https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSun, 25 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200 Indiana vs Kentucky vs USCOctober 23, 2026
Bloomington, IN
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Women’s Team Scores#5 Indiana 205 — #15 USC 95
#5 Indiana 218 — Kentucky 82
#15 USC 159.5 — Kentucky 140.5
Men’s Team Scores#2 Indiana 221 — #17 USC 79
#2 Indiana 191 — #23 Kentucky 108
#23 Kentucky 199 — #17 USC 100Indiana, Kentucky, and USC met for a double dual meet in Bloomington. Indiana came out on top of both Kentucky and USC, despite missing all their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-beats-usc-and-kentucky-in-double-dual-usc-women-and-kentucky-men-come-out-ahead/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-beats-usc-and-kentucky-in-double-dual-usc-women-and-kentucky-men-come-out-ahead/ Indiana vs Kentucky vs USCOctober 23, 2026
Bloomington, IN
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Women’s Team Scores#5 Indiana 205 — #15 USC 95
#5 Indiana 218 — Kentucky 82
#15 USC 159.5 — Kentucky 140.5
Men’s Team Scores#2 Indiana 221 — #17 USC 79
#2 Indiana 191 — #23 Kentucky 108
#17 USC 199 — #23 Kentucky 100Indiana, Kentucky, and USC met for a double dual meet in Bloomington. Indiana came out on top of both Kentucky and USC, despite missing all their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-beats-usc-and-and-kentucky-in-double-dual-usc-comes-out-ahead-of-kentucky/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-beats-usc-and-and-kentucky-in-double-dual-usc-comes-out-ahead-of-kentucky/ Louisville vs Notre DameOctober 22, 2026
South Bend, IN
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Team ScoresWomen: #10 Louisville 213 — 83 Notre Dame
Men: #12 Louisville 188 — 111 Notre DameThe #10/#12 ranked Louisville teams took on Notre Dame on Thursday, and the Cardinals swept the Fighting Irish with the Louisville women dominating the meet.
Women’s Recap
The Louisville women won all but one event at the meet, including diving. A few of the women also swam “off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-defeats-notre-dame-in-acc-dual-meet/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-defeats-notre-dame-in-acc-dual-meet/ LSU vs Texas A&MOctober 23, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Team ScoresWomen: #20 LSU 215 — 83 Texas A&M
Men: #13 LSU 181.5 — 116.5 Texas A&MLSU took down Texas A&M in a dual meet on Friday with the Tigers sweeping the Aggies in dominant fashion. Both Texas A&M teams will move to 0-2 and the LSU women will be 3-0 and the men will be 2-1.
LSU senior Jere Hribar also picked up a nation-leading time in the men’s 100 free]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lsu-sweeps-texas-aampm-at-dual-meet/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lsu-sweeps-texas-aampm-at-dual-meet/ 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 Briana Mingmuang has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Illinois, becoming the first commit in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-briana-mingmuang-verbally-commits-to-illinois-for-fall-2028/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-briana-mingmuang-verbally-commits-to-illinois-for-fall-2028/ On Friday, Texas A&M raced their 2nd official meet of the season against Louisiana State, and a group of men’s athletes that includes NCAA qualifiers Connor Foote and Logan Brown have not competed at either of their first two official meets.
The Aggies took on Georgia on October 10th, falling 78-222. Yesterday, they raced LSU, and the men lost 116.5 to 181.5. The A&M men won’t swim again until their midseason meet at the Texas Hall of Fame Invite start]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/group-of-texas-aampm-mens-athletes-including-connor-foote-and-logan-brown-miss-first-two-official-meets-of-26-27/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/group-of-texas-aampm-mens-athletes-including-connor-foote-and-logan-brown-miss-first-two-official-meets-of-26-27/ 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.
Kennedi Southern, who hails from Little Elm, Texas, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas for 2028-29, writing on social media:
�]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-women-score-first-top-20-verbal-commitment-for-2028-from-18-kennedi-southern/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-women-score-first-top-20-verbal-commitment-for-2028-from-18-kennedi-southern/ 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.
NCSA Championships finalist Avery Antoniewski has announced her verbal commitment to swim for Iowa State University beginning in the fall of 2028.“I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iowa-state-picks-up-first-commitment-from-high-school-class-of-2028-with-ncsas-finalist-avery-antoniewski/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iowa-state-picks-up-first-commitment-from-high-school-class-of-2028-with-ncsas-finalist-avery-antoniewski/ 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 qualifier Jack Mahaffey has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at Miami University beginning in the fall of 2027. H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jack-mahaffey-sends-verbal-commitment-to-miami-oh-for-fall-2027/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jack-mahaffey-sends-verbal-commitment-to-miami-oh-for-fall-2027/ 2026 CHINESE SC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOctober 23rd – October 28th
Beijing, China
SCM (25m)
Results via Asian mediaOn the heels of having just ripped a new Asian Record in the men’s SCM 100 backstroke, 31-year-old Xu Jiayu of China unleashed a new World Record in the 50m backstroke.
Racing in the final of the mixed medley relay at the 2026 Chinese Short Course Championships, Xu led off his Zhejiang Shouxian Valley squad with a monster split of 22.03.
That not only re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/xu-jiayu-scorches-scm-50-backstroke-world-record-2203-video/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/xu-jiayu-scorches-scm-50-backstroke-world-record-2203-video/ 2026 CHINESE SC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOctober 23rd – October 28th
Beijing, China
SCM (25m)
Results via Asian mediaThe 2026 Chinese Short Course National Championships got underway this week at the Water Cube in Beijing, China. Swimmers are vying for slots on the nation’s roster for this year’s Short Course World Championships, also being hosted in Beijing.
Not wasting any time making his presence known was Olympic medalist Xu Jiayu, with the 31-year-old dynamo ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/31-year-old-xu-jiayu-rips-asian-record-in-scm-100-backstroke-video/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/31-year-old-xu-jiayu-rips-asian-record-in-scm-100-backstroke-video/ With Friday’s announcement that British Olympic and World Champion Matt Richards would join the University of Florida as a rental for the spring semester, the Gators have their replacement, in spirit, for Josh Liendo after he exhausted his eligibility in the spring season.
Florida finished 2nd at last year’s NCAA Championship meet, just 29.5 points behind the University of Texas – making the meet more competitive than likely anyone expected.
But will the mid-se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lets-talk-numbers-does-matt-richards-make-florida-an-ncaa-title-contender-in-2027/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lets-talk-numbers-does-matt-richards-make-florida-an-ncaa-title-contender-in-2027/ According to the agenda for the college’s Board of Trustees Governance & Legislative Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for Oct. 27, the committee will consider a request to approve recommendations from President Timothy Moore and his cabinet that would eliminate both the men’s and women’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indian-river-state-colleges-kalaa-hall-speaks-on-program-being-in-danger-of-elimination/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indian-river-state-colleges-kalaa-hall-speaks-on-program-being-in-danger-of-elimination/ Olivier Poirier-Leroy is a former national-level swimmer, 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, and author of several books on competitive swimming. He shares research-backed tips, workouts, and strategies to help swimmers get faster in his free weekly newsletter.
Sprint freestyle looks simple…
Just “try” really hard. Like, super duper hard.
So swimmers do what swimmers do and unleash full-battery effort in the water to try and get faster.
They sprint hard, lift]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-your-sprint-freestyle-is-stuck/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-your-sprint-freestyle-is-stuck/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Teams: #4/#4 Tennessee, #13/#16Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama, #21/#21 Auburn
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Live RecapMatch #6 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Tennessee swam to the win, punching their ticket to the final. Camille Spink of Tennessee is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match, and Nikoli Blackman of Tennessee is SwimSw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/camille-spink-nikoli-blackman-win-swimswams-csl-match-6-mvps/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/camille-spink-nikoli-blackman-win-swimswams-csl-match-6-mvps/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Teams: #4/#4 Tennessee, #13/#16Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama, #21/#21 Auburn
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Live RecapWomen’s 100 FreestyleNCAA Record: 44.71 — Gretchen Walsh, Virginia (2025)
CSL Record: 46.19 —Liberty Clark, Indiana (2026)Top 8Camille Spink (TENN) – 45.91 *NEW CSL RECORD
Cadence Vincent (BAMA) – 47.16
Leah Tigert (TENN) – 47.82]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/camille-spink-swims-4591-100-free-to-become-8th-woman-to-break-46-second-mark/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/camille-spink-swims-4591-100-free-to-become-8th-woman-to-break-46-second-mark/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Live RecapWomen’s 500 FreestyleNCAA Record: 4:24.06 — Katie Ledecky, Stanford (2017)
CSL Record: 4:34.20 — Katie Grimes, Virginia (2026)Top 8Kennedi Dobson – 4:30.48 (UGA)
Marie Landreneau – 4:37.27 (UGA)
Ella Jansen – 4:37.40 (TENN)
Meredi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kennedi-dobson-breaks-sec-record-in-500-freestyle-with-43048/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kennedi-dobson-breaks-sec-record-in-500-freestyle-with-43048/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Starts at 5:30 PM ET
Teams: #4/#4 Tennessee, #13/#16Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama, #21/#21 Auburn
PreviewThe final match (Match #6) of the regular season of the first season of the College Swimming League (CSL) has sold out. This is the first time a college dual meet has ever sold out of tickets and is one of the highest attended college dual meets in hist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-sells-out-of-tickets-at-sec-showdown/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-sells-out-of-tickets-at-sec-showdown/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Teams: #4/#4 Tennessee, #13/#16Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama, #21/#21 Auburn
PreviewWelcome to the final regular season match of the 2026 College Swimming League!
After this meet, there will be just two matches remaining, the wild card and the Championship! Follow along as we do our best to keep up with the fast paced recap. We will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-auburn-alabama-georgia-tennessee-live-recap/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-auburn-alabama-georgia-tennessee-live-recap/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers what intrigues them the most about the upcoming Short Course World Championships:
Question: Which potential storyline at SC Worlds is most exciting?
RESULTSWalsh v. Douglass in sprint free, 100 IM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-walshdouglass-mcevoykornev-rivalries-highlight-storylines-at-short-course-worlds/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-walshdouglass-mcevoykornev-rivalries-highlight-storylines-at-short-course-worlds/ 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 qualifier Abby Stidham-Ebberts has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Northern Colorado beginning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-abby-stidham-ebberts-verbals-to-northern-colorado-for-fall-2027/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-abby-stidham-ebberts-verbals-to-northern-colorado-for-fall-2027/ 2026 DUTCH QUALIFIERSThursday, October 22nd – Sunday, October 25th
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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LivestreamDay two of the 2026 Dutch Qualifiers unfolded in Rotterdam today, with the nation’s swimmers vying for potential roster spots for this year’s Short Course World Championships in Beijing in December.
21-year-old Milou van Wijk made her presence known across multiple events, first taking the women’s 100m free, fol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milou-van-wijk-wreaks-havoc-on-day-two-of-2026-dutch-qualifiers/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milou-van-wijk-wreaks-havoc-on-day-two-of-2026-dutch-qualifiers/ 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.
James “Radford” Walker, a Futures Championship relay winner and Winter Junior qualifier, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the Colleg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-radford-walker-to-compete-for-william-amp-mary-starting-fall-2027/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-radford-walker-to-compete-for-william-amp-mary-starting-fall-2027/ Swimming Australia has released details and rosters for the upcoming team-based Swim GP meet in Melbourne on November 13 and 14.
Team Kraken, Wahoo, KingTide and Tsunami will race for points and bragging rights (no prize money was announced) under the lights. The meets will feel similar to the base established by the International Swimming League, but will also incorporate a few wrinkles including fan voting for relays, bonus points, and “coaches calls.”
Rosters i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rules-rosters-for-australian-team-based-swim-gp-meet-released/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rules-rosters-for-australian-team-based-swim-gp-meet-released/ Courtesy: Tom Paullin
Samantha (or “Sam”) is one of my new best friends whom I have never actually met in person. Almost weekly, we talk for 30 or 40 minutes about the CSCAA Advocacy Council, an initiative she’s starting for the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Our calls are usually busy, but we’ve found enough time to build a personal relationship. Since we’re both former swimmers and coaches who transitioned into administrative rol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joey-billy-and-parker-sam-archie-and-herbie-a-college-swimming-story-about-belonging/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joey-billy-and-parker-sam-archie-and-herbie-a-college-swimming-story-about-belonging/ College Swimming League Match 6October 23, 2026
Athens, GA
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Teams: #4/#4 Tennessee, #13/#16Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama, #21/#21 AuburnWe have almost made it to the final match of the 2026 College Swimming League season, and after tonight’s match we will know the wild card match lineup as well as the 3rd team in the Championship match.
Lane AssignmentsTennessee
Tennessee
Georgia
Georgia
A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-auburn-alabama-georgia-tennessee-heat-sheet-and-preview/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-6-auburn-alabama-georgia-tennessee-heat-sheet-and-preview/ 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 Cooper Walkup has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Alabama beginning in the fall of 2028. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-cooper-walkup-sends-verbal-to-alabama-for-fall-2028/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-cooper-walkup-sends-verbal-to-alabama-for-fall-2028/ Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to examin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-asu-freshman-oliver-munn-narrowly-misses-swedish-record-with-5754-100-breast-scm/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-asu-freshman-oliver-munn-narrowly-misses-swedish-record-with-5754-100-breast-scm/ 2026 Short Course World TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
SCM (25 Meters)
Meet Central
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Psych SheetsAnticipation is starting to build for the first-of-its-kind U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials, as American swimmers will vie for a spot on the SC Worlds roster next week in Westmont.
The selection criteria for the competition is relatively straightforward, though we figured we’d give it a quick run through so the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-us-swimmers-can-earn-a-berth-on-the-short-course-worlds-roster-at-next-weeks-trials/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-us-swimmers-can-earn-a-berth-on-the-short-course-worlds-roster-at-next-weeks-trials/ The International Swimming League has announced Dean Boxall, Byron MacDonald, Ben Higson, and Rocco Meiring as the Commonwealth coaches for the ISL All-Star Match in December.
The match, which will happen on December 19th, will be the ISL’s first match back since the cancellation of the 2022 season. The meet will be a four team format of the United States vs the Commonwealth vs Europe vs the Rest of the World, and today they announced the first four coaches for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dean-boxall-byron-macdonald-ben-higson-and-rocco-meiring-announced-as-commonwealth-coaches-for-all-star-isl-match/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dean-boxall-byron-macdonald-ben-higson-and-rocco-meiring-announced-as-commonwealth-coaches-for-all-star-isl-match/ The International Swimming League has announced Dean Boxall, Byron MacDonald, Ben Higson, and Rocco Meiring as the Commonwealth coaches for the ISL All-Star Match in December.
The match, which will happen on December 19th, will be the ISL’s first match back since the cancellation of the 2022 season. The meet will be a four team format of the United States vs the Commonwealth vs Europe vs the Rest of the World, and today they announced the first four coaches for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dean-boxall-byron-macdonald-ben-higson-amp-rocco-meiring-announced-as-commonwealth-coaches-for-all-star-isl-match/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dean-boxall-byron-macdonald-ben-higson-amp-rocco-meiring-announced-as-commonwealth-coaches-for-all-star-isl-match/ 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.
Four-time North Carolina high school state champion Campbell Lange has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Notre Dame be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/four-time-north-carolina-high-school-state-champion-campbell-lange-verbals-to-notre-dame-for-fall-2028/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/four-time-north-carolina-high-school-state-champion-campbell-lange-verbals-to-notre-dame-for-fall-2028/ 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 Olympic and world champion Matt Richards is joining the Florida Gators in the spring of 2027, the team announced Friday.
Richards, who is 23]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-amp-world-champion-matt-richards-23-joining-florida-gators-in-spring-2027/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-amp-world-champion-matt-richards-23-joining-florida-gators-in-spring-2027/ NAIA member schools are set to vote November 4 on a major shift in the Association’s eligibility requirements. 
The proposals, introduced in April by the Path Forward Task Force at the annual NAIA convention, would eliminate the current four-year eligibility rule in favor of one of two new competition models.
The first proposal would allow for five seasons of eligibility in 10 academic terms. The change would extend progress to degree requirements to a fifth se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/naia-to-vote-november-4-on-5th-years-age-based-eligibility/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/naia-to-vote-november-4-on-5th-years-age-based-eligibility/ 2026 DUTCH QUALIFIERSThursday, October 22nd – Sunday, October 25th
Rotterdam, Netherlands
SCM (25m)
SwimSwam Preview
Live Results
LivestreamThe 2026 Dutch Qualifiers kicked off yesterday from Rotterdam, with the nation’s swimmers vying for potential slots on the roster for this year’s Short Course World Championships coming up in December in Beijing.
Already through just the first day of racing, we saw one national, one youth national and two meet records bite the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kai-van-westering-nails-dutch-record-in-scm-200-backstroke-in-rotterdam/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kai-van-westering-nails-dutch-record-in-scm-200-backstroke-in-rotterdam/ 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.
Katrin Otaegi from Dublin, California, has announced her intention to remain in the San Francisco Bay Area to swim and study at the University of Californ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-national-champion-katrin-otaegi-honorable-mention-for-2028-sends-verbal-commitment-to-cal/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-national-champion-katrin-otaegi-honorable-mention-for-2028-sends-verbal-commitment-to-cal/ Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski, 15, New Trier Aquatics (IL): Liu-Tchorbadjiyski set a trio of best times racing at the SCST Speedo Fall Classic Oct. 9-11, doing so while he was still 14 (he has since aged up, according to USA Swimming). His headlining performance came]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-10232026/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-10232026/ 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 Charlie Camplin, from Morrisville, North Carolina, has announced his intention to swim and study at North Carolina State University beg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-breaststroke-champion-charlie-camplin-verbals-to-nc-state-for-2027-28/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-breaststroke-champion-charlie-camplin-verbals-to-nc-state-for-2027-28/ 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.
Julian Willoughby from Kingston, Jamaica, has made a verbal commitment to the admission process* at the University of Pennsylvania for 2027-28. At the tim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jamaican-sprinter-julian-willoughby-verbally-commits-to-penn-for-2027-28/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jamaican-sprinter-julian-willoughby-verbally-commits-to-penn-for-2027-28/ 2026 Short Course World TrialsOctober 28-31, 2026
Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium
SCM (25 Meters)
Meet Central
Selection Criteria
Pre-Scratch Psych SheetsThe pre-scratch psych sheets are out for the 2026 USA Swimming Short Course World Trials.
Headlining the psych sheets are Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass, and Ilya Kharun. Walsh, who had a very impressive showing at the last SC World Championships, is entered in five events next week, the 50 free, 100 free, 50 fly,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/walsh-douglass-and-kharun-highlight-short-course-world-trials-psych-sheets/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/walsh-douglass-and-kharun-highlight-short-course-world-trials-psych-sheets/ 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.
Meagan Gordon, a Sectionals finalist and California state championships qualifier, will trade in the west for the east next season, as the California n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-meagan-gordon-sends-verbal-to-boston-university-for-fall-2027/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-meagan-gordon-sends-verbal-to-boston-university-for-fall-2027/ Le Moyne College has accepted an invitation to join the Metro Conference (formerly MAAC) as a full-time member beginning on July 1, 2027.
Le Moyne, currently a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC), is in the midst of its first season with full NCAA Division I active member status, having started the transition from Division II in July 2023. The school completed the accelerated transition to D1 this past June.
In the announcement, the school said the move “pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/le-moyne-college-accepts-invitation-to-join-metro-conference-in-2027-28/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/le-moyne-college-accepts-invitation-to-join-metro-conference-in-2027-28/ 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.
Serene Jourdy from Chappaqua, New York, has made a verbal commitment to the admission process* at Harvard University for 2027-28. She wrote on Swimcloud:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-serene-jourdy-verbally-commits-to-harvard-for-2027-28/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-serene-jourdy-verbally-commits-to-harvard-for-2027-28/ 2026 GTSA SWIM CLASSICOctober 9-11, 2026
Tampa, FL
SCY (25 yards)
“GTSA TYR Swim Classic” on Meet MobileA number of talented age-group swimmers gathered in Tampa for the 2026 GTSA Swim Classic; leading the charge were 10-year-old Addie Farrier and 11-year-old Gabriel Brown.
Farrier, who represents Clearwater Aquatic Team, picked up eight individual wins, including four lifetime bests. She raced every individual stroke event besides the 50 back, 200 back, and 200]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/addie-farrier-gabriel-brown-shine-at-2026-gtsa-swim-classic/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/addie-farrier-gabriel-brown-shine-at-2026-gtsa-swim-classic/ Welcome to the Bulldog Swim Camp!
Located on Yale’s campus in New Haven, CT, the Bulldog Swim Camp is designed to help competitive swimmers from all over to improve their technique, training, and mindset.
Campers have the opportunity to stay overnight in Yale Residential Colleges, eat at Yale Dining Halls, and be coached by members of the Yale coaching staff! Campers receive skill-specific instruction on all four strokes, starts, turns, and underwaters.
The Bulld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-bulldog-swim-camp-at-yale-sign-up-today/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-bulldog-swim-camp-at-yale-sign-up-today/ 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.
Isaiah Silver from Livermore, California, has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Michigan beginning in 2028-29. He announced]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/12-isaiah-silver-gives-michigan-a-third-top-20-verbal-commitment-for-2028/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/12-isaiah-silver-gives-michigan-a-third-top-20-verbal-commitment-for-2028/ The leaders of World Aquatics and European Aquatics have both indicated they’re now open to the possibility of major championships being hosted in Russia.
World Aquatics would consider Moscow or St. Petersburg to host a future World Championship event, but not Kazan, according to Russian state-sponsored news outlet TASS.
“Yesterday I spoke on the phone with (World Aquatics President) Husain Al-Musallam, Russian Aquatics Federation Chairman Dmitry Mazepin sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-willing-to-consider-russia-as-world-championship-hosts-but-not-in-kazan/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-willing-to-consider-russia-as-world-championship-hosts-but-not-in-kazan/ Courtesy of Redbull.
Toronto, Canada – October 22, 2026: Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson made history off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, becoming the first woman to dive off an iceberg.Debuting exclusively on YouTube, Red Bull Iceberg Dive chronicles Molly’s journey through months of training to prepare for and ultimately complete this incredible athletic achievement. Alongside legendary ice climber Will Gadd, Molly learned multiple new skills to take on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/molly-carlson-completes-world-first-athletic-feat-with-red-bull-iceberg-dive/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/molly-carlson-completes-world-first-athletic-feat-with-red-bull-iceberg-dive/ Few swimmers were more impressive this summer than Australian star Sam Short, who swept the 400, 800, and 1500 freestyles at both the Commonwealth Games and the Pan Pacific Championships. Now the focus has shifted to the short course pool, where he will look to earn what he couldn’t this summer: a world record.
Short competed at the Australian National Short Course Championships earlier this month and did exactly what he does best: win.
He won gold in the 400 free]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sam-short-on-400-free-scm-world-record-it-keeps-you-hungry/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sam-short-on-400-free-scm-world-record-it-keeps-you-hungry/ The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is shutting down 12 committees, some of which handle topics such as human rights, gender issues, technology, and sustainability. Instead, it will create expert working-group panels as needed.
As a result, 19 committees remain in place. According to a report from Olympics.com, the IOC has found that their working groups “established with a clearly defined remit provide an effective and flexible mechanism for shaping policy a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ioc-shutting-down-12-olympic-committees-swiching-to-smaller-expert-advisory-groups/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ioc-shutting-down-12-olympic-committees-swiching-to-smaller-expert-advisory-groups/ In the 400 IM, the event in which Grimes has won an Olympic silver medal and a trio of World Championship silver medals, she won a close battle with fellow UVA junior Leah Hayes in a time of 4:03.27, ranking her #1 in the NCAA this season.
In fact, the dual meet produced the only four swims we’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-katie-grimes-wins-400-im-in-ncaa-leading-40327-at-virginia-v-florida-dual/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-katie-grimes-wins-400-im-in-ncaa-leading-40327-at-virginia-v-florida-dual/ Senior Kamal Muhammad was cut from the University of Tennessee roster and will not be competing with the Volunteers this season.
Muhammad originally committed to the University of Virginia after taking a gap year to reclassify to the class of 2022. He competed for the Cavaliers during his freshman and sophomore seasons at dual meets, but did not compete at the ACC Championship either year.
He did not race collegiately during the 2024-2025 season, swimming in a few]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/senior-kamal-muhammad-cut-from-tennessee-roster/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/senior-kamal-muhammad-cut-from-tennessee-roster/ 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2 Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 17, 2026
Tupelo, MS
SCY (25 yards)
Results It was a fantastic four for the West Jones girls and a shared boys title at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2 Swimming Championships.
West Jones rolled to its fourth straight state title in the girls’ competition, easily finishing ahead of runner-up Warren Central.
On the boys’ side, Pearl River Central and Pon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pearl-river-central-amp-pontotoc-boys-share-title-west-jones-girls-win-fourth-straight-at-mississippi-class-2-meet/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pearl-river-central-amp-pontotoc-boys-share-title-west-jones-girls-win-fourth-straight-at-mississippi-class-2-meet/ 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.California high school state qualifier Zelli Coats has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Saint Mary’s College of California, becoming t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-qualifier-zelli-coats-verbals-to-saint-marys-college-of-californias-class-of-2031/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-qualifier-zelli-coats-verbals-to-saint-marys-college-of-californias-class-of-2031/ Swimming New Zealand has revealed its 11-strong roster ready to represent the nation at the 2026 Short Course World Championships being held in Beijing, China this December.
Olympians Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt highlight the lineup, with the former racing at her first SC Worlds since 2022. There in Melbourne, Fairweather earned two silver medals, placing runner-up in the women’s 400m and 800m freestyle events.
The pair of veteran stars are continuing their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fairweather-amp-clareburt-headline-11-strong-nzl-roster-for-2026-sc-world-championships/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fairweather-amp-clareburt-headline-11-strong-nzl-roster-for-2026-sc-world-championships/ 107th KOREAN NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVALSaturday, October 17th – Thursday, October 22nd
Jeju Indoor Swimming Pool
LCM (50m)
Recap #1
ResultsThe 107th Korean National Sports Festival concluded from the Jeju Indoor Swimming Pool this evening, with additional solid performances seen on the heels of last month’s Asian Games.
Kim Young-beom reaped gold in the men’s 100m freestyle, putting up a time of 48.18 to be the field by just under a second.
Lee Yu-yeon was next to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-medalist-kim-young-beom-earns-100-fly-victory-to-close-out-korean-festival/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-medalist-kim-young-beom-earns-100-fly-victory-to-close-out-korean-festival/ Courtesy: Swim Across America
Groundbreaking research at the Swim Across America Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center helps advance a treatment that could allow patients to avoid chemotherapy, radiation and surgery while preserving their quality of life
A groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment for rectal cancer, developed through pioneering research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) with critical early-stage funding from Swim Across America, has rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swim-across-america-funded-cancer-research-leads-to-landmark-fda-approval/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swim-across-america-funded-cancer-research-leads-to-landmark-fda-approval/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 186 Swim Jobs.
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Under the supervision of the Aquatic Center Supervisor, is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of aquatics programs and services and the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-186-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-186-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ 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.
Stella Canoles from Lafayette, California, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of California, Berkeley, for 2028-29 and beyond. She conf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2028-honorable-mention-stella-canoles-makes-verbal-commitment-to-california-golden-bears/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2028-honorable-mention-stella-canoles-makes-verbal-commitment-to-california-golden-bears/ Indian para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh could face a lifetime ban from Indian para-sport authorities following allegations of sexual harassment and molestation involving a female hotel employee during the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.
According to a report published by The Times of India on October 22, 2026, Shaikh was detained by Japanese police following the alleged incident and was subsequently sent back to India before competing in his schedu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-world-no-1-indian-para-swimmer-faces-sexual-offence-allegations-in-japan/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-world-no-1-indian-para-swimmer-faces-sexual-offence-allegations-in-japan/ As a swimming coach, one of the common mistakes I notice among beginners is that they try too hard to make their freestyle stroke longer. They reach forward, extend their arm and then wait for the other hand to catch up before beginning the next pull.
At first glance, this can look like a smooth and controlled stroke. The swimmer appears relaxed, maintains a long body position and takes fewer strokes per length. But there is an important difference between an effe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/glide-vs-over-gliding-in-freestyle-swimming/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/glide-vs-over-gliding-in-freestyle-swimming/ Double Olympic Champion Cullen Jones and World Champion Maritza McClendon (nee Correia) helped Fairfax County Public Schools make a splash with its new water safety initiatives.
The two Olympians joined the Virginia school district, which ranks as the 12th largest in the country, for two tour days to promote the program across the Washington, D.C. suburb.
The tour consisted of both dry-land and in-water water safety sessions across the county. Attendees were also abl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cullen-jones-amp-maritza-correia-mcclendon-help-fairfax-county-public-schools-launch-water-safety-program/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cullen-jones-amp-maritza-correia-mcclendon-help-fairfax-county-public-schools-launch-water-safety-program/ 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.
Minkyu Noh from Seoul, South Korea, has flipped his commitment to swim at the University of Arizona in the class of 2030. Originally pledged to Texas, Noh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-koreas-minkyu-noh-2026-originally-committed-to-texas-flips-to-university-of-arizona/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-koreas-minkyu-noh-2026-originally-committed-to-texas-flips-to-university-of-arizona/ Commit Swimming Brings Individual Swimmer Performance Reports into One PlaceCommit Swimming makes it easy for coaches to get a complete picture of an individual swimmer’s performance. From best times and time standards to improvement over time, everything is available directly within the swimmer’s profile.
What’s Included in Individual Swimmer Reports
1. Best Times and Performance History
Training group management now comes with an updated look and feel, making i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-brings-individual-swimmer-performance-reports-into-one-place/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-brings-individual-swimmer-performance-reports-into-one-place/ Courtesy: Cal Athletics
BERKELEY – In a chippy game that featured 32 exclusions the No. 4 California men’s water polo team asserted its dominance defeating No. 6 Princeton 19-4 Wednesday night at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
Just four days after holding then No. 1 Stanford to five natural goals, the Golden Bears’ defense showed its claws again allowing a season-low four goals to a Tigers team that had won eight of its last nine games and had not been held to single dig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-dominates-no-6-princeton-19-4/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-dominates-no-6-princeton-19-4/ This week, World Aquatics unveiled most of the dates and venues for the 2026-2027 Open Water Swimming World Cup. The next edition of open water’s most prestigious competition circuit will slightly differ from its predecessors in two ways: it will span across two calendar years and take place on both sides of the Atlantic.
Open Water World Cup Dates and Locations:
Cancún (MEX) – November 6-7 2026Somabay (EGY) – March 19-20 2027To Be Confirmed – April 23-24 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-open-water-world-cup-dates-spanning-from-mexico-to-egypt/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-open-water-world-cup-dates-spanning-from-mexico-to-egypt/ South African swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was killed in a shark attack off the coast of Orient Beach in KuGompo City on Tuesday, October 20 around 8 a.m..
Lochrenberg was swimming with a local open-water club when witnesses say she was bitten on her thigh and her upper arm while wearing a magnetic shark repellent band on her ankle during the practice.
She was brought to shore by fellow swimmers including her sister Margot, but it is believed that she died before the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-african-swimmer-janine-lochrenberg-dies-in-shark-attack/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-african-swimmer-janine-lochrenberg-dies-in-shark-attack/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
SCM (25 meters)
How to Watch
Meet Central
Entries
Live Results
Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3World Aquatics announced earlier this year that it was adding a new “wild card” qualifying opportunity for the 2026 Short Course World Championships based on performances on the World Cup circuit.
In July, the specifics of how the system would work were revealed. Essentially, swimmers who earne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/which-swimmers-are-in-line-for-a-wild-card-entry-into-the-short-course-world-championships/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/which-swimmers-are-in-line-for-a-wild-card-entry-into-the-short-course-world-championships/ European Aquatics has announced the full prize money for the 2026 Open Water Swimming World Cup after weather prevented two of the four stages from being completed, leaving only two stops counting toward the final standings.
According to a press release from European Aquatics, the decision to award prize money based on only two contested stops came on a recommendation from the European Aquatics Athletes Committee. The European Aquatics Bureau later approved it. The r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-aquatics-confirms-full-prize-money-for-2026-open-water-swimming-cup-following-cancelation-of-two-stops/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-aquatics-confirms-full-prize-money-for-2026-open-water-swimming-cup-following-cancelation-of-two-stops/ After a big week of meets last weekend, there is more college swimming available to be streamed this week, including the 6th College Swimming League match, the final of the CSL season.See Als: College Swimming Weekly Preview October 19-25Georgia will be hosting Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee as they battle to earn their spots in the postseason matches. Tennessee will be hoping to win, where they could lock up a spot in the Championship match if they score more than]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-21-25/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-21-25/ 2026 DUTCH QUALIFIERSThursday, October 22nd – Sunday, October 25th
Rotterdam, Netherlands
SCM (25m)
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LivestreamThis week brings us the 2026 Dutch Short Course Championships/Dutch Qualifiers taking place in Rotterdam, with action kicking off Thursday, October 22nd.
Short Course World Championships roster slots are on the line, with more names potentially being added to Marrit Steenbergen, Sean Niewold and Caspar Corbeau, who already made the g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dutch-short-course-world-championships-roster-slots-on-the-line-in-rotterdam/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dutch-short-course-world-championships-roster-slots-on-the-line-in-rotterdam/ 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.
Mikayla Tan from San Ramon Valley Aquatics in San Ramon, California, has announced her verbal commitment to the Stanford University swimming and divin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-mikayla-tan-gives-stanford-their-third-top-10-verbal-commitment-for-2028/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-mikayla-tan-gives-stanford-their-third-top-10-verbal-commitment-for-2028/ One of the top swims of the entire Swimming World Cup (SCM) tour on the Silk Road came in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where South African superstar Pieter Coetze took down the World Record in the 50-meter backstroke in 22.09, just undercutting the former all-time best from Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov by two hundredths of a second at 22.11.
This record raised a few eyebrows in the swimming world, considering Coetze has been showcasing his ability in the 100 and 200 ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kliment-kolesnikov-on-pieter-coetze-downing-his-50-back-wr-at-world-cup-it-doesnt-make-my-life-any-harder/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kliment-kolesnikov-on-pieter-coetze-downing-his-50-back-wr-at-world-cup-it-doesnt-make-my-life-any-harder/ 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 qualifier Banks Anderson has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Missouri State University beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-banks-anderson-verbally-commits-to-missouri-state-for-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-banks-anderson-verbally-commits-to-missouri-state-for-fall-2027/ Former Harvard and Ohio State swimmer Felicia Pasadyn has been sharing her story of recovery after being hit by a truck back in September while on a run.
Pasadyn was struck by a truck that she said on her Instagram was going “at least” 45 miles per hour on September 9. Since finishing her stellar academic and athletic career, Pasadyn has been a full-time student at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, pursuing her medical degree.
In No]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-harvard-ohio-state-swimmer-felicia-pasadyn-details-recovery-since-being-hit-by-a-truck-while-running/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-harvard-ohio-state-swimmer-felicia-pasadyn-details-recovery-since-being-hit-by-a-truck-while-running/ 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.
Amy Hempenstall, a free and back specialist from Great Britain, will be coming across the pond for her collegiate career; she has announced her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/british-freestyle-specialist-amy-hempenstall-to-swim-for-washington-state-starting-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/british-freestyle-specialist-amy-hempenstall-to-swim-for-washington-state-starting-fall-2027/ We may have just begun the 2026-27 college season, but it’s not too early to look ahead to one of the season’s most exciting times: midseason invitationals.
We compiled a list of each major midseason invitational, along with the dates, locations, and participating teams.
Most of the big invites are set for the 2nd full week of November, with the Texas Longhorns hosting the Texas Invitational, featuring additional talent such as Arizona State, Texas A&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-of-the-major-midseason-meets-and-who-will-be-swimming-at-them/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-of-the-major-midseason-meets-and-who-will-be-swimming-at-them/ Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
Who will coach the next generation of swimmers if the profession cannot retain the coaches it has today? A new study from the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Timothy Welsh Fellows puts that question at the center of an urgent conversation about the future of swimming—and identifies concrete steps the sport can take to better support the people who make it possible.
Our Greatest Asset: Holding on to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asca-fellows-research-project-identifies-practical-solutions-to-improve-swim-coach-retention-and-career-sustainability/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asca-fellows-research-project-identifies-practical-solutions-to-improve-swim-coach-retention-and-career-sustainability/ The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is working on a proposal for a new recruiting cycle.
The new cycle is expected to see the start date for college recruiting shifted later, likely until after a student-athlete’s junior year of high school.
The CSCAA confirmed to SwimSwam that there is currently an effort to modernize recruiting and the start date, recruiting calendar and transfer portal are all being looked at.
Currently,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-working-on-proposal-to-modernize-recruiting-shift-back-start-date/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-working-on-proposal-to-modernize-recruiting-shift-back-start-date/ World Aquatics has announced the schedule for the 2027 Swimming World Cup, which will feature one of the first opportunities for pool swimming athletes to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The meets will be hosted in three previous Olympic hosts. The first stop will be in Berlin at the SSE Swimming Hall, which hosted a World Cup meet in 2023, from October 15-17.
The athletes will then travel to Paris, which played host to the most recent Games in 2024, whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-2027-swimming-world-cup-schedule-and-50-of-stroke-qualifying-stops-for-2028-olympics/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-2027-swimming-world-cup-schedule-and-50-of-stroke-qualifying-stops-for-2028-olympics/ 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 qualifier Lexi Goldstone has announced her verbal commitment to swim for Miami University (Ohio) beginning in the fall of 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-lexi-goldstone-verbals-to-miami-oh-for-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-lexi-goldstone-verbals-to-miami-oh-for-fall-2027/ 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.  
Michigan native Katie Dunfield will continue her swimming career at Florida Atlantic University beginning in the fall of 2027. Dunfield speciali]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fau-picks-up-middle-distance-specialist-katie-dunfield-for-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fau-picks-up-middle-distance-specialist-katie-dunfield-for-2027/ 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.
Brady Cordonnier, a finalist at the 2026 YMCA National Long Course Championships, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Iona Universi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-finalist-brady-cordonnier-set-to-compete-for-iona-university-starting-next-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-finalist-brady-cordonnier-set-to-compete-for-iona-university-starting-next-fall-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cancer-campaigner-goodburn-to-deliver-rugby-match-ball/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cancer-campaigner-goodburn-to-deliver-rugby-match-ball/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
SCM (25 meters)
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Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Marrit Steenbergen was a dominant force and Pieter Coetze pulled out a do-or-die victory in the men’s 50 backstroke on the final day as they claimed the overall World Cup series titles.
Steenbergen won four Triple Crowns, sweeping the women’s 100 free, 50 back, 100 back an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-final-series-standings-as-steenbergen-amp-coetze-claim-overall-titles/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-final-series-standings-as-steenbergen-amp-coetze-claim-overall-titles/ Liebmann joined the SwimSwam Podcast to discuss his meteoric rise this year. The 19-year-old exp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-johannes-liebmann-discusses-historic-season-distance-training-in-magdeburg/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-johannes-liebmann-discusses-historic-season-distance-training-in-magdeburg/ Breath control is one of the most important parts of fast underwaters.
Which means swimmers should be working breath control in the pool with kick counts, progressively longer kickouts, and using both during main sets.
And those strategies can definitely work.
But for swimmers who want even more breath control, there’s resisted breathing outside of the water.Disclaimer: Extended breath-holding carries a risk of shallow water blackout. Don’t hyperv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-improve-breath-control-during-your-underwaters/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-improve-breath-control-during-your-underwaters/ Courtesy: The ACC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In the fourth set of weekly honors for the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming & Diving season, NC State’s Jerry Fox and Virginia’s David King shared ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors, while Notre Dame’s Daniel Knapp was named ACC Men’s Diver of the Week. Virginia’s Katie Grimes was tabbed ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while North Carolina’s Sofia K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jerry-fox-david-king-amp-katie-grimes-headline-weekly-acc-swim-amp-dive-honors/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jerry-fox-david-king-amp-katie-grimes-headline-weekly-acc-swim-amp-dive-honors/ Courtesy: SEC Sports
Men’s Swimmer of the Week: Nil Cadevall, Florida
Florida’s Nil Cadevall, a sophomore from Barcelona, Spain, earned three first-place finishes in the win at No. 10 Virginia. Cadevall swept the breaststroke events, touching the wall first in the 100 breaststroke at 52.71 and in the 200 breaststroke with an NCAA-qualifying time of 1:53.33. He also swam the breaststroke leg of the winning 200 medley relay (1:23.24/23.92).
Men’s Diver of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/floridas-nil-cadevall-auburns-zoey-zeller-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/floridas-nil-cadevall-auburns-zoey-zeller-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/ Sometimes swimming shines on a major sports media stage outside the Olympics, often as a feature on a football broadcast. For the San Jose State team, that opportunity came on Monday Night, where a four-minute feature showcased how star San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner used their pool and coaching to make a remarkable comeback from injury.
Warner’s team, the San Francisco 49ers, played a Monday Night game on ESPN against fellow NFC opponent the Washin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/san-jose-state-swimming-featured-on-espns-monday-night-countdown-ahead-of-49ers-commanders-matchup/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/san-jose-state-swimming-featured-on-espns-monday-night-countdown-ahead-of-49ers-commanders-matchup/ 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.
Futures Championship finalist Sam Gao is headed east for his collegiate career; the Nevada native has announced his verbal commitment to swim f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-sam-gao-to-swim-for-johns-hopkins-starting-next-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-sam-gao-to-swim-for-johns-hopkins-starting-next-fall-2027/ 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.
Lyra Moran, a Colorado high school state finalist in diving, has announced her verbal commitment to compete for the University of Utah beginnin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/colorado-state-finalist-diver-lyra-moran-sends-verbal-to-university-of-utah-for-fall-2027/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/colorado-state-finalist-diver-lyra-moran-sends-verbal-to-university-of-utah-for-fall-2027/ NE CRA Distance & SpecialSeptember 26-27, 2026
Wellesley, MA
SCY (25 Yards)Revolution Aquatic Club 15-year-old Joey Eaddy swam at two meets the final weekend in September, setting a personal best time in the 1650 freestyle and 100 freestyle at the two different meets.
In the 1650 freestyle at the NE CRA Distance & Special meet, Eaddy stopped the clock in 14:55.71 to win the event by about two minutes faster than Arctic Aquatics senior Ben Wu’s 17:03.3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joey-eaddy-moves-up-to-12-all-time-in-15-16-boys-1650-yard-freestyle-3rd-fastest-15-year-old-ever/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joey-eaddy-moves-up-to-12-all-time-in-15-16-boys-1650-yard-freestyle-3rd-fastest-15-year-old-ever/ 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1 Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 16, 2026
Tupelo, MS
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsSt. Andrews Episcopal turned the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1 Swimming Championships into its own Invitational.
Both the girls’ and boys’ teams defended the titles they won last year going away, with the boys claiming their third title in four years.
Girls’ Recap
As great as the present was for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/st-andrews-episcopal-girls-boys-both-repeat-at-mississippi-class-1-state-meet/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/st-andrews-episcopal-girls-boys-both-repeat-at-mississippi-class-1-state-meet/ Wisconsin v. Notre DameOctober 17, 2026
Soderholm Family Aquatic Center, Madison, WI
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Wisconsin 202, Notre Dame 95
Men: Wisconsin 160, Notre Dame 140The Badgers of Wisconsin outlasted a tough Notre Dame squad on Saturday, taking two wins on home water; the women handled business 202-95, while the men picked up a hard-fought 160-140 victory.
