  11-11-2026 07:51 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  GREEN BAY VS ST. NORBERTNovember 6, 2026
  De Pere, Wis.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Green Bay Athletics
  De Pere, Wis. – The Green Bay swimming and diving teams turned in strong performances Friday evening, earning a pair of victories over St. Norbert College on Nov. 6.  The Phoenix women claimed a 142-74 victory, while the Green Bay men posted a 165-51 win. Green Bay showcased its depth throughout the meet, winning all but two events.
  On the women’s side, Green Ba
  
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• Milwaukee Cruises To Sweep of Wheaton College

  11-11-2026 07:07 via SwimSwam
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  MILWAUKEE VS WHEATON COLLEGENovember 6, 2026
  Wheaton, Ill.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Milwaukee Athletics
  WHEATON, Ill. – The Milwaukee women’s swim and dive program earned its second victory in as many weeks, downing Wheaton College with a final score of 125-70 at the Jonathan Lederhouse Natatorium Friday night.
  For the individuals, Tatum Scully continued to thrive in her freshman campaign, taking first in the 1000 freestyle with a time of 10:38.75. She followed
  
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• Division II Florida Tech Head Coach Tony Marleneanu and Family Hit Hard By Flooding, Losing Car, Damaging Home

  11-11-2026 02:53 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Florida Tech Head Coach Tony Marleneanu was hit by heavy flooding over the weekend, leaving his family’s home with a foot of water and no flood insurance to help cover the damage costs.
  Heavy flooding across Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida in early November has left many with serious flood damage.
  According to a GoFundMe page for the family, Marleneanu’s home is not in a designated flood zone, leaving them to cover the costs on their own.
  The home had more than a
  
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• Former Japanese Coach Arrested for 3rd Time Over Allegations of Molestation of 10 & Under Swimmers

  11-11-2026 02:50 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  A former Japanese Swim Coach has been arrested for a 3rd time after more allegations of the molestation of young swimmers have surfaced.
  According to Chosun, a 44-year-old former swim coach, whose name was not shared in the report, was arrested for the third time on suspicion of forcibly molesting a girl. So far, police have reportedly received nine reports of similar incidents.
  This specific allegation dates back to May 2023, when the former coach was suspected of t
  
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• Arkansas Women Pick Up a Pair of Dual meet Wins Over Illinois and Texas A&M, Razorbacks Clock Two Pool Records at Home

  10-11-2026 23:06 via SwimSwam
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Making Waves Women’s Empowerment MeetNovember 7, 2026
  HPER Natatorium, Fayetteville, AR
  Teams: Arkansas, Illinois, Texas A&M
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results 
  Final Scores:Arkansas 181, Texas A&M 115
  Arkansas 203, Illinois 96
  Texas A&M 182.5, Illinois 112.5It was a successful Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the host Razorback women, as Arkansas would pick up a pair of wins over in-conference foe Texas A&M and visiting Big Ten opponent Illinois. Arkan
  
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• Concordia University Irvine Women’s Title IX Lawsuit Earns Class-Action Certification

  10-11-2026 22:29 via SwimSwam
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  The Title IX lawsuit filed against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) by members of its women’s swimming & diving and tennis teams earned Class Certification on Friday.
  Federal Judge Fred W. Slaughter issued a 13-page page order granting class-action status on behalf of “All present, prospective, and future female CUI students who participate, seek to participate, and/or are or were deterred or prevented from participating in intercollegiate varsity athleti
  
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