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• Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Given 21-Month Suspension for Missing Doping Tests

  18-04-2025 15:05 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  Olympic gold medalist Ahmed Hafnaoui has received a 21-month suspension for three whereabouts failures, the World Aquatics Integrity Unit has said. Hafnaoui was previously giving a provisional suspension for the same violation late last year.
  Hafnaoui, 22, admitted to the violation and the suspension is effective from April 11, 2024 until January 10, 2026.
  Athletes are required to maintain their location for random drug testing in an online app, and missing
  
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• Gabriel Brown Wins Six Events, Continues to Rise NAG Rankings at Mid-State All-Star Champs

  06-01-2026 00:29 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Mid-States All-Star ChampionshipsJanuary 3-4, 2026
  IU Natatorium, Indianapolis, IN
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsSix teams across six states gathered at the IU Natatorium for the 2026 Mid-States All-Star Championships. 10-Year-Old Gabriel Brown, representing Team Indiana, who recently had a stellar showing at the Santa Claus Classic to close out 2025, headlined the performances here, with six individual event wins, numerous top times, and climbed the all-time top 10 &am
  
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• Katherine McCrea Sets Five Personal Bests, Wins Six Events At CA SCAT Winter Age Group Invite

  05-01-2026 22:47 via swimswam.com
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  2025 California SCAT Winter Age Group InvitationalDec. 12-14, 2025
  San Clemente, California
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results Several young swimmers moved up national rankings at the CA SCAT Winter Age Group Invitational, most notably 12-year-old Katherine McCrea of Aquazot Swim Club.
  McCrea won six events, setting personal bests in five of them and enhancing her spot near the top of the national rankings in several events.
  McCrea won the 50 free (24.49), 100 free (52.50),
  
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• British Freestyle Talent Sophie Benn Sends Commitment to LSU for 2026

  05-01-2026 21:06 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma 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.
  British freestyler Sophie Benn has committed to joining the women’s team at Louisiana State University for the fall of 2026.
  Im thrilled to anno
  
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• Denver Sweeps Colorado Mines to Open 2026

  05-01-2026 20:23 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  DENVER VS COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINESJanuary 2, 2026
  Denver, Colo.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Denver Athletics
  DENVER – The University of Denver men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs opened the calendar year 2026 with a sweep of the Colorado School of Mines on Friday afternoon in El Pomar Natatorium.
  Team Scores:Men’s:Denver: 190Colorado School of Mines: 49
  Women’s:Denver: 189Colorado School of Mines: 47
  Event Winners:Women&rs
  
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• South Dakota Sweeps St. Thomas On The Road To Open 2026

  05-01-2026 20:17 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  SOUTH DAKOTA VS ST. THOMASJanuary 3, 2026
  St. Paul, Minn.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: USD Athletics
  ST. PAUL, MINN. — South Dakota traveled to Minnesota to take on St. Thomas and came back with a win. The women won 157-143 while the men outscored the Tommies 165-135. The Yotes compiled 25 event wins over the two day meet.
  DAY ONEDay one consisted of many relays and a team diving event. The women’s team of Emily DiProspero, Quin Mahler-Moreno, and
  
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• Paseo Aquatics Welcomes Santa Clarita Native & All-American Tim Lim to Coaching Staff

  05-01-2026 19:49 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Paseo Aquatics Swim Club
  VALENCIA, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2026) — Paseo Aquatics Swim Club is proud to announce the addition of Tim Lim to its coaching staff, effective today. A Santa Clarita Valley native and respected leader within the local swimming community, Coach Tim joins Paseo following a successful tenure at Canyons Aquatics, further strengthening Paseo Aquatics’ commitment to athlete development, coaching excellence and long-term program growth.
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• Navy Defeats Towson to Remain Undefeated in Men’s Swimming & Diving

  05-01-2026 19:39 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  NAVY VS TOWSON (MEN)January 3, 2026
  Towson, Md.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Navy Sports
  TOWSON, Md. — A run of 11-straight victories gave the Navy men’s swimming and diving team (9-0) a 175.5-119.5 win over Towson (3-2), Saturday at Burdick Pool in Towson. Those 11 races were won by nine different Mids.
  “The team did a terrific job with their racing today,” said Navy head coach Bill Roberts.  “It has been a really difficult stre
  
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• Adam Polzien Commits to Penn’s Class of 2030 with Ivy League–Scoring 200 FR & 1650 FR Times

  05-01-2026 19:17 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.
  High school senior Adam Polzien from Waxhaw, North Carolina, has verbally committed to the admission process* at the University of Pennsylvania for 202
  
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• European Juniors Medalist Ieva Visockaite Joining LSU Tigers In 2026

  05-01-2026 18:23 via swimswam.com
  By Will Baxley 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.
  Louisiana State University will welcome European Junior Championships silver medalist Ieva Visockaite into its ranks in the fall of 2026.View this post
  