Maggie Wanezek led the Badger women, setting a pool record in the 100 back in 50.30 en]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wisconsin-outlasts-notre-dame-women-pick-up-202-95-win-men-escape-with-160-140-victory/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wisconsin-outlasts-notre-dame-women-pick-up-202-95-win-men-escape-with-160-140-victory/ 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 Angelina Lista from Sarasota, Florida, has announced her verbal pledge to the University of Missouri beginning next fall. A year ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/butterflyer-angelina-lista-2027-decommits-from-lsu-flips-commitment-to-missouri/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/butterflyer-angelina-lista-2027-decommits-from-lsu-flips-commitment-to-missouri/ The Indian River State College swimming and diving teams are on the chopping block.
According to the agenda for the college’s Board of Trustees Governance & Legislative Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for Oct. 27, the committee will consider a request to approve recommendations from President Timothy Moore and his cabinet that would eliminate both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.
If approved, the change would be effecti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indian-river-state-college-proposing-elimination-of-swimming-amp-diving-teams/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indian-river-state-college-proposing-elimination-of-swimming-amp-diving-teams/ Courtesy: Michael Phelps Foundation
PHOENIX – The Michael Phelps Foundation today launched the Thrive Together Challenge, inviting individuals and teams across the country to help expand access to water safety and mental wellness education. The campaign runs October 20 through December 18, including Giving Tuesday.
Every qualifying team that raises $2,500 will receive one cap signed by Michael Phelps. Eligible U.S.-based sports-related teams reaching that miles]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michael-phelps-foundation-launches-thrive-together-challenge-to-expand-water-safety-and-mental-wellness-education/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michael-phelps-foundation-launches-thrive-together-challenge-to-expand-water-safety-and-mental-wellness-education/ Florida @ VirginiaFriday, October 10th, 2025
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Livestream ($)
Live Results available on MeetMobile: “2026 UVA vs Florida”
UVA Junior Emma Redman had a huge swim in the 200 Breast on Saturday against Florida, although the results might not have shown you that. She won the event in 2:09.80, a solid time that currently ranks 11th in the country. However, after the swim, she]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/emma-redman-on-surprise-200-breast-pb-ldquoirsquom-always-thinking-lsquodo-your-best-go-your-best-timerdquo/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/emma-redman-on-surprise-200-breast-pb-ldquoirsquom-always-thinking-lsquodo-your-best-go-your-best-timerdquo/ 107th KOREAN NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVALSaturday, October 17th – Thursday, October 22nd
Jeju Indoor Swimming Pool
LCM (50m)
ResultsThe 107th Korean National Sports Festival is underway at the Jeju Indoor Swimming Pool, with several Olympians and World Championships swimmers taking to the long course pool.
As most swimmers tapered for last month’s Asian Games, we aren’t expecting any monstrous performances to come out of this six-day affair, but that doesn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hwang-sunwoo-reaps-200-free-gold-at-107th-korean-national-sports-festival/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hwang-sunwoo-reaps-200-free-gold-at-107th-korean-national-sports-festival/ Enhanced, the company behind the Enhanced Games, announced its second competition on Tuesday, with “Enhanced Breakers 2: What Are You Chasing?” scheduled to take place on December 19.
The competition will feature eight swimmers, four men and four women, and will take place at UNLV’s competition pool in Las Vegas.
However, unlike the inaugural Enhanced Games this past May, the event won’t be live streamed, will be raced in short course meter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/enhanced-announces-second-competition-enhanced-breakers-2-what-are-you-chasing-set-for-december/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/enhanced-announces-second-competition-enhanced-breakers-2-what-are-you-chasing-set-for-december/ 2026 Gary Ota Memorial InvitationalOctober 16-17, 2026
Fresno State Aquatics Center, Fresno, California
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Full Meet Results (PDF)Fresno State’s Jenna Pulkkinen kicked off her senior campaign last weekend with an early sub-minute swim in the 100 yard breaststroke at the Gary Ota Invitational.
The meet was hosted by Fresno State and named after former Fresno State assistant Gary Ota, who died last year. Ota had a 63-year coaching career]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fresno-states-jenna-pulkkinen-opens-the-season-with-a-sub-100-breaststroke-swim-at-ota-memorial-invite/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fresno-states-jenna-pulkkinen-opens-the-season-with-a-sub-100-breaststroke-swim-at-ota-memorial-invite/ 2026 Eastern ClassicOctober 16-17, 2026
Jones Natatorium, Ypsilanti, MI
SCY (25 yards)
RESULTSTEAM STANDINGS
WOMENEMU def. Toledo 217.5 – 144.5
EMU def. Aquinas 274 – 84
EMU def. Wayne State 257 – 106
Toledo def. Aquinas 299 – 61
Toledo def Wayne State 256 – 113
Wayne State def. Aquinas 282 – 85MENWayne State – 280
Aquinas – 89Eastern Michigan hosted their annual Eastern Classic meet over the weekend at Jones Natatori]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/eastern-michigan-breaks-200-free-relay-team-record-in-season-debut-as-program-potentially-faces-elimination/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/eastern-michigan-breaks-200-free-relay-team-record-in-season-debut-as-program-potentially-faces-elimination/ As high school swimming in Florida approaches the heart of its season, swimmers are all in, focusing on dropping time and aiming to advance to the state series in November. But before they even dove in this fall, some athletes had one additional box to check: an electrocardiogram (ECG), also widely known as an EKG.
This school year, a new state law called the Second Chance Act established an ECG requirement for incoming ninth graders and students in grades 10-12 who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-florida-high-school-swimmers-are-getting-a-cardiac-check/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-florida-high-school-swimmers-are-getting-a-cardiac-check/ Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner.
A closer look at what happens when a fin adds speed without changing the kick
Coaches have used fins for decades for a simple reason: they work.
They add propulsion, increase speed, and create training conditions that are difficult to reproduce without equipment. But every fin also changes the way a swimmer moves.
More blade and resistance can slow the kick and change the rhythm being trained. That can be useful]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-makes-the-finis-slipfin-pro-different/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-makes-the-finis-slipfin-pro-different/ VMI v. Mount Saint Mary’sOctober 16, 2026
Goodall Pool, Lexington, VA
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: VMI 170,  Mount Saint Mary’s 125
Men: VMI 218, Mount Saint Mary’s 76Courtesy of VMI Athletics
LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams turned in strong performances Friday afternoon at Goodall Pool, sweeping Mount St. Mary’s in their final dual meet before a four-week break from comp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/vmi-claims-two-strong-wins-over-mount-saint-marys-women-win-170-125-men-dominate-218-76/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/vmi-claims-two-strong-wins-over-mount-saint-marys-women-win-170-125-men-dominate-218-76/ This spicy miso ramen is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! The broth gets its creaminess from a mixture of egg yolk, parmesan, miso paste, chili oil, and soy sauce. It’s topped with sweet and spicy gochujang chicken, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh green onions. The best part is that you can adjust how much broth you add depending on how strong you want the flavor!Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 30–35 minutesIngre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-hungry-swimmer-spicy-miso-ramen-with-gochujang-chicken/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-hungry-swimmer-spicy-miso-ramen-with-gochujang-chicken/ Wisconsin ShowcaseOctober 17, 2026
Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, Brown Deer, WI
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy of Milwaukee Athletics
BROWN DEER, Wis. – Gunnar Seversen kicked off the season in grand fashion Saturday afternoon, shattering the school record for quickest time in the 200 individual medley at the Wisconsin Showcase.The Woodbury, Minn. native turned in a time of 1:48.05, breaking Patrick Kelley‘s (2020) previous record of 1:48.84, to earn gold.&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milwaukee-tops-wisconsin-showcase-gunnar-seversen-clocks-school-record-200-im-in-14805/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milwaukee-tops-wisconsin-showcase-gunnar-seversen-clocks-school-record-200-im-in-14805/ Saint Louis v. RockhurstOctober 17, 2026
Simon Recreation Center, St. Louis, MO
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: St. Louis 164, Rockhurst 54
Men: St. Louis 150, Rockhurst 73Courtesy of St. Louis Athletics
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis won 10 events in both women’s and men’s competition in posting two decisive victories over Rockhurst Saturday afternoon at Simon Recreation Center.
The Billikens prevailed 164-54 in the women’s meet and 150-73 in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/saint-louis-holds-rockhurst-to-four-event-wins-as-billikens-pick-up-two-wins-at-home/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/saint-louis-holds-rockhurst-to-four-event-wins-as-billikens-pick-up-two-wins-at-home/ Boston U v. BucknellOctober 17, 2026
Kinney Natatorium, Lewisburg, PA
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Boston U 157, Bucknell 143
Men: Boston U 199, Bucknell 101Courtesy of Boston U Athletics
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Highlighted by a school record in the 100-yard freestyle by sophomore Molly Barber, the Boston University women’s swimming & diving team was victorious in its first road trip of the season, posting a 157-143 victory at Bucknell on Saturday af]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/boston-u-collects-pair-of-dual-meet-wins-over-bucknell-women-squeak-out-14-point-win-on-the-road/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/boston-u-collects-pair-of-dual-meet-wins-over-bucknell-women-squeak-out-14-point-win-on-the-road/ 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.
Collier Stanton, a 2026 Junior Nationals finalist, is sticking close to home for his collegiate career, as the Georgia native has announced his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-tech-adds-junior-nationals-finalist-collier-stanton-to-2027-recruiting-class/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-tech-adds-junior-nationals-finalist-collier-stanton-to-2027-recruiting-class/ Florida @ VirginiaFriday, October 10th, 2025
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Livestream ($)
Live Results available on MeetMobile: “2026 UVA vs Florida”
Maximus Williamson is coming into his sophomore season as a 2x defending NCAA Champion (200 Free and 200 IM), and so far has looked like he is ready to back them up. Currently, he’s ranked #1 in the country in both the 100 free and 200 IM, and on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-champ-maximus-williamson-still-getting-used-to-the-feeling-of-racing-again/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-champ-maximus-williamson-still-getting-used-to-the-feeling-of-racing-again/ Florida v. Miami (FL) – Diving OnlyOctober 16, 2026
Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FLCourtesy of Florida Athletics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Diving concluded their home opener against Miami on Friday afternoon. The Gators delivered a strong performance on the springboards, finishing in the top-two in both men’s events. The women’s springboard exhibition finished strong with high individual scores in early season action.
Conor Ges]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miguel-santoro-miguel-tovar-pick-up-victories-at-florida-miami-fl-diving-dual/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miguel-santoro-miguel-tovar-pick-up-victories-at-florida-miami-fl-diving-dual/ Courtesy: Cal Athletics
The homestand continues for the No. 4 California men’s water polo which welcomes No. 7 Princeton and No. 13 Pepperdine to Spieker Aquatics Complex this week. The Golden Bears will face the Tigers (17-2, 5-0 CWPA) on Wednesday before taking on the Waves (8-11, 2-2 WCC) on Friday.
Cal (10-4, 1-2 MPSF) is coming off its biggest result of the season having defeated No. 1 Stanford 12-8 in the Big Splash last Saturday to earn its first MPSF West wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-set-for-host-princeton-pepperdine-at-spieker/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-set-for-host-princeton-pepperdine-at-spieker/ Highlighting this week’s schedule is the College Swimming League’s Match #6 as Georgia will host Alabama, Tennessee, and Auburn in an SEC showdown. This is the last match of the regular season and only seven of the 12 teams in the league will move onto the post-season with the top three teams punching their ticket to the final and teams in 4th-7th place competing in the wild card the day before the final.
SwimSwam’s Pre-Season Power Rankings:Women&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-19-october-25/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-19-october-25/ After a less-than-ideal summer season by his standards, Adam Peaty has opened up about his season, particularly what may have affected his performances.
In an interview with The Sun, Peaty touched on one key factor that kept him from topping the podium at either the Commonwealth Games or the European Championships for the first time in his career: his muscle mass.
“What I have learned from Europeans and Commonwealths this summer, without going too deep, I had t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/adam-peaty-on-zero-gold-summer-we-pushed-a-little-bit-too-far-on-the-load-in-the-pool-especially-in-the-gym/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/adam-peaty-on-zero-gold-summer-we-pushed-a-little-bit-too-far-on-the-load-in-the-pool-especially-in-the-gym/ Florida @ VirginiaFriday, October 10th, 2025
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Livestream ($)
Live Results available on MeetMobile: “2026 UVA vs Florida”
Olympian Claire Curzan has gotten an abundance of racing under her belt this fall, and done so with flying colors. Currently, Curzan is ranked #1 in the country (SCY) in the 100 Fly, 200 Fly, and 200 Back, as well as #2 in the 100 back. She’s als]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-on-tons-of-racing-in-october-it-helps-build-my-confidence-throughout-the-season/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-on-tons-of-racing-in-october-it-helps-build-my-confidence-throughout-the-season/ Sun Yang, whom many fans remember as a dominant force for China in the pool, has now taken his talents to open water, competing in a 10km race in Guizhou, China.
Sun was seen in an Instagram post wearing a full-body open water suit and diving into the 10km race. According to an Instagram post, Sun was the only male swimmer at the meet to be born in the 1990s, competing at age 35.View this post on InstagramSun never fails to make headlines, whether in the water or not]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sun-yang-appears-at-open-water-meet-in-guizhou/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sun-yang-appears-at-open-water-meet-in-guizhou/ 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3 Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 16, 2026
Tupelo, MS
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsIt was a historic first for the Lewisburg boys and a baker’s dozen for the Madison Central girls at the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3 Swimming Championships.
The Lewisburg boys captured their first- ever state championship, outlasting runner-up Oxford by nine points.
On the girls’ side, Madison Central ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lewisburg-boys-win-first-ever-title-madison-central-girls-continue-dynasty-at-mississippi-class-3-state-meet/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lewisburg-boys-win-first-ever-title-madison-central-girls-continue-dynasty-at-mississippi-class-3-state-meet/ 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.
Futures Championship finalist Myah Rayburn has announced her verbal commitment to swim for Colorado State University beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-myah-rayburn-sends-verbal-to-colorado-state-for-fall-2027/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-myah-rayburn-sends-verbal-to-colorado-state-for-fall-2027/ Courtesy: Dr. Chelsea Ale, President of the U.S. Professional Diving Coaches Association
Our first official in-person U.S. PDCA symposium brought coaches and sport professionals together in Las Vegas for a weekend of education, thoughtful questions, and conversations that continued well beyond the presentations.
Held at the Hampton Inn Tropicana, the symposium gave attendees dedicated time to learn from experienced professionals, share ideas, and consider new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-pdca-celebrates-first-in-person-symposium-announces-2027-event-in-indianapolis/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-pdca-celebrates-first-in-person-symposium-announces-2027-event-in-indianapolis/ 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.
Denver, Colorado’s Treyvn Krauss has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan for 2028-29, writing on social media:
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-men-land-verbal-commitment-from-11-treyvn-krauss-for-2028-29/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-men-land-verbal-commitment-from-11-treyvn-krauss-for-2028-29/ After several long months of swimming, Catherine Breed became the first person in history to swim California’s entire 900-mile coast on Sunday, having started the journey over three months ago on July 1. 
Breed averaged more than 10 miles a day in the open water, swimming past the kelp forests in Monterey Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Though she is the lone swimmer to have ever completed this super-marathon swim, or event attempt, for that matter, the pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/catherine-breed-becomes-first-swimmer-ever-to-swim-entire-900-mile-california-coast/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/catherine-breed-becomes-first-swimmer-ever-to-swim-entire-900-mile-california-coast/ It was just last week at the 2026 Aachen Swim Festival where 27-year-old Dutch Olympian Nyls Korstanje made his post-injury debut and, unfortunately, his racing return has already hit a setback.
There in Germany, Korstanje took on the men’s 50m fly where he grabbed gold in 23.19, the 50m free where he placed 4th in 22.27 and the 100m fly where he snagged silver in 53.23 (all SCM). However, posting on social media this past weekend, the former NC State swimmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-suffers-injury-setback-after-return-to-racing-in-aachen/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-suffers-injury-setback-after-return-to-racing-in-aachen/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: Reviewing the UVA Pro Am, World Cup #3, and CSL Match #5 | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reviewing-the-uva-pro-am-world-cup-3-and-csl-match-5-swimswam-breakdown/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reviewing-the-uva-pro-am-world-cup-3-and-csl-match-5-swimswam-breakdown/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 184 Swim Jobs.
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The Lead Coach plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Head Coach/Aquatics Director by overseeing daily coaching operations, athlete development, meet preparation, and staff management. These positions serve as leaders within the coaching staff and are responsible for executing the Head Coach’s vision while managing designated operational areas.
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Swi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-184-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-184-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ Commit Swimming Brings Layered Time Standards Directly into Meet EntriesCommit Swimming has made meet entries even more useful by allowing coaches to layer time standards directly into the entry screen, making it easier to see where swimmers stand while deciding which events they should swim.
What’s New with Meet Entries
1. View Entries by Swimmer, Event, or Relay
The updated entry screen makes it easy to move between swimmers, individual events, and relays, givi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-brings-layered-time-standards-directly-into-meet-entries/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-brings-layered-time-standards-directly-into-meet-entries/ ILLINOIS VS IOWA STATE (WOMEN)October 16, 2026
Champaign, Ill.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Illinois Athletics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois swim and dive team earned its first win of the 2026-27 season over Iowa State, 195-98, on Saturday afternoon from the ARC Pool. The Illini had an event champion in 14 out of 16 events on Senior Day.
BETWEEN THE LANES
The 400 medley relay team of Kate Farrell, Kayla Duran, Chloe Diner and Maggie Adler started the meet o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/illinois-cruises-to-victory-over-iowa-state/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/illinois-cruises-to-victory-over-iowa-state/ BRYANT VS BINGHAMTONOctober 16, 2026
Vestal, N.Y.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Binghamton Athletics
VESTAL, N.Y. – Simply put, it was a weekend full of milestones and accomplishments for the Binghamton swimming & diving teams.In a two-day meet against Bryant which concluded on Saturday at the Saunders Aquatic Center, the Bearcats swept their America East opponent by scores of 206-147 on the women’s side and 182-171 in the men’s competition. In the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/binghamton-sweeps-bryant-as-bearcat-women-record-first-ever-win-over-reigning-ae-conference-champs/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/binghamton-sweeps-bryant-as-bearcat-women-record-first-ever-win-over-reigning-ae-conference-champs/ KANSAS VS SOUTH DAKOTA (WOMEN)October 16-17, 2026
Lawrence, Kan.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Kansas Athletics
LAWRENCE, Kan. –  The Kansas Jayhawks hosted a successful dual meet in Robinson Natatorium against South Dakota on Oct. 16 -17, tallying 241 points and sweeping all events over the two-day competition.
Senior Bradie Ward also had a highlight performance, scoring two personal best times in the 400 and 800 freestyle relays.
“Today was all a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kansas-wins-every-event-en-route-to-victory-over-south-dakota/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kansas-wins-every-event-en-route-to-victory-over-south-dakota/ Shortly after an appendicitis surgery, 18-year-old Agostina Hein has made a return to competition. The surgery seems to not have slowed the Argentine phenom too much. In what is now practically a routine every time she goes off the blocks, Hein rewrote her country’s record book.
Competing at the FeNaBA (Buenos Aires Swimming Federation) Anniversary Tournament, Hein set two new short course national records in the 200 and 400 IM. The former also marked a new South]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/agostina-hein-returns-from-surgery-with-another-south-american-record/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/agostina-hein-returns-from-surgery-with-another-south-american-record/ CINCINNATI VS MIAMI (OH)October 16, 2026
Oxford, Ohio
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Cincinnati Athletics
OXFORD – The Cincinnati swimming and diving program split its dual meet against Miami (OH) on Friday afternoon at the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center. The women’s team earned a 188-112 victory over the RedHawks, while the men’s team fell 135-165.
The Bearcats opened the meet with a victory in the women’s 200-yard medley relay, as Asiata, Worrel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cincinnati-women-miami-redhawk-men-claim-victories-in-split-dual/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cincinnati-women-miami-redhawk-men-claim-victories-in-split-dual/ RUTGERS VS JAMES MADISON VS LIBERTY (WOMEN)October 16-17, 2026
Lynchburg, Va.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Rutgers Athletics
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Rutgers swimming and diving closed out competition in a road Tri-Meet against Liberty and James Madison with victories over both after Saturday morning’s competition. Rutgers earned a 200-153 win over Liberty and a 241-111 victory over James Madison.
On Saturday, Rutgers had five first place finishes, including two re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rutgers-sweeps-james-madison-amp-liberty-on-the-road/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rutgers-sweeps-james-madison-amp-liberty-on-the-road/ SAN DIEGO STATE VS PEPPERDINE (WOMEN)October 15, 2026
Malibu, Calif.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: San Diego State Athletics
MALIBU, Calif. – The San Diego State swim and dive team continued its supremacy in dual-meet action on Thursday with an 84-59 triumph over Pepperdine at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool.
With the decision, the Aztecs notched their 88th consecutive dual-meet conquest since Jan. 8, 2018, keeping their unblemished record against the Waves intact a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/san-diego-state-tops-pepperdine-for-88th-consecutive-dual-meet-victory/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/san-diego-state-tops-pepperdine-for-88th-consecutive-dual-meet-victory/ Courtesy: Mark Palace2026 TAC Masters Fall SCM Record Breaker MeetOctober 17–18, 2026
Triangle Aquatic Center, Cary, NC
Short Course Meters (SCM)
Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 TAC Masters Fall SCM Record Breaker Meet”Cary, NC – The 2026 TAC Masters Fall SCM Record Breaker Meet lived up to its name as far as being a record-breaking meet when five world records fell this weekend.
Highlighting the meet was 2021 Olympian Ashley Twichell, 3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ashley-twichell-kelly-palace-amp-penny-noyes-break-masters-world-records-at-tac-scm-meet/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ashley-twichell-kelly-palace-amp-penny-noyes-break-masters-world-records-at-tac-scm-meet/ For some people, swimming is a sport. For others, it is a way to stay fit, a competitive pursuit, or simply a place to escape the noise of everyday life. But for those of us who have spent years in the pool, swimming can become something much bigger. It becomes part of our identity, our routine, and the way we understand ourselves.
For me, swimming has also become a mission.
My journey began in 2009, when I first saw a swimming pool at a government stadium. I stil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-i-swim-the-journey-from-fear-of-water-to-finding-my-purpose/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-i-swim-the-journey-from-fear-of-water-to-finding-my-purpose/ Courtesy: Cal Athletics
BERKELEY – The first edition of the 2026 Big Splash was everything the Golden Bears hoped for as the No. 4 California men’s water polo team took down No. 1 Stanford 12-8 Saturday in front of a sell-out crowd at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
Nearly two years to the date that Cal last defeated the nation’s top-ranked team, which was also a home win over the Cardinal, the Bears (10-4, 1-2 MPSF) pulled it off again leading wire-to-wire to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-downs-no-1-stanford-12-8-in-2026-big-splash/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-downs-no-1-stanford-12-8-in-2026-big-splash/ 2026 AKRON ZIPS CLASSICOctober 16-17, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Ohio State Athletics
DAY 1 RECAP
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 13 men’s swimming and diving team and No. 11 women’s swimming and diving team combined for 10 event wins on day one of the Akron Zips Classic on Friday, which included a sweep for the men.
After day one, the men are in first place with 424 points, over 150 points ahead of second-place Denison (272). The women]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nikanorov-vilchez-lead-ohio-state-to-sweep-at-akron-zips-classic/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nikanorov-vilchez-lead-ohio-state-to-sweep-at-akron-zips-classic/ Niigata OPEN Kohei Kawamoto Cup / 31st Niigata Prefecture Sprint ChampionshipsOctober 18, 2026
Nagaoka Niigata, Japan (Daiei Probis Phoenix Pool)
Long Course Meters (LCM)
Meet ResultsYusei Imaizumi has broken his 2nd World Junior Record this month, this time in long course.
The 17-year-old swam a 26.75 in prelims of the 50 meter breaststroke in long course at the Niigata Prefecture Spring Championships, a meet with only 50 meter races. He was unable to better that tim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-yusei-imaizumi-breaks-world-junior-record-in-50-breaststroke-long-course/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-yusei-imaizumi-breaks-world-junior-record-in-50-breaststroke-long-course/ The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced seven interested host nations for the 2036 Olympic Games and outlined the next steps to select the Olympiad’s future host.
In a release from Olympics.com, the IOC published a handbook for potential host cities, outlining the steps it will take in making the decision.
According to the release, seven countries in “continuous dialogue” have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics: Germany,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ioc-announces-7-potential-host-countries-for-2036-olympics-outlines-next-steps-in-decision-process/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ioc-announces-7-potential-host-countries-for-2036-olympics-outlines-next-steps-in-decision-process/ North Carolina v. DukeOctober 16, 2026
Koury Natatorium, Chapel Hill, NC
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: UNC 179.5, Duke 120.5
Men: UNC 220.5, Duke 79.5The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are one of the most bitter rivalries in all of collegiate sports. That feeling stands true in the pool, as Duke traveled to Chapel Hill, only about eight miles from Duke’s campus in Durham, to take on their ACC rivals North Carolina in an early-season bout on Friday, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-picks-up-big-rivalry-sweep-over-bitter-foes-duke-men-win-2205-795-women-prevail-1795-1205/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-picks-up-big-rivalry-sweep-over-bitter-foes-duke-men-win-2205-795-women-prevail-1795-1205/ A group of the top swimmers from the 2026 Swimming World Cup got the opportunity to participate in a hockey session with local pro team Barys Astana.
The club competes in the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League and have won two Kazakhstan hockey championships since their founding in 1999.
Participating swimmers included Cam McEvoy, Marrit Steenbergen, Caspar Corbeau, Shaine Casas, Roos Van0tterdijk, and Qin Haiyang, as well as meet commentator J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimmers-take-on-ice-hockey-in-astana-ahead-of-world-cup-stop-3/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimmers-take-on-ice-hockey-in-astana-ahead-of-world-cup-stop-3/ 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, 23+ years old
Target l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1136/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1136/ 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 qualifier Maddie Bynum has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Kentucky beginning in the fall of 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kentucky-picks-up-first-publicized-commit-for-class-of-2032-with-verbal-from-junior-nationals-qualifier-maddie-bynum/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kentucky-picks-up-first-publicized-commit-for-class-of-2032-with-verbal-from-junior-nationals-qualifier-maddie-bynum/ 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.
Ian Miller, an NCSA Spring Championship finalist and New York high school state champion, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-ian-miller-to-swim-for-pitt-starting-next-fall-2027/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-ian-miller-to-swim-for-pitt-starting-next-fall-2027/ 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. 
Georgia high school state runner-up Abby Found has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Youngstown State University beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-high-school-state-runner-up-abby-found-sends-verbal-to-youngstown-state-for-fall-2027/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-high-school-state-runner-up-abby-found-sends-verbal-to-youngstown-state-for-fall-2027/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
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Katharine Berkoff had a solid showing in Charlottesville this week, winning the 50 Back (25.43, tying with Claire Curza]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/katharine-berkoff-shares-goals-for-uva-pro-am-be-happy-and-present-more-than-anything/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/katharine-berkoff-shares-goals-for-uva-pro-am-be-happy-and-present-more-than-anything/ 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.
U.S. National Championships qualifier Nicholas Liberty has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Boston University beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-national-championships-qualifier-nicholas-liberty-verbals-to-boston-university-for-fall-2027/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-national-championships-qualifier-nicholas-liberty-verbals-to-boston-university-for-fall-2027/ The NCAA Division I Cabinet met on October 6 and introduced a package of proposals intended to decentralize oversight of certain rules across all sports. If the NCAA adopts these proposals, changes to coaching limits, season start and end times, and additional recruiting rules could take effect as early as January 2027.
“Last year, we restructured Division I to streamline our self-governance, increase student-athlete representation and more nimbly respond to ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-division-i-cabinet-introduces-proposals-intended-to-modernize-ncaa-rules/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-division-i-cabinet-introduces-proposals-intended-to-modernize-ncaa-rules/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
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Regan Smith was one of many pros who competed at the UVA Pro Am this weekend, which also marked her first time ever in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/regan-smith-after-first-races-since-pan-pacs-i-know-what-i-want-to-clean-up/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/regan-smith-after-first-races-since-pan-pacs-i-know-what-i-want-to-clean-up/ Georgia Tech Dual Meet TournamentOctober 16-17, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia — McAuley Aquatic Center
SCY (25 Yards)
Results on Meet Mobile: Search “Atlanta” or “2026 GT Dual Meet Tournament”
Teams: Georgia Tech, NR/#24 Florida State, #24/NR South Carolina, #14/NR Minnesota, #21/#21 Auburn, George Washington, NR/#23 Kentucky, Penn StateThe Georgia Tech Dual Meet Tournament went off this weekend and Auburn was the overall tournament champion a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/auburn-wins-georgia-tech-dual-meet-tournament/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/auburn-wins-georgia-tech-dual-meet-tournament/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
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As we are almost accustomed to seeing at this point, Kate Douglass put on a clinic across a wide array of events at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-after-uva-pro-am-gave-me-a-lot-of-confidence-going-into-the-rest-of-the-season/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-after-uva-pro-am-gave-me-a-lot-of-confidence-going-into-the-rest-of-the-season/ 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.
Arizona “Zona” Smith from Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Florida beginning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-zona-smith-2028-makes-verbal-commitment-to-florida/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-zona-smith-2028-makes-verbal-commitment-to-florida/ College Swimming League Match 5Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Location: Mt. SAC Aquatics Center, Walnut, Calif.
Teams: NC State, Indiana, Cal, StanfordFinal Scores
Team
Total
Individual
Relays
Skins
Super Skins
League Points
1
NC State
544.83
262.5
48
80.33
154
4
2
Indiana
469.83
252.5
38
53.33
126
3
3
Cal
394.33
222
40
56.33
76
2
4
Stanford
311
151
22
38
100
1
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What the score was after each event.
Event
NC State
Indiana
Cal
Stanford
Women’s 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-5-box-score/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-5-box-score/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Day 3 FinalsWomen’s 200 IM – FinalWorld Record: 2:01.63, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2024World Cup Record: 2:02.13, Katinka Hosszu (Hungary) – 2014GOLD – Yu Yiting (CHN), 2:02.63 *Asian Record, Triple Crown*
SILVER – Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL), 2:05.07
BRONZE – Abbie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-posts-20263-to-reset-200-im-asian-record/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-posts-20263-to-reset-200-im-asian-record/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The 2026 World Cup Tour is over and the final prize money totals are in. After everything is added including Triple Crowns and other bonuses, a total of $1.46 million was awarded across all three stops with an exactly even total of $730,500 for both the men and women.
Marrit Steenbergen earned t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/more-than-14-million-in-prize-money-awarded-at-2026-world-cup-steenbergen-and-coetze-top-totals/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/more-than-14-million-in-prize-money-awarded-at-2026-world-cup-steenbergen-and-coetze-top-totals/ 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.
Ohio high school state finalist Ben Oswiecinski has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Bucknell University beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-high-school-state-finalist-ben-oswiecinski-verbals-to-bucknell-for-fall-2027/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-high-school-state-finalist-ben-oswiecinski-verbals-to-bucknell-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Cassie Espinoza from Whittier, California, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Southern California beginning in the 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-distance-freestyler-cassie-espinoza-sends-verbal-commitment-to-usc-for-2028/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-distance-freestyler-cassie-espinoza-sends-verbal-commitment-to-usc-for-2028/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
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In the final session of the UVA SCM Pro Am, Gretchen Walsh started things off with a bang. In the first event of the se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-on-50-free-world-record-yesterdays-world-record-meant-a-lot-more/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-on-50-free-world-record-yesterdays-world-record-meant-a-lot-more/ 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:Speed and Power
Target age group:23+ years old
Target level:Masters (Intermediate), Masters (Adv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1135/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1135/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The World Cup in Astana wrapped up today, and the final day of competition saw seven more triple crowns awarded and just one busted.
Overall, there were 28 crowns up for grabs in Astana, and 22 were awarded the $10,000 crown bonus, while six crowns were busted, earning those athletes a $2,500 bo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-picks-up-two-more-triple-crowns-on-final-night-foster-gets-busted/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-picks-up-two-more-triple-crowns-on-final-night-foster-gets-busted/ 2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
Walnut, California
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
Live RecapThe inaugural College Swimming League season is almost over with just one regular season match remaining, and we officially have two of our championship match teams and two of our wild card match teams locked in.
Virginia and NC State have both]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-standings-update-nc-state-indiana-and-cal-clinch-postseason-berth/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-standings-update-nc-state-indiana-and-cal-clinch-postseason-berth/ Florida @ VirginiaFriday, October 10th, 2025
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
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Live Results available on MeetMobile: “2026 UVA vs Florida”The University of Florida is in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a dual meet against the Cavaliers today, with competition set to begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
The meet features a top-10 matchup on both the men’s and women’s sides. The Virginia wome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-florida-vs-virginia-dual-meet-live-updates/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-florida-vs-virginia-dual-meet-live-updates/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
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We saw Caeleb Dressel compete in SCM for the first time in a long time this weekend in Charlottesville, where the 3x Ol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-were-exactly-where-we-should-be-for-me-there-needs-to-be-more-intensity/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-were-exactly-where-we-should-be-for-me-there-needs-to-be-more-intensity/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWelcome to the final session of the 2026 World Cup Series! We have two newly-minted world record holders in action, as both Egor Kornev and Pieter Coetze will aim to superseded their performances last week in the 50 fly and 50 back, respectively, in order to snatch the series lead from Luke Barr.
Marrit S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-3-finals-live-recap/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-3-finals-live-recap/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Day 2 FinalsCam McEvoy made his third final from three events in the final prelims session of the 2026 World Cup series, placing 9th in the men’s 200 free.
He clocked a time of 1:45.74, nearly five seconds off his PB of 1:40.80 from 2015, in what was his first SCM 200 free swim since 2018 and his first of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-3-prelims-mcevoy-makes-200-free-final-wr-holder-coetze-looks-sharp-in-50-back/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-3-prelims-mcevoy-makes-200-free-final-wr-holder-coetze-looks-sharp-in-50-back/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Braden Keith contributed to this report. 
In the wake behind Gretchen Walsh’s World Record in the women’s 50 meter free on Friday]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/abbey-weitzeil-swims-her-first-race-since-2024-olympics-giving-birth-to-first-child/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/abbey-weitzeil-swims-her-first-race-since-2024-olympics-giving-birth-to-first-child/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday PMWatch Gretchen Walsh‘s 22.75 50m freestyle World Record swim below.Read more about the his record-breaking swim here.
Re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/race-video-gretchen-walshs-2275-world-record-in-the-50-scm-freestyle/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/race-video-gretchen-walshs-2275-world-record-in-the-50-scm-freestyle/ 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.
Derek Hernandez-Ojeda from Cedar Park, Texas, has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at Arizona State University beginning in the fall of 2028]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/144-200-backstroker-derek-hernandez-ojeda-verbally-commits-to-arizona-state-for-2028-29/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/144-200-backstroker-derek-hernandez-ojeda-verbally-commits-to-arizona-state-for-2028-29/ 2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
Walnut, California
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Starts at 8:30 PM ET
Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
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Live RecapMatch #5 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and NC State swam to the win. Liberty Clark of Indiana is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match, and Quintin McCarty of NC State is SwimSwam’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/liberty-clark-quintin-mccarty-win-swimswams-csl-match-5-mvps/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/liberty-clark-quintin-mccarty-win-swimswams-csl-match-5-mvps/ Kristina Paegle and Levi Sandidge have been ruled eligible once again as the two are part of a lawsuit in Kentucky for an NCAA fifth year. Earlier this month, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the 38 athletes in the lawsuit ineligible.
The two are a part of Wells vs. NCAA that was filed in Kentucky. That lawsuit was originally filed in the middle of August before more athletes added their names to the lawsuit at the start of September. The lawsuit aimed to grandfath]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kristina-paegle-levi-sandidge-ruled-eligible-again-in-kentucky-ncaa-fifth-year-lawsuit/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kristina-paegle-levi-sandidge-ruled-eligible-again-in-kentucky-ncaa-fifth-year-lawsuit/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2Swimmers were successful on 8 out of 10 Crowns attempts on day 2 of the Astana stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup. That means another $80,000 in bonuses for swimmers who won races at all three stops of this year’s series, and another $5,000 in bonuses for swimmers who busted Crowns.
This year, like]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/8-more-crowns-awarded-on-day-2-in-astana-luke-barr-wins-one-gets-busted-in-another/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/8-more-crowns-awarded-on-day-2-in-astana-luke-barr-wins-one-gets-busted-in-another/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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World Record Holder Jordan Crooks swam his first races this week in Charlottesville since the 2025 NCAA Championships. Crook]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jordan-crooks-makes-return-to-racing-while-trying-new-things-in-training-only-swimming-singles/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jordan-crooks-makes-return-to-racing-while-trying-new-things-in-training-only-swimming-singles/ 2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
Walnut, California
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
PreviewWelcome to the 5th match of the College Swimming League. Four of the top 10 teams in the NCAA are meeting for this match and there are serious post-season implications for all four teams in this match.
As always, the events go fast, and there is no]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swimming-league-match-5-stanford-cal-nc-state-indiana-live-recap/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swimming-league-match-5-stanford-cal-nc-state-indiana-live-recap/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday PMKate Douglass opened the final session of the 2026 UVA Pro-Am Invite with a new U.S. Open Record in the women’s 200 IM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-breaks-us-open-record-with-20276-in-womens-200-im/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-breaks-us-open-record-with-20276-in-womens-200-im/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday PMWomen’s 50 FreestyleWorld Record: 22.83 — Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
American Record: 22.83 — Gretchen Walsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-clocks-2275-to-break-own-50-scm-free-world-record-at-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-clocks-2275-to-break-own-50-scm-free-world-record-at-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Welcome to the third and final timed finals session of the 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet. This evening’s events include:Women’s 50m Frees]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-3-live-recap/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-3-live-recap/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Join SwimSwam for the third and final session of the 2026 UVA SCM Pro Am! This session includes the 50 free, 50 fly, 100 back, 200 IM and more.
Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet – Session 3 (Fri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-3-friday-pm-livestream/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-3-friday-pm-livestream/ 2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
Walnut, California
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 CalWelcome to the 5th College Swimming League Match!! This has the potential to be the most exciting match of the season so far, which is saying a lot after the last two meets have come down to the final relays.
Stanford and Cal will meet again after Stanford]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swimming-league-match-5-stanford-cal-nc-state-indiana/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swimming-league-match-5-stanford-cal-nc-state-indiana/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers what they would do if they could make one change to the College Swimming League meet lineup:
Question: If you could make one change to the CSL match schedule, what would it be?
RESULTSLowe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-347-prefer-lower-point-values-in-csl-match-skins/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-347-prefer-lower-point-values-in-csl-match-skins/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsHaving swum the 50 free, 100 free, and 50 fly at the first two stops of this year’s World Cup, Cam McEvoy is swapping out the latter of those for something different at the final stop in Astana.
He is opting against the 50 fly and is instead swimming the 200 free, an event he has not swum in short course si]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-will-swim-the-200-free-at-the-world-cup-tomorrow/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-will-swim-the-200-free-at-the-world-cup-tomorrow/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday AMWomen’s 100m Butterfly – Timed FinalWorld Record: 52.71 — Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
American Record: 52.71 — Gr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-clocks-5304-in-100-scm-fly-sets-us-open-record-amp-third-fastest-time-in-history/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gretchen-walsh-clocks-5304-in-100-scm-fly-sets-us-open-record-amp-third-fastest-time-in-history/ Douglass, the world record holder in the event at 49.93, used a strong final 25 to get the better of Walsh at the finish, touching in a time of 50.20 compared to Walsh’s 50.32.
Walsh held the slight lead at the 50, flipping in 23.97 to Do]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-douglass-outduels-walsh-in-100-free-at-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-douglass-outduels-walsh-in-100-free-at-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday Time Trial ResultsIn a time-trial session after the 2nd session of the 2026 UVA Pro-Am meet, Kate Douglass s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-sets-us-open-record-with-2294-50-free-in-uva-pro-am-time-trial/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-sets-us-open-record-with-2294-50-free-in-uva-pro-am-time-trial/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Friday AMMen’s 50m BackstrokeWorld Record: 22.09 — Pieter Coetze (RSA), 2026
American Record: 22.53 — Ryan Murphy (USA), 2021
U.S. Open Record: 22.65 &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jordan-crooks-swims-2260-to-lower-kos-50-back-us-open-record/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jordan-crooks-swims-2260-to-lower-kos-50-back-us-open-record/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
 Finals: Day 1 | Day 2There were two Belgian Records set on the 2nd day of competition at the World Cup in Astana.
Roos Vanotterdijk swam 54.80 to win the women’s 100 butterfly and break her own record of 55.20 from last week’s meet in Tashkent, and Lucas Henveaux swam 3:36.01 in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-and-lucas-henveaux-set-new-belgian-records-on-night-two-in-astana/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-and-lucas-henveaux-set-new-belgian-records-on-night-two-in-astana/ Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-16-year-old-oliver-papai-shatters-hungarian-age-record-in-400-free-at-world-cup/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-16-year-old-oliver-papai-shatters-hungarian-age-record-in-400-free-at-world-cup/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
 Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Yu Yiting won a silver medal in the women’s 100 butterfly, setting a new Asian record in the process with her final time of 55.17.
Women’s 100 Butterfly – FinalWorld Record: 52.71, Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 2024
World Cup Record: 53.10, Gretchen Walsh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-sets-new-official-asian-record-in-womens-100-fly-with-5517/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-sets-new-official-asian-record-in-womens-100-fly-with-5517/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Live ResultsMarrit Steenbergen won her third event of the meet to lock up the overall World Cup series title on Day 2 in Astana, while it’s all to play for in the men’s race.
After winning the 100 IM and placing 3rd in the 200 breast, Luke Barr heads into the final day of competition as the men’s series leader, b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-steenbergen-locks-up-overall-title-tomorrows-50-back-likely-to-decide-mens-series/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-steenbergen-locks-up-overall-title-tomorrows-50-back-likely-to-decide-mens-series/ Courtesy: World Aquatics
Lausanne, 16 October – World Aquatics has today unveiled the Artistic Swimming World Cup calendar for 2027 and 2028, with Peru, France and Canada among the first nations selected to stage pinnacle events in the competition over the next two years as part of a competitive bidding process.
Held across four stops and culminating in the Super Final, the 11th edition of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in 2027 will begin in Lima, Pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-reveals-artistic-swimming-world-cup-calendar-through-2028/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-reveals-artistic-swimming-world-cup-calendar-through-2028/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PMWelcome to the second of three timed finals sessions at the UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet. This morning’s events:Women’s 100m Butterfly
Men’s 100m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-2-live-recap/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-2-live-recap/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Join SwimSwam for the second session of the 2026 UVA SCM Pro Am! This morning’s events feature the 200 Free, 100 Fly, 500 Back, and 200 Breast, among others.
Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet – Session 2 (Friday AM) L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-2-friday-am-livestream/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-2-friday-am-livestream/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Day 2 Finals Heat SheetWe’ve reached Day 2 of the final stop of the 2026 World Cup series in Astana, with another jam-packed finals session on tap.
The session will be bookended by timed finals of the women’s and men’s 400 freestyles, with the 50 free, 200 back, 200 breast, 100 fly and 100 IM also feature]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-2-finals-live-recap/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-2-finals-live-recap/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Last night saw World Champion Ahmed Jaouadi race in his first SCM outing in quite some time. He swam the 800 Free by himself, clocking 7:33.79,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jaouadi-took-2-months-off-after-ncaas-wanted-some-mental-rest-to-be-fresh-for-the-next-2-years/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jaouadi-took-2-months-off-after-ncaas-wanted-some-mental-rest-to-be-fresh-for-the-next-2-years/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsDay 2 of the final world cup stop saw several more athletes asserted their credentials for triple crowns tonight.
Egor Kornev claimed lane 4 for the men’s 50 free final tonight, clocking 20.83 as one of only two swimmers under 21 seconds. The other was an Australian, but it was Isaac Cooper (20.98) instead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-2-prelims-double-triple-opportunity-for-barr-tonight/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-2-prelims-double-triple-opportunity-for-barr-tonight/ 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: Race Specificity
Target age group: 13-14 years old, 15-18 years old
Target level: Senior Age Gr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1134/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1134/ The figures in this analysis are based on the available heat lists for the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championships. As a complete, consolidated PDF of individual entries was not available for cross-verification, the numbers should be treated as an estimate based on the documents reviewed. The final figures may vary if additional or updated entry records become available. The country-wise breakdown and total number of unique swimmers should therefore not be consid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/less-than-10-foreign-participation-at-2nd-asian-masters-analysis-finds/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/less-than-10-foreign-participation-at-2nd-asian-masters-analysis-finds/ University of Hawaii has announced the hiring of Riley Hilbrandt as its new assistant men’s and women’s swimming & diving coach. Hilbrandt spent the last two seasons as the head coach of Illinois State, and resigned in April.
She fills the slot left by the departure of Christel Simms, a Hawaii alum and Filipino Olympian.
Prior to Illinois State, Hilbrandt was the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at East Carolina from 2021 through 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hawaii-hires-former-illinois-state-head-coach-riley-hilbrandt-as-assistant-swim-coach/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hawaii-hires-former-illinois-state-head-coach-riley-hilbrandt-as-assistant-swim-coach/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsThere were 28 Crowns awards up for grabs entering the final stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup Series in Astana, Kazakhstan. That included 10 on day 1, with 3 of those opportunities busted.
Those 3 busted crowns are already as many as we saw in the entire meet in the 2025 series finale in Toronto.See the 2025 C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/10-crowns-hit-3-busted-on-day-1-of-world-cup-3-in-astana/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/10-crowns-hit-3-busted-on-day-1-of-world-cup-3-in-astana/ 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:Technique Work
Target age group:9-12 years old,Target level:Age Group (Intermediate)
Weeks until]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1133/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1133/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
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Welcome to the 1st session of the 2026 University of Virginia Pro-Am meet, and there are some exciting races on the schedule tonight, and the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-scm-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-live-recap/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-scm-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-live-recap/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
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Welcome to the 1st session of the 2026 University of Virginia Pro-Am meet, and there are some exciting races on the schedule tonight, and the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-live-recap/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-live-recap/ 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 qualifier Moses Wolf will be staying close to home for his collegiate career, as he has announced his verbal commitment to swi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-moses-wolf-verbals-to-william-amp-mary-for-fall-2027/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-moses-wolf-verbals-to-william-amp-mary-for-fall-2027/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
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Join SwimSwam for the first session of the 2026 UVA SCM Pro Am! Tonight’s events feature the 100 Free, 200 Fly, 200 Back, and 100 Breast, among others.
Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet – Session 1 Livestream]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-livestream/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-session-1-livestream/ College Swimming League Match 4Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Location: Allan Jones Aquatic Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
Teams: Virginia, Tennessee, Louisville, Michigan
Results: Official resultsFinal Scores
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292
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80
143
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256
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What the score was after each event.
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Tenn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-4-box-score/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-4-box-score/ 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.
Faith Roberts, a finalist at the 2026 Futures Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Wisconsin-Milwau]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-faith-roberts-to-swim-for-wisconsin-milwaukee-starting-fall-2027/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-faith-roberts-to-swim-for-wisconsin-milwaukee-starting-fall-2027/ Now that we have completed a few long course seasons since the last US Olympic Swimming Trials, it’s time to see how many US swimmers over that span swam at or below the newly announced 2028 US Olympic Trials standards.
The 2028 Olympic Trials qualifying period will begin on December 2 and run through 2027, concluding on May 30, 2028, just over a week before the Olympic Trials begin on June 9-17, 2028. This means any time swum before that period does not qualif]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-many-swimmers-over-the-last-two-seasons-were-under-the-2028-olympic-trials-standards/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-many-swimmers-over-the-last-two-seasons-were-under-the-2028-olympic-trials-standards/ 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.
Pennsylvania high school state finalist Julia Tengowski has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Miami University (Ohio) beginning in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pennsylvania-high-school-state-finalist-julia-tengowski-verbals-to-miami-university-ohio-for-fall-2027/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pennsylvania-high-school-state-finalist-julia-tengowski-verbals-to-miami-university-ohio-for-fall-2027/ 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 qualifier Jake Everitt has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the United States Coast Guard Academy, becoming the fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jake-everitt-becomes-first-commit-in-the-us-coast-guard-academys-class-of-2031/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jake-everitt-becomes-first-commit-in-the-us-coast-guard-academys-class-of-2031/ USA Swimming released the qualifying standards for the 2028 US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, based on a predictive model that analyzes 15 years of results to set these times.
First, we will be comparing the women’s and men’s US Olympic Trials qualifying standards from every year since 2012 (post-super suit era), including both wave I and II of the 2020(1) trials.
This report will also compare the current 2028 standards to those of the 2024 edition.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/comparing-the-2028-olympic-trials-qualifying-times-to-2024-2021-2016-and-2012/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/comparing-the-2028-olympic-trials-qualifying-times-to-2024-2021-2016-and-2012/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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Live ResultsMarrit Steenbergen opened up a massive lead in the overall World Cup standings on the opening day of the final leg of the series in Astana, while the battle for the men’s title is up for grabs after a big day from South African Pieter Coetze.
WOMEN’S SERIES
Steenbergen came into Astana with 116.7 points, le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-steenbergen-extends-womens-series-lead-coetze-challenges-kornev-after-day-1-in-astana/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-steenbergen-extends-womens-series-lead-coetze-challenges-kornev-after-day-1-in-astana/ Courtesy: Cal Athletics
The No. 4 California men’s water polo team is back at Spieker Aquatics Complex this Saturday to host No. 1 Stanford in the first Big Splash of the season. First sprint is set for 1 p.m. on Overnght.
The Golden Bears (9-4, 0-2 MPSF) come into the weekend off a bye week and will be looking for their first top-3 win of the season having dropped their first four chances against UCLA and USC. The Cardinal (13-1, 2-0 MPSF) is the newly appointed to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-set-to-host-no-1-stanford/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-4-cal-mens-water-polo-set-to-host-no-1-stanford/ USA Swimming has announced the qualifying standards for the 2028 US Olympic Swimming Trials, June 9-17, 2028, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
2028 US Olympic Trials Qualifying Times:
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According to USA Swimming, the qualifying period will begin December 2, 2026, and run for about a year and a half, concluding on May 30, 20208.
Greg Meehan, the USA Swimming National Team Executive Director and Head Coach, noted that these standard]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-announces-2028-olympic-trials-qualifying-standards/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-announces-2028-olympic-trials-qualifying-standards/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 183 Swim Jobs.
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The Assistant Director for Aquatics is responsible for the successful development of aquatic programs and management of aquatic facilities whic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-183-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-look-at-183-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsKyle Chalmers‘ Australian and World Records in the 100 free are still alive, but they’re barely breathing. Just like Cam McEvoy, who took 11 breaths en route to a new personal best time of 45.11 in the 100 meter free on Thursday to kick off the final stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup.
Chalmers&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-rips-his-opening-50-goes-pb-of-4511-in-100-free-in-tashkent/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-rips-his-opening-50-goes-pb-of-4511-in-100-free-in-tashkent/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsKyle Chalmers‘ Australian and World Records in the 100 free are still alive, but they’re barely breathing. Just like Cam McEvoy, who took 11 breaths en route to a new personal best time of 45.11 in the 100 meter free on Thursday to kick off the final stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup.
Chalmers&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-rips-his-opening-50-goes-pb-of-4511-in-100-free-in-astana/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cam-mcevoy-rips-his-opening-50-goes-pb-of-4511-in-100-free-in-astana/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Live ResultsRoos Vanotterdijk continued her assault on the Belgian Record books during the opening day of the third and final World Cup stop in Astana, re-breaking her own mark in the women’s 50 butterfly.
Vanotterdijk won the event in a time of 24.56, lowering the national record of 24.75 she set last week in Tashkent while comp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-downs-own-belgian-record-in-50-fly-cracks-all-time-top-10/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-downs-own-belgian-record-in-50-fly-cracks-all-time-top-10/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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Live ResultsMarrit Steenbergen made good on her decision to swim the 200 freestyle for the first time during the 2026 World Cup series, roaring to victory with one of the fastest swims ever on the opening night of the final leg of the circuit in Astana.
After turning within six one-hundredths of each other at the 50, Steenbergen slowly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-lowers-own-200-free-european-record-in-15023-moves-to-2-all-time/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-lowers-own-200-free-european-record-in-15023-moves-to-2-all-time/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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Recaps: Day 1 FinalsChinese swimmer Yu Yiting has broken the Chinese Record in the women’s 400 IM in 4:22.74. The previous record was 4:23.33 done by Ye Shiwen almost 14 years ago at the Short Course World Championships in Istanbul.
Ye’s record was set in 2012, the same year she won the 200 IM and 400 IM at th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-breaks-chinese-record-in-womens-400-im-that-was-previously-set-in-2012/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-breaks-chinese-record-in-womens-400-im-that-was-previously-set-in-2012/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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How to WatchChing Hwee Gan has been on a tear this year, setting numerous Singaporean records in the 400 free, 800 free, and 1500 free, but this morning claimed her first ever continental record.
Gan ripped a new lifetime best in the timed final of the women’s 1500 free today, hacking seven seconds off her former best of 15:45.23 set last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-cracks-1500-free-asian-record-with-a-153841/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-cracks-1500-free-asian-record-with-a-153841/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
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How to WatchWelcome to the first day of the final stop of the 2026 World Swimming Cup in Astana, where today’s final session will feature a slightly different Day 1 lineup.
Tonight’s finals session will feature the women’s 400 IM, men’s 100 free, women’s 50 fly, men’s 50 breast, women’s 200 free, men&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-1-finals-live-recap/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-1-finals-live-recap/ United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new steps his government will take to address brain cancer in the country. The announcement comes after the country’s new leader met with Archie Goodburn, a Scottish swimmer and advocate for brain cancer patients – a disease that Goodburn himself lives with.
Burnham announced to Parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions that he would meet with the breaststroker later in the day. BBC Breakfas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uk-prime-minister-announces-new-cancer-initiatives-in-meeting-with-scottish-record-holder-amp-advocate-archie-goodburn/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uk-prime-minister-announces-new-cancer-initiatives-in-meeting-with-scottish-record-holder-amp-advocate-archie-goodburn/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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How to WatchThe first day of the final stop of this year’s World Cup kicked off with prelims in Astana, Kazakhstan, today, with a slightly different event schedule to the two previous stops. What did remain the same, however, were the names headlining the session.
Marrit Steenbergen topped the 50 back in 26.12, nearly four tenths of a seco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-1-prelims-steenbergen-and-kornev-eye-triple-crowns/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-astana-day-1-prelims-steenbergen-and-kornev-eye-triple-crowns/ Commit Swimming Makes It Easy to Invite Swimmers Based on QualificationCommit Swimming has added qualification reporting directly into the meet invite process, making it easier for coaches to quickly identify which swimmers qualify for a meet and send the right invitations.
What’s New with Qualification-Based Meet Invites
1. See Who Qualifies Before Sending Invites
Inside the meet invite screen, coaches can switch between the standard roster view and a new qualif]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-makes-it-easy-to-invite-swimmers-based-on-qualification/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-makes-it-easy-to-invite-swimmers-based-on-qualification/ Courtesy of Sporti, a SwimSwam partner.
San Jose, CA – October 15, 2026 – Picture Christmas somewhere warm: palm trees strung with lights, a Santa hat on every flamingo, and a pool shimmering turquoise in December. That’s the world of Sporti’s fifth Granny Sweater Collection, which takes classic holiday nostalgia and trades the snow for sunshine.
Holiday Cheer, Poolside
This year’s collection takes the over-the-top charm of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sportis-2026-granny-sweater-collection-brings-a-sunny-retro-twist-to-the-pool/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sportis-2026-granny-sweater-collection-brings-a-sunny-retro-twist-to-the-pool/ Courtesy: IU Indy Athletics
INDIANAPOLIS – The Jags swept this week’s #HLSD awards after earning a runner up finish at the GVSU Invite. Yassin Abdelghany and Luca McGee took the Horizon League Swimmer of the Week awards while Evan Butcher and Lindi Jenkins earned Diver of the Week.
MEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK: Yassin Abdelghany / IU Indy / Sr. / Alexandria, EgyptLed the Jags to a runner up finish at the GVSU Invite with three individual wins and one relay]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iu-indy-sweeps-weekly-horizon-league-swim-amp-dive-awards/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iu-indy-sweeps-weekly-horizon-league-swim-amp-dive-awards/ 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
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Justin Shi from Ellicott City, Maryland, has announced his intention to swim and study at Stanford University beginning in the fall of 2028. He wrote on social media:
“I am absolutely]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/versatile-justin-shi-6-in-the-class-of-2028-verbally-commits-to-stanford/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/versatile-justin-shi-6-in-the-class-of-2028-verbally-commits-to-stanford/ Bryan Huffman, an ophthalmologist in Holland, Michigan, made history as the first man to swim across all five Great Lakes, completing the feat in late September when he emerged from the water on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Part athletic achievement and part fundraiser, Huffman’s crossing of the Great Lakes helped bring in donations to help support children in learning how to swim. He began partnering with the Holland Aquatic Center back in 2022 to raise mone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-eye-doctor-bryan-huffman-becomes-first-man-to-swim-all-five-great-lakes/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-eye-doctor-bryan-huffman-becomes-first-man-to-swim-all-five-great-lakes/ Cam McEvoy set a new Oceanian and World Cup record in the short course 50 free in Tashkent last week clocking 20.13 to become the second-fastest man in history. That came one week after he had initially set both records with a 20.22 at the first stop in Baku, which had hacked more than half a second off his previous best of 20.75.
But what was most impressive was his opening 25 meters. He turned in 9.45 seconds en route to that 2013, which appears to be the fastest ope]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/just-how-fast-is-cam-mcevoy-over-25-meters/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/just-how-fast-is-cam-mcevoy-over-25-meters/ 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.
Salem Bahr from Nashville, Tennessee, has made a verbal pledge to Indiana University for the 2028-29 school year and beyond. She confirmed to SwimSwam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/national-junior-teamer-salem-bahr-verbals-to-indiana-for-2028-29/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/national-junior-teamer-salem-bahr-verbals-to-indiana-for-2028-29/ 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.
A USA Swimming Futures Finalist and Winter Juniors qualifier, Sunny Kang, has verbally committed to join Brown University for the fall of 2027.
Kang]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-sunny-kang-commits-to-brown-university-for-class-of-2027/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-sunny-kang-commits-to-brown-university-for-class-of-2027/ 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.
YMCA National Championship finalist Evan VanVelzor has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Bucknell University in Pennsylvania beginnin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bucknell-adds-ymca-nationals-finalist-evan-vanvelzor-to-2027-recruiting-class/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bucknell-adds-ymca-nationals-finalist-evan-vanvelzor-to-2027-recruiting-class/ 2026 South Carolina High School League 5A Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 8-10, 2026
Columbia, S.C.
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Result: Girls; BoysTwo familiar programs were on top of the podium at the South Carolina High School League 5A State Swimming Championships.
The Fort Mill girls’ team won its fourth title in five years, outlasting Eastside by 19.5 points. On the boys’ side, Eastside dominated once again, rolling to its 12th straight state championship.
Girls’ Recap
Fort]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fort-mill-girls-eastside-boys-reign-again-at-south-carolina-5a-state-meet/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fort-mill-girls-eastside-boys-reign-again-at-south-carolina-5a-state-meet/ USC InviteOctober 8-9, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
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Meet ResultsWomen: #15 USC 228 — TCU 86
Men: #17 USC 239 — TCU 76The University of Southern California Trojans defeated TCU in a three session meet. The #15 USC women scored 228 points to TCU’s 86, while the #17 USC men scored 239 points to TCU’s 76.
Women’s Recap
USC won all four of the women’s relays at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usc-sweeps-tcu-at-usc-invite/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usc-sweeps-tcu-at-usc-invite/ James Sutherland contributed to this report.
U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker has issued a 23-page order granting a preliminary injunction to bar Hanover College from “eliminating its women’s swimming team for the 2026-2027 academic year.”
The NCAA Division III school in Hanover, Indiana annoucned in March that it would cut its men’s and women’s swimming programs, citing facility concerns, rising operational costs, and a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/judge-issues-preliminary-injunction-requiring-hanover-college-to-continue-womens-swimming-team/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/judge-issues-preliminary-injunction-requiring-hanover-college-to-continue-womens-swimming-team/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimmer-archie-goodburn-thanks-prime-minister-as-brain-cancer-review-announced/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimmer-archie-goodburn-thanks-prime-minister-as-brain-cancer-review-announced/ 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.
Bolles School’s Grace Higdon has committed to William & Mary as part of the Tribe’s 2027 recruiting class.
Higdon wrote the following]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/william-amp-mary-lands-commitment-from-breaststrokeim-specialist-grace-higdon-for-2027-class/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/william-amp-mary-lands-commitment-from-breaststrokeim-specialist-grace-higdon-for-2027-class/ There are a lot of big swim meets happening this weekend, many of which you can watch live including the ProAm SCM meet which isn’t necessarily a college meet, but a few college athletes will be racing.
See Also: College Swimming Weekly Preview
Just like the last four weekends, the College Swimming League will be showing on ESPN+. The meet starts at 8:30 p.m Eastern Time, and will run on ESPN+ the entire time this week rather than switching to the SEC Network]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-12-october-18/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-12-october-18/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
SCM (25 meters)
Meet Central
Results
Entries
How to WatchIt is time for one final look at the 2026 World Swimming Cup, which takes us to Astana, Kazakhstan, at the end of the Silk Road. This stop will be decisive, with several triple crowns up for grabs, more potential World Records, and a chance to build momentum as we prepare for the upcoming Short Course World Championships in Beijing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-final-stop-of-the-world-cup-in-astana/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-final-stop-of-the-world-cup-in-astana/ Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Ohio Swimming, Inc. (OSI) have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to professional education, certification and coaching development opportunities for coaches throughout Ohio.
Beginning November 2, 2026, the partnership will provide Ohio coaches with significant discounts on ASCA membership and certification courses, access to a new Ohio-specific c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asca-and-ohio-swimming-announce-new-partnership-to-expand-development-opportunities-for-ohio-coaches/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asca-and-ohio-swimming-announce-new-partnership-to-expand-development-opportunities-for-ohio-coaches/ 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.
William Canori from Ross, California, has announced his verbal pledge to the Stanford University men’s class of 2032, writing on social media:
&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/distance-freestyler-william-canori-hands-stanford-men-their-first-2028-verbal-commitment/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/distance-freestyler-william-canori-hands-stanford-men-their-first-2028-verbal-commitment/ Courtesy: Swimming WA
Iona Anderson (Highlanders/WAIS) was the standout at the 2026 Swimming WA Awards of Excellence, taking home both the Lyn McClements Swimmer of the Year and Swimming WA Patron’s Trophy at Fremantle Sailing Club on Saturday 10 October.
Anderson shared the Patron’s Trophy with fellow WAIS athlete Inez Miller (Arena/WAIS), while her second award recognised her standout season in the pool.
The awards recognised achievements across Western]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iona-anderson-takes-two-major-awards-at-2026-swimming-wa-awards-of-excellence/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iona-anderson-takes-two-major-awards-at-2026-swimming-wa-awards-of-excellence/ 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 qualifier Katie Bookwalter has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Cincinnati beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-katie-bookwalter-verbally-commits-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-katie-bookwalter-verbally-commits-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/ 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:Race Specificity
Target age group:13-14 years old, 15-18 years old
Target level:Senior Age Group]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1132/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1132/ Evansville v. BellarmineOctober 10, 2026
Deaconess Aquatic Center, Evansville, IN
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Evansville 103.5, Bellarmine 101.5
Men: Bellarmine 145.5, Evansville 59.5Courtesy of Evansville Athletics
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Saturday’s season opener saw the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams compete against Bellarmine at Deaconess Aquatic Center. The Purple Aces women took a 103.5-101.5 win while the men fell by a final]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/evansville-women-bellarmine-men-split-dual-womens-meet-decided-by-two-points/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/evansville-women-bellarmine-men-split-dual-womens-meet-decided-by-two-points/ Cincinnati v. Northern KentuckyOctober 10, 2026
Keating Aquatic Center in Cincinnati, OH
SCY (25 yards)
“Northern Kentucky @ Cincinnati” on Meet Mobile
Final Scores:Women: Cincinnati 212, NKU 48
Men: Cincinnati 215, NKU 47Courtesy of Cincinnati Athletics
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati men’s and women’s swimming and diving program opened its season against Northern Kentucky on Saturday morning inside Keating Aquatic Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cincinnati-kicks-off-season-with-sweep-of-northern-kentucky-at-home/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cincinnati-kicks-off-season-with-sweep-of-northern-kentucky-at-home/ FGCU v. KeiserOctober 10, 2026
FGCU Aquatics Complex, Fort Myers, FL
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Score: FGCU 253, Keiser 70Courtesy of FGCU Athletics
FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU Swimming and Diving won 15 of 17 individual events and cruised past Keiser 253-70 in a dual meet Saturday at the FGCU Aquatics Complex. Jasmin Kroll and Izzy Ackley each won three events, and Nori Hetyei, Charlotte Driesse and Alexandra Andueza won two apiece.
“It was great to see ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-gulf-coast-women-win-15-events-en-route-to-win-over-keiser-253-70/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-gulf-coast-women-win-15-events-en-route-to-win-over-keiser-253-70/ Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash has reportedly been selected to the Asia Aquatics Athletes Commission, a body intended to represent athletes within the continent’s aquatic sports community.
A two-time Olympian, Prakash represented India at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is also the first Indian swimmer to achieve the Olympic ‘A’ qualification standard, accomplishing the feat in the men’s 200m butterfly in 2021.
His appointment w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sajan-prakash-elected-to-asia-aquatics-athletes-commission-for-four-years/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sajan-prakash-elected-to-asia-aquatics-athletes-commission-for-four-years/ UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
SCM (25 meters)
Psych SheetsThursday PM
Friday AM
Friday PMPsych sheets have been announced for the upcoming ProAM SCM meet at the University of Virginia, featuring several massive names in swimming, including a number of Virginia pros, plus additional world champions and Olympic Gold Medalists.
No-brainer attendees include Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Sara Cur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/douglass-walsh-crooks-dressel-highlight-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-psych-sheets-no-marchand-no-kos/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/douglass-walsh-crooks-dressel-highlight-uva-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-psych-sheets-no-marchand-no-kos/ 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.
Grace Perry from Monument, Colorado, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Georgia for fall 2028. She confirmed to SwimSwam:
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-grace-perry-verbally-commits-to-georgia-for-2028-29/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-grace-perry-verbally-commits-to-georgia-for-2028-29/ Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee CEO Cindy Hook will step down after the expiry of her contract this year
The Organizing Committee announced that Hook, an executive who was born and raised in the United States will be leaving her post on Tuesday, with her contract expiring in December after taking on the role back in December 2022.
Her scheduled departure coincides with the Organizing Committee’s completion of the initial startup a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cindy-hook-to-step-down-as-chief-executive-of-brisbane-2032-organizing-committee/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cindy-hook-to-step-down-as-chief-executive-of-brisbane-2032-organizing-committee/ Arizona State v. Northern ArizonaOctober 9, 2026
Wall Aquatic Center, Flagstaff, AZ
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Score: ASU 201, NAU 99Arizona State traveled to Flagstaff for the first time since 2012 and took a road win in dominant fashion over Northern Arizona, 201-99.
The Sun Devil women picked up 16 event victories on Friday; Ellie Chalupsky drove the scoring, sweeping the 50 free and 100 free in 22.67 and 49.39. June Tran-Hansen was another double victor in Flag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arizona-state-women-dominate-northern-arizona-201-99/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arizona-state-women-dominate-northern-arizona-201-99/ Arizona State head coach Herbie Behm threw down in favor of ‘swim fast, often’ over the weekend on his social media accounts.
Behm, whose men’s team finished 4th at last year’s NCAA Championships, wrote that his job was to make swimmers go fast, and that he believes most of his freshmen have already been lifetime bests shortly into their college careers.
ASU’s swimmers have swum one college meet each so far – last weekend, a sm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-of-arizona-states-8-american-freshmen-men-swam-lifetime-bests-in-their-first-collegiate-meet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-of-arizona-states-8-american-freshmen-men-swam-lifetime-bests-in-their-first-collegiate-meet/ UVA vs UNC WilmingtonOctober 10, 2026
Wilmington, North Carolina
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Team Scores: UNCW 326 — Virginia 247The University of Virginia competed in a combined-score dual meet against UNC Wilmington on Saturday, with the Cavaliers missing their top swimmers after racing at the fourth College Swim League match on Friday.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks came out on top of the meet, scoring 326 points to Virginia’s 247.
Most of UNC Wilm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/unc-wilmington-bests-partial-virginia-squad-in-dual-meet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/unc-wilmington-bests-partial-virginia-squad-in-dual-meet/ 2026 South Carolina High School League 4A Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 8-10, 2026
Columbia, S.C.
SCY
Results: Girls; BoysBoth the Riverside girls’ and boys’ swim programs snapped decade-long state title droughts and added to their rich traditions at the South Carolina High School League 4A State Swimming Championships.
The girls’ team won its first state title since 2016 and 13th overall, outlasting runner-up Catawba Ridge by three points.
The cushion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/riverside-sweeps-titles-at-south-carolina-4a-state-meet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/riverside-sweeps-titles-at-south-carolina-4a-state-meet/ Courtesy: SEC Sports
Men’s Swimmer of the Week: Jacob Johnson, Georgia
Georgia’s Jacob Johnson, a junior from Springfield, Pa., swept both butterfly events and helped the No. 15 Bulldogs win both relays in the victory at No. 24 Texas A&M. In the 100 butterfly, Johnson’s winning time of 45.54 earned an NCAA cut with the third fastest time nationally this season and moved him to fifth all-time in program history. In the 200 butterfly, he posted an NCAA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jacob-johnson-kennedi-dobson-amp-piper-enge-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jacob-johnson-kennedi-dobson-amp-piper-enge-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/ Seminole Fall ClassicOctober 9-10, 2026
Tallahassee, FL
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Team ScoresWomen: Florida State 391 — 284 Iowa State
Men: #22 Purdue 352.5 — #24 Florida State 347.5The Seminole Fall Classic featured just three teams this year with the Florida State women hosting the Iowa State women and the FSU men hosting Purdue in Tallahassee. Ultimately, the Florida State women came out on top by a little more than 100 points and the Purdue m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-state-women-and-purdue-men-come-out-on-top-of-seminole-fall-classic/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-state-women-and-purdue-men-come-out-on-top-of-seminole-fall-classic/ 2026 South Carolina High School League 3A Swimming ChampionshipsOct. 8-10, 2026
Columbia, S.C.
SCY
Result: Girls; BoysBoth the Bishop England girls and the Academic Magnet boys successfully defended state titles at the South Carolina High School League 3A Swimming Championships.
The Bishop England girls won their fourth straight title and sixth overall, finishing well ahead of runner-up St. Joseph’s. The boys’ event was a lot more dramatic, with Academic M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bishop-england-girls-academic-magnet-boys-triumph-again-at-south-carolina-3a-state-meet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bishop-england-girls-academic-magnet-boys-triumph-again-at-south-carolina-3a-state-meet/ World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
SCM (25 meters)
Meet Central
Results
EntriesWe have made it to the final stop of the 2026 World Aquatics World Cup! The final week takes us to Astana, Kazakhstan where this will be a decisive final stop on a blistering fast World Cup tour.
Several triple crowns will be won or lost, World Record times will be scared or shattered, and some of the top stars in the sport will have one final]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-3rd-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-astana/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-3rd-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-astana/ Arizona State head coach Herbie Behm threw down in favor of ‘swim fast, often’ over the weekend on his social media accounts.
Behm, whose men’s team finished 4th at last year’s NCAA Championships, wrote that his job was to make swimmers go fast, and that he believes most of his freshmen have already been lifetime bests shortly into their college careers.
ASU’s swimmers have swum one college meet each so far – last weekend, a sm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-of-arizona-states-8-american-freshmen-swam-lifetime-bests-in-their-first-collegiate-meet/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-of-arizona-states-8-american-freshmen-swam-lifetime-bests-in-their-first-collegiate-meet/ Courtesy: Dartmouth Sports
HANOVER, N.H. – Dartmouth swimming and diving assistant coach Blair Bish was inducted into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame in the Swimmer category on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the 2026 Induction Ceremony and Awards Banquet, held at the Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, Ark.
The Hall of Fame, run by Arkansas Swimming, recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to swimming in the state. The banquet also honored the state&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dartmouth-assistant-coach-blair-bish-inducted-into-arkansas-swimming-hall-of-fame/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dartmouth-assistant-coach-blair-bish-inducted-into-arkansas-swimming-hall-of-fame/ Courtesy: The ACC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In the third set of weekly honors for the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Swimming & Diving season, Virginia’s Maximus Williamson was named ACC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while SMU’s Luke Sitz was named ACC Men’s Diver of the Week. Louisville’s Anastasia Gorbenko was named ACC Women’s Swimmer of the Week, while teammate Audrée Brazeau-Howes was named ACC Women&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/williamson-gorbenko-headline-weekly-acc-swim-amp-dive-awards/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/williamson-gorbenko-headline-weekly-acc-swim-amp-dive-awards/ Egor Kornev has firmly established himself as one of the fastest swimmers on the planet today; in both long-course and short-course speed, the Russian superstar is a must-see spectacle every time he hits the water, even when he is dealing with an injury.
In an interview with Russian news outlet Match TV, he said he has been dealing with a back injury he recently suffered. However, that has clearly not played too much of a role in his swimming, having tied the 100 fre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-egor-kornev-dealing-with-back-injury-at-swimming-world-cup/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-egor-kornev-dealing-with-back-injury-at-swimming-world-cup/ 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.
Daniela Linares Danzos from Danville, California, has announced her intention to swim and study at Stanford University beginning in the 2028-29 school]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stanford-women-pick-up-second-top-10-verbal-for-2028-from-6-daniela-linares-danzos/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stanford-women-pick-up-second-top-10-verbal-for-2028-from-6-daniela-linares-danzos/ Former Irish national swimming coach George Gibney has been sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
Gibney, 78, was found guilty in July of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. On Monday, an Irish court handed down the sentence of 16 years and eight months, with 14 months suspended – resulting in a sentence of 15 years and six months in prison.
Allegations of sexual abuse agains]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/famed-irish-swim-coach-george-gibney-sentenced-to-15-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-decades-old-abuses/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/famed-irish-swim-coach-george-gibney-sentenced-to-15-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-decades-old-abuses/ 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.
Gabriella “Ella” Hafner has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of South Carolina beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-distance-freestyler-ella-hafner-verbally-commits-to-south-carolina-for-fall-2028/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-distance-freestyler-ella-hafner-verbally-commits-to-south-carolina-for-fall-2028/ Courtesy: Mountain West Conference
LAS VEGAS – The Mountain West announced on Tuesday athletes of the week for men’s and women’s swimming & diving, with student-athletes from Air Force, Nevada and Wyoming being honored for their efforts during the week ending October 11.
MOUNTAIN WEST MEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
BRYAN LOMBARDI, WYOMING
Sophomore, Bologna, Italy/LouisvilleWon two individual events and was part of two winni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wyomings-bryan-lombardi-macey-hansen-named-mountain-west-swimmers-of-the-week/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wyomings-bryan-lombardi-macey-hansen-named-mountain-west-swimmers-of-the-week/ Each day you go to the pool for practice, you are building a performance.
When the red hand on that big, white analog clock swings towards 60 to kick off a big main set, you are molding things like:
Technique. The different energy systems. Building strength and power. And refining the habits that you’ll use on race day.
This is especially the case with your underwater dolphin kick.
The Cost of Improvising Kick Counts
Often, swimmers will show up to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-race-day-value-of-using-kick-counts-in-practice/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-race-day-value-of-using-kick-counts-in-practice/ Commit Swimming Makes Meet Management Faster and Easier to NavigateCommit Swimming has updated the look and feel of meet management, making it easier for coaches and admins to find everything they need from one centralized location.
A Cleaner Meet Overview
When you open a meet, you’ll now have quick access to your most important actions and information right away.
1. From the updated meet view, you can easily:Download entry files
Manage qualification invites and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-makes-meet-management-faster-and-easier-to-navigate/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commit-swimming-makes-meet-management-faster-and-easier-to-navigate/ Swimming is an excellent full-body workout, but have you ever stepped out of the pool and suddenly felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the ground beneath you was moving?
It can happen after an intense sprint set, a long-distance swim, or even a regular training session. While occasional dizziness may have a simple explanation, it should not automatically be dismissed as normal post-workout fatigue.
Understanding what might be happening inside your body can help you]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-do-i-feel-dizzy-after-swimming-five-possible-reasons-swimmers-should-know/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-do-i-feel-dizzy-after-swimming-five-possible-reasons-swimmers-should-know/ 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:Speed and Power
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Weeks until targe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1131/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/daily-swim-coach-workout-1131/ Courtesy: ASUN Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) has announced the weekly award winners for Cross Country, Men’s Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Women’s Soccer and Volleyball for Monday, October 12.
Swimming & DivingMen’s Swimmer of the Week: Jonathan Payne, Old Dominion
Jonathan Payne was named Swimmer of the Week after he secured multiple distance victories for Old Dominion, winning both the 500 and 1,000 frees]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/old-dominion-little-rock-amp-fgcu-claim-asun-weekly-swim-amp-dive-awards/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/old-dominion-little-rock-amp-fgcu-claim-asun-weekly-swim-amp-dive-awards/ 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.
Reina Liu from Cary, North Carolina has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Stanford beginning in fall 2028.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2-ranked-reina-liu-kicks-off-stanfords-recruiting-class-for-fall-2028/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2-ranked-reina-liu-kicks-off-stanfords-recruiting-class-for-fall-2028/ The 2026-2027 season continues this week with numerous top matchups including Match #5 of the College Swimming League, Georgia Tech’s Dual Meet Tournament, and Virginia hosting Florida in a dual meet on Saturday.
SwimSwam’s Pre-Season Power Rankings:Women’s Top 25
Men’s Top 25Cal, Stanford, NC State, and Indiana will face off in Match #5 of the College Swimming League. It will be a rematch for Cal and Stanford which faced off in Match #3 where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-12-october-18/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-12-october-18/ 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.
McKenzie Cory of Arlington, Virginia has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Florida beginning in fall 2028.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-mckenzie-cory-sends-commitment-to-florida-for-2028/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-mckenzie-cory-sends-commitment-to-florida-for-2028/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
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Day 1 Recap/Day 2 RecapThe 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships concluded tonight with a national and Asian continental record going down in the final of the men’s 100m butterfly.
23-year-old Tomonobu Gomi fired off a monster lifetime best of 48.58 to d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tomonobu-gomi-becomes-first-ever-asian-under-49-seconds-in-scm-100-fly/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tomonobu-gomi-becomes-first-ever-asian-under-49-seconds-in-scm-100-fly/ 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.
The #5 ranked recruit in the boys high school class of 2028 Wilson York has handed the Cal men their 6th top 20 commitment for the class. York is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-wilson-york-sends-cal-men-their-6th-top-20-commitment-for-fall-2028/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-wilson-york-sends-cal-men-their-6th-top-20-commitment-for-fall-2028/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
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Day 1 Recap/Day 2 RecapIn addition to the monster World Junior Record of 2:00.12 in the 200m breaststroke at the hands of 17-year-old Shin Ohashi, the final day of action at the 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships brought additional notable performances.
One]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-on-fire-tomoyuki-matsushita-puts-up-scm-200-im-asian-record/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-on-fire-tomoyuki-matsushita-puts-up-scm-200-im-asian-record/ Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey is one of the world’s top freestylers, even when she is not at 100%. At her final long-course meet of the season, Haughey brought home four medals (two gold, two silver), even after years of injury recovery and aging in the sport.
“There was a special meaning for me to remain on top of the podium in back-to-back Games, especially after I’ve been through quite a lot over the past few years,” Haughey said in a r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siobhan-haughey-details-injury-training-changes-mindset-leading-into-asian-games/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siobhan-haughey-details-injury-training-changes-mindset-leading-into-asian-games/ 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.
Alex Wood from Lorton, Virginia, has verbally committed to swim and study at Johns Hopkins University next fall. He shared with SwimSwam:
“I&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alex-wood-2027-verbally-commits-to-johns-hopkins-with-a-final-conference-times-in-the-100200-breast/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alex-wood-2027-verbally-commits-to-johns-hopkins-with-a-final-conference-times-in-the-100200-breast/ 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.
Dylan Liu from Saratoga, California, has made a verbal commitment to the admission process* at Princeton University. She will join the Tigers in the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/101215-breaststroker-dylan-liu-2027-sends-verbal-commitment-to-princeton/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/101215-breaststroker-dylan-liu-2027-sends-verbal-commitment-to-princeton/ 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 Sofia Oliveira from Ashland, Massachusetts, has made a verbal pledge to Duke University for the 2027-28 school year. At the time of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-sofia-oliveira-2027-verbally-commits-to-duke/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-sofia-oliveira-2027-verbally-commits-to-duke/ 2026 Babson vs. BentleyOctober 9, 2026
Waltham, Massachusetts
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WALTHAM, Mass. — Babson College got victories from six different swimmers and finished first in 12 events en route to a 172-116 win over Bentley University in its season-opening meet on Friday inside the Dana Center Pool.
Babson, which has opened the season with a victory in its first dual meet every year since 2018, defeated the Falcons for the fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/division-iii-babson-women-defeat-division-ii-bentley-for-first-time-since-1999/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/division-iii-babson-women-defeat-division-ii-bentley-for-first-time-since-1999/ The Maine Swimming Hall of Fame inducted five new members in its 2026 class. This year’s inductees are Nate Stevens, Nicola Mancini Colucci, Kristin Legere Moreau, David Chapow Bright, and Olivia Tighe.
The new inductees were celebrated yesterday at an induction ceremony in Portland, Maine.
Bright was inducted as a New England Masters and United States Masters Swimmer; Colucci was honored as an AAU, Interscholastic, and Intercollegiate Diver; Tighe, Stevens, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/five-inducted-into-maine-swimming-and-diving-hall-of-fame-as-part-of-2026-class/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/five-inducted-into-maine-swimming-and-diving-hall-of-fame-as-part-of-2026-class/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: CSL, World Cup, & WORLD RECORD Flurry | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/csl-world-cup-amp-world-record-flurry-swimswam-breakdown/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/csl-world-cup-amp-world-record-flurry-swimswam-breakdown/ Washington State v. Seattle UOctober 10, 2026
Gibb Pool, Pullman, WA
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Final Score: Washington State 219, Seattle U 43The Washington State women opened their season on a high note, dominating visitors Seattle University in their 2026-27 season opener.
Transfer senior Kodi Wiman notched two wins in her first meet in the Washington State colors, touching first in both the 100 breast (1:04.52) and 200 breast (2:18.14). Along with Wiman, the Cougars]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/washington-state-secures-win-over-seattle-u-in-season-opener/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/washington-state-secures-win-over-seattle-u-in-season-opener/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 379 Swim Jobs.
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Day 1 Recap/Day 2 RecapThe 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships wrapped up from Saga Prefecture today but not before we saw another powerful performance at the hands of 17-year-old Shin Ohashi.
Racing in the final of the men’s 200m breaststroke, Ohashi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-yr-old-shin-ohashi-smashes-20012-scm-200-breast-world-junior-record/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-yr-old-shin-ohashi-smashes-20012-scm-200-breast-world-junior-record/ 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.
Sectionals finalist Isla Amuan will be sticking close to home next season, as the Massachusetts native has announced her verbal commitment to s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-isla-amuan-verbals-to-umass-amherst-for-fall-2027/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-isla-amuan-verbals-to-umass-amherst-for-fall-2027/ Distance open water extraordinaire Corey Murphey capped off a career-high calendar year with one her biggest feats yet: a world record in an oceans seven swim.
Murphey, a Colorado-based American athlete, completed the 21.4 mile (34.5 kilometer) North Channel swim in 9 hours, 11 minutes, and 34 seconds. Pending ratification, this swim eradicates the previous women’s world record in the Norhtern Ireland-to-Scotland voyage: 9 hours, 34 minutes, and 39 seconds b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/corey-murphey-demolishes-north-channel-world-record-to-cap-historic-open-water-year/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/corey-murphey-demolishes-north-channel-world-record-to-cap-historic-open-water-year/ Garrett Gould, the University of Texas’ top sprinter as they pursue a third consecutive NCAA title in Men’s Swimming & Diving, has missed the team’s first two meets with an injury, but is expected back soon. No further information on the nature of the injury was available.
Gould’s last meet was Sectionals in Austin from July 15-18, almost three months ago.
Longhorn head coach Bob Bowman told SwimSwam about the injury on Friday after th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-top-sprinter-garrett-gould-misses-first-2-meets-with-injury-expected-back-soon/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-top-sprinter-garrett-gould-misses-first-2-meets-with-injury-expected-back-soon/ Georgetown v. Howard (Battle at the Burr)October 10, 2026
Burr Gymnasium, Washington, DC
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Final ScoresWomen: Georgetown 139, Howard 88
Men: Georgetown 160, Howard 67Howard hosted Georgetown for the 5th annual Battle at the Burr, a meet that celebrates competition and culture for the Howard program. This season’s edition brought around 2,000 fans to the Burr Gymnasium to watch races under bright lights, building on the growing excitement in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgetown-sweeps-howard-in-electric-battle-at-the-burr-showdown/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgetown-sweeps-howard-in-electric-battle-at-the-burr-showdown/ 2026 AACHEN SWIM FESTIVALFriday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
Aachen, Germany
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Day 1 RecapThe final day of action at the 2026 Aachen Swim Festival saw 30-year-old veteran Maaike de Waard get it done for gold in the women’s 100m backstroke in a new meet-record time.
De Waard stopped the clock at a mark of 57.41 to beat the pack by over two seconds, although it was well off her lifetime]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milou-van-wijk-seals-up-victory-to-close-out-aachen-swim-festival/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/milou-van-wijk-seals-up-victory-to-close-out-aachen-swim-festival/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
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Day 1 RecapDay two of the 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships saw Tomoyuki Matsushita rip a new World Record in the men’s 400mIM, with the 21-year-old firing off a time of 3:54.33.
That effort overwrote the former World Record of 3:54.81 set by fellow Japan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/taku-taniguchi-lowers-own-jpn-record-in-scm-50-breaststroke/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/taku-taniguchi-lowers-own-jpn-record-in-scm-50-breaststroke/ 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.