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• Delaware Comes From Behind To Top FGCU On New Year’s Eve

  05-01-2026 18:06 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  DELAWARE VS FGCU (WOMEN)December 31, 2025
  Fort Myers, Fla.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: Delaware Athletics
  FORT MYERS, Fla. – University of Delaware women’s swimming and diving program picked up its second-consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference dual meet victory at FGCU, ending the calendar year with a 3-1 (2-0 ASUN) record. The Fightin’ Blue Hens came from behind to defeat the Eagles 135.00 to 127.00.
  HEN HIGHLIGHTS In the final race of the da
  
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• Ryan Lochte’s Olympic Medals Sell for a Combined $316,000 (Plus Buyer’s Premium)

  05-01-2026 17:37 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  A late flurry of bidding exploded the sales price of Ryan Lochte‘s three Olympic gold medals, selling for a combined $316,000, plus a buyer’s premium. The top bids were at $83,000 combined just 24 hours before the auction closed.2004 Athens Olympics 800 free relay gold medal: Final Bid $66,000 ($88,520 with Buyer’s Premium) – Link
  2008 Beijing Olympics 800 free relay gold medal: Final Bid $150,000 ($183,000 with Buyer’s Pre
  
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• San Diego State Opens New Year With Sweep of San Diego & Vanderbilt In Double Dual

  05-01-2026 17:36 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  SAN DIEGO STATE VS SAN DIEGO VS VANDERBILT (WOMEN)January 2, 2026
  San Diego, Calif.
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: SDSU Athletics
  SAN DIEGO – It was business as usual for the San Diego State swim and dive program, which rang in the new year with a pair of victories over the University of San Diego (153-132) and Vanderbilt (146-107) on Friday in a double dual meet at Aztec Aquaplex.
  With the decisions, SDSU extends its winning streak to 82 dual meets and is six
  
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• Luke & Matt Vatev Lead Hinsdale Central To Narrow Victory In Illinois HS Dual Meet Tournament

  05-01-2026 17:27 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2025 Illinois High School Dual Swim Meet TournamentTuesday, December 30, 2025
  Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois
  SCY (25 yards)
  Teams: Glenbrook South, Hinsdale Central, Lyons, Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley, New Trier, St. Charles North, Stevenson
  Live Stream
  Results on Meet Mobile: “Illinois High School Dual Meet Tournament”In a first-of-its-kind eight-team dual meet tournament featuring eight of the last nine schools to win th
  
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• Was 2025 Katie Ledecky’s Greatest Year in Swimming Yet?

  05-01-2026 17:23 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  In 2025, Katie Ledecky did things that no one, not even herself, had done in history. No, I don’t think this was the greatest year for Ledecky in terms of the number of world records broken or gold medals won. However, in terms of her legacy and lasting impact on swimming, this could be Ledecky’s most successful year to date as she continued to build on her already exceedingly storied career in ways that I’m guessing few expected.Let’s review
  
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• SMU Men Roll To Victory Over Oklahoma Christian On Senior Day

  05-01-2026 16:56 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  SMU VS OKLAHOMA CHRISTIANJanuary 3, 2026
  Dallas, Texas
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: SMU Athletics
  DALLAS (SMU) – SMU Men’s Swimming and Diving claimed a dominant victory over the Oklahoma Christian Eagles on Saturday at the Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center.
  EVENT WINS200 Medley Relay – Thad Austin, Ben Longeway, Jack Moore, Asher Good, 1:28.74200 Free – Francis Brennan, 1:34.55100 Back – Thad Austin, 47
  
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• TCU Cruises To Sweep of Trinity

  05-01-2026 16:40 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  TCU vs TRINITYJanuary 3, 2026
  Fort Worth, Texas
  SCY (25 yards)
  ResultsCourtesy: TCU Athletics
  FORT WORTH – In the first meet of the new year, the TCU swimming and diving team tallied a pair of wins over in-state foe Trinity on Saturday at TCU Recreational Center.
  The men would win 238-62, while the women tallied a 232-65 victory over the Tigers. TCU made a statement, winning every single event on the day. All 32 events, which include diving, had a Frog represen
  
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• If You’ve Ever Done Fly in a Hotel Pool, This Quiz Is for You

  05-01-2026 16:13 via swimswam.com
  By Matt Rees on SwimSwam
  By Matt Rees and Jonathan Rick
  We suspect every SwimSwam reader has experienced the following: you’re on vacation, you’re desperate for a swim workout, but the only option is the hotel pool. And the pool length is something weird (like 17.5 yards), there are typically kids (and sometimes adults) frolicking, and you suspect no one present has ever been around a swimmer who’s inclined to do, say, 10 x 100 on a 1:25 interval.
  Faced with these conditions, d
  
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• Zirk Swim Cup Returns to Tartu, Estonia In February, Bringing Elite Racing to Baltic States