Ana Julia Aguiar from São José dos Campos, Brazil, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Louisville beginni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brazilian-butterflyer-ana-julia-aguiar-verbally-commits-to-louisville-for-2027-28/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brazilian-butterflyer-ana-julia-aguiar-verbally-commits-to-louisville-for-2027-28/ 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.
Kentucky high school state finalist Meredith Carricato has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Towson University beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kentucky-high-school-state-finalist-meredith-carricato-verbals-to-towson-for-fall-2027/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kentucky-high-school-state-finalist-meredith-carricato-verbals-to-towson-for-fall-2027/ Georgia v. Texas A&MOctober 10, 2026
Texas A&M Rec Center Natatorium, College Station, TX
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Final ScoresWomen: Georgia 197, Texas A&M 94
Men: Georgia 222, Texas A&M 78The Georgia Bulldogs dominated their SEC Opener on the road against Texas A&M, with the women winning 197-94 and the men winning 222-78.
In total, the Bulldogs logged 24 individual wins and swept the four relays.
On the women’s side, Kennedi Dobson picked u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-completes-sweep-of-texas-aampm-in-sec-conference-opener/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-completes-sweep-of-texas-aampm-in-sec-conference-opener/ 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 qualifier Laney Alderman has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Virginia Tech University beginning in the fall of 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-laney-alderman-verbals-to-virginia-tech-for-fall-2028/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-laney-alderman-verbals-to-virginia-tech-for-fall-2028/ The USA Swimming House of Delegates voted on several proposed 2026 rule and regulation amendments at the USA Swimming Annual Summit in Denver on September 28, notably approving changes to open-water wetsuits and club transfer rules.Read more about the proposed amendments here.USA Swimming House of Delegates 2026 Legislative ActionsUSA Swimming House of Delegates 2026 Legislative Actions Summary
One proposed amendment would remove the requirement that wetsuits be on t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-adopts-rule-changes-on-open-water-wetsuits-club-transfers/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-adopts-rule-changes-on-open-water-wetsuits-club-transfers/ 2026 AACHEN SWIM FESTIVALFriday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
Aachen, Germany
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Aachen Swim Festival kicked off this weekend in Germany, with the three-day meet representing Dutchman Nyls Korstanje‘s first return to competition post-injury.
The former NC State dynamo sat out this year’s Dutch Trials and European Championships to tend to a nagging back injury but dove in for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-takes-50-fly-gold-at-2026-aachen-swim-festival/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-takes-50-fly-gold-at-2026-aachen-swim-festival/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
Saga Prefecture
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Day 1 Recap21-year-old Olympic silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita crushed a new World Record in the men’s short course 400 IM while racing on day two of the 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships in Saga Prefecture.
Matsushita blasted a new lifetime best]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-tomoyuki-matsushita-blasts-35433-scm-400-im-world-record/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-tomoyuki-matsushita-blasts-35433-scm-400-im-world-record/ Minnesota v. IowaOctober 10, 2026
Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center, Minneapolis, MN
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Final Score: Minnesota 178, Iowa 122The Minnesota women opened their 2026-27 campaign at home with an in-conference win over Iowa on Saturday, 178-122.
Minnesota took 11 of the 16 event wins, helping propel the Golden Gophers in the pool and on the boards.
Katie McCarthy won two events for Minnesota, taking an early win in the 1000 free before securing the 200 IM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/minnesota-takes-down-iowa-in-2026-27-season-opener-178-122/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/minnesota-takes-down-iowa-in-2026-27-season-opener-178-122/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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SwimSwam Live RecapsDay 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Watch Egor Kornev‘s 21.28 50m butterfly World Record swim below, courtesy of World Aquatic’s YouTube channel.Read more about the his record-breaking swim here.
Read the full story on SwimSwam: RACE VIDEO: Egor Kornev’s 21.28 World Record In The 50 SCM Butterfly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/race-video-egor-kornevs-2128-world-record-in-the-50-scm-butterfly/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/race-video-egor-kornevs-2128-world-record-in-the-50-scm-butterfly/ 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.
Francesco Ceolin from Preganziol, Italy has flipped his commitment to Michigan for the 2027-2028 season. Ceolin originally announced his verbal co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-silver-medalist-francesco-ceolin-flips-2027-commitment-from-harvard-to-michigan/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-silver-medalist-francesco-ceolin-flips-2027-commitment-from-harvard-to-michigan/ 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.
Nemanja Maksic from Belgrade, Serbia has flipped his commitment to North Carolina for the 2027-2028 season. Maksic originally announced his verbal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-finalist-nemanja-maksic-flips-commitment-from-princeton-to-unc-for-2027/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-finalist-nemanja-maksic-flips-commitment-from-princeton-to-unc-for-2027/ 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.
Jensen Norris from Scone, Scotland, has verbally committed to swim at Florida State University beginning in fall 2028. He wrote on social media:
&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commonwealth-games-semifinalist-jensen-norris-commits-to-florida-state-for-2028/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commonwealth-games-semifinalist-jensen-norris-commits-to-florida-state-for-2028/ 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.
Jensen Norris from Scone, Scotland, has verbally committed to swim at Florida State University beginning in fall 2026.
“Other schools had ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commonwealth-games-semifinalist-jensen-norris-commits-to-florida-state-for-2026/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/commonwealth-games-semifinalist-jensen-norris-commits-to-florida-state-for-2026/ 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.
Singapore native Ries Joos has verbally committed to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2028-29. He told SwimSwam:
“I am incredi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/verbal-from-singaporebelgium-national-age-group-champion-ries-joos-kickstarts-princetons-2028-recruiting-class/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/verbal-from-singaporebelgium-national-age-group-champion-ries-joos-kickstarts-princetons-2028-recruiting-class/ 2026 SMU ClassicOctober 9-10, 2026
Dallas, Texas
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WomenASU — 369
Arkansas — 310
SMU — 271
Missouri — 246
Virginia Tech — 238
Arizona — 228MenASU — 324
Virginia Tech — 256
SMU — 234
Missouri — 229
Arizona — 183The SMU Classic wrapped up on Saturday, and the Arizona State Sun Devils won both the women’s and men’s meets, scoring 369 on the women&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asu-wins-smu-classic-while-multiple-pool-and-meet-records-fall/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asu-wins-smu-classic-while-multiple-pool-and-meet-records-fall/ 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.
Florida Senior Championships finalist Zoee Fulton has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of West Florida, becoming the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-senior-championships-finalist-zoee-fulton-verbally-commits-to-west-florida-for-fall-2027/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-senior-championships-finalist-zoee-fulton-verbally-commits-to-west-florida-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Heba Fouitah from Augusta, Georgia, has made a verbal commitment to the University of California, Los Angeles, for 2028-29 and beyond. She shared with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ucla-jumps-into-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-11-heba-fouitah/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ucla-jumps-into-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-11-heba-fouitah/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
Saga Prefecture
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships began today in Saga Prefecture, with the three-day affair representing a primary opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to qualify for this year’s Short Course World Championships.
We’ve published the myriad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-championships-medalist-tatsuya-murasa-hits-jpn-university-record-in-200-free/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-championships-medalist-tatsuya-murasa-hits-jpn-university-record-in-200-free/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
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Live ResultsOn a day that saw a new World Junior Record in the 100m breaststroke at the hands of Yusei Imaizumi and Asian Records in the 1500m free and 100m IM by Kaito Tabuchi and Kosuke Makino, respectively, we saw a national record go down on the women’s side.
R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-champion-kotomi-kato-clocks-w-100-breast-jpn-record/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-champion-kotomi-kato-clocks-w-100-breast-jpn-record/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #4/#4 Tennessee, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 LouisvilleWe have made it through the first four matches of the first College Swimming League season, and a few teams have already been eliminated from postseason contention, while the University of Vir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/where-do-the-college-swimming-league-teams-stand-after-four-matches/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/where-do-the-college-swimming-league-teams-stand-after-four-matches/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
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Live ResultsDay one of the 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships delivered multiple records, including in the men’s 100m IM.
Racing in the final of the event tonight in Saga Prefecture, 21-year-old Kosuke Makino stopped the clock at a speedy result of 51.06.
Makino took t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kosuke-makino-overtakes-wang-shuns-asian-record-in-mens-100-im/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kosuke-makino-overtakes-wang-shuns-asian-record-in-mens-100-im/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 |
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The Tashkent stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup wrapped up today, and we have updated prize money totals after two stops.
After the first stop, Egor Kornev and Marrit Steenbergen led the overall totals after Steenbergen earned the top spot in the rankings and Kornev to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pieter-coetze-and-marrit-steenbergen-top-prize-money-earnings-in-tashkent/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pieter-coetze-and-marrit-steenbergen-top-prize-money-earnings-in-tashkent/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsFinals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3After 2 stops of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Series, there are 24 potential Triple Crowns for athletes who won the same event in all three stops.
Swimmers can win $10,000 if they sweep an event across all three stops of the 2026 Swimming World Cup. If they win that same even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/there-are-24-triple-crowns-still-in-play-for-2026-swimming-world-cup/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/there-are-24-triple-crowns-still-in-play-for-2026-swimming-world-cup/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Marrit Steenbergen picked up her 2nd European record of the week with her 50.32 win in the women’s 100 freestyle.
Women’s 100 Freestyle – FinalsWorld Record: 49.93, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2025
World Cup Record: 49.93, Kate Douglass (USA) – 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-sets-new-european-record-with-5032-100-freestyle/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-sets-new-european-record-with-5032-100-freestyle/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Just 24 hours after breaking the world record in the 50 backstroke, South Africa’s Pieter Coetze swam the 2nd fastest 100 backstroke in history, setting a new African Record.
Men’s 100 Back – FinalsWorld Record: 48.16, Hubert Kos (Hungary) – 2025
W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pieter-coetze-breaks-african-record-with-4821-in-mens-100-backstroke-just-off-the-world-record/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pieter-coetze-breaks-african-record-with-4821-in-mens-100-backstroke-just-off-the-world-record/ Minnesota has added alumnus Zach Wood to its coaching staff for the 2026-2027 season, the school announced this week.
“I’m immensely grateful to return to my alma mater and add another chapter to my University of Minnesota journey as a coach,” said Wood. “This is an exciting chance for me to learn from an incredible coaching staff and make an impact on a group of amazing athletes that have chosen to be a part of our illustrious Gopher family le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/minnesota-adds-alumnus-zach-wood-to-coaching-staff-as-assistant-coach/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/minnesota-adds-alumnus-zach-wood-to-coaching-staff-as-assistant-coach/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
Saga Prefecture
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Live ResultsDay one of the 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships brought us multiple history-making swims, including a new World Junior Record at the hands of 17-year-old Yusei Imaizumi in the 100m breaststroke.
Carrying the momentum into the 1500m freestyle was Kaito]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kaito-tabuchi-downs-800-free-national-record-1500-free-asian-record-in-same-race-at-jpn-sc-championships/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kaito-tabuchi-downs-800-free-national-record-1500-free-asian-record-in-same-race-at-jpn-sc-championships/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 |
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3On the final day of the World Cup in Tashkent, Russia’s Egor Kornev set a new world record in the men’s 50 butterfly, stopping the clock in 21.28 to take four hundredths off Noe Ponti‘s 2024 World Record of 21.32
Men’s 50 Butterfly — FinalW]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-swims-2128-world-record-in-mens-50-butterfly/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-swims-2128-world-record-in-mens-50-butterfly/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsFinals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3While racing in the timed final of the women’s 1500m freestyle on the final day of action in Tashkent, 23-year-old Ching Hwee Gan of Singapore ripped a new lifetime best and national record en route to gold.
The former Indiana University Hoosier delivered a big-time perf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-continues-sgp-record-breaking-tear-with-1500-free-in-tashkent/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-continues-sgp-record-breaking-tear-with-1500-free-in-tashkent/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
Saga Prefecture
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Live ResultsThe men from Japan have been on fire over the past year, with the likes of Shin Ohashi busting out a World Record in the 200m breaststroke and Yumeki Kojima crushing new World Junior Records in the IM events.
Tonight at the 2026 Japanese Short Course Champion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yusei-imaizumi-delivers-monster-5582-wjr-in-scm-mens-100-breaststroke/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yusei-imaizumi-delivers-monster-5582-wjr-in-scm-mens-100-breaststroke/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2The final day of the Tashkent, Uzbekistan stop of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup is underway, and the highlight of the day is expected to be the men’s 100 backstroke final.
There, South African Pieter Coetze is chasing more history after setting a World Rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-3-finals-live-recap/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-3-finals-live-recap/ Robert Legg, 10, Pleasanton Seahawks (PC): Legg set three lifetime bests at the Pleasanton Seahawks’ September Hawk Party on Sept. 25, cracking the top 40 all-time in the boys’ 10 & under age group across the board. The 10-year-old put up a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-10102026/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-10102026/ An explosive kick is one of the hallmarks of sprint freestyle.
Behind every elite sprinter is an absolute rooster-tail of white water shooting up into the air as they motor down the pool.
But a powerful freestyle kick does more than just put more horsies under the hood when sprinting.
It also stabilizes the body, giving the arms a solid platform to crank up max power without the stroke falling apart like your favorite set of goggles from your age group days.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-develop-a-powerful-sprint-freestyle-kick/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-develop-a-powerful-sprint-freestyle-kick/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Live RecapMatch #4 of the College Swimming League has concluded and the Virginia Cavaliers swam to another match win, punching their ticket to Indianapolis for the final.
Final Team ScoresVirginia &md]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-4-takeaways-and-other-notes/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-4-takeaways-and-other-notes/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Live RecapMatch #4 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Virginia swam to the win, earning the win on the final relay of the night. Claire Curzan of Virginia is SwimSwam’s wome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-maximus-williamson-win-swimswams-csl-match-4-mvps/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-maximus-williamson-win-swimswams-csl-match-4-mvps/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Live RecapWomen’s 100 IMCSL Record: 52.11 — Anastasia Gorbenko, Louisville (2026)Top 8Anastasia Gorbenko (LOU) — 51.43
Bella Sims (MICH) — 52.29
Teagan O’Dell (UVA) &mdas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anastasia-gorbenko-swims-fastest-100-im-all-time-with-5143-at-csl-match-4/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anastasia-gorbenko-swims-fastest-100-im-all-time-with-5143-at-csl-match-4/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #4/#4 Tennessee, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 LouisvilleWe have made it to the 4th match of the inaugural College Swimming League season!
This will be the final regular season match for Virginia, Michigan, and Louisville and it will mark the first match]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-4-louisville-tennessee-virginia-michigan-match-4-live-recap/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-4-louisville-tennessee-virginia-michigan-match-4-live-recap/ 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.
Toby Esposito from Henderson, Nevada, has announced his intention to swim and study at North Carolina State University starting in the fall of 2028. H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-distance-freestyler-toby-esposito-to-swim-at-nc-state-beginning-in-2028-29/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-distance-freestyler-toby-esposito-to-swim-at-nc-state-beginning-in-2028-29/ Indiana vs. Texas vs. Northwestern Tri-MeetFriday, October 9, 2026
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Team ScoresWomenTexas 250 – 50 Northwestern
Texas 188 – 112 Indiana
Indiana 241 – 59 Northwestern
Men:Texas 224 – 76 Northwestern
Texas 177.5 – 122.5 Indiana
Indiana 241 – 59 NorthwesternThe University of Texas and Northwestern University men’s and women’s swimming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-mcdonald-returns-to-competition-after-eligibility-lawsuit-win-gould-tx-avakov-iu-paegle-iu-did-not-swim/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-mcdonald-returns-to-competition-after-eligibility-lawsuit-win-gould-tx-avakov-iu-paegle-iu-did-not-swim/ 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.
Charles “Bud” Howard, a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American from Tequesta, Florida, has verbally committed to the University of Michigan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-nationals-qualifier-bud-howard-commits-to-michigan-for-2027-28/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-nationals-qualifier-bud-howard-commits-to-michigan-for-2027-28/ 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.
Leah Inman, a junior at Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Florida for 2028-29. Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-leah-inman-2028-verbally-commits-to-florida/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-leah-inman-2028-verbally-commits-to-florida/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers if Shin Ohashi‘s groundbreaking 200 breast world record took over as the best swim of the year:
Question: Did Shin Ohashi‘s 2:04 200 breast take over as the top swim of 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-only-175-think-shin-ohashis-204-200-breast-overtook-douglass-for-best-swim-of-2026/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-only-175-think-shin-ohashis-204-200-breast-overtook-douglass-for-best-swim-of-2026/ College Swim League — Match FourOctober 9, 2026
Knoxville, Tennessee — Allan Jones Aquatic Center
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Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #4/#4 Tennessee, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 LouisvilleWelcome swimming fans to the 4th match of the 2026 College Swim League! Tonight, we will get to see the University of Tennessee race their first meet of the season as they take on the University of Virginia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-4-louisville-tennessee-virginia-michigan-heat-sheet-and-preview/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-4-louisville-tennessee-virginia-michigan-heat-sheet-and-preview/ 2026 AACHEN SWIM FESTIVALFriday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
Aachen, Germany
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Aachen Swim Festival kicked off today in Germany with the Netherlands’ Nyls Korstanje listed among the entrants.
This three-day meet represents the 27-year-old’s first return to competition since sitting out of this year’s European Championships to tend to a nagging back injury.
Per Korstanje’s Inst]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-set-to-make-post-injury-return-at-aachen-swim-festival/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nyls-korstanje-set-to-make-post-injury-return-at-aachen-swim-festival/ The College Swimming League finals are right around the corner, and SwimSwam will be hosting a College Swimming League FINALE watch party at Ballers Social Sports in Philadelphia. Braden Keith and Coleman Hodges will be hosting.
Details Below:Who is welcome: everyone! All ages, coaches, swimmers, swim geeks…
Cost: $0
Registration Link: Click Here (so we can get a rough headcount)
Where: Ballers Social Sports, 1325 N. Beach St., Philadelphia, PA 19125 (easy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/philadelphia-swimswam-is-hosting-a-college-swimming-league-finale-watch-party/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/philadelphia-swimswam-is-hosting-a-college-swimming-league-finale-watch-party/ Indiana vs. Texas vs. Northwestern Tri-MeetFriday, October 9, 2026
Short Course Meters (25 meters)
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Livestream ($)Note: The teams are competing in short course meters (25m) rather than short course yards (25y) as athletes prepare for the Short Course World Championship Trials at the end of the month.
The University of Texas and Northwestern University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are in Bloomington, Indiana, to face the Hoosiers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-indiana-vs-texas-vs-northwestern-tri-meet-live-recap-short-course-meters/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-indiana-vs-texas-vs-northwestern-tri-meet-live-recap-short-course-meters/ Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-byu-freshman-summer-thresher-sets-100-back-school-record-in-college-debut/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-byu-freshman-summer-thresher-sets-100-back-school-record-in-college-debut/ Entering the four-round men’s 4×50 medley relay Super Skins, Cal led the meet by just 5.5 points over Stanford, 473.5 to 468, but after the first three rounds, they had opened that lead up to 25.5 points.
The Bears and Cardinal were the last two teams remaining in the final round of the Super Skins, but a Cal meet victory was all but assured, bar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-stanford-steals-csl-match-3-win-after-cal-dq-in-dramatic-finish/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-stanford-steals-csl-match-3-win-after-cal-dq-in-dramatic-finish/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 2South African Pieter Coetze has broken the World Record in the 50 meter backstroke. The 22-year-old swam 22.09 in Friday’s event final in Tashkent, which broke the old World Record of 22.11 set by Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov in 2022.
He is the only curr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-african-pieter-coetze-breaks-the-world-record-in-the-50-back-in-tashkent/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-african-pieter-coetze-breaks-the-world-record-in-the-50-back-in-tashkent/ Eldon Godfrey, longtime leader, volunteer, and pillar of the Canadian diving community, died on September 26 at the age of 91. Godfrey lived a life of service and will be mourned heavily throughout the aquatic community.
Godfrey worked as an accountant in Calgary, Alberta, and volunteered with various organizations, including Boy Scouts of Canada and the British North America Philatelic Society. But his commitment to diving is what set him apart—originally intro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/diving-community-mourns-loss-of-canadian-hall-of-famer-eldon-godfrey/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/diving-community-mourns-loss-of-canadian-hall-of-famer-eldon-godfrey/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finals: Day 1The second night of finals from the 2026 World Cup stop in Tashkent is set to get underway with 10 events on tap, including two in which Egor Kornev won last week in Baku.
Kornev set a new World Cup Record in the 50 back last week in a time of 22.23, and then followed up by winning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-2-finals-live-recap/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-2-finals-live-recap/ Courtesy: Big 12 Sports
Arizona State’s Ilya Kharun (men’s swimmer), Mario Del Valle (men’s diver) and Oliver Munn (men’s newcomer) were named the recipients of the Big 12 Men’s Swimming and Diving weekly awards, while Albane Cachot (women’s swimmer), Saeren Brett (women’s co-diver) and Alyssa Albertyn (women’s newcomer) were recognized on the women’s side for the Sun Devils. TCU’s Emma Larcada Herrera (women&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arizona-states-ilya-kharun-albane-cachot-named-big-12-swimmers-of-the-week/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arizona-states-ilya-kharun-albane-cachot-named-big-12-swimmers-of-the-week/ Courtesy: Georgia Athletics
Georgia at Texas A&MDate: Saturday, Oct. 10Site: Rec Center Natatorium – Bryan-College Station, TexasTime: 10 a.m. (Diving) | 11 a.m. (Swimming)Stream: SEC Network+Stats: MeetMobile / 12thMan.com
Series HistoryMen: Georgia leads 3-0Last Meeting: Georgia 157, Texas A&M 143 (Jan. 11, 2020 – Athens, Ga.)Women: Georgia leads 3-0-1Last Meeting: Georgia 169, Texas A&M 131 (Jan. 11, 2020 – Athens, Ga.)
Fast FactsGeorgia f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-set-to-open-sec-action-at-texas-aampm-on-saturday/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-set-to-open-sec-action-at-texas-aampm-on-saturday/ A lot goes into fast swimming on race day.
A clean, explosive start. Fast underwaters. The power and conditioning to swim start-to- finish like you mean business. And during all of those sets and practices where we build this performance, there is the oft-neglected breakout.
Also known as: The brief and blurry moments between the end of your dolphin kicking and your first handful of strokes at the surface.
For a lot of swimmers, this little slice of their per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-sets-for-more-explosive-breakouts/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-sets-for-more-explosive-breakouts/ 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 Ethan Zhou from Plano, Texas, has handed the University of Pennsylvania men’s swimming and diving team their first verbal com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/penn-opens-2028-recruiting-class-with-verbal-commitment-from-honorable-mention-ethan-zhou/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/penn-opens-2028-recruiting-class-with-verbal-commitment-from-honorable-mention-ethan-zhou/ Courtesy: CSCAA
October 5, 2026 — The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced today that Stefani Wendelschaefer, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at NC State, has been appointed to the CSCAA Board of Directors as the Assistant/Associate Head Coach Representative.
The Assistant/Associate Head Coach Representative is a relatively new addition to the CSCAA Board and reflects the Association’s commitment to ensuring c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stefani-wendelschaefer-appointed-to-cscaa-board-of-directors/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stefani-wendelschaefer-appointed-to-cscaa-board-of-directors/ Courtesy of arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Portland, Ore., October, 2026 — arena, the global Italian swim brand, is moving forward on two fronts this season: refreshing its pool style with a new two-tone collection and a renewed momentum in sustainable swimwear through continued partnership with The LYCRA Company.
Bold Lines: A Fresh Take on Poolside Style
Bold Lines is a new collection of women’s one-piece swimsuits designed for fitness swimm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-launches-fall-winter-2026-fitness-collection-with-bold-lines-sustainability-commitment-with-lycra-partnership/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-launches-fall-winter-2026-fitness-collection-with-bold-lines-sustainability-commitment-with-lycra-partnership/ Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Gulf Coast and has impacted at least one swim meet this weekend.
The Florida State-hosted Seminole Fall Classic in Tallahassee, Florida, will operate on a modified schedule due to anticipated weather impacts.
Other teams scheduled to compete include Georgia Tech, Iowa State (women), and Purdue. The Florida State men are ranked #24 in the preseason SwimSwam Power Rankings, while Purdue is ranked #22 mostly on the strength of thei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hurricane-isaias-impacts-schedule-at-florida-state-hosted-seminole-fall-classic-this-weekend/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hurricane-isaias-impacts-schedule-at-florida-state-hosted-seminole-fall-classic-this-weekend/ Virginia is hosting what could be the most talent-dense swim meet of the fall outside of U.S. Short Course Worlds Trials and the World Championships.
The UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet, set for October 15-16 in Charlottesville, will bring together a loaded field of Olympic champions, world champions and world record hold]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/desorbo-breaks-down-uvarsquos-loaded-pro-meet-oct-15-16-featuring-douglass-walsh-ledecky-marchand-amp-many-more/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/desorbo-breaks-down-uvarsquos-loaded-pro-meet-oct-15-16-featuring-douglass-walsh-ledecky-marchand-amp-many-more/ 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.
Madalyn Petty from Tyler, Texas, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Georgia for 2028-29. She told SwimSwam:
“I’m SO]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/20-madalyn-petty-announces-verbal-commitment-to-the-university-of-georgia-for-2028-29/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/20-madalyn-petty-announces-verbal-commitment-to-the-university-of-georgia-for-2028-29/ College Swimming League Match 3Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Teams: Stanford, Cal, Auburn, Ohio StateFinal Scores
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Total
Individual
Relays
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Super Skins
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1
Stanford
551
246
28
93
184
4
2
Cal
543.5
304.5
52
61
126
3
3
Auburn
370.5
195.5
36
57
82
2
4
Ohio State
255
142
32
17
64
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Women’s 200 Back
8
8
6
15
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21
9
19
Women’s 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-3-box-score/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-3-box-score/ World record holder Caeleb Dressel and his wife Meghan Dressel announced earlier this week that they are expecting their 3rd baby, a girl, due in March.View this post on InstagramThe Dressel’s had their first baby, a boy named August in February of 2024. Their second child, a daughter named Josie was born in June of 2025. August will turn three shortly before their 3rd child is due.
Dressel is the current world record-holder in the LCM 100 fly and men’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-and-meghan-dressel-expecting-their-3rd-baby-in-march/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-and-meghan-dressel-expecting-their-3rd-baby-in-march/ Courtesy: Merrimack Athletics
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College athletic department has named Erik Ripley the Director of Swimming and Diving.
Ripley arrives at Merrimack after three seasons as an assistant coach of the Drexel University Dragons. He brings extensive experience in coaching and recruiting at the collegiate and high school levels.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Erik to Merrimack and have him lead our swimming and diving pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/merrimack-athletics-names-erik-ripley-director-of-swimming-and-diving/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/merrimack-athletics-names-erik-ripley-director-of-swimming-and-diving/ College Swimming League Match 2Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Teams: Virginia, NC State, Alabama, GeorgiaFinal Scores
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Total
Individual
Relays
Skins
Super Skins
League Points
1
Virginia
680
318
48
103
211
4
2
NC State
556.5
253.5
46
100
157
3
3
Alabama
270
165
34
19
52
2
4
Georgia
211.5
151.5
18
6
36
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NC State
Alabama
Georgia
Women’s 200 Back
18
12
0
7
Men’s 200 Back
30
22
10
12]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-2-box-score/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-2-box-score/ Swedish world record holder Sarah Sjostrom will not be racing at the 2026 SC World Championships in Beijing at the end of the year.
Media outlets in Sweden report that Sjostrom’s coach Antonio Lutula has stated that Sjostrom would not be competing to focus on training and recovery.
Sjostrom, who turned 33 in August, returned in April at the Malmsten Swim Open in Stockholm after she took 2025 off to have a baby. Her son Adrian was born in August 2025, and she]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sarah-sjostrom-will-not-be-racing-at-short-course-worlds/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sarah-sjostrom-will-not-be-racing-at-short-course-worlds/ 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 Grace Alger has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Sacred Heart University beginning in the fall of 2027.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-finalist-grace-alger-verbals-to-sacred-heart-for-fall-2027/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-finalist-grace-alger-verbals-to-sacred-heart-for-fall-2027/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finals: Day 1Roos Vanotterdijk won two silver medals on the first night of competition in Tashkent, both in Belgian record fashion.
Women’s 50 BackstrokeWorld Record: 25.23, Regan Smith (USA), 2024
World Cup Record: 25.35, Kaylee McKeown (AUS), 2025GOLD – Marrit Steenbergen (NED) –]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-sets-two-belgian-records-in-two-events-on-night-one-in-tashkent/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-sets-two-belgian-records-in-two-events-on-night-one-in-tashkent/ 2026 JAPANESE SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, October 10th – Monday, October 12th
Saga Prefecture
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Japanese Short Course Championships are nearly upon us, with action kicking off on Saturday, October 10th and spanning through Monday, October 12th.
The three-day competition represents an elite opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to qualify for this year’s Short]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/short-course-worlds-roster-slots-on-the-line-at-japanese-sc-championships/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/short-course-worlds-roster-slots-on-the-line-at-japanese-sc-championships/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finals: Day 1Women’s 100 IMWorld Record: 55.11, Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
World Cup Record: 55.77, Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2025GOLD – Marrit Steenbergen (NED) – 56.18
SILVER – Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL) – 56.68
BRONZE – Yu Yiting (CHN) – 57.57
Marrit Steenbergen de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-downs-own-european-record-in-100-im-with-5618-world-cup-win/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-downs-own-european-record-in-100-im-with-5618-world-cup-win/ Courtesy: World Para Swimming
The World Para Swimming Championships will return to Mexico for the first time in a decade, with Guadalajara hosting the competition for the first time from 25 July to 1 August 2027. The competition will be held at the Centro Acuatico CODE Metropolitano, a venue that has hosted the Para Swimming World Series in the country since 2023.
The World Para Swimming Championships Mexico 2027 will be the 13th edition of the competition and the fourth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-para-swimming-championships-to-return-to-mexico-in-2027/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-para-swimming-championships-to-return-to-mexico-in-2027/ Fresno State swimmer MacKenzie Lung revealed on her TikTok channel this week that she was pregnant while racing at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
“And I was confused why I swam so bad,” she said in the post caption. @kenzie.lungAnd I was so confused why I swam so bad♬ You’re Pregnant! You Got a Baby in Your Belly! Congratulations! – The Motern Media Holiday Singers
Lung entered the meet as the 8th seed in the 100 breaststroke with a br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fresno-state-star-swimmer-mckenzie-lung-raced-while-pregnant-at-2026-ncaa-championships/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fresno-state-star-swimmer-mckenzie-lung-raced-while-pregnant-at-2026-ncaa-championships/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1
Finals: Day 1We saw our first World Cup record of the Tashkent stop go down, courtesy of Olympic champion and World Record holder Cameron McEvoy of Australia.
Racing in the final of the men’s 50m freestyle this evening, 32-year-old McEvoy ripped a time of 20.13 to grab the gold.
That beat out R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/aussie-dynamo-cameron-mcevoy-lowers-own-world-cup-50-freestyle-record-2-all-time/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/aussie-dynamo-cameron-mcevoy-lowers-own-world-cup-50-freestyle-record-2-all-time/ College Swimming League Match 1Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Teams: Indiana, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio StateWith the new College Swimming League format, new stats are needed. I put together a new box score format for these meets. It contains a plethora of stats pulled from the CSL results, from team to individual to CSL specific stats like jackpots and skins points. Feedback in the comments of other stats you would like to see or refinements is appreciated as w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-1-box-score/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-1-box-score/ Courtesy: Ohio State Athletics
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Director of Swimming and Diving Bill Dorenkott has announced the hiring of Benjamin Moldoff, who will serve as the assistant diving coach for the men’s and women’s teams.
“Adding Coach Moldoff to our coaching staff is a big win for the Buckeyes,” said head diving coach Justin Sochor. “Ben comes to us with an already established relationship with both me, as well as the student-a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-state-names-benjamin-moldoff-assistant-diving-coach/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-state-names-benjamin-moldoff-assistant-diving-coach/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1The 2nd stop on the Silk Road Tour takes us to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where we are set up for a fun first finals session of racing.
This session will feature the fastest heats of both the women’s and men’s 400 freestyles, women’s 50 back, men’s 200 back, women’s 200 fly, men]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-1-finals-live-recap/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-tashkent-day-1-finals-live-recap/ 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.
Futures Championship finalist Daniel Xia will be headed east next season, as he has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-daniel-xia-to-compete-for-north-carolina-starting-next-fall-2027/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-daniel-xia-to-compete-for-north-carolina-starting-next-fall-2027/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Psych SheetsThe first day of the Tashkent World Cup prelims looked eerily similar to the first prelims session a week ago in Baku, with some big names leading the way to the finals and setting up some eye-catching finals battles.
Two of tonight’s finals races will feature Marrit Steenbergen and Roos Vanotterdijk, who both currently sit 1st an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-cup-tashkent-vanotterdijk-and-steenbergen-set-table-for-finals-clashes-in-first-prelims-session/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-cup-tashkent-vanotterdijk-and-steenbergen-set-table-for-finals-clashes-in-first-prelims-session/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-smart-way-to-increase-dolphin-kick-tempo-for-more-speed/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-smart-way-to-increase-dolphin-kick-tempo-for-more-speed/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-managing-director-joel-shinofield-named-new-ceo-of-usrowing/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-managing-director-joel-shinofield-named-new-ceo-of-usrowing/ 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
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Bryce Meffor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/comparing-cals-2017-cals-2028-and-virginias-2025-boys-high-school-recruiting-classes/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/comparing-cals-2017-cals-2028-and-virginias-2025-boys-high-school-recruiting-classes/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/superstar-taylor-swift-shows-off-swimming-skills-in-patient-zero-music-video/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/superstar-taylor-swift-shows-off-swimming-skills-in-patient-zero-music-video/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/charlie-cancelmo-number-4-in-class-of-2028-makes-the-fifth-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment-to-cal/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/charlie-cancelmo-number-4-in-class-of-2028-makes-the-fifth-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment-to-cal/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/14-maggie-dickinson-hands-verbal-commitment-to-indiana-joining-older-sister-anne-dickinson-in-2028/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/14-maggie-dickinson-hands-verbal-commitment-to-indiana-joining-older-sister-anne-dickinson-in-2028/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nevada-set-to-host-unlv-on-october-29-in-ticketed-dual-meet-featuring-deck-reserved-vip-package/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nevada-set-to-host-unlv-on-october-29-in-ticketed-dual-meet-featuring-deck-reserved-vip-package/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-snags-verbal-commitment-from-15-ellie-stanley-for-2028-29/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-snags-verbal-commitment-from-15-ellie-stanley-for-2028-29/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-of-staten-island-announces-miranda-johns-as-interim-head-swim-coach-amp-aquatics-director/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-of-staten-island-announces-miranda-johns-as-interim-head-swim-coach-amp-aquatics-director/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/converse-university-announces-mike-simpson-as-interim-head-coach-jt-broome-as-assistant/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/converse-university-announces-mike-simpson-as-interim-head-coach-jt-broome-as-assistant/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-2nd-world-cup-stop-in-tashkent/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-2nd-world-cup-stop-in-tashkent/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-7-12/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-october-7-12/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-the-links-you-need-for-the-2026-world-cup-stop-in-tashkent/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-the-links-you-need-for-the-2026-world-cup-stop-in-tashkent/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-cal-coach-teri-mckeever-writing-book-on-accusations-that-ended-coaching-career/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-cal-coach-teri-mckeever-writing-book-on-accusations-that-ended-coaching-career/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 378 Swim Jobs.
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Novato, CA
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ayden-tan-luka-mijatovic-each-set-multiple-personal-bests-at-wanv-cba-endless-summer-meet/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ayden-tan-luka-mijatovic-each-set-multiple-personal-bests-at-wanv-cba-endless-summer-meet/ 2026 PC TCA Short Course Senior OpenSept. 26-27, 2026
Novato, CA
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ayden-tan-luka-mijatovic-each-set-multiple-personal-bests-at-tca-short-course-senior-open/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ayden-tan-luka-mijatovic-each-set-multiple-personal-bests-at-tca-short-course-senior-open/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-standings-steenbergen-kornev-lead-series-heading-into-stop-2/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-standings-steenbergen-kornev-lead-series-heading-into-stop-2/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-carry-more-speed-through-your-breakouts/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-carry-more-speed-through-your-breakouts/ 2026 CMU RelaysOctober 3, 2026
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pitt-women-carnegie-mellon-men-victorious-at-cmu-relays/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pitt-women-carnegie-mellon-men-victorious-at-cmu-relays/ 2026 SUNFLOWER SHOWDOWNOctober 2, 2026
Topeka, Kan.
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kansas-jayhawks-open-season-with-sweep-at-sunflower-showdown/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kansas-jayhawks-open-season-with-sweep-at-sunflower-showdown/ TOWSON VS LA SALLEOctober 3, 2026
Towson, Md.
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/towson-completes-perfect-weekend-with-sweep-of-la-salle/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/towson-completes-perfect-weekend-with-sweep-of-la-salle/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/psych-sheets-released-for-2nd-stop-of-2026-world-cup-in-tashkent/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/psych-sheets-released-for-2nd-stop-of-2026-world-cup-in-tashkent/ Alabama vs Delta StateOctober 3, 2026
Tuscaloosa, AL
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alabama-wins-every-event-against-delta-state-in-26-27-home-opener/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alabama-wins-every-event-against-delta-state-in-26-27-home-opener/ Idaho vs University of IdahoOctober 3, 2026
Caldwell, Idaho
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/idaho-sweeps-events-at-dual-meet-university-of-idaho/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/idaho-sweeps-events-at-dual-meet-university-of-idaho/ World Aquatics World Cup #2 – TashkentOctober 8-10, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-2nd-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-tashkent/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-2nd-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-tashkent/ Niagara vs McMasterOctober 4, 2026
Niagara, New York
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multiple-pool-records-fall-as-niagara-opens-their-season-against-mcmaster-university/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multiple-pool-records-fall-as-niagara-opens-their-season-against-mcmaster-university/ Omaha vs RockhurstOctober 3, 2026
Omaha, Nebraska
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-omaha-beats-rockhurst-university-in-mens-and-womens-meet/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-omaha-beats-rockhurst-university-in-mens-and-womens-meet/ STL ShowcaseOctober 4, 2026
Edwardsville, IL
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/saint-louis-mckendree-umsl-and-washington-university-st-louis-open-season-with-exhibition-showcase/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/saint-louis-mckendree-umsl-and-washington-university-st-louis-open-season-with-exhibition-showcase/ Iowa v. MarquetteOctober 2, 2026
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Iowa City, IA
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Final Score: Iowa 189, Marquette 70Courtesy of Iowa Athletics
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa swimming and diving defeated Marquette, 189-70, in its season opener at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday afternoon.
The Hawkeyes won all 14 events. The divers competed in a non-scored exhibition.
Iowa began the meet strong with a win in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iowa-takes-down-marquette-189-70-in-golden-eagles-first-ever-meet/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/iowa-takes-down-marquette-189-70-in-golden-eagles-first-ever-meet/ Courtesy: SEC Sports
Men’s Swimmer of the Week: Devin Dilger, Florida
Florida’s Devin Dilger, a junior from Macomb, Mich., was a part of four first-place finishes in the win at No. 20 Kentucky. Dilger placed first in the 50 free with a time of 19.49 and in the 100 free with a time of 43.92. He also swam the third leg of the winning 400 free relay (2:55.12/42.77) and anchored the winning 200 medley relay (1:26.32/19.07) for the Gators.
Men’s Diver of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/floridas-devin-dilger-catie-choate-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/floridas-devin-dilger-catie-choate-named-sec-swimmers-of-the-week/ 2026 LBHS Patriot InvitationalSept. 19, 2026
Altamonte Springs, FL
SCY
Results
Reef McMeeking looks to be in peak form with the Florida high school postseason meets around the corner.
The 15-year-old McMeeking clocked a personal best time of 53.90 in the 100 breast at the LBHS Patriot Invitational, moving into 1st in that event for the boys’ 15-16 age group this season and 34th all-time. His previous personal best was 54.30, set  last December, which ranks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reef-mcmeeking-moves-to-top-spot-this-season-in-boys-15-16-100-breast-at-lbhs-patriot-invitational/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reef-mcmeeking-moves-to-top-spot-this-season-in-boys-15-16-100-breast-at-lbhs-patriot-invitational/ 2026 LBHS Patriot InvitationalSept. 19, 2026
Altamonte Springs, FL
SCY
Results
Reef McMeeking looks to be in peak form with the Florida high school postseason meets around the corner.
The 15-year-old McMeeking clocked a personal best time of 53.90 in the 100 breast at the LBHS Patriot Invitational, moving into 1st in that event for the boys’ 15-16 age group this season and 34th all-time. His previous personal best was 54.30, set  last December, which ranks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reef-mcmeeking-moves-to-first-in-boys-15-16-100-breast-at-lbhs-patriot-invitational/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/reef-mcmeeking-moves-to-first-in-boys-15-16-100-breast-at-lbhs-patriot-invitational/ 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.
Noelle Benkler from Regensburg, Germany, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of California, Berkeley, for 2028-29. She wrote on soci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-junior-medalist-noelle-benkler-commits-to-cal-for-2028-29/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-junior-medalist-noelle-benkler-commits-to-cal-for-2028-29/ Fairmont, West Virginia
SCY (25 Yards)
Meet Results
ScoreMarshall 181 — Fairmont State 65via Marshall University Athletics
HC Campbell notches first win; Marshall takes 12 of 14 events
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The Marshall University Swimming and Diving Team earned a 181-65 win at Fairmont State as Head Coach Phoebe Campbell earned her first career win.
“The team showed up and raced aggressively today!,” Campbell s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marshall-beats-fairmont-state-winning-12-of-14-events/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marshall-beats-fairmont-state-winning-12-of-14-events/ Even before last month’s Asian Games, young Japanese aces Yumeki Kojima and Shin Ohashi had made a name for themselves, owning multiple World Junior Records and wreaking havoc on the domestic record boards.
Competing in Tokyo brought about even more impressive feats, however, with Kojima ripping WJRs of 1:55.36 and 4:07.02 in the men’s 200m and 400m IMs, respectively, while Ohashi scorched a senior World Record of 2:04.83 en route to topping the 200m br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/leon-marchand-on-japanese-prodigies-yumeki-kojima-shin-ohashi/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/leon-marchand-on-japanese-prodigies-yumeki-kojima-shin-ohashi/ Brazilian Olympic Champion Ana Marcela Cunha underwent shoulder surgery for an injury discovered in August.
Cunha shared the news on Instagram, explaining her decision to proceed with the procedure because she hopes to keep competing at upcoming championships.
Cunha dealt with a shoulder injury in 2022, one that caused her to undergo surgery, though it was on her left shoulder as opposed to her right shoulder that was worked on more recently.
*Translated*
Swimme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-ana-marcela-cunha-undergoes-shoulder-surgery-following-south-american-games-gold/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-ana-marcela-cunha-undergoes-shoulder-surgery-following-south-american-games-gold/ Japan’s 21-year-old Shoon Mitsunaga was one of the breakout stars of this year’s Asian Games, posting lifetime bests to help Japan’s overall medal haul in Tokyo.
Mitsunaga fired off a Games Record-setting result of 50.56 to grab gold in the men’s 100m butterfly, taking down the Japanese national record in the process.