  05-01-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Zirk Swim Cup
  TARTU, ESTONIA — Mid-February is shaping up to be a lively weekend for Nordic Europe swimming, as the Zirk Swim Cup returns to Tartu, Estonia, on February 14–15, in 2026. The meet has quietly grown into one of the more intriguing early-season stops in the region, drawing a mix of age-group talent, rising seniors, and international training groups looking to test their form before the spring championship cycle.
  A Meet Built on Racing, No
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 222 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  05-01-2026 13:47 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 222 Swim Jobs.
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  Pennypacker Swim Club, located in Downingtown, PA, is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our management team as a Swim and Tennis Club Manager. Established over 63 years ago, Pennypacker Swim Club is a valued part of the community and a well-maintained facility that has created generations of lasting memories.
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• 3 Training Strategies for Faster Underwaters

  05-01-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Dolphin kick feeling a little stuck? Here are three variables to play with at practice to unlock your underwaters.
  Swimmers do a lot of dolphin kicking at the pool, day in, day out.
  (Or at least, they should be!)
  But how much of it is leading to improvement?
  If your kick is feeling like it’s plateaued, start by playing around with kick counts, kick tempo, and kick distance.
  Kick counts
  Kick counts are non-negotiable for swimmers keen on a faster underwa
  
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• Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special

  05-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
  Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special
  Don’t let this opportunity slip away. There are only a few weeks left to get 40% off your first year of Commit Swimming.
  If you’re tired of fighting with your outdated software and ready for a platform that will save you time, reduce headaches, and help you run a better club, now is the time to act.
  Join the hundreds of clubs that have already made the switch to Commit’s
  
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• DRAFT: Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special

  05-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
  Reminder: Our 40% New Year Special
  Don’t let this opportunity slip away. There are only a few weeks left to get 40% off your first year of Commit Swimming.
  If you’re tired of fighting with your outdated software and ready for a platform that will save you time, reduce headaches, and help you run a better club, now is the time to act.
  Join the hundreds of clubs that have already made the switch to Commit’s
  
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• Palma to Host IX Ciutat De Palma Open Swimming Trophy In February 2026

  05-01-2026 10:45 via swimswam.com
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Xavi Torres
  The IX CIUTAT DE PALMA Open Swimming Trophy – XXVI Voltor Balear Swimming Club Trophy, organized by Voltor Balear Swimming Club, with the support of Palma City Council and the collaboration of IME Palma, will take place on February 7, 2026, at the Son Hugo Municipal Swimming Pools in Palma de Mallorca.
  The competition will be held in a 50-meter indoor pool with 8 lanes and fully electronic timing, widely recognized as one of the fastest swimmin
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1075

  05-01-2026 10:00 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:In-Season Recovery
  Target age group:13-14 years old, 9-12 years old
  Target level:Age Group (Adva
  
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• New Trier High School Approaches 1,000 Dual Meet Wins in Program History

  05-01-2026 01:18 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  In less than a week, the New Trier High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team in Illinois will have the opportunity to eclipse 1,000 dual meet victories in the team’s storied history.
  “You just feel like, wow, it’s pretty amazing. It’s very humbling, and also a little intimidating,” said New Trier Head Coach Josh Runkle in an interview with SwimSwam.
  Runkle is in his 12th season as Head Coach at New Trier High School and has continued to
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1074

  05-01-2026 00:00 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:15-18 years old
  Target level:Senior Age Group/ High Sc
  
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• Bella Sims On Time at Florida: “When Negativity Surrounds You, You Tend to be Caught in That”

  04-01-2026 23:12 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  In an interview with the miSHEgan podcast, Tokyo Olympian and World Champion Bella Sims joined her teammates Stephanie Balduccini and Kiarra Milligan to detail her time at Gainesville and her decision to make the move to Ann Arbor and join the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten.
  Sims announced her transfer to the University of Michigan in May of 2025 with two years of eligibility remaining. She won NCAA championship titles in both the 200 freestyle (1:40.90) and the
  
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• SwimSwam’s Most Commented Articles of 2025

  04-01-2026 22:56 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Earlier today, we revealed the most-read SwimSwam articles of 2025 – the stories that got you clicking.
  Below is the list of the most-commented-on SwimSwam articles of the year – the stories that got you typing.
  The articles that garnered the highest amount of clicks weren’t always the ones that prompted the most discussion, but as usual, the list was dominated by live recaps, most notably the World Championships.
  Like the most-read articles, where W
  
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• The Most-Read SwimSwam Articles of 2025

  04-01-2026 21:29 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  With all of our Swammy Awards handed out, it’s time to look back at the most-read articles of 2025.
  The year featured one major international championship, the Long Course Worlds, along with the World Cup circuit and European Championships to close out the season. Unsurprisingly, the top 10 most-viewed articles were all related to the World Championships.
  Our Day 1 Finals Live Recap led the way, with our comprehensive How To Watch article coming in just behind.
  
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