That was after he crushed a monster split of 49.74 on the fly leg on the previous day’s silver medal-earning men’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/breakout-star-shoon-mitsunaga-of-japan-boosted-by-asian-games-feats/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/breakout-star-shoon-mitsunaga-of-japan-boosted-by-asian-games-feats/ 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.
Trey Chesney, a 2026 Junior Nationals qualifier, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Southern Methodist University in Texas beginni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-trey-chesney-sends-verbal-to-smu-for-fall-2027/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-trey-chesney-sends-verbal-to-smu-for-fall-2027/ 2026 Intermountain ShootoutOctober 2-3, 2026
Grand Junction, Colorado
SCY (25 yards)
Day 1 Results
Day 2 ResultsCourtesy: BYU Athletics
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Summer Thresher set the BYU school record in the 100 backstroke while Sarah Eliason set the school record in the 200 Individual Medley on the first day of the Colorado Mesa Intermountain Shootout.
“It’s been exciting to watch our team build momentum at the start of the season.” Head coach Ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/byu-sets-multiple-school-records-in-sweep-of-cmu-intermountain-shootout/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/byu-sets-multiple-school-records-in-sweep-of-cmu-intermountain-shootout/ Dolphin kicking! Super important, especially for short course swimmers. So basically—everyone.
They help us shoot out of our breakouts faster, demoralize the competition off turns, and when we get really proficient at it, dolphin kicking can be significantly faster than surface swimming speed.
But developing a thundering underwater dolphin kick isn’t that simple.
We got to work undulation, drive with the hips, have the mobility to kick effectively]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-more-dolphin-kick-tempo-doesnt-always-make-you-faster/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-more-dolphin-kick-tempo-doesnt-always-make-you-faster/ 2026 PAC InviteOctober 2-3, 2026
Stockton, Calif.
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy: Pacific Athletics
STOCKTON, Calif. – Pacific swimming made the most of its home water this weekend, sweeping the men’s and women’s team titles at the PAC Invite on Friday and Saturday at Chris Kjeldsen Pool at the Douglass M. Eberhardt Aquatics Center.
The victories marked Pacific’s first sweep of the team titles at its home invitational since 2018 and the first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-the-pacific-sweeps-team-titles-at-pac-invite/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-the-pacific-sweeps-team-titles-at-pac-invite/ Courtesy of Anti Wave, a SwimSwam partner.
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Anti Wave competition racing lanes took centre stage at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, providing the competiti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anti-wave-racing-lanes-shine-at-2026-australian-short-course-championships-in-sydney/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anti-wave-racing-lanes-shine-at-2026-australian-short-course-championships-in-sydney/ 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.
Austin Chu from St. Louis, Missouri, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of North Carolina beginning in 2028-29. He wrote]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-lands-verbal-commitment-from-19-austin-chu-for-2028-29/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-lands-verbal-commitment-from-19-austin-chu-for-2028-29/ 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.
Owen Miklos from Richmond, Virginia, has made a verbal commitment to the University of Alabama for 2028-29. He told SwimSwam:
“I chose the Unive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-miklos-the-15-swimmer-in-the-class-of-2028-verbally-commits-to-alabama-crimson-tide/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-miklos-the-15-swimmer-in-the-class-of-2028-verbally-commits-to-alabama-crimson-tide/ 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.
Jianna Amores from Miami, Florida, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Tennessee beginning in the 2028-29 school year.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dominican-national-record-holder-12-in-2028-jianna-amores-verbally-commits-to-tennessee/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/dominican-national-record-holder-12-in-2028-jianna-amores-verbally-commits-to-tennessee/ Duke v. DavidsonOctober 2, 2026
Cannon Pool, Davidson, NC
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Duke 246.5, Davidson 53.5
Men: Duke 196, Davidson 106It was a victorious day for the Duke Blue Devils as they went on the road to pick up a pair of wins over in-state foe Davidson. The women dominated 246.5-53.5, while the men also won 196-106.
Freshman Quinn White made her collegiate debut for the Blue Devils and made a statement, winning both the 200 free and 500 fre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/duke-picks-up-first-wins-of-2026-2027-season-with-sweep-of-davidson/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/duke-picks-up-first-wins-of-2026-2027-season-with-sweep-of-davidson/ The World Aquatics Foundation presented the Republic of Azerbaijan with its Environmental Award during the opening ceremonies of the World Cup in Baku.
According to a World Aquatics release, the award was presented to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources “in recognition of Azerbaijan’s significant, long-term achievements in environmental protection under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.”
The protection efforts include progress in s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-foundation-presents-republic-of-azerbaijan-environmental-award-at-first-world-cup-stop/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-foundation-presents-republic-of-azerbaijan-environmental-award-at-first-world-cup-stop/ Competitor’s history in swimming runs deep. The company has been producing lane lines for decades, going back to 1968, with its products becoming a fixture at major meets, college programs, clubs and aquatic facilities around the country.
Linehan brings a swimmer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/from-ncaa-champion-to-competitor-swim-vp-kristen-linehan-omils-journey-through-the-sport/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/from-ncaa-champion-to-competitor-swim-vp-kristen-linehan-omils-journey-through-the-sport/ 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.
The Golden Bears are roaring back! After a brief blip in 2026—where the men’s team finished outside the top two at NCAAs for the first tim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/david-sammons-2-in-the-class-of-2028-hands-cal-men-their-4th-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/david-sammons-2-in-the-class-of-2028-hands-cal-men-their-4th-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment/ Visualization is a popular mental training skill for building confidence and resilience on race day.
Michael Phelps was a big fan. Adam Peaty, Katie Ledecky, Missy Franklin, and countless other elite swimmers used visualization for building confidence, sharpening technique, and preparing for the demands of the Big Meet.
But like any skill, it has to be done properly to get the most from it.
And that means “feeling” as much of the visualization as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/visualization-for-swimmers-dont-just-see-it-feel-it/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/visualization-for-swimmers-dont-just-see-it-feel-it/ Courtesy: Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame
Indianapolis, Ind. — October 1, 2026 — The Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame today announced its Class of 2027, a group of 22 swimmers and divers, four coaches and three special award recipients whose achievements span more than eight decades of Indiana high school swimming and diving. The class will be formally inducted on April 18, 2027, in Indianapolis.
This class of honorees]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-high-school-swimming-and-diving-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2027/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-high-school-swimming-and-diving-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2027/ Harrison Turner has announced he is now training at Rackley Performance in Chandler, Queensland, after spending the last nine years at Nudgee College under head coach Shaun Crowe.
Turner made the announcement on his Instagram, reflecting on his time with the program, which helped lead him to the first World Championship medal of his career last summer in Singapore, when he finished 3rd in the 200 butterfly in 1:54.17, racing in lane 8 in the final.
Onto the next chap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-championships-medalist-harrison-turner-joins-rackley-performance-after-long-stint-with-nudgee-college/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-championships-medalist-harrison-turner-joins-rackley-performance-after-long-stint-with-nudgee-college/ Northwestern vs Miami (OH)Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Evanston, IL
SCY (25 yards)
RESULTSTEAM SCORES
MENNorthwestern – 187
Miami (OH) – 130WOMENNorthwestern – 230
Miami (OH) – 87Northwestern hosted Miami (OH) for a dual meet in Evanston on Saturday, defeating the RedHawks in both men’s and women’s scoring. Northwestern rolled over the Miami women 230-87, while the Miami men put up a pretty strong fight, falling to the Wildcats 18]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/northwestern-sweeps-miami-oh-in-dual-meet-lillie-nordmann-time-trials-pool-record-15544-200-fly/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/northwestern-sweeps-miami-oh-in-dual-meet-lillie-nordmann-time-trials-pool-record-15544-200-fly/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 377 Swim Jobs.
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For decades on end, both Australia and the United States have been the benchmark for international swimming. Both nations have accounted for many of the greatest moments, races and swimmers the sport has ever seen, and the coming years present an opportunity to rekindle what is swimmings greatest rivalry.
With a new generation of superstars emerging on both sides of the Pacific, the battle between Australia and the USA is entering a new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australia-vs-usa-swimmings-greatest-rivalry-enters-a-new-era/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australia-vs-usa-swimmings-greatest-rivalry-enters-a-new-era/ Nebraska v. Iowa StateOctober 2, 2026
Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Score: Nebraska 197, Iowa State 101Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics
Lincoln – Nebraska swim and dive team collected the first win of the season against Iowa State, 197-101. NU swept 13 events, with Beatrix Tanko leading the way with four titles won at the Devaney Natatorium in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday afternoon.
Nebraska snagged the first title of the season in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nebraska-powers-to-home-opening-win-over-iowa-state-in-197-101-fashion/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nebraska-powers-to-home-opening-win-over-iowa-state-in-197-101-fashion/ West Virginia v. MarshallOctober 2, 2026
Morgantown, WV
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Score: West Virginia 214, Marshall 61Courtesy of West Virginia Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University women’s swimming team opened the 2026-27 campaign with a dominating, 214-61, victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd at The Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park on Friday.
West Virginia won all 16 events to dominate the meet from start to finish. WVU]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-virginia-women-take-down-marshall-at-home-214-61/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-virginia-women-take-down-marshall-at-home-214-61/ Towson v. GeorgetownOctober 2, 2026
Burdick Pool, Towson, MD
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Scores:Women: Towson 136, Georgetown 107
Men: Towson 131, Georgetown 112Courtesy of Towson Athletics
TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams defeated Georgetown at Burdick Pool on Friday night to each earn their first wins of the season.
The Towson women saw two wins from Addie Scott in the pool and two wins from Lara Booth Al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/towson-picks-up-first-wins-of-the-season-with-sweep-of-george-town-at-home/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/towson-picks-up-first-wins-of-the-season-with-sweep-of-george-town-at-home/ Northeastern VS Vermont (Women Only)October 3, 2026
Burlington, VT
25 yards (SCY)
Scores:Vermont – 158, Northeastern – 123
Full ResultsThe University of Vermont’s swimming and diving team celebrated its 50th anniversary with a historic win over the Northeastern University women on Saturday, topping the Huskies 158 to 123 in the teams’ season opener.
The Catamounts’ victory marked the team’s first time in program history defeating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/vermont-swim-amp-dive-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-first-ever-win-over-northeastern/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/vermont-swim-amp-dive-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-first-ever-win-over-northeastern/ 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.
Virginia high school state finalist Troy Salpeter has announced his verbal commitment to swim for La Salle University in Philadelphia beginning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-state-finalist-troy-salpeter-to-swim-for-la-salle-university-beginning-2027/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-state-finalist-troy-salpeter-to-swim-for-la-salle-university-beginning-2027/ Courtesy: World Aquatics
The opening stops of the World Aquatics High Diving World Cup 2027 have today been revealed, outlining the venues and dates that form the next phase of qualification for the World Aquatics Championships – Budapest 2027.
Fort Lauderdale (10-11 April) and Porto Flavia (12-13 June) have been confirmed as the host venues for the World Aquatics High Diving World Cup 2027.
Performances at World Cup stops will play an important role in securing qua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-2027-high-diving-world-cup-venues/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-aquatics-announces-2027-high-diving-world-cup-venues/ Courtesy: UCLA Athletics
LOS ANGELES – Behind a five-goal, three-assist performance by junior Ryder Dodd, No. 1 UCLA downed No. 4 California 13-11 on Sunday afternoon at Spieker Aquatics Center.
UCLA (15-1) scored on back-to-back penalty shots in the third quarter to turn a tie game into the first multi-goal lead of the contest and then used two more penalty shots in the fourth quarter to gain the decisive advantage.
After going scoreless in the second quarter, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/top-ranked-ucla-mens-water-polo-tops-no-4-cal-13-11/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/top-ranked-ucla-mens-water-polo-tops-no-4-cal-13-11/ 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.
19-year-old Lena Ludwig from Heidelberg, Germany, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas for 2027-28. She wrote on social medi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/euro-juniors-breaststroke-champion-lena-ludwig-verbals-to-texas-for-2027-28/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/euro-juniors-breaststroke-champion-lena-ludwig-verbals-to-texas-for-2027-28/ The official logo for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Australia, has been released… officially. The logo was released two days earlier than expected after it was briefly uploaded to the official Brisbane 2032 YouTube channel on Thursday, but the video was taken down shortly after.
The Brisbane 2032 Instagram page poked fun at the logo’s unplanned early reveal, sharing the new cockatoo-inspired logo for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.View this post on In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brisbane-2032-olympics-unveils-cockatoo-inspired-logo/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brisbane-2032-olympics-unveils-cockatoo-inspired-logo/ 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.
Men’s #2: Florida Gators
Key Losses: Josh Liendo (60 NCAA Points), Ahmed Hafnaoui (35 NCAA Points), Gio Linscheer (32 NCAA Points), Koen de Groot (15]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-2-florida-men-seek-more-success-in-post-liendo-era-with-jaouadi-buff-marshall/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-2-florida-men-seek-more-success-in-post-liendo-era-with-jaouadi-buff-marshall/ Florida v. KentuckyOctober 2, 2026
Lancaster Aquatic Center, Lexington, KY
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Final ScoresWomen: Florida 183, Kentucky 115
Men: Florida 194, Kentucky 103The Florida Gators dominated on the road in Lexington, handling business against SEC foe Kentucky and bringing home a pair of early-season conference wins: the women downed the Wildcats 183 to 115, while the men handled business 194 to 103.
Several multi-event winners led Florida; Catie Choate pic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-sweeps-kentucky-on-the-road-to-open-2026-27-conference-action/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-sweeps-kentucky-on-the-road-to-open-2026-27-conference-action/ The college swimming season is in full swing as we head into October. Some of the top teams in the NCAA have already been busy competing in the College Swimming League (CSL) which has had its first three matches.
SwimSwam’s Pre-Season Power Rankings:Women’s Top 25
Men’s Top 25One of the top meets this weekend is the Battle at The Burr as Howard is set to host Georgetown. Over 1,000 fans have been in attendance at the meet the last two years and anoth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-5-october-12/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-weekly-preview-october-5-october-12/ 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 qualifier Trevor Donley has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Denver beginning in the fall of 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-trevor-donley-sends-verbal-commitment-to-denver-for-fall-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-trevor-donley-sends-verbal-commitment-to-denver-for-fall-2027/ Mark Nikolaev, 29, will make his Australian debut at the 2026 World Short Course Swimming Championships in December five years after he began the process of changing his sporting citizenship.
He earned that spot with a 49.79 win in the 100 backstroke on day 1 of the meet. While that’s not a best time for him (49.25 in 2021), it is better than the 50.03 Australian standard.
Nikolaev was born in Seltso, Russia in the far western part of the country near the border]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mark-nikolaev-set-to-make-his-australian-debut-at-2026-world-short-course-championships/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mark-nikolaev-set-to-make-his-australian-debut-at-2026-world-short-course-championships/ 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.
Ohio high school state champion Lexi Hartzell has announced her commitment to swim and study at Oakland University beginning in the fall of 2027, becom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-high-school-state-champion-lexi-hartzell-verbals-to-oakland-for-fall-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ohio-high-school-state-champion-lexi-hartzell-verbals-to-oakland-for-fall-2027/ The 2026 Australian Short Course Championships may have wrapped up, but we can relive some of the high-octane moments via this photo vault, courtesy of Delly Carr/Swimming Australia.
As a refresher, several stars to the tune of Kaylee McKeown, Kyle Chalmers and Cameron McEvoy bypassed the competition; however, there was still a world-class field with the likes of Lani Pallister, Sam Short and Flynn Southam doing their thing.
When the dust settled, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-sc-championships-photo-vault/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-sc-championships-photo-vault/ 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.
Ashlyn Bolyard and Lulu Negro have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at the University of Illinois.
Ashl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ashlyn-bolyard-lulu-negro-commit-to-illinois-for-fall-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ashlyn-bolyard-lulu-negro-commit-to-illinois-for-fall-2027/ Louisville vs Xavier (Men’s & Women’s Dual)Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Ralph Wright Natatorium, Louisville, KY
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RESULTS (also available on MeetMobile)TEAM SCORES
MENLouisville – 189.5
Xavier – 70.5WOMENLouisville – 188
Xavier – 69Louisville hosted Xavier for a combined dual meet at the Ralph Wright Natatorium yesterday, defeating the Musketeers soundly in both men’s and women’s scoring.
One of the best]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-women-crack-trio-of-pool-records-as-cardinals-sweep-xavier-in-home-opener/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-women-crack-trio-of-pool-records-as-cardinals-sweep-xavier-in-home-opener/ 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.
Amir Tasker and Gabe Hardy have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at Howard University in fall 2027.
Ami]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/amir-tasker-and-gabe-hardy-send-commitments-to-howard-university-for-fall-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/amir-tasker-and-gabe-hardy-send-commitments-to-howard-university-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Matias Ondrej Kristof of Bratislava, Slovakia has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Georgia beginning in f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-finalist-matias-ondrej-kristof-commits-to-georgia-for-2027/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-finalist-matias-ondrej-kristof-commits-to-georgia-for-2027/ 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.
Cullen Kahl of Sprint, Texas has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Cal beginning in fall 2028. Kahl is the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-ranked-cullen-kahl-gives-cal-their-3rd-top-20-commitment-for-fall-2028/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-ranked-cullen-kahl-gives-cal-their-3rd-top-20-commitment-for-fall-2028/ 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.
Nationals qualifier Jayla Kuzak has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in the fall of 2027. Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nationals-qualifier-jayla-kuzak-verbals-to-pitt-for-fall-2027/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nationals-qualifier-jayla-kuzak-verbals-to-pitt-for-fall-2027/ UNLV @ Arizona StateOctober 2, 2026
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Mona Plummer Aquatic Center, Tempe, Arizona
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Team ScoresWomen: ASU 231 – 68 UNLV
Men: ASU 245 – 55 UNLVThe UNLV Rebels made the nearly five-hour trip from Las Vegas to Tempe, Arizona, on Friday to face the Arizona State Sun Devils, and the home team dominated on both sides. The ASU women won 231-68 and the men won 245-55, with the Sun Devils combining for 27 of 28 event wins. The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-posts-several-ncaa-leading-swims-as-asu-sweeps-unlv-at-home/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-posts-several-ncaa-leading-swims-as-asu-sweeps-unlv-at-home/ #1/#8 UVA vs NavyOctober 3, 2026
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Full Meet Results on Meet Mobile: “UVA vs Navy”The University of Virginia and the U.S. Naval Academy raced today, and the University of Virginia women dominated the meet, led by freshman Jessica Thompson, while Navy won most of the events on the men’s side
The meet was an exhibition, which means it was not scored.
Women’s Recap
South African freshman Jessica Thompson h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jessica-thompson-wins-two-individual-events-at-virginia-vs-navy-exhibition/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jessica-thompson-wins-two-individual-events-at-virginia-vs-navy-exhibition/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListThe first stop of the 2026 World Aquatics World Cup Silk Road Tour in Baku wrapped up today, which means it is time to track prize money totals and series standings after one stop.
The prize money follows the same structure as last year, wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-and-marrit-steenbergen-lead-prize-money-totals-after-first-stop-of-2026-world-cup/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-and-marrit-steenbergen-lead-prize-money-totals-after-first-stop-of-2026-world-cup/ 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.
Liam Chew from Kelowna, British Columbia, has announced his verbal commitment to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2027-28. He told S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3x-canadian-junior-pan-pacs-a-finalist-liam-chew-verbally-commits-to-princeton-2027/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3x-canadian-junior-pan-pacs-a-finalist-liam-chew-verbally-commits-to-princeton-2027/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListChina’s Yu Yiting picked up her 2nd Asian record of the meet in the women’s 200 IM, swimming 2:02.80 to take down Yui Ohashi‘s 2020 record of 2:03.93. She also moves up to become the 6th fastest performer in history in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-breaks-asian-record-with-20280-in-womens-200-im/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-breaks-asian-record-with-20280-in-womens-200-im/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 Auburn
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Live RecapMatch #3 has concluded of the 2026 College Swimming League season and it came down to the final relay. Cal had the lead the entire night but Stanford was able to earn the win on the final relay as Cal D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-3-takeaways-and-other-notes/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-3-takeaways-and-other-notes/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start List22-year-old world champion Pieter Coetze just ripped the best time of his young career to top the podium in the men’s 100m backstroke on the final night of action at the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup stop i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-champion-pieter-coetze-clocks-african-record-in-100-back/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-champion-pieter-coetze-clocks-african-record-in-100-back/ 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 qualifier Ava Komoroski has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Florida State University beginning in the fall of 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-ava-komoroski-sends-verbal-pledge-to-florida-state-for-fall-2027/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-ava-komoroski-sends-verbal-pledge-to-florida-state-for-fall-2027/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListThe women’s 100 fly final at the Baku World cup went to Belgium’s Roos Vanotterdijk in 55.29, a new Belgian national record time, taking down her own record of 55.64, which she set at the World Cup in Carmel last year.
WOMEN&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-takes-down-belgian-record-with-5529-100-butterfly/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/roos-vanotterdijk-takes-down-belgian-record-with-5529-100-butterfly/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListAfter ripping a lifetime best of 44.84 in the 100m freestyle last night to tie Aussie Kyle Chalmers‘s world record, 22-year-old Egor Kornev captured another gold in record-setting fashion.
While contesting the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/on-fire-egor-kornev-becomes-3-50-fly-performer-all-time-with-russian-record/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/on-fire-egor-kornev-becomes-3-50-fly-performer-all-time-with-russian-record/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListLewis Clareburt did not win a medal in the men’s 200 IM, finishing 5th in 4:03.02, but he still picked up a new national record time, taking down the 4;03.66 he swam at last year’s World Cup.
MEN’S 400 IM – FASTEST HE]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lewis-clareburt-swims-40302-to-break-own-new-zealand-record-in-400-im/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lewis-clareburt-swims-40302-to-break-own-new-zealand-record-in-400-im/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListChing Hwee Gan has been on-fire this week, and she picked up another Singapore national record in the women’s 800 freestyle, swimming 8:15.73 to win the event and break her own record of 8:18.85 from the 2024 SC World Championships
This swim f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-shatters-own-singapore-national-record-with-81573-in-800-free-at-baku-world-cup/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-shatters-own-singapore-national-record-with-81573-in-800-free-at-baku-world-cup/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 3 Finals Start ListWe are all set for the third and final day of action at the first stop of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku, with the evening bringing us some potentially electric performances.
The men’s 50m fly saw Russia’s newly minted 100]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-three-finals-live-recap/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-three-finals-live-recap/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 Auburn
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Live RecapMatch #3 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Stanford swam to the win, earning the win on the final relay of the night after Cal’s relay was DQed in the Super Skins. Caroline B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caroline-bricker-ryan-erisman-win-swimswams-csl-match-3-mvps/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caroline-bricker-ryan-erisman-win-swimswams-csl-match-3-mvps/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Live RecapMen’s 500 FreestyleNCAA Record: 4:02.31 — Leon Marchand, ASU (2024)
CSL Record: 4:12.85 — Tomas Koski, Georgia (2026)Top 8Ryan Erisman (CAL) — 4:08.55 **Jackpot SwimCal&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ryan-erisman-continues-momentum-from-summer-going-lifetime-best-40855-500-free-at-csl-match-3/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ryan-erisman-continues-momentum-from-summer-going-lifetime-best-40855-500-free-at-csl-match-3/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Live RecapThe College Swimming League’s match #3 had over 1,700 tickets sold, the broadcast announced at the start of the match. Match #3 is taking place at Stanford’s Avery Aquatics Center. 1,700 tic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-leagues-match-3-has-over-1700-tickets-sold/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-leagues-match-3-has-over-1700-tickets-sold/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 Auburn
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Live RecapThe College Swimming League’s match #3 has 2,071 total ticketed people in attendance. Match #3 is taking place at Stanford’s Avery Aquatics Center. 2,071 tickets sold is significantly more t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-leagues-match-3-has-2071-total-ticketed-in-attendance/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-leagues-match-3-has-2071-total-ticketed-in-attendance/ 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.
The #13 ranked recruit in the girls high school class of 2028 Grace Koenig-Song has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-ranked-grace-koenig-song-staying-local-with-verbal-commitment-to-northwestern-for-2028/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-ranked-grace-koenig-song-staying-local-with-verbal-commitment-to-northwestern-for-2028/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 Auburn
PreviewWelcome to the 3rd CSL Match!
The last two matches have been fast and furious, and have seen some incredibly fast swims for the early NCAA season. It is officially October, and three of the teams will be kickin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-3-cal-stanford-ohio-state-auburn-live-recap/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-3-cal-stanford-ohio-state-auburn-live-recap/ Kristina Paegle and Levi Sandidge are now ineligible for the NCAA this upcoming season after the NCAA won its appeal in Kentucky. Paegle and Sandidge are part of a lawsuit for an NCAA fifth year.
The two were a part of Wells vs. NCAA that was filed in Kentucky. That lawsuit was originally filed in the middle of August before more athletes added their names to the lawsuit at the start of September. The lawsuit aimed to grandfather them into the NCAA’s five-f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kristina-paegle-levi-sandidge-ineligible-for-fifth-year-as-ncaa-wins-appeal-in-kentucky/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kristina-paegle-levi-sandidge-ineligible-for-fifth-year-as-ncaa-wins-appeal-in-kentucky/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 AuburnThe heat sheets are out for the 3rd match of the inaugural CSL season, and there are two very notable absences on the women’s side in the forms of Rylee Erisman and Claire Weinstein.
Cal only has 11 women on thei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-confirms-claire-weinstein-and-rylee-erisman-not-racing-at-csl-match-3/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-confirms-claire-weinstein-and-rylee-erisman-not-racing-at-csl-match-3/ 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 Riley Fitzpatrick has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Cincinnati beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-riley-fitzpatrick-sends-verbal-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-riley-fitzpatrick-sends-verbal-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/ Larry Nassar, the disgraced former sports doctor for USA Gymnastics and other Olympic sports who is serving a life prison sentence for assaulting female athletes under the guise of treatment and child pornography, was never on the Michigan sex offender registry, according to Michigan State Police.
The clarification from the Michigan State Police came on Friday after viral reports surfaced that Nassar’s name was removed from the sex offender registry after a ruli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/larry-nasar-was-never-on-sex-registry-in-michigan-contrary-to-viral-reports/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/larry-nasar-was-never-on-sex-registry-in-michigan-contrary-to-viral-reports/ 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 qualifier Jacob Lee has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the Air Force Academy beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jacob-lee-sends-verbal-to-air-force-for-fall-2027/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-jacob-lee-sends-verbal-to-air-force-for-fall-2027/ 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.
NCSA Spring Championships qualifier Olivia Johnson will head north to Connecticut next fall, as she has announced her verbal commitment to swim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-qualifier-olivia-johnson-to-compete-for-sacred-heart-starting-in-fall-2027/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-qualifier-olivia-johnson-to-compete-for-sacred-heart-starting-in-fall-2027/ College Swim League — Match ThreeOctober 2, 2026
Stanford, California — Avery Aquatic Center
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Teams: #3/#5 Cal, #8/#9 Stanford, #11/#15 Ohio State, #21/#21 AuburnWelcome to the 3rd match of the 2026 College Swim League! Today’s meet will be at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California, which means it will be late one, starting at 8:30 pm ET.
Today’s meet feat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-3-stanford-cal-ohio-state-auburn-heat-sheet-and-preview/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-3-stanford-cal-ohio-state-auburn-heat-sheet-and-preview/ UVA’s Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet has most major swimming stars signed up to race, and more swim stars are expected to commit soon. See the full list and meet details here.SwimSwam will stream all sessions with Kevin Cargill on-mic calling all races. 
The meet will be held on October 15 and 16, with an evening session on Thursday, a morning session on Friday, and an evening session on Friday.ENTRY DEADLINE OCT 5th
Entries for the 2026 UVA Pro E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-entries-due-oct-5-at-noon-est/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-pro-elite-scm-worlds-prep-meet-entries-due-oct-5-at-noon-est/ Twelve swimmers from Australia’s Manly Swimming Club are headed to California for a seven-day high-performance training camp at The Race Club in Carlsbad, with the group looking to sharpen their technical skills while gaining international training and racing experience.
The swimmers, ranging in age from 16 to 23, will travel from Sydney’s Northern Beaches alongside Manly head coach Justin Rothwell, coach Michelle Thomas and club president Matt Patterson]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/manly-swimming-club-sends-12-swimmers-to-california-for-high-performance-camp-at-the-race-club/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/manly-swimming-club-sends-12-swimmers-to-california-for-high-performance-camp-at-the-race-club/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which men’s team they believe is second-best this season behind Texas:
Question: Behind Texas, who is the frontrunner for the #2 spot at the 2027 Men’s NCAA Championships?
RESU]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-504-favor-indiana-men-to-take-2nd-behind-texas-at-2027-ncaas/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-504-favor-indiana-men-to-take-2nd-behind-texas-at-2027-ncaas/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4The 2026 Australian Short Course Championships wrapped up tonig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-australia-announces-24-strong-roster-for-2026-short-course-world-championships/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-australia-announces-24-strong-roster-for-2026-short-course-world-championships/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 2 Finals Heat SheetThe final event on day two of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup stop in Baku saw 22-year-old Chen Juner score a new Chinese record in the men’s 200m butterfly.
Chen stopped the clock at a speedy result of 1:49.37 for the gold, beating his competitors by nearly two seconds]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/chen-juner-produces-new-chinese-record-in-mens-200-fly/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/chen-juner-produces-new-chinese-record-in-mens-200-fly/ wSwim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-yu-yiting-continues-to-impress-with-42409-400-im-in-baku/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-yu-yiting-continues-to-impress-with-42409-400-im-in-baku/ 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 qualifier Kevin Foley has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the Air Force Academy beginning in the fall of 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-kevin-foley-to-swim-for-air-force-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-kevin-foley-to-swim-for-air-force-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 2 Finals Heat SheetDay two of the first stop of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup taking place in Baku brought us our first World-Record-equalling performance of the series.
Racing in the final of the men’s 100m freestyle tonight, and only a handful of events after his 50m back World Cup rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-delivers-4484-100-freestyle-to-match-kyle-chalmers-world-record/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-delivers-4484-100-freestyle-to-match-kyle-chalmers-world-record/ 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
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Meet Central
Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4On the final day of the 2026 Australian SC Trials, world record holder Lani Pallister se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lani-pallister-sets-allcomers-record-with-80166-in-800-freestyle/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lani-pallister-sets-allcomers-record-with-80166-in-800-freestyle/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 2 Finals Heat SheetWe entered day two of the first stop of the ‘Silk Road’ World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku with swimmers continuing to bring the speed.
The men’s 50m backstroke was no exception, as Russian ace Egor Kornev ripped a monster performance en route to winning gol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-rips-2223-50-back-world-cup-record-coetze-nabs-african-record/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-rips-2223-50-back-world-cup-record-coetze-nabs-african-record/ 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
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Meet Central
Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4Australia’s Isaac Cooper is now the fastest man ever on Australian soil in the 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/isaac-cooper-breaks-australian-all-comers-record-in-50-free-misses-aussie-record-by-24-hours/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/isaac-cooper-breaks-australian-all-comers-record-in-50-free-misses-aussie-record-by-24-hours/ 2026 World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Day 2 Finals Heat SheetThe second night of finals from the 2026 World Cup stop in Baku gets underway one hour earlier today, with 10 events on tap and plenty of superstars in action.
This morning, Cameron McEvoy turned heads with an impressive 45.84 clocking in the men’s 100 free, putting him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-2-finals-live-recap/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-2-finals-live-recap/ 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.
Women’s #1: Virginia Cavaliers
Key Losses: Aimee Canny (41 NCAA points, 2 NCAA relays), Emma Weber (23 NCAA points, 1 NCAA relay), Zoe Skirboll (10 NCAA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-1-virginia-women-keep-cooking-with-seventh-straight-ncaa-title-in-sight/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-1-virginia-women-keep-cooking-with-seventh-straight-ncaa-title-in-sight/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/competitor-coach-of-the-month-david-tambuwun/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/competitor-coach-of-the-month-david-tambuwun/ Courtesy: Local Action Marketing
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA — Los Angeles native, U.S. Paralympic medalist and LA28 Athlete Ambassador Jamal Hill joined Tumi Masekela and Soweto Swim School at Nike SHAPA Soweto in South Africa for the 1 Million Swimmers Africa Launch this past week, celebrating a new partnership between Hill’s Los Angeles-based Swim Up Hill Foundation and Masekela’s Soweto Swim S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/la28-athlete-ambassador-jamal-hill-takes-1-million-swimmers-mission-to-soweto-south-africa/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/la28-athlete-ambassador-jamal-hill-takes-1-million-swimmers-mission-to-soweto-south-africa/ Parents & Swimmers raised questions over officiating and rule enforcement emerged on the opening day(30th September 2026) of the 6th National Finswimming Championships, organized by the Underwater Sports Federation of India (USFI) at Balewadi, Pune, with swimmers and parents raising concerns over several decisions made during the competition.
The concerns centered particularly on the 50m Surface Swim, Event 13, Heat 1, where participants questioned whether swi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/are-cmas-rules-being-overlooked-in-usfis-winner-decisions/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/are-cmas-rules-being-overlooked-in-usfis-winner-decisions/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The time has come for the final session of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-4-finals-live-recap/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-4-finals-live-recap/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Welcome to the final day of competition at the 2026 Australian SC Championships! So far 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-4-prelims-live-recap/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-4-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Texas native Hudson Roybal has announced his commitment to attend Florida State University for the fall of 2027, taking the next step in both his acade]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uil-6a-state-champion-hudson-roybal-chooses-florida-state-for-2027/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uil-6a-state-champion-hudson-roybal-chooses-florida-state-for-2027/ USA Swimming has shared the event schedule for the three stops of the 2027 Pro Swim Series, including a new format for racing stroke 50s.
The three stops will take place in Nashville from January 14-17, Westmont from March 3-6, and Fort Lauderdale from April 21-24. Each will feature one 50-meter stroke that is contested over four rounds: prelims, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final.
According to a press release from USA Swimming, this racing format is implemented]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-releases-day-by-day-schedules-for-2027-pro-series-includes-quartersemifinals-of-50s/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-releases-day-by-day-schedules-for-2027-pro-series-includes-quartersemifinals-of-50s/ The NCAA is expected to vote on a rule change that would make student-athletes ineligible to join teams after their respective sport’s season has started.
A source with knowledge of the situation told SwimSwam that the rule would apply to sports that have seasons spanning both the fall and winter semesters, which includes swimming and diving.
The expectation is that the rule would come into effect once a sport has started its championship season—that i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-expected-to-vote-on-change-to-midseason-eligibility-next-week-would-be-effective-in-2027-28/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-expected-to-vote-on-change-to-midseason-eligibility-next-week-would-be-effective-in-2027-28/ The NCAA is expected to discuss a rule change next week that would make student-athletes ineligible to join teams after their respective sport’s season has started, with a potential vote coming in early 2027.
A source with knowledge of the situation told SwimSwam that the rule would apply to sports that have seasons spanning both the fall and winter semesters, which includes swimming and diving.
The expectation is that the rule would come into effect once a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-expected-to-discuss-change-to-midseason-eligibility-next-week-would-be-effective-in-2027-28/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-expected-to-discuss-change-to-midseason-eligibility-next-week-would-be-effective-in-2027-28/ 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 qualifier Janae Sanders has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in the fall of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-janae-sanders-verbals-to-pittsburgh-for-fall-2027/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-janae-sanders-verbals-to-pittsburgh-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Women’s #2: Stanford Cardinal
Key Losses: Torri Huske (60 NCAA Points), Lucy Bell (57 NCAA Points), Gigi Johnson (22 NCAA Points), Emilie Moore (10 NCAA Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-2-stanford-women-look-to-overcome-losses-with-another-top-5-ncaa-finish/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-2-stanford-women-look-to-overcome-losses-with-another-top-5-ncaa-finish/ Sam Freas InviteSeptember 26, 2026
Norman, Oklahoma
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Full Meet ResultsCourtesy: Mean Green Athletics
NORMAN, Okla. — The UNT swimmers had their first competition of the season over the weekend at the Sam Freas Invite and left with several strong showings in the pool.
UNT won the 200 medley relay as the team of Vivian Anderson, Maria Jose Sanchez Castro, Maria Mitova and Janci Pangburn swam a 1:46.08 and took first and second in the 200 freestyle,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-texas-women-perform-well-at-sam-freas-invitational/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-texas-women-perform-well-at-sam-freas-invitational/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
Finals: Day 1The 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup kicked off today from Baku, and the men’s 50m freestyle final lived up to its billing and then some.
This morning, LCM 50 free World Record holder and Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy of Australia earned the 2nd seed, hitting a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-mcevoy-destroys-oceanian-record-kornev-hits-russian-mark-in-50-free/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-mcevoy-destroys-oceanian-record-kornev-hits-russian-mark-in-50-free/ One of the greatest swimmers to ever come out of Wales has announced his retirement.
Dan Jones, who was a part of two bronze medal winning relay teams during this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, said he is stepping away from competitive swimming at the age of 30.
Jones represented Wales at the last two Commonwealth Games, competing in the 50 freestyle and on four relay teams during the 2022 event in Birmingham.
At this year’s Commonwealth Games in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/welsh-swimmer-dan-jones-announces-retirement/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/welsh-swimmer-dan-jones-announces-retirement/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1
Finals: Day 1Women’s 100 IMWorld Record: 55.11 – Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
World Cup Record: 55.77 – Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2025GOLD: Marrit Steenbergen (NED) – 56.83
SILVER: Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL) – 56.84
BRONZE: Yu Yiting (CHN) – 56.99
Despite not winn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-lowers-own-asian-record-for-1st-time-in-two-years-with-5699-100-im-world-cup-bronze/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-yiting-lowers-own-asian-record-for-1st-time-in-two-years-with-5699-100-im-world-cup-bronze/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Finals: Day 1The first stop of the ‘Silk Road’ World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku brought us our first national and continental record to kickoff the campaign.
Racing in the final of the women’s 50m freestyle tonight, Olympic multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey fired o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-siobhan-haughey-fires-off-asian-record-in-50-freestyle/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-siobhan-haughey-fires-off-asian-record-in-50-freestyle/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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How To WatchThe first event of the first stop of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup saw a national record go down, as on-fire Ching Hwee Gan of Singapore delivered the best time of her career in the women’s 400m freestyle.
Although she landed off the podium to place 5th overall, the 23-year-old former In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-multi-medalist-ching-hwee-gan-continues-success-with-scm-400-free-sgp-record/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-multi-medalist-ching-hwee-gan-continues-success-with-scm-400-free-sgp-record/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The penultimate night of racing unfolded at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-sc-championships-worlds-roster-grows-to-18-on-penultimate-night/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-sc-championships-worlds-roster-grows-to-18-on-penultimate-night/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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How To WatchWelcome to the first day of the 2026 Swimming World Cup on the Silk Road! Our first stop brings us to Baku, Azerbaijan, as we prepare for the meet’s first finals session. Today’s events will feature the women’s and men’s 400 freestyle, women’s 50 backstroke, men’s 200 backstrok]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-1-finals-live-recap/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-day-1-finals-live-recap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ultra-swimmer-of-the-month-claire-curzan/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ultra-swimmer-of-the-month-claire-curzan/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 317-year-old Lukas Dunn from the Knox Pymble Swim Club in NSW, Australia has smashed the Australian Age]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australias-lukas-dunn-breaks-200-im-age-record-in-prelims-then-crushes-it-in-finals/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australias-lukas-dunn-breaks-200-im-age-record-in-prelims-then-crushes-it-in-finals/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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How To WatchThe opening preliminary session of the 2026 World Cup in Baku ran this morning with a pared-down number of events, as both the women’s 200 fly and 200 breast will go straight to the final due to having 10 or fewer entrants.
In the events that did take place, there were plenty of big names doing what they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-kornev-mcevoy-set-stage-for-50-free-battle-in-day-1-prelims/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-world-cup-baku-kornev-mcevoy-set-stage-for-50-free-battle-in-day-1-prelims/ 2026 NEW ZEALAND SC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 27th – October 1st
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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ResultsThe 2026 New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships wrapped up tonight in Christchurch, but not before two national records and three age records bit the dust to conclude the competition.
First, in the women’s 50m backstroke, 21-year-old swimmer Amber George took down her own New]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/amber-george-lowers-own-kiwi-50-back-record-to-close-out-nzl-sc-championships/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/amber-george-lowers-own-kiwi-50-back-record-to-close-out-nzl-sc-championships/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 371 Swim Jobs.
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Lead Group Coach]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-371-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-371-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ 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
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Women’s 100 Butterfly — FinalWorld Record: 52.71, Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
Commonwealth R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-three-finals-recap/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-three-finals-recap/ WILLIAM & MARY VS GEORGETOWNSeptember 26, 2026
Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Julie Addison broke a dual-meet record in the 200 back as William & Mary swimming swept Georgetown in the season opener on Saturday afternoon at the McCarthy Pool. The women’s team won 177-117 while the men scored a 158-136 victory.Addison finished the 200 back in 1:58.39 to break the program’s dual-meet record and wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/william-amp-mary-sweeps-georgetown-in-season-opener/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/william-amp-mary-sweeps-georgetown-in-season-opener/ DAVIDSON VS QUEENSSeptember 26, 2026
Charlotte, N.C.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s swimming posted a sweep of Davidson on Saturday at the Levine Aquatic Center. The Queens women defeated the Wildcats, 139-66, while the Royals’ men posted a 152.5-52.5 victory.
HOW IT HAPPENEDThe Queens women opened the meet with a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/queens-sweeps-davidson-during-opening-weekend/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/queens-sweeps-davidson-during-opening-weekend/ 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.
Josiah Collins from Carmel, Indiana, has announced his verbal commitment to Indiana University’s class of 2032, writing on social media:
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/18-josiah-collins-2028-hands-verbal-commitment-to-in-state-indiana-hoosiers/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/18-josiah-collins-2028-hands-verbal-commitment-to-in-state-indiana-hoosiers/ 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.
Madison, Wisconsin’s Max Garbacz has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan for 2028-29. He wrote about his decision on s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-men-kick-off-recruiting-class-of-2028-with-verbal-commitment-from-17-max-garbacz/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/michigan-men-kick-off-recruiting-class-of-2028-with-verbal-commitment-from-17-max-garbacz/ 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
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Welcome to the 3rd day of the 2026 Australian Short Course Trials!
We have seen numerous records fall over the first two days of competition and there]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-3-prelims-live-recap/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-3-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Nicolas Kokidko of Miami, Florida has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and continue his academic and athletic career at Florida St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-nicolas-kokidko-commits-to-florida-state-for-2027/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-nicolas-kokidko-commits-to-florida-state-for-2027/ 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.
Lila Sherman of Arlington, Virginia has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Duke University.
“I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-lila-sherman-commits-to-duke-for-2027/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-lila-sherman-commits-to-duke-for-2027/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-max-laine-flips-commitment-from-pitt-to-nc-state/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-max-laine-flips-commitment-from-pitt-to-nc-state/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siena-hires-morgan-soulia-as-next-head-swimming-amp-diving-coach/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siena-hires-morgan-soulia-as-next-head-swimming-amp-diving-coach/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-mens-and-womens-swimming-and-diving-combine-into-one-account-on-instagram/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-mens-and-womens-swimming-and-diving-combine-into-one-account-on-instagram/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-ends-swim-training-doesnt-ear-pro-and-swimoutlet-spotlight-year-round-ear-protection/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-ends-swim-training-doesnt-ear-pro-and-swimoutlet-spotlight-year-round-ear-protection/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-3-indiana-men-poised-to-challenge-for-ncaa-title/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-3-indiana-men-poised-to-challenge-for-ncaa-title/ 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
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Meet Central
Australian SC Worlds Selection Criteria
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/andre-labara-15-swims-huge-40982-400-im-en-route-to-aussie-age-record/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/andre-labara-15-swims-huge-40982-400-im-en-route-to-aussie-age-record/ 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
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-wrap-up-swimswams-mens-awards/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-wrap-up-swimswams-mens-awards/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-september-28-october-4/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swim-meets-you-can-watch-this-week-september-28-october-4/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-comes-next-for-the-protect-college-sports-act/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-comes-next-for-the-protect-college-sports-act/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2028-olympic-torch-relay-to-start-in-atlanta/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2028-olympic-torch-relay-to-start-in-atlanta/ 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
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-short-course-world-championships-roster-updates/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-short-course-world-championships-roster-updates/ 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
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jenna-forrester-overtakes-longstanding-aussie-oceanian-scm-400-im-records/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jenna-forrester-overtakes-longstanding-aussie-oceanian-scm-400-im-records/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/international-swimming-league-announces-gravity-media-as-official-broadcast-partner-ahead-of-relaunch/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/international-swimming-league-announces-gravity-media-as-official-broadcast-partner-ahead-of-relaunch/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-first-world-cup-stop-in-baku/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/storylines-to-follow-at-the-first-world-cup-stop-in-baku/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-2-finals-live-recap/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-2-finals-live-recap/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/division-ii-champion-justice-beard-transferring-to-penn-state-for-graduate-season-in-fall-2028/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/division-ii-champion-justice-beard-transferring-to-penn-state-for-graduate-season-in-fall-2028/ 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
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-2-prelims-live-recap/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-2-prelims-live-recap/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/1-recruit-in-the-class-of-2028-goes-early-kai-joyner-verbals-to-cal-golden-bears/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/1-recruit-in-the-class-of-2028-goes-early-kai-joyner-verbals-to-cal-golden-bears/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-and-cameron-mcevoy-highlight-baku-world-cup-stop-psych-sheets/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/marrit-steenbergen-and-cameron-mcevoy-highlight-baku-world-cup-stop-psych-sheets/ World Aquatics World Cup #1 – BakuOctober 1-3, 2026
Baku Aquatic Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
SCM (25 meters)
Meet Central
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-first-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-baku/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-to-watch-the-first-stop-of-the-2026-world-cup-in-baku/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/moesha-johnson-on-world-aquatics-offer-of-2500-for-open-water-world-cup-its-time-you-give-something-back/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/moesha-johnson-on-world-aquatics-offer-of-2500-for-open-water-world-cup-its-time-you-give-something-back/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-beats-tcu-in-dual-meet-intrasquad-to-open-26-27-season/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-beats-tcu-in-dual-meet-intrasquad-to-open-26-27-season/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/schedule-dates-of-all-us-high-school-state-swim-meets-in-2026-27-school-year/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/schedule-dates-of-all-us-high-school-state-swim-meets-in-2026-27-school-year/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-aquatics-responds-to-critical-comments-on-disqualifications-of-hungarian-athletes-at-open-water-swimming-cup/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-aquatics-responds-to-critical-comments-on-disqualifications-of-hungarian-athletes-at-open-water-swimming-cup/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-cutino-award-watch-list-announced-recognizing-20-mens-water-polo-athletes/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-cutino-award-watch-list-announced-recognizing-20-mens-water-polo-athletes/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-jerry-fox-named-acc-swimmers-of-the-week/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-jerry-fox-named-acc-swimmers-of-the-week/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/katharine-berkoff-on-american-records-sara-curtisrsquo-2656-amp-the-road-to-la-2028/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/katharine-berkoff-on-american-records-sara-curtisrsquo-2656-amp-the-road-to-la-2028/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-aussie-sc-championships-sam-short-becomes-3-800-free-performer-in-history/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-aussie-sc-championships-sam-short-becomes-3-800-free-performer-in-history/ 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
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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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/edward-sommerville-blasts-14016-200-free-for-new-aussie-record-moves-to-7-all-time/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/edward-sommerville-blasts-14016-200-free-for-new-aussie-record-moves-to-7-all-time/ 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 1MEN’S 100 BREAST – FINALAustralian Record – 56.62, Joshua Yong (AUS), 2024
All Comers Record – 56.75, Gideon Burns, 2026
Oceanian Record –]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joshua-collett-undercuts-joshua-yongs-aussie-oceanic-record-in-100-breast-in-5662-triples-as-all-comers-record/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/joshua-collett-undercuts-joshua-yongs-aussie-oceanic-record-in-100-breast-in-5662-triples-as-all-comers-record/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-wrap-up-swimswams-womens-awards/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-wrap-up-swimswams-womens-awards/ 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 1Australian sprinter Ben Armbruster has re-broken his own Australian Record in the men’s 50 fly on Tuesday in finals at the Australian Short Course Swimming Championships.
In prelims, he swam 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ben-armbruster-breaks-australian-50-fly-record-in-prelims-amp-finals-at-aussie-sc-champs/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ben-armbruster-breaks-australian-50-fly-record-in-prelims-amp-finals-at-aussie-sc-champs/ The Protect College Sports Act passed a major barrier on Monday night when it passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming 77-22 vote.
The landmark bipartisan bill was created by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to establish national standards for athlete transfers, player eligibility rules, NIL enforcement and revenue sharing while also providing the NCAA with limited antitrust protection, shielding it from constant legal chall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-senate-passes-protect-college-sports-act-with-77-22-vote/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-senate-passes-protect-college-sports-act-with-77-22-vote/ 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
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WOMEN’S 200 FREE – FINALAustralian Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan, 2025
Oceanian Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS), 2025
Commonwealth Record – 1:49.36, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-1-finals-recap/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-1-finals-recap/ 2026 INDIANA STATE INTRASQUADSeptember 25, 2026
Terre Haute, Ind.
SCY (25 yards)
Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 ISU Intrasquad”Courtesy: Indiana State Athletics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Blue Team held off a late Gray Team challenge on Friday night at the Indiana State swimming and diving intrasquad meet as the Sycamores battled down to the wire at the Vigo County Aquatic Center. The Blue Team claimed the 135-134 win over the Gray Team to claim their second]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/blue-team-holds-off-gray-135-134-in-annual-indiana-state-intrasquad-meet/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/blue-team-holds-off-gray-135-134-in-annual-indiana-state-intrasquad-meet/ 2026 Australian Short Course ChampionshipsSeptember 29 – October 2, 2026
Prelims: 10 AM Local Time (8 PM ET day before), Finals: 6 PM Local Time (4 AM ET)
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, Sydney, Australia
SCM (25 meters)
Meet Central
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Recaps:Prelims: Day 1Men’s 50 Butterfly – PrelimsWorld Record: 21.32, Noè Ponti (SUI), 2024
Commonwealth Record: 21.67, Ilya Kharun (CAN), 2024
Australian Record: 22.24, Kyle Chalmers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ben-armbruster-clocks-aussie-and-all-comers-record-50-fly-in-prelims-of-australian-sc-champs-in-2200/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ben-armbruster-clocks-aussie-and-all-comers-record-50-fly-in-prelims-of-australian-sc-champs-in-2200/ 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.
Langston Lindsey from Chandler, Arizona, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Southern California beginning in fall 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-langston-lindsey-2027-announces-verbal-commitment-to-usc/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-langston-lindsey-2027-announces-verbal-commitment-to-usc/ The College Swimming League kicked off this past weekend with Match #1 and Match #2. Over 1,200 tickets were sold between the two matches.
Match #1 on Thursday night saw 493 tickets sold. Friday night’s match #2 saw higher ticket sales with 714 tickets sold. Friday night’s ticket count is notably higher than most dual meets that are free to attend.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $100 for the on-deck VIP suites. Each on-deck VIP suite has 19 seat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/csl-has-over-1200-tickets-sold-in-first-two-matches-match-3-has-over-1000-tickets-sold/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/csl-has-over-1200-tickets-sold-in-first-two-matches-match-3-has-over-1000-tickets-sold/ 2026 Australian Short Course ChampionshipsSeptember 29 – October 2, 2026
Prelims: 10 AM Local Time (8 PM ET day before), Finals: 6 PM Local Time (4 AM ET)
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, Sydney, Australia
SCM (25 meters)
Meet Central
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Live ResultsWelcome to the first session of the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships, which will be packed to the brim with swimming action in Sydney.
Tonight’s event slate will feature the prelims heats]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-1-prelims-live-recap/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-australian-short-course-championships-day-1-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Margaret Lietzau, a finalist at the spring and summer NCSA Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to compete for Tulane University]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-margaret-lietzau-commits-to-tulane-for-fall-2027/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-margaret-lietzau-commits-to-tulane-for-fall-2027/ 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 Claire Burns from Simpsonville, South Carolina, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Alabama for 2028-29. She s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-200-im-champion-claire-burns-verbally-commits-to-alabama-for-2028-29/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-200-im-champion-claire-burns-verbally-commits-to-alabama-for-2028-29/ Legendary swim coach Frank Busch died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 75, leaving the swimming community in mourning.
Busch suffered a heart attack at the Phoenix Airport while returning home from a fishing trip in Idaho, according to family.
 
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A post shared by SwimSwam (@swimswamnews)In the short period of time since news of his death was reported, there has been an outpouring of tributes and memories of Busch, who wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/remembering-frank-busch-former-swimmers-colleagues-reflect-on-his-life-amp-legacy/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/remembering-frank-busch-former-swimmers-colleagues-reflect-on-his-life-amp-legacy/ 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.
California high school state finalist Addison Corso has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Pepperdine University beginning in the fal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-finalist-addison-corso-verbals-to-pepperdine-for-fall-2027/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-finalist-addison-corso-verbals-to-pepperdine-for-fall-2027/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 366 Swim Jobs.
Head Coach & Program Director
The Head Coach & Program Director serves as the top administrative and athletic leader for Tuna Swim Club. Overseeing a program across multiple sites and age groups, this executive role combines on-deck coaching with staff leadership, program administration, family communication, meet planning, community engagement, and strategic planning.
Elite Head Swimming C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-366-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-366-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ Georgia Tech v. EmorySeptember 26, 2026
McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA
SCY (25 yards)
“2026-2027 GT vs Emory” on Meet MobileCourtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics
THE FLATS – Senior diver Max Fowler broke his own 1-meter session program record during Georgia Tech’s season-opening dual-meet victories over Emory on Saturday morning at McAuley Aquatic Center.
The reigning ACC Diver of the Meet opened his 2026-27 account in resounding fashion as he co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/max-fowler-sets-new-1-meter-program-record-as-georgia-tech-takes-down-emory/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/max-fowler-sets-new-1-meter-program-record-as-georgia-tech-takes-down-emory/ Florida v. Florida AtlanticSeptember 26, 2026
Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, Boca Raton, FL
SCY (25 yards)
“UF at FAU 2026) on Meet MobileCourtesy of Florida Athletics
Boca Raton, Fla. – Florida men’s swimming & diving kicked off their 2026-27 season with a victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. The No. 2 Gators topped the Owls 232-63.
The men posted 14 wins in all 14 scored swimming events, with sophomo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-men-build-early-season-momentum-with-win-over-in-state-foe-florida-atlantic/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-men-build-early-season-momentum-with-win-over-in-state-foe-florida-atlantic/ Hawai’i Green v. WhiteSeptember 25, 2026
Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex, Honolulu, HI
SCY (25 yards)
ResultsCourtesy of Hawai’i Athletics
HONOLULU—The University of Hawai’i Swim & Dive team kicked off the 2026–27 season with a thrilling, down-to-the-wire Green vs. White Meet on Friday at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex. Team White came from behind to narrowly edge out Team Green by a single point, 166 to 160, in a contest decided by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/white-team-mounts-come-from-behind-victory-to-take-down-green-team-at-hawaii-intrasquad/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/white-team-mounts-come-from-behind-victory-to-take-down-green-team-at-hawaii-intrasquad/ TCU v. Incarnate WordSeptember 26, 2026
Barxhop Natatorium, San Antonio, TX
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Scores:Women: TCU 203.5 – UIW 91.5
Men: TCU 169 – UIW 130TCU completed the sweep of Incarnate Word on Saturday, with the Horned Frog women taking down the Cardinals 203.5 to 91.5, and the men taking care of business with a score of 169 to 130.
The Horned Frogs were nearly untouchable, opening with 1-2 finishes in the 1000 freestyles: Keren Ayzbruch (10]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tcu-takes-down-incarnate-word-in-early-season-racing/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tcu-takes-down-incarnate-word-in-early-season-racing/ Tapering for swimmers is often thought of as a giant eraser.
You work hard over months and months, building up lots of fatigue, soreness, and training load.
And then taper takes a big eraser to all the tiredness, revealing the performance you’ve worked hard to create.
But tapering isn’t a switch.
And in the same way that you have to “earn” a taper with lots of hard work, the way you take care of yourself before tapering can matter just]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tapering-for-swimmers-you-cant-out-taper-poor-recovery/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tapering-for-swimmers-you-cant-out-taper-poor-recovery/ Delaware v. TowsonSeptember 26, 2026
Rawstrom Natatorium, Newark, DE
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final Score:Women: Delaware 193, Towson 107
Men: Delaware 177.5, Towson 122.5Courtesy of Delaware Athletics
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware women’s swimming & diving defeated former CAA foe Towson on Saturday by a score of 193-107. With the victory, the Fightin’ Blue Hens move to 1-0 and now carry a dual meet win streak of four meets.
This is the team&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/delaware-sweeps-towson-in-season-opening-duel-in-newark/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/delaware-sweeps-towson-in-season-opening-duel-in-newark/ Good Life RelaysSeptember 25, 2026
Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Nebraska 118, Omaha 97, Nebraska Wesleyan 60, College of Saint Mary’s 42
Men: Omaha 137, Nebraska Wesleyan 90Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics
The Nebraska swim team captured the first cup of the Nebraska Good Life Relays with a total team score of 118. Nebraska-Omaha came in second with 97 points, Nebraska Wesleyan following in third with 60 and College]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nebraska-women-omaha-men-claim-team-wins-at-good-life-relays-in-lincoln/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nebraska-women-omaha-men-claim-team-wins-at-good-life-relays-in-lincoln/ Army v. Marist v. UConnSeptember 24, 2026
Crandall Pool, West Point, NY
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Final ScoresWomen: Army 1,003, Marist 545, UConn 779
Men: 1,080, Marist 705Courtesy of Army Swimming and Diving
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point swimming & diving kicked off their 2026-27 season competing in the Thursday Night Showdown at Crandall Pool. The men competed against Marist, and the women’s team took on both Marist and UConn.
This meet marked Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/army-downs-marist-uconn-to-open-up-season-in-thursday-night-showdown/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/army-downs-marist-uconn-to-open-up-season-in-thursday-night-showdown/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multiple-swimmers-earn-potential-slots-on-south-african-short-course-worlds-roster/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multiple-swimmers-earn-potential-slots-on-south-african-short-course-worlds-roster/ Orange v. Blue IntrasquadSeptember 26, 2026
ARC Pool, Champaign, IL
SCY (25 yards)
Finals Score: Orange 79, Blue 75CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois swimming and diving completed its annual intrasquad meet on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the ARC Pool. Team Blue took the victory at a score of 79-75.
The meet began with Team Blue’s Michelle Kaner, Chloe Diner, Bella Wojtowicz and Isabella Wilhelm taking the victory in the 200 medley relay. Team Blue took the crown]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-blue-narrowly-takes-down-team-orange-at-illinois-intrasquad-meet/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-blue-narrowly-takes-down-team-orange-at-illinois-intrasquad-meet/ TEAM BE BETTER InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
Canham Natatorium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
SCY (25 yards)
Results
Teams: Michigan, Calvin, HopeMichigan Hosted Calvin and Hope in Ann Arbor for the TEAM BE BETTER Invitational, a non-scoring event that was held in remembrance of Ian Miskelley.
Michigan delivered several strong early-season performances, including multiple wins from Haley McDonald and Lucy Rooney.
McDonald stormed to the top of both the women’s 100 breas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/haley-mcdonald-lucy-rooney-earn-two-wins-each-for-michigan-at-team-be-better-invitational-in-ann-arbor/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/haley-mcdonald-lucy-rooney-earn-two-wins-each-for-michigan-at-team-be-better-invitational-in-ann-arbor/ If you’re looking for an easy way to bring fall flavors into your morning coffee, this homemade pumpkin spice syrup is the perfect addition. Made with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice, it adds a warm and cozy flavor to any drink.
The best part? It’s super easy to make and can be added to hot or iced coffee, cold brew, lattes, or even matcha. Since it uses real pumpkin, just give the syrup a quick shake or stir before using!
Ingredie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-hungry-swimmer-homemade-pumpkin-spice-coffee-syrup/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-hungry-swimmer-homemade-pumpkin-spice-coffee-syrup/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: Night Swim Joins Breakdown to Discuss CSL Premiere | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/night-swim-joins-breakdown-to-discuss-csl-premiere-swimswam-breakdown/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/night-swim-joins-breakdown-to-discuss-csl-premiere-swimswam-breakdown/ Courtesy: U.S. Masters Swimming
U.S. Masters Swimming has concluded its at-large director elections and honored many of its deserving volunteers and coaches during its virtual 2026 annual meeting.
Board of Directors Elections
The following at-large directors were elected or re-elected for their zones: Scott Moore (Breadbasket Zone), Guy Davis (Colonies Zone), C.J. Rushman (Great Lakes Zone), Rob Heath (Northwest Zone), Phyllis Quinn (Oceana Zone), Nicole Christensen (Sout]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-masters-swimming-announces-board-elections-volunteer-awards-at-annual-meeting/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-masters-swimming-announces-board-elections-volunteer-awards-at-annual-meeting/ Florida VS Vanderbilt (Women Only)September 26, 2026
Nashville, TN
25 yards (SCY)
Scores:Florida – 206, Vanderbilt – 55
Full ResultsThe University of Florida women’s swimming team kicked off their 2026-2027 competition season with a resounding victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday, winning all 14 events to score 206 points against the Commodores’ 55.
Senior Catie Choate and junior Beatriz Bezerra were top contributors for the Gators, with both]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-women-sweep-their-way-to-victory-in-season-opener-against-vanderbilt/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-women-sweep-their-way-to-victory-in-season-opener-against-vanderbilt/ A3 Performance, a global leader in swimwear innovation, is proud to announce its continued partnership with US National Team Member and backstroke standout, Maggie Wanezek. 
Currently ranked #5 in the world in 200 meter backstroke, Maggie brings energy, focus, and a genuine love for swimming into everything she does. She finished second at NCAAs in the 100 yard and 200 yard backstroke earlier this year, and recently captured the silver medal at nation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a3-performance-re-signs-backstroker-maggie-wanezek-through-la2028/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a3-performance-re-signs-backstroker-maggie-wanezek-through-la2028/ Courtesy: World Aquatics
World Aquatics has named Coimbra, Istanbul and Athens as hosts for the Water Polo World Cup 2027, kicking off with the women’s divisions in Portugal this December, moving to Türkiye for the men’s competitions in January, and culminating in Athens next February – where gold-medal winners will each earn the first tickets to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Coimbra, Portugal set to stage Women’s Division 2 and Division]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pathway-to-la28-revealed-as-world-aquatics-announces-2027-water-polo-world-cup-hosts/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/pathway-to-la28-revealed-as-world-aquatics-announces-2027-water-polo-world-cup-hosts/ Courtesy: SIU Athletics
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois swimming and diving hired Braden Tiffany as an assistant coach on Thursday.
Tiffany joins the Salukis after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with Utah Valley Aquatics, a USA Swimming club team in Utah. During his time with the program, he coached five state champions and two swimmers who ranked among the top 20 nationally in their age group as 12-and-unders. He also worked with athletes who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/southern-illinois-swimming-amp-diving-adds-braden-tiffany-to-staff-as-assistant-coach/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/southern-illinois-swimming-amp-diving-adds-braden-tiffany-to-staff-as-assistant-coach/ Former USA Swimming National Team Director and University of Arizona head swimming & diving coach Frank Busch has died. He was 75.
His sister, Dorothy Rackstraw, announced his passing on Facebook on Sunday evening, saying that he died of a “massive heart attack” that he suffered at the Phoenix airport. Tucson.com reports that he was returning from a fishing trip in Idaho.It is with great sorrow that I share the sudden passing of my only brother FR]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/frank-busch-ncaa-title-winning-coach-and-former-us-national-team-director-dies-75/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/frank-busch-ncaa-title-winning-coach-and-former-us-national-team-director-dies-75/ USA Swimming celebrated the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards in Denver last night, and with it, all sorts of stars who shined bright, swapping out the cap and goggles for some snazzy dresswear to celebrate the season.
2026 Golden Goggle Award WinnersFemale Athlete of the Year: Kate Douglass
Male Athlete of the Year: Van Mathias
Coach of the Year: Todd DeSorbo
Fran Crippen Open Water Athlete of the Year: Becca Mann
Relay of the Year presented by Toyota: Mixed 4x100m Medley R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-stars-and-outfits-from-the-2026-golden-goggles/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-stars-and-outfits-from-the-2026-golden-goggles/ 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 Jack Miceli has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of California-Santa Barbara beginning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-jack-miceli-verbally-commits-to-ucsb-for-fall-2027/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-jack-miceli-verbally-commits-to-ucsb-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Raphael-Sauveur Cristofini of Marseille, France has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Florida beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-championship-semi-finalist-raphael-sauveur-cristofini-commits-to-florida-for-2027/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-championship-semi-finalist-raphael-sauveur-cristofini-commits-to-florida-for-2027/ 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.
Robbie Rosenbaum of Island Lake, Illinois has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-robbie-rosenbaum-commits-to-louisville-for-fall-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-robbie-rosenbaum-commits-to-louisville-for-fall-2028/ 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 Hana Sungail has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Southern Methodist University beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-hana-sungail-verbals-to-smu-for-fall-2027/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-hana-sungail-verbals-to-smu-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Liliana Quevedo of Reno, Nevada has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-a-finalist-liliana-quevedo-sends-notre-dame-women-their-first-commitment-for-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-a-finalist-liliana-quevedo-sends-notre-dame-women-their-first-commitment-for-2028/ 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.
Feagin Kaminski of West Palm Beach, Florida has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-feagin-kaminski-sends-verbal-to-michigan-for-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-feagin-kaminski-sends-verbal-to-michigan-for-2028/ The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced its 2027 class of inductees, including several Olympic gold medalists, world champions, and legendary figures in and around the water.
The class is made up of 12 inductees: Allison Schmitt, Federica Pellegrini, Pernille Blume, Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Kosuke Hagino, Thomas Lurz (open water),  Orlando Duque (high diving), Debbie Handley (water polo), Svetlana Romashina (artistic swimming), Jack Bauerle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/allison-schmitt-pernille-blume-federica-pellegrini-headline-2027-international-swimming-hall-of-fame-class/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/allison-schmitt-pernille-blume-federica-pellegrini-headline-2027-international-swimming-hall-of-fame-class/ 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.
Two-time Oklahoma high school state champion Jasper Jernigan has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Pepperdine University beginning i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-time-oklahoma-hs-state-champion-jasper-jernigan-to-swim-for-pepperdine-beginning-fall-2027/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-time-oklahoma-hs-state-champion-jasper-jernigan-to-swim-for-pepperdine-beginning-fall-2027/ 2026 NEW ZEALAND SC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 27th – October 1st
Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
SCM (25m)
Meet Central
ResultsThe 2026 New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships kicked off today in Christchurch, with a trio of age records going down during the first finals session.
The women’s 100m backstroke saw Coast Swimming Club’s Milan Glintmeyer stop the clock at a time of 57.35 to register a new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/trio-of-age-records-go-down-to-open-2026-new-zealand-short-course-championships/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/trio-of-age-records-go-down-to-open-2026-new-zealand-short-course-championships/ USA Swimming celebrated the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards in Denver last night, handing out seven awards and celebrating the performances from the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.
2026 Golden Goggle Award WinnersFemale Athlete of the Year: Kate Douglass
Male Athlete of the Year: Van Mathias
Coach of the Year: Todd DeSorbo
Fran Crippen Open Water Athlete of the Year: Becca Mann
Relay of the Year presented by Toyota: Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay – W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-golden-goggle-awards-roundup/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-golden-goggle-awards-roundup/ 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.
Emily Black-Wright and Maddie Inman have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at Drexel beginning in fall 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/emily-black-wright-maddie-inman-commit-to-drexel-for-fall-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/emily-black-wright-maddie-inman-commit-to-drexel-for-fall-2028/ 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.
Wyatt Boland of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Drexel University.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyler-wyatt-boland-commits-to-drexel-for-fall-2027/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyler-wyatt-boland-commits-to-drexel-for-fall-2027/ USA Swimming held their Board of Directors Election this afternoon, and the House of Delegates members elected Tom Dolan, Tom Ugast, and Gunnar Bentz to the Board.
Dolan and Ugast will take over At-Large positions vacated by Katy Aris-Wilson and Kenneth Chung and Bentz will take Maya (DiRado) Andrews’s 10-Year Athlete representative spot.
USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring said, “The election of these new Board members reflects our ongoing commitment to attrac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tom-dolan-tom-ugast-and-gunnar-bentz-elected-to-usa-swimming-board-of-directors/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tom-dolan-tom-ugast-and-gunnar-bentz-elected-to-usa-swimming-board-of-directors/ 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.
Owen Gee of Morrow, Ohio has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Texas A&M University. Gee is a &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-owen-gee-sends-verbal-commitment-to-texas-aampm-for-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-owen-gee-sends-verbal-commitment-to-texas-aampm-for-2028/ 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.
Anders Koschmann from Superior, Colorado has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Northwestern beginning in f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/49147-backstroker-anders-koschmann-sends-northwestern-its-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/49147-backstroker-anders-koschmann-sends-northwestern-its-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028/ LSU IntrasquadSeptember 19, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA — LSU Natatorium
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 LSU Intrasquad Purple vs Gold”Louisiana State University kicked off their season last weekend at their Purple vs Gold Intrasquad meet, which saw the gold team come out on top with a score of 177 – 134.
The gold team was led by their captains Jere Hribar, Travis Keith, and Nicole Santuliana. The team did not appea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jere-hribar-has-strong-performances-at-lsu-intrasquad-meet/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jere-hribar-has-strong-performances-at-lsu-intrasquad-meet/ 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.
Maddie Loken of Appleton, Wisconsin has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Penn State University.
&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/102-100-breaststroker-maddie-loken-gives-penn-state-their-2nd-commitment-for-2028/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/102-100-breaststroker-maddie-loken-gives-penn-state-their-2nd-commitment-for-2028/ 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.
Eloise Pattison of Queensland, Australia has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Texas A&M Univers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australiarsquos-eloise-pattison-gives-texas-aampm-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australiarsquos-eloise-pattison-gives-texas-aampm-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPS:September 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SCM (25m)
Meet Central
SwimSwam Preview
Day 1 Recap
Day 2 Recap
Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25Day three of the 2026 South African Short Course Championships unfolded from Pietermaritzburg, with Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) posting a solid result in the heats of the women’s 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-south-african-sc-championships-tatjana-smith-was-dominant-in-w-200-breast/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-south-african-sc-championships-tatjana-smith-was-dominant-in-w-200-breast/ 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.
Emily Sudol of Hillsborough, New Jersey has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Cinc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/y-nationals-finalist-emily-sudol-commits-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/y-nationals-finalist-emily-sudol-commits-to-cincinnati-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Jack Maddan has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Virginia beginning in 2028. He wrote on SwimSwam:
I am incredibly excit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uva-men-open-2028-recruiting-class-with-verbal-commitment-from-10-jack-maddan/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/uva-men-open-2028-recruiting-class-with-verbal-commitment-from-10-jack-maddan/ 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 qualifier Sara Yanase has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at New York University beginning in the fall of 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-qualifier-sara-yanase-verbally-commits-to-nyu-for-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-qualifier-sara-yanase-verbally-commits-to-nyu-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Tayla Campanile of Walnut Creek, California has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Brigham Young Univ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-tayla-campanile-commits-to-byu-for-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-champion-tayla-campanile-commits-to-byu-for-fall-2027/ 2026 Texas Ford Aquatics Senior Super League 1September 19, 2026
Frisco, Texas
Short Course Yards (25 yards)
Meet ResultsTexas Ford Aquatics pro Luke Barr swam a massive best time in the 200 yard breaststroke last week as part of what was essentially a dual meet between two Dallas area clubs.
Texas Ford Aquatics and COPS raced head-to-head in what essentially a senior level dual meet, and that racing included Texas Ford’s pro group swimming a rare yards mee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luke-barr-takes-4-seconds-off-his-lifetime-best-in-the-200-yard-breaststroke/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luke-barr-takes-4-seconds-off-his-lifetime-best-in-the-200-yard-breaststroke/ 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.Evan Summers of Williamsport, Pennsylvania has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at NC State. He flips h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-evan-summers-flips-commitment-from-virginia-tech-to-nc-state/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-ranked-evan-summers-flips-commitment-from-virginia-tech-to-nc-state/ #24 South Carolina vs UNC WilmingtonSeptember 25, 2026
Wilmington, North Carolina
SCY (25 Yards)
Full Meet Results
Team ScoresWomen: #24 South Carolina 250 — UNCW 50
Men: South Carolina 165 — UNCW 135In their opening meet of the 2026-27 swim season, the South Carolina Gamecocks took down UNC-Wilmington, a top mid-major program.
The South Carolina women dominated the meet, winning 250-50, winning every single event of the meet, while the men came out 30]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/24-south-carolina-picks-up-wins-over-unc-wilmington-in-season-opener/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/24-south-carolina-picks-up-wins-over-unc-wilmington-in-season-opener/ 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 Steeler Whowell has announced his verbal commitment* to swim and study at Cornell University beginning in the fall of 2027. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-steeler-whowell-verbals-to-cornell-for-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-steeler-whowell-verbals-to-cornell-for-fall-2027/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Video captured by Barry Revzin.
We saw the second of two back-to-back CSL matches in Westmont last night, with Virginia taking the overall win. After the match, SwimSwam’s Barry Revzin spoke with Todd DeSorbo, Braden Holloway, and Stefanie Moreno to get their thoughts on the meet format and overall event.
Read the full story on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/desorbo-holloway-moreno-react-to-csl-match-2/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/desorbo-holloway-moreno-react-to-csl-match-2/ 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 qualifier Nate Caswell has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of North Carolina beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-nate-caswell-verbally-commits-to-north-carolina-for-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-nate-caswell-verbally-commits-to-north-carolina-for-fall-2027/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama
Match #2 Live RecapThe first two matches of the 2026 College Swimming League (CSL) season have concluded and we’ve now seen gotten a first look at eight of the twelve teams in the league. Here are some of our takeaways from match #2.
Final]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-2-takeaways-and-other-notes/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-match-2-takeaways-and-other-notes/ The 2026 Short Course World Championships are slated for December 1st through December 6th in Beijing, China, and we now know who will be representing the nation of Canada at the competition.
A 21-strong squad consisting of 10 women and 11 men will be traveling to China, headed up by big guns Mary-Sophie Harvey, Kylie Masse, Taylor Ruck, Ingrid Wilm, Yuri Kisil, Finlay Knox and Josh Liendo.
Missing from the lineup are 20-year-old World Record holder Summe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/canada-announces-summer-mcintosh-less-roster-for-2026-short-course-world-championships/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/canada-announces-summer-mcintosh-less-roster-for-2026-short-course-world-championships/ 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.
Estonian Junior champion Sheril Tankler has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Northern Colorado beginning in the fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/estonian-junior-champion-sheril-tankler-to-swim-for-northern-colorado-starting-next-fall-2027/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/estonian-junior-champion-sheril-tankler-to-swim-for-northern-colorado-starting-next-fall-2027/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 Alabama
Match #2 Live RecapMatch #2 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and Virginia swam to the win. Claire Curzan of Virginia is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match while Thomas Heilman of Virginia is SwimSwam’s men&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-thomas-heilman-win-swimswams-csl-match-2-mvps/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/claire-curzan-thomas-heilman-win-swimswams-csl-match-2-mvps/ 2026 Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas
25 yards (Short Course Yards), Intrasquad
Meet Results (PDF)While the eyes of the college swimming fandom turned to the College Swimming League this weekend, The University of Texas Longhorns, including the defending national champion men’s team, kicked their season off with the Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots Invitational.
Freshman ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freshmen-laon-kim-audrey-derivaux-pick-up-debut-wins-at-texas-intrasquad/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freshmen-laon-kim-audrey-derivaux-pick-up-debut-wins-at-texas-intrasquad/ 2026 Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots InvitationalSeptember 25, 2026
Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, Austin, Texas
25 yards (Short Course Yards), Intrasquad
Meet Results (PDF)While the eyes of the college swimming fandom turned to the College Swimming League this weekend, The University of Texas Longhorns, including the defending national champion men’s team, kicked their season off with the Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots Invitational.
Freshman ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freshman-laon-kim-audrey-derivaux-pick-up-debut-wins-at-texas-intrasquad/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freshman-laon-kim-audrey-derivaux-pick-up-debut-wins-at-texas-intrasquad/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaWomen’s 200 BackstrokeNCAA Record: 1:46.09 — Claire Curzan, Virginia (2026)Top 8 FinishersClaire Curzan (UVA) **Jackpot Swim (12) –  1:46.85
Leah Shackely (NCST) – 1:50.09
Teagan O’Dell (UVA) &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-record-holder-claire-curzan-blasts-14685-200-backstroke-at-csl-match-2-4-performance-all-time/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-record-holder-claire-curzan-blasts-14685-200-backstroke-at-csl-match-2-4-performance-all-time/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaWomen’s 200 BackstrokeNCAA Record: 1:46.09 — Claire Curzan, Virginia (2026)Top 8 FinishersClaire Curzan (UVA) **Jackpot Swim (12) –  1:46.85
Leah Shackely (NCST) – 1:50.09
Teagan O’Dell (UVA) &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-record-holder-claire-curzan-blasts-14685-200-backstroke-4-performance-all-time/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-record-holder-claire-curzan-blasts-14685-200-backstroke-4-performance-all-time/ COLLEGE SWIM LEAGUE MATCH TWOSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaThe reigning women’s NCAA Champions will open their season today in match 2 of the College Swim League (CSL) season, with a loaded match-up set to take place.
After a fast night of swimming last night, tonight’s match features Virgini]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-2-virginia-nc-state-georgia-alabama-live-recap/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-2-virginia-nc-state-georgia-alabama-live-recap/ We’re nearing the month of October, which means we’ll soon have the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup upon us. We’ll see a trio of stops in what’s been deemed ‘the Silk Road ‘, with Baku slated for October 1st through October 3rd, Tashkent ready for October 8th through October 10th and Astana on the books for October 15th through October 27th.
The Japanese Short Course Championshps and Chinese National Short Course Championshps are al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/high-level-international-meets-for-october-2026/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/high-level-international-meets-for-october-2026/ 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.
Summer Nationals qualifier Thea Bike has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the fall of 2027. She pub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-nationals-qualifier-thea-bike-verbally-commits-to-indiana-for-fall-2028/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-nationals-qualifier-thea-bike-verbally-commits-to-indiana-for-fall-2028/ 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.
Bree Smith from Lowell, North Carolina, will swim and study at Stanford University beginning next fall. At the time of her commitment, she wrote on so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stanford-adds-best-of-the-rest-sprinter-bree-smith-for-2027-28/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/stanford-adds-best-of-the-rest-sprinter-bree-smith-for-2027-28/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SCM (25m)
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Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) continued her successful comeback campaign at the 2026 South African Short Course Championships, putting her own 100m breaststroke national record on notice in her second i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tatjana-smith-nears-south-african-record-in-scm-100-breaststroke/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tatjana-smith-nears-south-african-record-in-scm-100-breaststroke/ College Swim League Match TwoSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
SCY (25 Yards)
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Starts at 6:30PM Eastern Time
Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaGeorgia’s star women’s swimmer Kennedi Dobson will not be racing at the 2nd match of the College Swim League, and Georgia’s opening meet of the season, due to illness.
A University of Georgia spokesperson confirmed to SwimSwam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kennedi-dobson-not-racing-at-csl-match-2-due-to-illness/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kennedi-dobson-not-racing-at-csl-match-2-due-to-illness/ 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
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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 concluded tonight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-ends-2026-asian-games-as-overall-medal-table-winners/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-ends-2026-asian-games-as-overall-medal-table-winners/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
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Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”
Videos captured by Barry Revzin.
Last night, swimming fans watched the inaugural Match of the College Swimming League in Westmont, Illinois, at the FMC Natatorium. There were, sk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/coaches-athletes-amp-kyle-sockwell-give-review-of-csl-match-1/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/coaches-athletes-amp-kyle-sockwell-give-review-of-csl-match-1/ College Swim League Match TwoSeptember 25, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
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Teams: #1/#8 Virginia, #7/#7 NC State, #13/#16 Georgia, #16/#19 AlabamaThe reigning women’s NCAA Champions will open their season today in the 2nd match of the 2026 College Swim League, and if we thought last night was fast, the 2nd match could be event faster.
Tonight’s match features Virginia, NC State, Georgia, and Alabama, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-2-virginia-nc-state-georgia-alabama-heat-sheet-and-preview/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-2-virginia-nc-state-georgia-alabama-heat-sheet-and-preview/ 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)
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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 6Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo finished off the meet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-caps-7-gold-medal-haul-with-asian-games-record-in-the-400-free/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-caps-7-gold-medal-haul-with-asian-games-record-in-the-400-free/ 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)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5WOMEN’S 800 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record – 8:04.12, Ka]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-lowers-800-freestyle-singapore-national-record-to-82625-for-third-medal-at-2026-asian-games/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-lowers-800-freestyle-singapore-national-record-to-82625-for-third-medal-at-2026-asian-games/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 
 
WOMEN’S 50 BUTTERFLY – FINALWorld Record –]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-six-finals-live-recap/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-six-finals-live-recap/ 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.
David Davis from Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced his verbal commitment to Texas A&M University for the 2028 school year and beyond. He wrot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-scores-verbal-commitment-from-20-david-davis-for-2028-29/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-aampm-scores-verbal-commitment-from-20-david-davis-for-2028-29/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
SCY (25 Yards)
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
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Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Match 1 of the inaugural College Swimming League (CSL) season has concluded. It was a busy session with Indiana coming away with the win. Alex Shackell wins the SwimSwam MVP on the wom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alex-shackell-lorne-wigginton-win-swimswamrsquos-match-1-mvps-amp-key-takeaways-from-csl-meet-1/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/alex-shackell-lorne-wigginton-win-swimswamrsquos-match-1-mvps-amp-key-takeaways-from-csl-meet-1/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5We have made it to the final day of the 2026 Asian Games, on this last d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-6-prelims-live-recap/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-6-prelims-live-recap/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
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Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Women’s 100 IM
Top 8 FinishersAnastasia Gorbenko (LOU) — 52.11 (10) **Jackpot Swim
Bella Sims (MICH) — 52.69 (7)
Caroline Larsen (LOU) — 53.05 (6)
Lylah Theriac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anastasia-gorbenko-swims-5211-100-im-at-csl-match-1-the-3-performance-all-time/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/anastasia-gorbenko-swims-5211-100-im-at-csl-match-1-the-3-performance-all-time/ 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.
Alex Siegel from Merrick, New York, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Virginia beginning in 2028-29. She wrot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-alex-siegel-hands-uva-their-7th-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-alex-siegel-hands-uva-their-7th-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
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Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Women’s 200 BackstrokeNCAA Record: 1:46.09 — Claire Curzan, Virginia (2026)Top 8 FinishersMiranda Grana (IU) — 1:49.54 (10)
Mary Clarke (LOU) — 1:54.12 (7)
Hale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miranda-grana-blasts-14954-200-backstroke-in-the-very-first-race-of-the-csl/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miranda-grana-blasts-14954-200-backstroke-in-the-very-first-race-of-the-csl/ 2026 NCAA ‘B’ finalist in the 50 freestyle Kristina Paegle of Indiana is on the Hoosiers roster for the College Swimming League. Paegle is one of 38 athletes that is a member of the Wells vs. NCAA lawsuit in Kentucky.
Paegle arrived at Indiana in fall 2022 and has been a core member of the team’s sprint freestyle group over the last four seasons. She was expected to be the biggest loss for the team this upcoming season as she scored seven individual]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-scorer-kristina-paegle-of-indiana-on-csl-roster-after-5th-year-lawsuit/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-scorer-kristina-paegle-of-indiana-on-csl-roster-after-5th-year-lawsuit/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois — 6:30 pm ET
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio State
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Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “CSL Match #1”Welcome to our first live recap for the College Swim League! The first match of the season is today, and we are in for an exciting competition as Indiana, Michigan, Louisville, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-1-indiana-michigan-ohio-state-louisville-live-recap/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-csl-match-1-indiana-michigan-ohio-state-louisville-live-recap/ 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.
Women’s #3: Texas Longhorns
Key Losses: Haley McDonald (Transfer to Michigan, 2 NCAA Events), Sarah Carruthers (1 NCAA Diving Event), Berit Berglund (Trans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-loaded-3-texas-women-look-to-reach-top-2-status-with-cox-stoll-okaro-derivaux/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-loaded-3-texas-women-look-to-reach-top-2-status-with-cox-stoll-okaro-derivaux/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25As we reported, 29-year-old Tatjana Schoenmaker made her comeback debut at the 2026 South African Short Course Championships today, reaping gold in the women’s 50m breaststroke.
The four-time Olympic medalist and former World R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/notes-amp-photos-from-tatjana-smithrsquos-comeback-victory/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/notes-amp-photos-from-tatjana-smithrsquos-comeback-victory/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Results: Meet Mobile – SASC Swimming Champs (25m) PMBG 25While many of the nation’s stars are missing from the competition, including Pieter Coetze, Chad le Clos and Aimee Canny, the 2026 South African Short Course Championships did bring us the comeback debut of Olympic champio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-makes-comeback-debut-with-50-breaststroke-gold/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-makes-comeback-debut-with-50-breaststroke-gold/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The penultimate event on the penultimate night of the 2026 Asian Games brou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-nabs-asian-record-japan-scores-national-record-in-mens-4100-free-relay/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-nabs-asian-record-japan-scores-national-record-in-mens-4100-free-relay/ Mike Burton, a three-time Olympic gold medalist for the United States, died on September 18, 2026 at age 79 after battling Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Burton, born on July 3, 1947, qualified for two Olympic teams for the United States, 1968 and 1972.
At the 1968 Games in Mexico City, he won both the 400 free and 1500 free. He was sick at the meet, but won the 400 freestyle by more than two seconds over Canada’s Ralph Hutton, touching in an Olympic record]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-gold-medalist-mike-burton-dies-at-79/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-gold-medalist-mike-burton-dies-at-79/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5MEN’S 200 BREASTSTROKE – FINALWorld Record – 2:05.48, Qin Haiyang (CHN), 2023
World Jun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/breaking-down-shin-ohashis-blistering-20483-200-breaststroke-world-record-swim/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/breaking-down-shin-ohashis-blistering-20483-200-breaststroke-world-record-swim/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5We saw the penultimate night of action unfold at the 2026 Asian Games, and what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/behind-china-japan-already-beating-gold-medal-tally-from-2022-asian-games/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/behind-china-japan-already-beating-gold-medal-tally-from-2022-asian-games/ Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong announced today that he is retiring from professional swimming. He will be focusing solely on the Enhanced Games moving forwardView this post on InstagramIn his post, Armstrong thanked the New York Athletic Club, USA Swimming and World Aquatics, stating, “There are few things harder than saying goodbye to something that has been your entire life.”
Armstrong was a member of the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Olympic Teams, fini]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hunter-armstrong-announces-professional-swimming-retirement-focusing-100-on-enhanced-games/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hunter-armstrong-announces-professional-swimming-retirement-focusing-100-on-enhanced-games/ College Swim League Match OneSeptember 24, 2026
Westmont, Illinois
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Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #6/#10 Michigan, #10/#12 Louisville, #11/#15 Ohio StateWelcome swimming fans to the first College Swim League Preview!
The inaugural CSL match kicks off today at 6:30 p.m. ET in Westmont, Illinois, and Indiana, Michigan, Louisville, and Ohio State will all be kicking off their swim seasons tonight.
SwimSwam will be covering the meet live t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-1-psych-sheet-and-preview/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-college-swim-league-match-1-psych-sheet-and-preview/ Courtesy of American Athletic Conference. 
IRVING, Texas – Two-time defending American Conference champion Rice was slotted atop the 2026-27 American women’s swimming and diving preseason poll, as voted on by the conference’s head coaches.
American women’s swimming and diving enters a second season with nine competing teams that includes affiliate members FIU, James Madison, Liberty and Marshall, joining full members East Carolina, Florida Atl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/defending-champion-rice-selected-as-american-womens-swimming-and-diving-favorite/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/defending-champion-rice-selected-as-american-womens-swimming-and-diving-favorite/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5On a day that produced many historic moments and impressive times, one overlooked moment w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-pulls-off-dirty-double-with-games-record-in-800-free-and-4765-400-free-relay-split-just-minutes-apart/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-pulls-off-dirty-double-with-games-record-in-800-free-and-4765-400-free-relay-split-just-minutes-apart/ 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.
Gabriela Bortlisz, a sprint freestyler from Warsaw, Poland, has verbally committed to Northwestern University for the fall of 2028. She shared with Sw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/polish-sprinter-gabriela-bortlisz-hands-verbal-commitment-to-northwestern-for-2028-29/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/polish-sprinter-gabriela-bortlisz-hands-verbal-commitment-to-northwestern-for-2028-29/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/teenager-ohashi-overcomes-covid-to-set-world-record/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/teenager-ohashi-overcomes-covid-to-set-world-record/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 365 Swim Jobs.
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5The 2026 Asian Games continue to produce historic performances, including on night five of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arkhangelskiy-and-petrashov-earn-first-ever-asian-games-medals-for-bahrain-and-kyrgyzstan/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arkhangelskiy-and-petrashov-earn-first-ever-asian-games-medals-for-bahrain-and-kyrgyzstan/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5History was made on night five of the 2026 Asian Games, as 17-year-old Shin Ohashi of Japan unleashed a mons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-shin-ohashi-unleashes-historic-20483-200-breaststroke-world-record-video/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-shin-ohashi-unleashes-historic-20483-200-breaststroke-world-record-video/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 
 
WOMEN’S 50 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record – 23.19, Kate Douglass (USA), 2026
World Junior]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-five-finals-live-recap/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-five-finals-live-recap/ 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.
Paige Kowal from Geneva, Illinois, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Alabama beginning in 2028-29. She wrote on socia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3x-illinois-hs-state-champion-and-best-of-the-rest-freestyler-paige-kowal-verbals-to-alabama-for-2028-29/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3x-illinois-hs-state-champion-and-best-of-the-rest-freestyler-paige-kowal-verbals-to-alabama-for-2028-29/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4Japanese 21-year-old Shoon Mitsunaga has taken down his 2nd Asian Games Record in as many days.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-shoon-mitsunaga-breaks-asian-games-record-in-50-fly-in-prelims/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japans-shoon-mitsunaga-breaks-asian-games-record-in-50-fly-in-prelims/ 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.
Will Hartig of Williamsburg, Virginia has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Georgi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-runner-up-will-hartig-commits-to-georgia-for-2027/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-runner-up-will-hartig-commits-to-georgia-for-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Prelims at 10am local (9pm previous night ET)/Finals at 5pm local (4am ET)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4Welcome to the 5th prelims session of the 2026 Asian Games!
There are a lot of events on the schedule this morning,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-5-prelims-live-recap/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-5-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Isaac Litwiller of San Jose, California has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Cali]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-isaac-litwiller-flips-commitment-from-louisville-to-cal/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-isaac-litwiller-flips-commitment-from-louisville-to-cal/ 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.
Turkish National Championship finalist Mert Taşbaşı will journey across the Atlantic next fall, as he has announced his verbal c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/turkish-nationals-finalist-mert-taba-sends-verbal-to-smu-for-fall-2027/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/turkish-nationals-finalist-mert-taba-sends-verbal-to-smu-for-fall-2027/ While the Protect College Sports Act is moving through its procedural votes in the Senate, more than 35 amendments have been filed including one to limit college coaching compensation to $5 million a year.
The bill has currently passed three procedural votes in the senate, and it still has a few more votes to pass after changes were made to the bill language last week.
While the bill is moving through the votes, senators are filing a range of amendments to the bill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/senators-file-amendment-to-protect-college-sports-act-to-limit-college-coaching-compensation-to-5-million-a-year/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/senators-file-amendment-to-protect-college-sports-act-to-limit-college-coaching-compensation-to-5-million-a-year/ Nike Swim is joining the College Swimming League as a sponsor of our entire inaugural series, all eight matches, from the season  opener on September 24 through the Championship on November 6.
Nike Swim’s commitment covers the full series in Year 1. A season-long commitment from one of the most recognizable names in  swimming reflects the momentum behind what we’re building, and the direction we intend to keep taking  the sport.
“Nik]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nike-swim-signs-on-as-a-csl-series-sponsor/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nike-swim-signs-on-as-a-csl-series-sponsor/ 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.
Grant Bellin from University Place, Washington, has announced his verbal commitment to the University of California, Berkeley, for the 2028-29 school]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-kicks-off-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-top-backstroker-in-class-9-grant-bellin/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cal-kicks-off-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-top-backstroker-in-class-9-grant-bellin/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4The men’s 800m freestyle is set to take center stage tomorrow at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan; ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-kim-woomin-withdraws-from-asian-games-800-free-with-shoulder-injury-400-status-uncertain/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-kim-woomin-withdraws-from-asian-games-800-free-with-shoulder-injury-400-status-uncertain/ 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.
#4 Men: Arizona State Sun Devils
Key Losses: Remi Fabiani (37 NCAA points, 4 NCAA relays), Jonny Kulow (27 NCAA points, 4 NCAA relays), Adam Chaney (19.5 NCAA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-ilya-kharun-leads-the-4-asu-men-that-lost-a-lot-of-star-power/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-ilya-kharun-leads-the-4-asu-men-that-lost-a-lot-of-star-power/ 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
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4Day four of the 2026 Asian Games unfolded in thrilling form tonight from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with the powerhouse n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-has-monster-asian-games-night-four-winning-all-but-one-event/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-has-monster-asian-games-night-four-winning-all-but-one-event/ The 22nd National Masters Swimming Championships, held in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, saw participation from more than 1,200 swimmers from across India. While the large turnout highlighted the growing popularity of Masters swimming in the country, several swimmers have raised concerns over the planning and management of the championship.
A letter shared among swimmers in WhatsApp groups by Maharashtra Masters swimmer Kushal Bhagi highlighted concerns ranging from change]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/22nd-national-masters-swimming-championships-swimmers-raise-questions-over-planning-scheduling-and-management/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/22nd-national-masters-swimming-championships-swimmers-raise-questions-over-planning-scheduling-and-management/ An Indiana judge has granted a preliminary injunction, giving Indiana swimmers Owen McDonald and Zalan Sarkany a 5th year of eligibility one day before Indiana starts their swim season.
At the beginning of September, McDonald and Sarkany were part of a lawsuit against the NCAA, seeking an extra year of eligibility after the NCAA passed the five-for-five rule this summer.
That judge granted the athletes, which included a few Indiana football players, a Temporary Res]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/judge-grants-owen-mcdonald-and-zalan-sarkany-5th-year-of-eligibility/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/judge-grants-owen-mcdonald-and-zalan-sarkany-5th-year-of-eligibility/ Hungarian Olympian and Open Water Olympic Bronze medalist David Betlehem has hinted at when he may hang up his cap and goggles, likely after he secures a World Championship or Olympic gold medal.
In a report from 24.Hu, Betlehem, who is only 23 years old, says the idea of both golds is the main driving force in his career today.
“Two more medals, from two competitions. It remains to be seen how many opportunities I will have for this. Hopefully one next year an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hungarian-olympic-bronze-medalist-david-betlehem-hints-at-retirement-dependent-on-world-champs-or-olympic-gold/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hungarian-olympic-bronze-medalist-david-betlehem-hints-at-retirement-dependent-on-world-champs-or-olympic-gold/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4WOMEN’S 400 IM – FINALWorld Record – 4:23.65, Summer McIntosh (CAN), 2025
World Junior Record – 4:24.38, Summer Mc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-zidi-13-continues-eye-opening-asian-games-with-42856-400-im-5-performer-all-time/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-zidi-13-continues-eye-opening-asian-games-with-42856-400-im-5-performer-all-time/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4MEN’S 200 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record – 1:42.00, Paul Biedermann (GER), 2009
World Junior Record – 1:42.97, Davi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-backs-up-4200-relay-split-with-14349-asian-record-in-individual-200-free/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuo-backs-up-4200-relay-split-with-14349-asian-record-in-individual-200-free/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4MEN’S 100M BUTTERFLY – FINALWorld Record – 49.45, Caeleb Dressel (USA), 2021
World Junior R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shoon-mitsunaganbspjpn-amp-xu-fang-chn-down-100-fly-national-records-at-asian-games/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shoon-mitsunaganbspjpn-amp-xu-fang-chn-down-100-fly-national-records-at-asian-games/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-13-completes-hat-trick-of-golds-at-asian-games/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-13-completes-hat-trick-of-golds-at-asian-games/ 17-year-old competitive swimmer Jeremiah Carnegie grew up attending meets at the London Aquatics Centre, the famed, state-of-the-art facility that housed the 2012 Olympics.
In his time spent at the pool, located in the Newham borough, the teenager noticed that there weren’t many people from the surrounding community taking advantage of the facility.
“It was blatantly obvious that quite a lot of the venue wasn’t being used to its full capacity by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/teenager-starts-free-learn-to-swim-program-at-london-aquatics-centre-reaching-780-kids/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/teenager-starts-free-learn-to-swim-program-at-london-aquatics-centre-reaching-780-kids/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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WOMEN’S 100 BUTTERFLY – FINALWorld Record – 54.33, Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2026
World Junior Record – 56.20, Claire Curzan (USA)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-four-finals-live-recap/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-four-finals-live-recap/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The 4th prelims session is upon us at the 2026 Asian Games, with preliminary heats of the women’s 100 fly, men’s 100 fly, women’s 100 ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-4-prelims-live-recap/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-4-prelims-live-recap/ Mark Wild has been named interim head coach of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Wild previously spent time as an assistant coach of the program.
“I am very honored and privileged to step into the role of head coach of WPI Swimming and Diving for this season,” stated Wild. “I am very thankful to the school and administration for trusting me with a program that, over the past 20 years,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mark-wild-elevated-to-interim-head-coach-of-wpi-swimming-and-diving/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mark-wild-elevated-to-interim-head-coach-of-wpi-swimming-and-diving/ 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.
 
Greta Myers from Avondale Estates, Georgia, is verbally committed to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2027-28. She wrote to S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-butterflyer-greta-myers-verbally-commits-to-princetons-class-of-2031/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-butterflyer-greta-myers-verbally-commits-to-princetons-class-of-2031/ The College Swimming League (CSL) will award each of the four schools in the championship match $25,000 for a total of $100,000 in prize money being awarded. Team scores are combined, meaning there will be four schools at the final rather than four men’s teams and four women’s teams where schools could vary.
The CSL will have just under $1 million going towards travel, accommodations, and prize money for its first season. Travel and accommodations are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-awarding-25000-to-all-four-schools-that-make-the-championship-match/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-awarding-25000-to-all-four-schools-that-make-the-championship-match/ 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.
Romanian native Diana Stiger has announced her commitment to Auburn University as a member of the Tiger’s 2027 recruiting class.
Stiger wrote th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/auburn-lands-big-commitment-from-european-jr-champs-finalist-diana-stiger-for-2027/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/auburn-lands-big-commitment-from-european-jr-champs-finalist-diana-stiger-for-2027/ The SEC, which has long been at the forefront of stretching and reformatting its conference championship meet, with other conferences often following suit eventually, has released its 2027 championship format.
The 2027 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships will be held February 14-20 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, Texas on the University of Texas campus.
The new look schedule will stretch the meet from six days to seven. Rather than havin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sec-releases-new-7-day-swimming-amp-diving-conference-championship-format/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sec-releases-new-7-day-swimming-amp-diving-conference-championship-format/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Day three of the 2026 Asian Games concluded with a total of five nations appearing in the overall swimming medal table.
While the leading country of China is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-three-medal-table-ching-hwee-gan-nabs-another-silver-for-singapore/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-three-medal-table-ching-hwee-gan-nabs-another-silver-for-singapore/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Day three of the 2026 Asian Games brought us another round of drama, with the men’s 4x100m medley relay being no exception.
China wound up on top, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japan-with-a-49-fly-split-amp-korea-knock-down-menrsquos-medley-relay-national-records-at-asian-games/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/japan-with-a-49-fly-split-amp-korea-knock-down-menrsquos-medley-relay-national-records-at-asian-games/ 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 qualifier Abi Paton has announced her verbal commitment to swim for North Carolina State University beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-abi-paton-to-compete-for-nc-state-starting-fall-2027/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-abi-paton-to-compete-for-nc-state-starting-fall-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Chinese backstroker Peng Xuwei roared past the Asian Record in the women’s 200 backstroke in Tuesday’s final, successfully defending her Asian Games]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/peng-xuwei-crushes-asian-record-from-2010-in-200-back-jumps-the-gap-to-medal-contenders/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/peng-xuwei-crushes-asian-record-from-2010-in-200-back-jumps-the-gap-to-medal-contenders/ Yu Zidi, arguably the fastest 13-year-old in history, has already made a huge splash at the 2026 Asian Games, winning the 200 fly in 2:05.08 and setting an Asian Record in the 200 IM with a 2:06.10, becoming the 2nd-fastest performer in the event.
After her win in the 200 fly, Yu told the South China Morning Post that she thinks she can be even faster and feels her technique may still not be where it needs to be.
“It was only so-so; I hope I can swim even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-zidi-following-her-200-fly-gold-at-asian-games-it-was-so-so/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-zidi-following-her-200-fly-gold-at-asian-games-it-was-so-so/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Day three of the 2026 Asian Games brought us another thrilling IM race after Japanese teammates Tomoyuki Matsushita and Yumeki Kojima already sparred for the top two slots in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yumeki-kojima-nails-world-junior-record-2-at-asian-games-40702-400-im/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yumeki-kojima-nails-world-junior-record-2-at-asian-games-40702-400-im/ Australian Olympic medalist-turned-swim coach Peter Tonkin has retired after 55 years in the sport, with Swimming Australia announcing the news on Thursday.
Tonkin, 78, dedicated over half of his life to Australian swimming as both an athlete and a coach.View this post on InstagramBorn in 1948, Tonkin represented Australia at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo at the age of 16, where he won a bronze medal as part of the men’s 4×100 medley relay in addition]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-olympic-swimmer-peter-tonkin-retires-after-55-years-in-the-sport/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-olympic-swimmer-peter-tonkin-retires-after-55-years-in-the-sport/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/i-lost-my-love-for-swimming-smith-on-return-to-the-pool/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/i-lost-my-love-for-swimming-smith-on-return-to-the-pool/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2After a thrilling night of drama yesterday, we’re about to see another Asian Games finals session unfold from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Siobhan Haughey enters the evening as th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-3-finals-live-recap/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-3-finals-live-recap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-smith-to-come-out-of-retirement/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-smith-to-come-out-of-retirement/ Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner.
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen or heard of the FINIS SlipFin Pro.
The strapless training fin has been making its way onto pool decks, social media, and into the hands of swimmers and coaches over the past year. But while its unusual design is usually the first thing people notice, the idea behind SlipFin Pro goes beyond simply removing the heel strap.
FINIS developed SlipFin Pro around a si]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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WOMEN’S 100 FREESTYLE – FINALWorld Record – 51.68, Marrit Steenbergen (NED), 2026
World Junior Record – 52.49, Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS), 2022
Asia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-three-finals-live-recap/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-three-finals-live-recap/ 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.
Columbus, Ohio native Kiera Powers has announced her intention to swim and study at The Ohio State University in the class of 2032. She told SwimSwam:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-im-specialist-kiera-powers-gives-ohio-state-their-1st-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-im-specialist-kiera-powers-gives-ohio-state-their-1st-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 2It’s the 3rd prelims session from Tokyo at the 2026 Asian Games from Tokyo, which will see the heats of the women’s 100 free, men’s 400 IM, women’s 200 backstroke, me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-3-prelims-live-recap/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-3-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Alex Daile from Cambridge, Massachusetts, has verbally committed to the admission process at the University of Pennsylvania for 2027-28. He told SwimS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/penn-quakers-add-verbal-commitment-from-best-of-the-rest-butterflyer-alex-daile-for-2027/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/penn-quakers-add-verbal-commitment-from-best-of-the-rest-butterflyer-alex-daile-for-2027/ 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.
Avery Daigle from Mandeville, Louisiana, has announced her intention to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the 2028-29 school year. She]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-hoosiers-open-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-9-avery-daigle/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-hoosiers-open-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-9-avery-daigle/ 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.
Avery Daigle from Mandeville, Louisiana, has announced her intention to swim and study at Indiana University beginning in the 2028-29 school year. She]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-hoosers-open-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-9-avery-daigle/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-hoosers-open-2028-recruiting-with-verbal-commitment-from-9-avery-daigle/ The Fitzroy River in Queensland has been announced as the host site for the Rowing events for the 2032 Olympics. The river is reportedly home to around 500 crocodiles, though the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has confirmed the location is safe.
In a report from People.com, World Rowing and Paddle Australia endorsed the new site after the Queensland Government completed a sustainability assessment. The GIICA tested the site and co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/crocodile-filled-fitzroy-river-announced-as-rowing-venue-for-2032-olympics/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/crocodile-filled-fitzroy-river-announced-as-rowing-venue-for-2032-olympics/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Although powerhouse nation China remains on top of the overall swimming medal table through day two of the 2026 Asian Games, Hong Kong captured two pieces of hardware to insert itself]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-two-medal-table-hong-kong-makes-a-move/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-two-medal-table-hong-kong-makes-a-move/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 2Day two of the 2026 Asian Games was one for the history books, with the likes of 13-year-old Yu Zidi firing off a new World Junior Record of 2:06.10 to produce the #2 performance of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuos-14292-anchor-leads-china-to-4200-free-relay-asian-record-jpn-breaks-supersuited-nr/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zhang-zhanshuos-14292-anchor-leads-china-to-4200-free-relay-asian-record-jpn-breaks-supersuited-nr/ Tatjana Smith, who has been in the headlines as of late for her vocal disapproval of Swimming South Africa, has officially announced she will return to competitive swimming after initially retiring in 2024.
In a press release from her husband and manager, Joel Smith, when she first stepped away from the sport, she had no intention of returning, which gave her time to live her life outside of the pool. However, the longing for the feeling of competition, racing, and c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-officially-announces-return-to-competitive-swimming/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-officially-announces-return-to-competitive-swimming/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: Asian Games So Far, UVA SCM Pro Am, & Casas Coaching | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-so-far-uva-scm-pro-am-amp-casas-coaching-swimswam-breakdown/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/asian-games-so-far-uva-scm-pro-am-amp-casas-coaching-swimswam-breakdown/ 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.
Aubrial MacKay from Owosso, Michigan, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Texas for 2028-19. She wrote on social media:
“I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/honorable-mention-aubrial-mackay-gives-the-longhorns-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/honorable-mention-aubrial-mackay-gives-the-longhorns-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Finals: Day 1 | Day 213-year-old Yu Zidi lit the world ablaze again on Monday at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, swimming 2:06.10 in the 200 IM.
That swim is a new Chinese Record, Asian Record, World Junior]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-year-old-yu-zidi-swims-20610-in-the-200-im-moves-to-2-all-time/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/13-year-old-yu-zidi-swims-20610-in-the-200-im-moves-to-2-all-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-sensation-yu-13-wins-second-asian-games-gold/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-sensation-yu-13-wins-second-asian-games-gold/ It started with a pace clock and 129 people who believed swimming equipment could be more affordable and easier to use.
Ten years later, Swimnerd is designing, installing, and supporting scoreboards for pools of every size and budget.To celebrate, we are having a major sales event like an always going-out-of-business furniture store.
Get our premium 3×3×55″ LCD scoreboard fully installed – including your admin battle station –]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimnerd-celebrates-10-years-in-business/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimnerd-celebrates-10-years-in-business/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 361 Swim Jobs.
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This is a seasonal, part-time (without benefits), overtime-exempt, paid by stipend position. It reports to the athletic director with additional supervision from the assist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-361-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-361-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ This is a review of SwimOutlet’s new app. Founded in 2000, SwimOutlet has grown into the leading online retailer dedicated to aquatics. Swimoutlet has also built swim-focused software and digital products, including Swim.com and this new shopping app. The launch reflects a sustained investment in technology, although SwimOutlet has not publicly disclosed enough data to rank that investment against the rest of the industry.  (SwimSwam is in an on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimoutlet-has-a-new-app-can-it-make-buying-swim-gear-easier/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimoutlet-has-a-new-app-can-it-make-buying-swim-gear-easier/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsDay two finals of the 2026 Asian Games is about to unfold, with the nation of China leading the overall swimming medal table early on by claiming nearly every gold on the first night of competition here in Tokyo.
This eve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-two-finals-live-recap/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-two-finals-live-recap/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1 | Day 2
Finals: Day 1South Korea’s Kim Youngbeom, 20, set a new Asian Games Record in the men’s 50 free on Monday morning in prelims of the event. He swam 21.71 and was the only swimmer under 22 seconds in the hea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-koreas-kim-youngboem-20-sets-asian-games-record-in-mens-50-free/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/south-koreas-kim-youngboem-20-sets-asian-games-record-in-mens-50-free/ 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.
Nora McCarthy from Seattle, Washington, has verbally committed to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2027-28. She told SwimSwam:
&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-backstroker-nora-mccarthy-verbally-commits-to-swim-for-princeton-in-2027-28/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-backstroker-nora-mccarthy-verbally-commits-to-swim-for-princeton-in-2027-28/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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RecapsPrelims: Day 1
Finals: Day 1It’s the 2nd day of the Asian Games in Tokyo, and we have a stacked prelims lineup for you this evening (or morning for many international readers).
Tonight’s lineup will feature prelims for the men’s and wom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-2-prelims-live-recap/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-2-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Mason Shirley of Rockwall, Texas has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Brigham Young University.&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-mason-shirleycommits-to-byu-for-fall-2027/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-mason-shirleycommits-to-byu-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Lane Francis of Richmond, Virginia, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Virginia for 2028-29, bringing their five-day haul to six]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/honorable-mention-lane-francis-gives-uva-their-6th-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/honorable-mention-lane-francis-gives-uva-their-6th-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ 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.
“Best of the Rest” ranked recruit Skylar Zuleger of Advance, North Carolina has announced her commitment to continue her academic and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-adds-another-to-the-class-of-2028-with-botr-ranked-skylar-zuleger/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-adds-another-to-the-class-of-2028-with-botr-ranked-skylar-zuleger/ 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.
Allison Kelly from Jupiter, Florida, has announced her verbal pledge to the University of Virginia for 2028-29. She made her announcement on social me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hoosday-yet-another-verbal-commitment-for-virginias-class-of-2032-honorable-mention-allison-kelly/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hoosday-yet-another-verbal-commitment-for-virginias-class-of-2032-honorable-mention-allison-kelly/ Swimming Australia, in partnership with Channel 9, has announced a new two-day competition in November, featuring four teams of 20 Australian talents led by legendary coaches in quick, high-energy sessions.
The event, Swim GP, will be held on November 13 and 14 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center, with four teams competing in various race formats, including mixed relays, individual and para staggered-start races, skins races, and mystery medleys. In addition t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-australia-announces-team-event-swim-gp-with-hopes-of-growing-engagement-ahead-of-brisbane-2032-olympics/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimming-australia-announces-team-event-swim-gp-with-hopes-of-growing-engagement-ahead-of-brisbane-2032-olympics/ 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.
Brunelle Bouillenne-Duchenne from Nice, France has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Fordham beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/french-nationals-b-finalist-brunelle-bouillenne-duchenne-commits-to-fordham-for-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/french-nationals-b-finalist-brunelle-bouillenne-duchenne-commits-to-fordham-for-2027/ 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.
Seth Burger of Potomac, Maryland has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Boston College.“I am su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-seth-burger-commits-to-boston-college-for-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-seth-burger-commits-to-boston-college-for-2027/ 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 qualifier Isabella Zhang has announced her verbal commitment* to the admissions process at Columbia University for the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-isabella-zhang-verbals-to-columbia-for-fall-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-isabella-zhang-verbals-to-columbia-for-fall-2027/ Though he may not be able to compete at the Asian Games due to his European representation, Leon Marchand still found his way to partake in the festivities by leading a swim clinic at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center a day before the competition began.
Marchand, joined at the clinic by three-time US Olympic Gold medalist Anthony Ervin, spent about a half hour with local schoolchildren, answering questions, signing autographs, and getting in the water for a brief]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/leon-marchand-hosts-swim-clinic-in-nagoya-ahead-of-asian-games/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/leon-marchand-hosts-swim-clinic-in-nagoya-ahead-of-asian-games/ The College Swimming League (CSL) kicks off later this week with matches 1 and 2 in Westmont, Illinois. 12 of the top NCAA programs will compete in the league’s first season. Here are some of the highlights to the rules and scoring.
The season consists of six regular-season matches and two post-season matches. Teams ranked 1-3 will automatically advance to the final while teams ranked 4-7 will meet in the wild card match, with only one advancing to the final.
Ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-rules-scoring-and-things-to-know-for-season-1/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/college-swimming-league-rules-scoring-and-things-to-know-for-season-1/ 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.
Heidi Stoute of Jacksonville, Florida has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Miami-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-finalist-heidi-stoute-commits-to-miami-fl-for-fall-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-finalist-heidi-stoute-commits-to-miami-fl-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Joice Otero Rocha of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Louisiana State Universit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-pan-pacs-finalist-joice-otero-rocha-commits-to-lsu-for-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-pan-pacs-finalist-joice-otero-rocha-commits-to-lsu-for-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Asian Games began today at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with the nation of China jumping out to the lead of the swimming medal table.
China captured 9 pieces of hardware to begin its campaign, holding a two-medal a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-nearly-sweeps-gold-in-every-event-to-begin-2026-asian-games/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/china-nearly-sweeps-gold-in-every-event-to-begin-2026-asian-games/ 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.
Zayda Miehl of Salem, Oregon has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Virginia. She i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-ranked-recruit-zayda-miehl-top-1650-freestyler-in-2028-commits-to-virginia/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-ranked-recruit-zayda-miehl-top-1650-freestyler-in-2028-commits-to-virginia/ 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 Max Barnes has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Southern Methodist University beginning in the fall o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-max-barnes-verbals-to-southern-methodist-university-for-fall-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-max-barnes-verbals-to-southern-methodist-university-for-fall-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsThe 2026 Asian Games saw day one unfold from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, with a slew of records biting the dust to set the stage for the rest of the week.
In addition to Yumeki Kojima‘s World Junior Record, ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-record-roundup-31-yr-old-xu-jiayu-hits-5198-100-backstroke/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-record-roundup-31-yr-old-xu-jiayu-hits-5198-100-backstroke/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsDay one of the 2026 Asian Games brought the heat, with multiple records biting the dust to kick off the competition taking place at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
In the final event of tonight’s session, China took down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siobhan-haughey-helps-hong-kong-nail-new-womens-4100-free-relay-national-record/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/siobhan-haughey-helps-hong-kong-nail-new-womens-4100-free-relay-national-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-13-wins-record-breaking-first-major-gold-medal/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yu-13-wins-record-breaking-first-major-gold-medal/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsWe recognized Ching Hwee Gan of Singapore as one of the women competing at the Asian Games who could potentially have a breakthrough meet and, through just her first event, the 23-year-old made her presence known in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-posts-singaporean-record-on-her-way-to-1500-free-silver-at-asian-games/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ching-hwee-gan-posts-singaporean-record-on-her-way-to-1500-free-silver-at-asian-games/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsDay one of the 2026 Asian Games brought an onslaught of competition records, including in the women’s 50m breaststroke final.
When the dust settled in the fast and furious race, it was China’s Tang Qianti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/35-yr-old-olympic-medalist-satomi-suzuki-dips-under-30-seconds-in-50-breast-for-the-first-time/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/35-yr-old-olympic-medalist-satomi-suzuki-dips-under-30-seconds-in-50-breast-for-the-first-time/ 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.
Two-time Georgia high school state champion Natalia Amescua has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Missouri beginnin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-time-georgia-state-champ-natalia-amescua-sends-verbal-to-mizzou-for-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-time-georgia-state-champ-natalia-amescua-sends-verbal-to-mizzou-for-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsIt was a thrilling first finals session of the 2026 Asian Games, one which brought us our first World Junior Record of the prestigious competition.
Racing in the final of the men’s 200m IM at the Tokyo Aquatics Cent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yumeki-kojima-destroys-200-im-world-junior-record-hitting-15536-for-asian-games-silver/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yumeki-kojima-destroys-200-im-world-junior-record-hitting-15536-for-asian-games-silver/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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EntriesWe’re entering the first finals session of the 2026 Asian Games with the medal-contending action taking place at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Several of the competition’s most highly anticipated stars will be in the water on both the men’s and women’s sid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-one-finals-live-recap/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-one-finals-live-recap/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
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Live ResultsA sleepy prelims session that saw most top seeds cruise through to finals came alive late in the session when China’s Tang Qianting won the women’s 50 breaststroke in a new Asian Games Record.
Her time of 29.50 just missed her own Asian Record o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tang-qianting-breaks-asian-games-record-goes-sub-30-again-in-asian-games-prelims/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tang-qianting-breaks-asian-games-record-goes-sub-30-again-in-asian-games-prelims/ 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)
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Live ResultsWelcome to the first session of the 2026 Asian Games!
Today’s prelims session features some of the top events of the week with the women’s 200 butterfly opening the meet. Teenage phenom Yu Zidi is the top seed by about two seconds over Japan&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-1-prelims-live-recap/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-day-1-prelims-live-recap/ 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.
Lauren McGrath of Granger, Indiana has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Minnesota beginning in fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-lauren-mcgrath-commits-to-minnesota-for-fall-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-lauren-mcgrath-commits-to-minnesota-for-fall-2027/ Former USA Swimming CFO Cory Hilliard reportedly admitted in July of 2025 that he misused university funds. He was hired by USA swimming just over four months later in December of 2025.
News broke in August that Hilliard had been arrested on charges that he misappropriated $9,510.50 for personal use while he was serving as the designated administrator of the University’s Nike Elite program. This program was responsible for providing athletic department employ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-usa-swimming-cfo-cory-hilliard-admitted-to-embezzlement-four-months-before-starting-at-usa-swimming/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-usa-swimming-cfo-cory-hilliard-admitted-to-embezzlement-four-months-before-starting-at-usa-swimming/ 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.
Veronica Metz from West Palm Beach, Florida has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at NC State beginning in fal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nc-state-women-earn-verbal-commitment-from-summer-juniors-a-finalist-veronica-metz-for-2028/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nc-state-women-earn-verbal-commitment-from-summer-juniors-a-finalist-veronica-metz-for-2028/ ASU PentathlonSeptember 18, 2026
Tempe, AZ
SCY (25 Yards)
Event Results
Total Time ResultsThe Arizona State Sun Devils swam their annual Pentathlon on Friday, and they started the season off on a very strong note.
The yearly “meet” is actually a practice, made up of 5x100s on 15 minutes. Athletes race a 100 of each stroke and the 100 IM, and their times are added together for their total swim. The team keeps track of individual records for each event an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-wins-asu-pentathlon-swims-4454-in-100-fly-2/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-wins-asu-pentathlon-swims-4454-in-100-fly-2/ ASU PentathlonSeptember 18, 2026
Tempe, AZ
SCY (25 Yards)
Event Results
Total Time ResultsThe Arizona State Sun Devils swam their annual Pentathlon on Friday, and they started the season off on a very strong note.
The yearly “meet” is actually a practice, made up of 5x100s on 15 minutes. Athletes race a 100 of each stroke and the 100 IM, and their times are added together for their total swim. The team keeps track of individual records for each event an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-wins-asu-pentathlon-swims-4454-in-100-fly/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-wins-asu-pentathlon-swims-4454-in-100-fly/ 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.
Taylor Thongintra from Irvine, California has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Northwestern beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-taylor-thongintra-commits-to-northwestern-for-2027/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-taylor-thongintra-commits-to-northwestern-for-2027/ 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.
Gabby Hawver from Manassas, Virginia has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Arkansas beginning in fall 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/102215-breaststroker-gabby-hawver-commits-to-arkansas-for-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/102215-breaststroker-gabby-hawver-commits-to-arkansas-for-2027/ 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.
Kiera Menna of Woodland, California has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Arizona.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-kiera-menna-sends-verbal-to-arizona-for-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-kiera-menna-sends-verbal-to-arizona-for-2027/ 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.
Wilma Hultberg Kullberg and Sierrah Broadbelt have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at Alabama beginnin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wilma-hultberg-kullberg-sweden-sierrah-broadbelt-cayman-islands-commit-to-alabama-for-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wilma-hultberg-kullberg-sweden-sierrah-broadbelt-cayman-islands-commit-to-alabama-for-2027/ 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.
Isabella Muir from Tomball, Texas, has made a verbal pledge to the admission process* at Princeton University for 2027-28. She wrote on social media:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/isabella-muir-a-best-of-the-rest-freestyler-from-the-class-of-2027-has-verbally-committed-to-princeton/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/isabella-muir-a-best-of-the-rest-freestyler-from-the-class-of-2027-has-verbally-committed-to-princeton/ 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.
JT Goett of Moraga, California has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Brigham Young University beginn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/backstroker-jt-goett-commits-to-byu-for-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/backstroker-jt-goett-commits-to-byu-for-2027/ 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 qualifier Ella Lee has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Missouri beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-ella-lee-verbally-commits-to-missouri-for-fall-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-ella-lee-verbally-commits-to-missouri-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Charlotte, North Carolina native Karina Plaza has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Virginia’s class of 2032, writing on soci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-karina-plaza-gives-virginia-their-2nd-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/5-karina-plaza-gives-virginia-their-2nd-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ 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.
Texas high school state qualifier Parker Childs has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Southern Illinois University beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-high-school-state-qualifier-parker-childs-verbally-pledges-to-southern-illinois-class-of-2031/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-high-school-state-qualifier-parker-childs-verbally-pledges-to-southern-illinois-class-of-2031/ 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 qualifier Lily Yung has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Rice University beginning in the fall of 2027. She p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-lily-yung-to-swim-for-rice-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-lily-yung-to-swim-for-rice-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/ 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.
Caroline Bryan from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, has given Rutgers University their first verbal commitment for 2028-29, writing on social media:
&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rutgers-lands-1st-2028-verbal-commitment-from-4x-michigan-high-school-state-champ-caroline-bryan/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/rutgers-lands-1st-2028-verbal-commitment-from-4x-michigan-high-school-state-champ-caroline-bryan/ 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.
Isabella Green from Weddington, North Carolina, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Florida beginning in the 2028-29 sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/101212-breaststroker-isabella-green-makes-verbal-pledge-to-florida-for-2028-29/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/101212-breaststroker-isabella-green-makes-verbal-pledge-to-florida-for-2028-29/ The Enhanced Games roster saw a massive shift today with six swimmers being removed .
The Night Swim Podcast posted about the roster change on Instagram, and James Magnussen, Marius Kusch, Shane Ryan, Evgenii Somov, Felipe Lima, and Josif Miladinov are all absent from the roster section of the Enhanced website.
James Magnussen was the first swimmer to publicly join and support Enhanced. At the first edition of the Games in May, he finished 4th in the 100 free at 49]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/james-magnussen-marius-kusch-shane-ryan-evgenii-somov-felipe-lima-and-josif-miladinov-no-longer-with-enhanced/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/james-magnussen-marius-kusch-shane-ryan-evgenii-somov-felipe-lima-and-josif-miladinov-no-longer-with-enhanced/ World record holder Cameron McEvoy will reportedly be testing the 100 freestyle at the Silk Road World Cup Tour next month.
According to Swimming World, McEvoy has announced that he will be racing the 50 free, 100 free, and 50 fly during the Tour. He recently announced that he had returned to training for the 100 freestyle with the intent of trying for the 4×100 freestyle relay at Short Course Worlds later this year.
He will not be racing at the Australian Sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cameron-mcevoy-testing-100-free-at-silk-road-world-cup-tour/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cameron-mcevoy-testing-100-free-at-silk-road-world-cup-tour/ 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 Macy Malinski has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Utah beginning in the fall of 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-macy-malinski-verbals-to-utah-for-fall-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-macy-malinski-verbals-to-utah-for-fall-2027/ U.S. Olympian Elizabeth Beisel is not the first former elite swimmer to launch a music career after retiring from the sport (Notably: Cody Simpson), but she is quickly becoming one of the more successful in transitioning from the pool to the stage.Tickets are on sale here.Beginning Friday, Beisel will go on a 31-city tour with indy rock band Judah & the Lion, playing major venues for the next 2 months. All 31 venues are at least 1,000 seats, with the largest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-elizabeth-beisel-is-on-a-national-tour-for-music-not-swimming/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-elizabeth-beisel-is-on-a-national-tour-for-music-not-swimming/ St. Stephen’s Episcopal High School in Austin, Texas, has announced the hiring of American record holder Shaine Casas as the head swim coach for this school year.
Earlier this month, Casas confirmed to SwimSwam that he was leaving the University of Texas pro group and, at the time, he said, “time will tell” what his future plans were. Some of those plans have been revealed today as he will be the new head coach at St. Stephen’s.
Casas and Ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shaine-casas-hired-as-head-coach-at-st-stephens-episcopal-school-coby-carrozza-brought-on-as-assistant/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shaine-casas-hired-as-head-coach-at-st-stephens-episcopal-school-coby-carrozza-brought-on-as-assistant/ Via Penn Athletics
ON THE PLAQUE: One of the most decorated swimmers in program history, he became the program’s first NCAA champion when he captured the 1,650-yard freestyle title in 2016. A four-time NCAA qualifier and four-time All-American, he won a program-record nine individual Ivy League championships and became the first swimmer in school history to earn the Harold Ulen Award for most career points accumulated at the Ivy Championships. He also won the P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-champion-chris-swanson-is-getting-inducted-into-penn-athletics-hall-of-fame/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-champion-chris-swanson-is-getting-inducted-into-penn-athletics-hall-of-fame/ St. Stephen’s Episcopal High School in Austin, Texas, has announced the hiring of American record holder Shaine Casas as the head swim coach for this school year.
Earlier this month, Casas confirmed to SwimSwam that he was leaving the University of Texas pro group and, at the time, he said, “time will tell” what his future plans were. Some of those plans have been revealed today as he will be the new head coach at St. Stephen’s.
Casas and Ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shaine-casas-hired-as-head-coach-at-st-stephens-episcopal-high-school-school-coby-carrozza-brought-on-as-assistant/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/shaine-casas-hired-as-head-coach-at-st-stephens-episcopal-high-school-school-coby-carrozza-brought-on-as-assistant/ 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 Karina Miller has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Pittsburgh for the fall of 2027. She publicized th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-karina-miller-to-swim-for-pitt-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-karina-miller-to-swim-for-pitt-beginning-in-the-fall-of-2027/ The University of Virginia has unveiled a list of professional swimmers expected to attend their Short Course Meters Prep Pro Am meet in October. Entries close soon, so the list is not final, but is a fairly robust list of who is expected to attend the short course meters prep meet ahead of the US Short Course Worlds Trials two weeks later.
SwimSwam will be livestreaming this meet.
The list includes the University of Virginia’s growing pro training group with na]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ledecky-finke-regan-smith-marchand-kos-and-crooks-all-registered-to-race-at-virginia-scm-meet-in-october/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ledecky-finke-regan-smith-marchand-kos-and-crooks-all-registered-to-race-at-virginia-scm-meet-in-october/ The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America has released the preseason polls for the 2026-27 NCAA season, and the reigning champion Texas men came out on top by unanimous vote.
CSCAA has changed their format for this season. Previously, these polls have been “dual-meet” polls and were primarily based on dual meet performances/records. That will not be the case this season, as they have transitioned to a “comprehensive in-season]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-men-lead-26-27-cscaa-division-i-preseason-poll/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-men-lead-26-27-cscaa-division-i-preseason-poll/ The Virginia women were voted the unanimous number one pick by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) in the first poll of the 2026-27 NCAA season.
The CSCAA has changed their format for this season. Previously, these polls have been “dual-meet” polls and were primarily based on dual meet performances/records. That will not be the case this season, as they have transitioned to a “comprehensive in-season ranking&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-votes-virginia-women-top-of-division-i-preseason-poll/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-votes-virginia-women-top-of-division-i-preseason-poll/ The Virginia women were voted the unanimous number one pick by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) in the first poll of the 2026-27 NCAA season.
The CSCAA has changed their format for this season. Previously, these polls have been “dual-meet” polls and were primarily based on dual meet performances/records. That will not be the case this season, as they have transitioned to a “comprehensive in-season ranking&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-votes-virginia-women-top-of-division-i-26-27-preseason-poll/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-votes-virginia-women-top-of-division-i-26-27-preseason-poll/ In 2021, at age 18, Evans came to the USA to train and study at the University of Georgia. Pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/angharad-evans-on-leaving-ncaa-prevailing-through-pressure-and-ascending-to-one-of-the-worlds-top-breaststrokers/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/angharad-evans-on-leaving-ncaa-prevailing-through-pressure-and-ascending-to-one-of-the-worlds-top-breaststrokers/ 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.
Mallory Ferguson of Bennington, Nebraska has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Indiana University.
&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-nationals-qualifier-mallory-ferguson-commits-to-indiana-for-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-nationals-qualifier-mallory-ferguson-commits-to-indiana-for-2027/ 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.
Marni Kraemer of Reno, Nevada has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota begi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-marni-kraemer-commits-to-minnesota-for-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-marni-kraemer-commits-to-minnesota-for-2027/ The 2026 Golden Goggles Awards honor top performers, performances, and people in and around USA Swimming and serve as a fundraiser for the USA Swimming Foundation. One way to do so is through auctioning off several items, some swimming-related, some… not so much.Bid for Items Here.I’ve taken the liberty of picking out some of my favorite items from the 167 up for auction, both traditional and some with a touch of obscurity.
Several items, particularly th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-best-items-on-bid-at-the-2026-golden-goggles-awards-auction/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-best-items-on-bid-at-the-2026-golden-goggles-awards-auction/ 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.
Julian Granison of West Palm Beach, Florida has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-ranked-recruit-julian-granison-staying-in-state-with-verbal-commitment-to-florida-for-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-ranked-recruit-julian-granison-staying-in-state-with-verbal-commitment-to-florida-for-2027/ 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.
Carson Hoak of Sioux City, Iowa has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Cincinnati b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-carson-hoak-commits-to-cincinnati-for-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-carson-hoak-commits-to-cincinnati-for-2027/ 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.
Women’s #4: California Golden Bears
Key Losses: Teagan O’Dell (Transfer to Virginia, 46 NCAA Points), Lilou Ressencourt (14 NCAA Points), Abigail Her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-4-cal-women-hope-to-capitalize-on-big-recruits-returning-finalists/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-4-cal-women-hope-to-capitalize-on-big-recruits-returning-finalists/ 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 qualifier Alyssa Bian has announced her verbal commitment* to the admissions process at Cornell University for the fall of 2027.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-alyssa-bian-sends-verbal-to-cornell-for-fall-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-alyssa-bian-sends-verbal-to-cornell-for-fall-2027/ 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 Mia Jones has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Army West Point beginning in the fall of 2028, becomin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-mia-jones-becomes-first-publicized-commit-in-armys-class-of-2032/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-mia-jones-becomes-first-publicized-commit-in-armys-class-of-2032/ 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.
Yuri Plaksin, a high school senior from Vernon Hills, Illinois, has verbally committed to the admission process* at Harvard University for 2027-28. At]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-yuri-plaksin-verbally-commits-to-harvard-for-2027/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/best-of-the-rest-sprinter-yuri-plaksin-verbally-commits-to-harvard-for-2027/ 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.
Men’s #5: Tennessee Volunteers
Key Losses: Gui Caribe (39 NCAA Points, 4 NCAA relays), Nick Simons (12 NCAA points), Owen Redfearn (NCAA qualifier), Mart]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-5-tennessee-men-pick-up-massive-recruiting-class-and-retain-major-points/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-5-tennessee-men-pick-up-massive-recruiting-class-and-retain-major-points/ Earlier today we looked at the percentage of each men’s power-four swim and dive teams that were international, and now we are looking at the women’s programs.
United States lawmakers introduced a bill that would limit the amount of international athletes on a roster to 20% on the heels of the Protect College Sports Act, but what would that actually mean for college swim and dive teams.
Leslie Lucas, owner of College Swimming Consulting and the mother o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-many-womens-power-four-swimming-and-diving-rosters-are-more-than-20-international/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/how-many-womens-power-four-swimming-and-diving-rosters-are-more-than-20-international/ Speedo today unveils Speedo iQ, its most significant innovation in swimming technology to date, introducing real-time performance insights designed to transform how swimmers train, race, compete and then improve.Developed by the brand’s innovation team over a number of years, Speedo iQ combines Speedo’s proven goggle hardware with an intuitive digital platform to deliver powerful, post-swim feedback, in a way that doesn’t distract the use]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-introduces-speedo-iq-a-new-era-of-connected-intelligence-in-sport/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-introduces-speedo-iq-a-new-era-of-connected-intelligence-in-sport/ On Tuesday, United States lawmakers introduced a bill that would limit the amount of international athletes on a roster to 20% on the heels of the Protect College Sports Act, but what would that actually mean for college swim and dive teams.
Leslie Lucas, owner of College Swimming Consulting and the mother of current University of Texas junior Cooper Lucas, analyzed current power-four rosters and shared the data with SwimSwam.
Lucas used the hometown/country listed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-percentage-of-mens-power-4-swimming-and-diving-rosters-are-currently-international/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-percentage-of-mens-power-4-swimming-and-diving-rosters-are-currently-international/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Asian Games Preview | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-preview-swimswam-breakdown/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-preview-swimswam-breakdown/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SCM (25m)
Meet CentralEarlier this month we reported how former World Record holder and Olympic multi-gold medalist Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) was surprisingly entered in the 2026 South African Short Course Championships beginning on September 24th.
With the competition on the horizon and Short Course World Championships roster s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/houlie-coetzee-look-forward-to-olympic-medalist-smiths-return-at-south-african-sc-championships/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/houlie-coetzee-look-forward-to-olympic-medalist-smiths-return-at-south-african-sc-championships/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Tokyo Aquatics Centre
LCM (50m)
Meet Central
EntriesThe 2026 Asian Games are nearly upon us, with pool swimming action beginning on Sunday, September 20th.
Among the nations competing at the prestigious multi-sport discipline will be Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and many others, giving us a deep field among both the men’s and women’s aquatic events.
Thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-five-women-ready-to-break-through-in-japan/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-five-women-ready-to-break-through-in-japan/ Australian Olympic medalist Elijah Winnington has found a new training group. He has joined World Record-holding sprinter Cam McEvoy at Somerville House after years training under Dean Boxall at the superpowered St. Peters Western program.
At Somerville House, Winnington will train with McEvoy under Tim Lane. Lane has overseen McEvoy’s transformation from a top 100 and 200 meter freestyler to the World Record holder in the 50 freestyle. McEvoy has used some]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-time-olympic-medalist-elijah-winnington-moves-training-grounds-to-somerville-house/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/3-time-olympic-medalist-elijah-winnington-moves-training-grounds-to-somerville-house/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 360 Swim Jobs.
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Winter Season Head Swim Coach (co-ed middle & high school league championship team)
This is a seasonal, part-time (without benefits), overtime-exempt, paid by stipend position. It reports to the athletic director with additional supervision from the assist]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-360-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-360-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ 2026 SOUTH AMERICAN GAMESSeptember 13th – September 16th
Invincible Provincial Aquatic Center, Santa Fe, Argentina
LCM (50m)
Live ResultsThe 2026 South American Games saw its swimming action concluded last night, with the nation of Brazil accumulating more hardware to maintain its status atop the overall medal table when all was said and done.
Brazil captured a remarkable 44 medals, including 23 golds, 15 silvers and 6 bronzes.
Host nation Argentina was next line]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brazil-dominates-final-swimming-medal-table-at-2026-south-american-games/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/brazil-dominates-final-swimming-medal-table-at-2026-south-american-games/ 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.
Nathalie Ring of Singapore has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Michigan beginning in fall 2027.
“I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyler-nathalie-ring-of-singapore-commits-to-michigan-for-2027/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyler-nathalie-ring-of-singapore-commits-to-michigan-for-2027/ Le Moyne has elevated Abbey Poore to head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. She takes over the position previously held by Adam Zaczkowski who departed the program in July to become the next head coach at VMI.
Poore becomes the 3rd head coach in program history. It was the last open Division I head coaching position this offseason.
“It is an absolute honor to step into the head coaching role here at Le Moyne,” said Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/le-moyne-elevates-abbey-poore-to-swimming-and-diving-head-coach/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/le-moyne-elevates-abbey-poore-to-swimming-and-diving-head-coach/ Lehigh University has suspended all team-related activities for its men’s swim team as of September 15 after learning of hazing in the program, a Lehigh spokesperson told SwimSwam.
The allegations have halted all men’s swim team activities while an investigation is underway.
“Acts of hazing are antithetical to the values of our community. Lehigh University is committed to working across campus to foster a culture that supports an inclusive, safe, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lehigh-university-suspends-mens-swim-team-related-activities-amidst-hazing-violations-pending-investigations/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lehigh-university-suspends-mens-swim-team-related-activities-amidst-hazing-violations-pending-investigations/ 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.
Sprinter Sophie Miller Melendez has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Georgia Southern University beginning in the fall of 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprinter-sophie-miller-melendez-verbally-commits-to-georgia-southern-for-fall-2027/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprinter-sophie-miller-melendez-verbally-commits-to-georgia-southern-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Texas high school state finalist Avery Hearon has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Pepperdine University beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-high-school-state-finalist-avery-hearon-verbals-to-pepperdine-for-fall-2027/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/texas-high-school-state-finalist-avery-hearon-verbals-to-pepperdine-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Sprint freestyle and butterfly specialist Gianna Cook has announced her verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at Monmouth University beginni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyle-amp-butterfly-specialist-gianna-cook-sends-verbal-to-monmouth-for-fall-2027/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sprint-freestyle-amp-butterfly-specialist-gianna-cook-sends-verbal-to-monmouth-for-fall-2027/ Courtesy UW-Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Eleven-time All-American and two-time Olympic Trials swimmer Jack Englehardt has returned to UW-Stevens Point as an assistant swimming coach, head coach Al Boelk announced.
Englehardt comes back to UWSP after spending the last three seasons at UW-La Crosse. At UWL, he helped the Eagles win their first men’s conference title since 1971 and was a member of the 2026 WIAC Men’s Coaching Staff of the Y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point-hires-alumni-jack-englehardt-as-assistant-coach/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point-hires-alumni-jack-englehardt-as-assistant-coach/ 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.
Lizzy Johnson from Windermere, Florida, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Florida State University beginning in 2028. She wrote]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-lizzy-johnson-hands-florida-state-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-lizzy-johnson-hands-florida-state-their-first-verbal-commitment-for-2028-29/ Yesterday, Representative Tim Walberg and Senator Jon Husted introduced a new bill that seeks to limit the amount of international athletes on a college sports roster to 20%.
How big of a deal would this be for the NCAA sports. The NCAA analyzes the number of international student-athletes, and most recently released data in 2022 about what the international participation was over the five years from 2017-2022.
The numbers stayed mostly stable over the five year pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-percentage-of-ncaa-athletes-are-actually-international/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/what-percentage-of-ncaa-athletes-are-actually-international/ The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) will celebrate a major milestone this fall when the 50th Annual Eastern States Swim Clinic brings coaches together October 16–18 at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia–King of Prussia near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Registration and complete clinic information are available at www.swimmingcoach.org/clinics .
Leading the 2026 lineup are Jack Bauerle, a four-time U.S. Olympic coach, and Russell Mark, AS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jack-bauerle-russell-mark-headline-asca-eastern-states-clinics-50th-anniversary/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jack-bauerle-russell-mark-headline-asca-eastern-states-clinics-50th-anniversary/ DeSorbo sits at the center of the most powerful women’s training group in swimming, led by Gretchen Walsh and Kate Douglass. We’ve already gone deep with both women. In this conversation, DeSorbo helps swim fans fill in the gaps, getting granular on training, tapering, and more coach-led details.
We start with Douglass’ remarkable 2026 progression in the 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/inside-virginia-todd-desorbo-on-training-douglass-walsh-and-swimmings-fastest-women/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/inside-virginia-todd-desorbo-on-training-douglass-walsh-and-swimmings-fastest-women/ 2026 Australian Short Course ChampionshipsSeptember 29 – October 2, 2026
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, New South Wales, Australia
SCM (25 meters)
EntriesWith the Australian Short Course National Championships just under two weeks away, it’s time to take a look at some notable absences from the meet.
One of the biggest non-entries is Cam McEvoy, who delivered one of the top performances of the Long Course season at the China Open, blasting a 20.88 in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mcevoy-ocallaghan-chalmers-among-names-not-entered-in-australian-sc-national-championships/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mcevoy-ocallaghan-chalmers-among-names-not-entered-in-australian-sc-national-championships/ The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) has released the Qualifying standards for the National Invitational Championships (NIC) in Ocala, Florida, from March 11-13, 2027
The 2027 edition of the NICs will take place one week before the women’s NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships (March 17-20), and two weeks ahead of the men’s NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships (March 24-27).
Individuals and relays can automa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-releases-qualifying-times-for-2027-national-invitational-championhips/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/cscaa-releases-qualifying-times-for-2027-national-invitational-championhips/ NCAA Championships qualifier Stepan Goncharov has switched his international representation from Russia to Bahrain and will race in Bahraini colors at the Asian Games later this week.
Goncharov confirmed the change to SwimSwam, saying Bahrain allowed him to compete internationally while he works toward his goal of competing at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
“It was definitely not a decision I made overnight. I’m really grateful for everything I’v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-qualifier-stepan-goncharov-changes-international-representation-from-russia-to-bahrain-ahead-of-asian-games/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-qualifier-stepan-goncharov-changes-international-representation-from-russia-to-bahrain-ahead-of-asian-games/ Great Britain and The Netherlands will join the United States and Australia in abstaining from sending swimmers to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal as the event continues to lose steam.
Great Britain has announced a roster of 15 athletes to represent the country at the Youth Olympic Games. Those athletes will compete in archery, badminton, boxing, coastal rowing beach sprint, fencing, gymnastics, and sailing, but not in swimming.
Netherlands have announc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/great-britain-netherlands-announce-swimmer-free-youth-olympic-games-rosters/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/great-britain-netherlands-announce-swimmer-free-youth-olympic-games-rosters/ Fast sprinting means swimmers have to use a fast stroke rate.
It’s one of the defining features of sprint freestylin’—the white water turnover, chaotic arm movement, recovering and pulling on the brink of losing control.
Stroke tempo is also what change the timing and coordination as we shift into sprint speeds. Increasing tempo changes how the arms work together, helping swimmers get into the more rapid turnover and overlapping propulsion r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-sprinters-should-test-tempo-to-find-hidden-speed/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-sprinters-should-test-tempo-to-find-hidden-speed/ The Protect College Sports Act has passed the first of three procedural votes required to be signed into law.
On Tuesday, the Senate held their first procedural vote for the Protect College Sports Act, and the vote passed 74-24 with two absentees, who reportedly support the bill according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger.Speaking from the Capitol, Sen. Ted Cruz tells @YahooSports that the true vote count is 76, as the two absentees (Coons and Rosen) support th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/protect-college-sports-bill-passes-first-procedural-vote-two-more-votes-before-moving-on/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/protect-college-sports-bill-passes-first-procedural-vote-two-more-votes-before-moving-on/ 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.
The #7 ranked recruit in the girls high school class of 2028 Shelby Hutchinson has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-women-kick-off-2028-recruiting-class-with-commitment-from-7-shelby-hutchinson/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/virginia-women-kick-off-2028-recruiting-class-with-commitment-from-7-shelby-hutchinson/ Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Ariarne Titmus, with the Australian World Record holder and Olympic champion announcing her engagement to partner Mac Powell. Titmus shared the news in an Instagram post alongside photos of the proposal.View this post on InstagramTitmus and Powell got engaged last week in Mykonos, Greece, while celebrating her birthday around the islands. The couple have been together for about two years, first going public with their relation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-ariarne-titmus-announces-engagement-to-partner-mac-powell/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-record-holder-ariarne-titmus-announces-engagement-to-partner-mac-powell/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
ASCA Performance and Education Advisor Russell Mark has put a lot of work into his Performance Data and Video Library, and swim fans everywhere are about to see the payoff in a big way. Coming soon, ASCA will be releasing its App, which will include Mark’s Stroke School and many other digital tools for stroke and performance analysis.
Mark is also teaching a 6-we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russell-marks-stroke-school-will-soon-be-available-via-asca-app-analytics-is-such-an-emerging-field/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russell-marks-stroke-school-will-soon-be-available-via-asca-app-analytics-is-such-an-emerging-field/ The buzz continues to build for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, though the excitement goes beyond the athletic talent on display to what the games will do for the Los Angeles area.
In an analysis report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the games are estimated to generate between $20.5 billion and $40.6 billion in economic output, while supporting between 126,000 and 224,000 jobs across the Greater Los Angeles Area.
“T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/los-angeles-olympics-could-generate-up-to-40-billion-in-economic-output-for-greater-los-angeles-region/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/los-angeles-olympics-could-generate-up-to-40-billion-in-economic-output-for-greater-los-angeles-region/ 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.
Sectionals finalist Garreth Thomas will be sticking close to home next season, as he has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Ball State]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-garreth-thomas-to-compete-for-ball-state-starting-next-fall-2027/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/sectionals-finalist-garreth-thomas-to-compete-for-ball-state-starting-next-fall-2027/ Voting for the Protect College Sports Act is around the corner, and Representative Tim Walberg and Senator Jon Husted have introduced a new bill that would limit the amount of international athletes on a roster to 20%.
The new bill, which is called the “Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act” or the Team USA Act.Rep. Tim Walberg and Sen. Jon Husted are introducing a bill that limits the amount of international]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-bill-introduced-to-limit-international-athletes-in-collegesports/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-bill-introduced-to-limit-international-athletes-in-collegesports/ Voting for the Protect College Sports Act is around the corner, and Representative Tim Walberg and Senator Jon Husted have introduced a new bill that would limit the amount of international athletes on a roster to 20%.
The new bill, which is called the “Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act” or the Team USA Act.Rep. Tim Walberg and Sen. Jon Husted are introducing a bill that limits the amount of international]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-bill-introduced-to-limit-international-athletes-in-college-sports/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-bill-introduced-to-limit-international-athletes-in-college-sports/ Australian National Team swimmer Lily Price is doing a one month training camp at the University of Virginia. The camp is expected to just be for one month and not extend into a longer term training shift.
The 23-year-old sprint butterflier trains in Australia with the Rackley Swim Team under coach Damien Jones. That club is also home to Australian stars like Sam Short, Tommy Neill, and Meg Harris. Harris and Short were two of Australia’s stars of the summer, wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-world-champs-teamer-lily-price-will-spend-a-month-training-at-university-of-virginia/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/australian-world-champs-teamer-lily-price-will-spend-a-month-training-at-university-of-virginia/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
LCM (50m)
Meet Central
EntriesThe 2026 Asian Games kick off later this week, with several of the continent’s top talents set to take center stage in Nagoya.
Below is a list of links you’ll need to follow the action this week, including results, the event schedule, and live stream options.
SwimSwam will also be live-recapping each session, with prelims beg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-the-links-you-need-for-the-2026-asian-games/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/all-the-links-you-need-for-the-2026-asian-games/ Via Truman State Athletics
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Truman State University Athletics is proud to announce the induction of six NCAA Division II National Championship Women’s Swimming teams into the Truman State Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
The teams being inducted include the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008 NCAA Division II National Championship squads. The 2001 NCAA National Championship team, which was previously inducted i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/truman-state-inducts-six-womens-swim-teams-into-hall-of-fame/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/truman-state-inducts-six-womens-swim-teams-into-hall-of-fame/ The United States Senate has reconvened following their five-week recess, and one of the top items on their agenda is the Protect College Sports Act.
According to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, The Senate has revised the bill again as they try to iron out the details to earn the necessary 60 votes for the bill to move onto the House.On the doorstep of a Senate vote, the Protect College Sport’s Act’s latest version features several revisions, includ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/revisions-to-protect-college-sports-act-include-transfer-exceptions/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/revisions-to-protect-college-sports-act-include-transfer-exceptions/ The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released its 2025 annual report on Aug. 10, revealing a steady increase in samples taken while percentage of positive tests has remained steady. The rest of the report covered the Agency’s initiatives, statistics, and financial statements for 2025.
Within the information, WADA summarized both its 2023 and 2024 Testing Figures Report. From 2022 to 2023, there was a 12.5% increase in the number of samples analyzed and reported,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wada-increases-sample-testing-with-release-of-2025-annual-report/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/wada-increases-sample-testing-with-release-of-2025-annual-report/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
LCM (50m)
Meet Central
EntriesAcross more than 70 years of the Asian Games, Kyrgyzstan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia have combined for zero swimming medals. That number may change at this year’s Asian Games with medal hopefuls Denis Petrashov, Rami Rahmouni, and Michel Arkhangelskiy.
Petrashov has been one of Kyrgyzstan’s top swimmers for years, even without]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zero-for-three-the-swimmers-trying-to-give-kyrgyzstan-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-their-first-ever-asian-games-medal/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/zero-for-three-the-swimmers-trying-to-give-kyrgyzstan-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-their-first-ever-asian-games-medal/ 2026 Return to the Long Center Time TrialAugust 22, 2026
The Doyle Aquatic Center at the Long Center, Clearwater, Florida
Short Course Yards (25 yards), Timed Finals
Full Meet ResultsThe Clearwater Aquatics Team christened the newly-renovated Long Center pool, one of the few indoor 50 meter pools in the state of Florida, last weekend by hosting an open, sanctioned time trial event, among other festivities.
10-year-old Addie Farrier made the most of the opportunit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/addie-farrier-becomes-3rd-fastest-10-amp-under-ever-in-50-yard-fly-at-a-time-trial/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/addie-farrier-becomes-3rd-fastest-10-amp-under-ever-in-50-yard-fly-at-a-time-trial/ The 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials will run from June 9-17 which is almost a week earlier than the 2024 Olympic Trials.
On Tuesday morning, USA Swimming announced the dates for the 2028 Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The meet will keep the nine-day format introduced back in 2024, but it will run from Friday-Saturday rather than the former Saturday-Sunday schedule.
One of the major complaints for the 2024 Olympic Trials was the heat in India]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-announces-dates-for-2028-olympic-trials-one-week-earlier/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-announces-dates-for-2028-olympic-trials-one-week-earlier/ 2026 SOUTH AMERICAN GAMESSeptember 13th – September 16th
Invincible Provincial Aquatic Center, Santa Fe, Argentina
LCM (50m)
Day 1 Recap
Live ResultsThe 2026 South American Games kicked off this week, with 41 events slated to take place at the Invincible Provincial Center in Santa Fe, Argentina.
For some of the athletes competing through September 16th, the meet represents an opportunity to qualify for several international competitions, including the 2027 Pan Ame]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/steverink-doubles-up-on-gold-at-2026-south-american-games/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/steverink-doubles-up-on-gold-at-2026-south-american-games/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: Casas Leaves Texas, Kornev Turns Down NCAA, & ASCA World Clinic | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/casas-leaves-texas-kornev-turns-down-ncaa-amp-asca-world-clinic-swimswam-breakdown/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/casas-leaves-texas-kornev-turns-down-ncaa-amp-asca-world-clinic-swimswam-breakdown/ 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.
Kinley Jones, a finalist at the 2026 Futures Championship in Knoxville, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for Vanderbilt University i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-kinley-jones-sends-verbal-to-vanderbilt-for-fall-2027/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-kinley-jones-sends-verbal-to-vanderbilt-for-fall-2027/ 2026 ASIAN GAMESSeptember 20th – September 25th (pool swimming)
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
LCM (50m)
Meet Central
EntriesThe 2026 Asian Games are nearly upon us, with pool swimming action beginning on Sunday, September 20th.
Among the nations competing at the prestigious multi-sport discipline will be Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and many others, giving us a deep field among both the men’s and women’s aquatic e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-five-formidable-men-to-watch-in-nagoya/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-asian-games-five-formidable-men-to-watch-in-nagoya/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
At the 2026 World Clinic in Orlando last week, SwimSwam caught up with current ASCA president Bill Dornekott. The Ohio State head coach summarized the Buckeyes’ very busy summer that saw athletes racing at several major international meets on the map, including Comm Games, US Nationals, Pan Pacs, Jr Pan Pacs, and European Champs. Because of the huge training bloc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bill-dorenkott-on-a-new-season-the-energy-on-a-college-campus-is-palpable-this-time-of-the-year/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/bill-dorenkott-on-a-new-season-the-energy-on-a-college-campus-is-palpable-this-time-of-the-year/ Terin Frodyma, Madeline Folsom, Braden Keith, and Robert Gibbs contributed to this report. 
The NCAA season kicks off later this month and the pre-season power rankings have already been released. As with previous seasons, members of the SwimSwam staff have made their pre-seasons picks for the 2027 NCAA Championship.
All five writers agreed on seven individual winners and three relay winners. Everyone picked that Ilya Kharun of Arizona State would win t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswams-2026-2027-mens-ncaa-pre-season-champion-picks/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswams-2026-2027-mens-ncaa-pre-season-champion-picks/ Last weekend, the 2026 European Open Water Cup got underway in the charming Swiss lakeside village of Tenero. After the first leg, scheduled for Cyprus in April, was cancelled, the first round of medals and an early lead in the Cup rankings was up for grabs.
World Champion Dario Verani and 2025 World Junior Cup Champion Louna Kasvio emerged as 10k victors in the first stop.
Verani, the 31-year-old with a world title in the 25k from 2022, said the conditi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/italyrsquos-dario-verani-amp-finlandrsquos-louna-kasvio-score-wins-in-european-open-water-cup-leg/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/italyrsquos-dario-verani-amp-finlandrsquos-louna-kasvio-score-wins-in-european-open-water-cup-leg/ The Swedish Swimming Federation has pre-nominated seven swimmers for the Short Course World Championships in Beijing this December.
The federation based its nominations on the athletes’ performances at the European Championships in Paris, where swimmers were selected for the Short Course Worlds team if they qualified for an individual final or relay final.
Swedish Athletes Pre-nominated for Short Course World Championships:Ludvig Bartolek
Robin Hanson
Thilda Ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/thilda-haell-victor-johansson-among-pre-nominated-names-for-sweden-for-short-course-worlds/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/thilda-haell-victor-johansson-among-pre-nominated-names-for-sweden-for-short-course-worlds/ 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.
Eli Sweet from Belmont, North Carolina, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Georgia beginning in 2028-29. He wrote on s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-earns-the-first-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment-of-the-class-of-2028-from-14-eli-sweet/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/georgia-earns-the-first-top-20-ranked-verbal-commitment-of-the-class-of-2028-from-14-eli-sweet/ 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.
Women’s #5: Tennessee Volunteers
Key Losses: None
Key Additions: #2 Charlotte Crush (KY – fly/free/back), #5 Molly Sweeney (IN – breast/IM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-5-tennessee-women-keep-all-scoring-and-add-huge-threats-from-recruiting-class/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-5-tennessee-women-keep-all-scoring-and-add-huge-threats-from-recruiting-class/ One of the best male swimmers in Sweden’s history, Erik Persson, announced that he is calling it a career.
Persson, who had reportedly taken a break from competing to coach, told Swedish newspaper Norra Holland that he is indeed done with his swimming career.
The 32-year-old was named Sweden’s Swimmer of the Year six times and holds Swedish records in the 100 (1:00.08) and 200 breast (2:07.66).
Persson competed in the 100 meter breast at the 2016 Rio Games]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swedish-olympian-erik-persson-announces-retirement/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swedish-olympian-erik-persson-announces-retirement/ Over the last two years, we have written more than 1,100 articles about the college commitments of swimmers and divers who are beginning new adventures this fall. We have amassed a database of over 3,815 incoming freshmen and transfers, noting their states or countries of origin, previous schools, teams, and local swim committees. All of which should give you plenty of ways to sort through the information to see where the athletes come from and where they are going!]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/back-to-school-where-did-the-3815-swimmers-and-divers-from-the-swimswam-class-of-2026-database-wind-up/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/back-to-school-where-did-the-3815-swimmers-and-divers-from-the-swimswam-class-of-2026-database-wind-up/ 2026 SOUTH AMERICAN GAMESSeptember 13th – September 16th
Invincible Provincial Aquatic Center, Santa Fe, Argentina
LCM (50m)
Live ResultsThe 2026 South American Games saw its swimming action kick off this week, with a total of 41 events slated to take place at the Invincible Provincial Center in Santa Fe, Argentina.
For some of the athletes competing through September 16th, the meet represents an opportunity to qualify for several international competitions, inclu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/veterans-etiene-medeiros-guilherme-costa-log-wins-to-kick-off-2026-south-american-games/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/veterans-etiene-medeiros-guilherme-costa-log-wins-to-kick-off-2026-south-american-games/ University of North Carolina swimming & diving head coach Mark Gangloff has received a significant raise as part of his new three year contract.
The new contract was announced and took effect on July 1, though the university only recently released details of the new agreement. The new contract replaces his previous five year deal that paid him a base salary of $180,000 for the 2021-2022 season and escalated to $220,000 for the 2025-2026 season.
Mark Gangloff&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-head-coach-mark-gangloff-receives-a-raise-big-new-incentives-in-new-3-year-contract/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-head-coach-mark-gangloff-receives-a-raise-big-new-incentives-in-new-3-year-contract/ European Para Swimming ChampionshipsSeptember 7-12, 2026
Gebze Olympic Swimming Pool, Istanbul, Turkiye
LCM (50 meters)
ResultsNine World Para Swimming Records were broken in Istanbul at the European Swimming Championships last week, as Russia wound up topping the overall medal table with 92 total medals, 19 more than any other country in attendance.
Germany’s Tanja Scholz was one of two swimmers in Istanbul to take down a pair of World Records; she broke the W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nine-world-records-fall-as-russia-tops-medal-table-at-european-para-swimming-championships/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nine-world-records-fall-as-russia-tops-medal-table-at-european-para-swimming-championships/ Terin Frodyma, Madeline Folsom, Braden Keith, and Robert Gibbs contributed to this report. 
The NCAA season kicks off later this month and the pre-season power rankings have already been released. As with previous seasons, members of the SwimSwam staff have made their pre-seasons picks for the 2027 NCAA Championship.
All five writers agreed on eight individual events and four relays. Everyone picked that Sara Curtis of Virginia would win the 50 free and 100 back.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswams-2026-2027-womens-ncaa-pre-season-champion-picks/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswams-2026-2027-womens-ncaa-pre-season-champion-picks/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 358 Swim Jobs.
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Reporting to the Association Director of Competitive Swimming, the Assistant Director of Competitive Swimming helps translate department strategy into consistent day-to-day]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-358-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-358-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ Douglass built her career on versatility, but the 2026 season complicates—in the best way possible—an already crowded schedule of events.
At the Fort Lauderdale Open in May, Douglass won the 50 free in 24.21. Six weeks later at the Indianapolis Pro Swim, she exploded to a 23.59 world record. Nine d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-on-chasing-sub-23-50-free-and-her-road-to-la-2028/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kate-douglass-on-chasing-sub-23-50-free-and-her-road-to-la-2028/ USA Swimming’s National Junior Team Director and six-time Olympic medalist Brendan Hansen shared that he is recovering from a pair of patellar tears that he suffered during a cannonball contest on the 4th of July.
Hansen shared the injury on his Instagram, noting that he spent four weeks in a wheelchair following his injuries and is now five weeks into his rehab process, walking without braces and able to ride a bike.
His post also shows the progression that he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-national-junior-team-director-olympic-medalist-brendan-hansen-recovering-from-double-patellar-tendon-tear-in-knees/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-national-junior-team-director-olympic-medalist-brendan-hansen-recovering-from-double-patellar-tendon-tear-in-knees/ 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.
U.S. Nationals qualifier Jacqueline Zipagan, who competed at the 2026 championships in Irvine, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nationals-qualifier-jacqueline-zipagan-verbally-commits-to-south-carolina-for-fall-2027/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nationals-qualifier-jacqueline-zipagan-verbally-commits-to-south-carolina-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Aquabear Swim Club’s Reagan Edquid has announced her commitment to further her academic and athletic career at Grand Canyon University as a memb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/three-time-arizona-division-iii-state-champion-reagan-edquid-announces-commitment-to-grand-canyon-for-fall-of-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/three-time-arizona-division-iii-state-champion-reagan-edquid-announces-commitment-to-grand-canyon-for-fall-of-2027/ 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 York high school state bronze medalist Carina Dai has announced her verbal commitment* to stay in-state and swim at Columbia University beginn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-york-high-school-state-bronze-medalist-carina-dai-verbals-to-columbia-for-fall-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/new-york-high-school-state-bronze-medalist-carina-dai-verbals-to-columbia-for-fall-2027/ Two of the top recruits in the boys high school class of 2027 will arrive a semester early as Luka Mijatovic and Ian Call have posted on Instagram saying that they plan to arrive in December. The two originally announced their commitment to Texas last October, with Call posting on October 20th and Mijatovic on October 31st.View this post on Instagram
View this post on InstagramMijatovic is the #1 ranked recruit in the boys high school class of 2027 and arrives with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-of-the-top-2027s-luka-mijatovic-and-ian-call-arriving-at-texas-in-december-2026/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/two-of-the-top-2027s-luka-mijatovic-and-ian-call-arriving-at-texas-in-december-2026/ 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.
California high school state qualifier Elise Qiu has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Chicago beginning in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-qualifier-elise-qiu-verbals-to-chicago-for-fall-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/california-high-school-state-qualifier-elise-qiu-verbals-to-chicago-for-fall-2027/ One of the biggest swims of the summer belonged to Italian sprint star Sara Curtis, who broke the 50 backstroke World Record twice in 24 hours at the European Championships in Paris. Though the swimmer she took that record from, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, is poised to take that record back in the future.
In a report from the Sydney Morning Herald’s Tom Decent, McKeown, who withdrew from both the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships after cont]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kaylee-mckeown-on-sara-curtis-breaking-her-50-back-wr-it-fuels-the-fire-im-all-for-taking-people-down/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kaylee-mckeown-on-sara-curtis-breaking-her-50-back-wr-it-fuels-the-fire-im-all-for-taking-people-down/ 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 qualifier Logan Truskowski has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington begi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-logan-truskowski-sends-verbal-to-uncw-for-fall-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-logan-truskowski-sends-verbal-to-uncw-for-fall-2027/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
The American Swimming Coaches Association chooses its “30-Under-30 Coaches” every year, a group of 30 coaches under the age of 30 selected to be funded to attend their first-ever ASCA World Clinic. This includes recognition as a 30 Under 30 coach, professional development opportunities and specifically tailored sessions at the 2026 World Clinic, and connect]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ascas-30-under-30-coaches-share-their-favorite-moments-from-world-clinic-in-orlando/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ascas-30-under-30-coaches-share-their-favorite-moments-from-world-clinic-in-orlando/ 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.
Four-time Georgia high school state champion Katie Kessell has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Florida Atlantic University be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/four-time-georgia-high-school-state-champion-katie-kessell-verbals-to-fau-for-fall-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/four-time-georgia-high-school-state-champion-katie-kessell-verbals-to-fau-for-fall-2027/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
Notre Dame head coach Mike Norment gave a talk at the 2026 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando this week on the changing landscape of college coaching. SwimSwam caught up with Norment and got his perspective on how to navigate the Post-House NCAA as well as being a relatively new head coach. Norment is entering his 2nd season at the helm of Notre Dame and feels much more comf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mike-norment-gives-thoughts-on-changing-ncaa-creating-culture-at-notre-dame/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mike-norment-gives-thoughts-on-changing-ncaa-creating-culture-at-notre-dame/ 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.
#6 Men: NC State Wolfpack
Key Losses: Arsenio Bustos (23 NCAA points, 1 NCAA Relay), Aiden Hayes (23 NCAA points, 2 NCAA relays), Drew Salls (2 NCAA relays)
Ke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-ncaa-previews-6-nc-state-men-expecting-huge-relay-points-in-2027/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-ncaa-previews-6-nc-state-men-expecting-huge-relay-points-in-2027/ 2026 Copa InternacionalSeptember 3-6, 2026
Queretaro, Mexico
Short Course Meters (25m)
Results on Meet Mobile: “Copa Internacional QRO2026 CC” (search Queretaro)Australian Kyle Chalmers, Italian Thomas Ceccon, and Brit Adam Peaty were the headliners of the 2026 Copa Internacional in Queretaro, Mexico, as all three swimmers returned to racing after their major summer championships.
The meet, hosted in Central Mexico, annually imports some of the world&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/chalmers-ceccon-and-peaty-race-at-2026-copa-internacional-in-central-mexico/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/chalmers-ceccon-and-peaty-race-at-2026-copa-internacional-in-central-mexico/ As a follow-up to the news we reported last month regarding 2020 Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda‘s driving violation, the 24-year-old has received a one-year prison sentence, but suspended for three years.
We reported in August that butterfly specialist Honda was removed from the Japanese rosters for both the Pan Pacific Championships and the Asian Games for violating the Act on Punishment of Offenses Relating to Driving, a condition that typically involves d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-tomoru-honda-receives-suspended-jail-sentence/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-medalist-tomoru-honda-receives-suspended-jail-sentence/ Jacob Kaleem has announced he will transfer from Division III Penn State Altoona to Division I American for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. He spent one year at Penn State Altoona as a redshirt.
Originally from Washington DC, Kaleem will return closer to home with his transfer. He also is a member of the Ghana National Team and swims for Machine Aquatics out of Arlington, Virginia.
“After battling multiple injuries and setbacks that at times made my future in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ghana-national-teammer-jacob-kaleem-transferring-from-penn-state-altoona-to-american/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ghana-national-teammer-jacob-kaleem-transferring-from-penn-state-altoona-to-american/ 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.
Ethan Chen, a finalist at the 2026 Futures Championships, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for New York University beginning in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-ethan-chen-to-swim-for-nyu-starting-fall-2027/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-ethan-chen-to-swim-for-nyu-starting-fall-2027/ 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 qualifier Philip Johnson has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at North Carolina State University, becomi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-philip-johnson-verbals-to-nc-state-wolfpack-for-fall-2028/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-philip-johnson-verbals-to-nc-state-wolfpack-for-fall-2028/ 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 qualifier Philip Johnson has announced his verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at North Carolina State University beginni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-philip-johnson-verbals-to-nc-state-wolfpack-for-fall-2027/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-philip-johnson-verbals-to-nc-state-wolfpack-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Women’s #6: Michigan Wolverines
Key Losses: Letitia Sim (27 NCAA points, 2 NCAA relays), Brady Kendall (12 NCAA points, 4 NCAA relays), Kiarra Milligan (]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-6-michigan-women-leaning-on-sims-and-bellard/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-6-michigan-women-leaning-on-sims-and-bellard/ 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.Kendall Jollands from Metairie, Louisiana has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Arizona for fall 2027.
“I am SO excited to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-kendall-jollands-sends-verbal-to-arizona-for-2027/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-kendall-jollands-sends-verbal-to-arizona-for-2027/ 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.
Noel Rice from Saint Charles, Missouri has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas for fall 2027.
“I am incredibly excit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-finalist-noel-rice-commits-to-kansas-for-2027/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-finalist-noel-rice-commits-to-kansas-for-2027/ 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.
YMCA Nationals finalist Lily Price has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Sacred Heart University, becoming the first publicized]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-finalist-lily-price-verbals-to-sacred-heart-universitys-class-of-2031/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-finalist-lily-price-verbals-to-sacred-heart-universitys-class-of-2031/ 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.Serenity Coleman from New Bedford, Massachusetts, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Howard University beginning in the fall]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miaa-state-champion-and-futures-qualifier-serenity-coleman-commits-to-howard-university-for-fall-2027/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/miaa-state-champion-and-futures-qualifier-serenity-coleman-commits-to-howard-university-for-fall-2027/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
SwimSwam spoke with Nitro’s Mike Koleber at the ASCA World Clinic this week in Orlando. Nitro has become one of the biggest club teams in America under Koleber and also has one of the largest staffs of young coaches in the country. Koleber speaks passionately about fostering an environment where athletes and coaches alike want to come back, saying that the swimmi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nitros-mike-koleber-on-building-a-welcoming-culture-swimming-is-probably-the-smallest-part-of-it/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nitros-mike-koleber-on-building-a-welcoming-culture-swimming-is-probably-the-smallest-part-of-it/ Slovenian Olympic swimmer Katja Fain, 25, has been diagnosed with leukemia, she revealed this week on social media.View this post on InstagramFain received a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia on June 30, 2026.
“My eyes filled with tears, I couldn’t understand the words that the doctor was saying as he explained everything to me,” she said. “I was just desperately trying to get through the phone call so that I could run, try to escape t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/slovenian-olympic-swimmer-katja-fain-diagnosed-with-chronic-form-of-leukemia/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/slovenian-olympic-swimmer-katja-fain-diagnosed-with-chronic-form-of-leukemia/ The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA), the largest industry group for swim coaches in America, has announced their 2026 award winners.
ASCA gives awards across three categories: Age Group Coach of the Year (for three different team sizes), Impact Coach of the Year, and overall Coach of the Year.
Award Winners
ASCA Fitter & Faster Age Group Coach of the Year WinnersSmall Teams Division: Jim Skirboll – Racer X Aquatics – AM
Medium Teams Divisi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/todd-desorbo-wins-asca-coach-of-the-year-for-second-straight-season/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/todd-desorbo-wins-asca-coach-of-the-year-for-second-straight-season/ We have made it to the final four schools in our 2026 recruiting class rankings. We have already looked at the schools with classes ranked #5-#16 and it is just the best of the best remaining.
See Also:Individual Recruit Rankings: Girls Final Standings
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #12-9
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-4-1/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-4-1/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
USA Swimming CEO, Kevin Ring, attended the ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, giving a speech on the status of USA Swimming as well as fielding questions from coaches. After his speech, SwimSwam caught up with Ring to get an update on how he’s feeling 1 year into the job. In terms of the National Team, Ring says he was pleased with the results of Pan Pacs and that Tea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-ceo-kevin-ring-attends-asca-speaks-on-team-usa-ahead-of-where-i-thought-we-might-be/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-ceo-kevin-ring-attends-asca-speaks-on-team-usa-ahead-of-where-i-thought-we-might-be/ The calendars have flipped to September, which means that NCAA Division I programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season.
We move into the top four recruiting classes for the upcoming campaign, all bringing in multiple swimmers poised to be NCAA scorers right from the jump.
See Also:Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #8-5
Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #12-9
Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13
Men’s 2026 Recr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-4-1/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-4-1/ Bronson Jenner, 12, Phoenix Swim Club (AZ): Jenner kicked off the 2026-27 short course season on a high note at the Phoenix Swim Club September Sizzler last weekend, setting best times in all eight events he raced. His headlining performance came in the 200]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-9122026/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spectrum-aquatics-weekly-wonders-of-age-group-swimming-9122026/ 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.
Multi-time YMCA Nationals finalist Sam Nauman has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Colorado State University beginning in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multi-time-ymca-nationals-finalist-sam-nauman-sends-verbal-to-colorado-state-for-fall-2027/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/multi-time-ymca-nationals-finalist-sam-nauman-sends-verbal-to-colorado-state-for-fall-2027/ Today is the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that led to the deaths of nearly 3,000 people including former UCLA swimmer James Andrew O’Grady.
O’Grady was from Harrington Park, New Jersey and swam at UCLA from 1987–1991 before the school cut the program in 1994. He was a four year letter winner at the program and qualified for the 100 and 200 breaststroke events for the 1988, 1989, and 1991 NCAA Championships.
In 1991,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/remembering-25-years-since-911-and-former-ucla-swimmer-andy-ogrady/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/remembering-25-years-since-911-and-former-ucla-swimmer-andy-ogrady/ As we continue ranking recruiting classes, we have made it to the top 8 schools for the 2026-2027 season.
See Also:Individual Recruit Rankings: Girls Final Standings
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #12-9A few important notes on our rankings:The rankings are based on our Class of 2026 Re-Rank and our Top 10 NCAA Diving Recruits. “]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-8-5/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-8-5/ 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 qualifier Sylvia Deliduka has announced her verbal commitment* to swim and study at Brown University beginning in the fall of 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-sylvia-deliduka-verbals-to-brown-for-fall-2027/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-sylvia-deliduka-verbals-to-brown-for-fall-2027/ 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 qualifier Coyle Moore has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Georgia beginning in the fall of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-coyle-moore-announces-commitment-to-ugas-class-of-2032/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-coyle-moore-announces-commitment-to-ugas-class-of-2032/ Earlier this week head ASU swim coach Herbie Behm posted a video on Instagram of Ilya Kharun swimming a 19.4 50 butterfly against a couple of ASU freshmen.View this post on InstagramThe video depicts Kharun in a middle lane racing four freshmen who are swimming freestyle.
Kharun came out on top of the race, swimming 19.43 according to Behm’s stopwatch. This is unofficially the fastest 50 fly swim in history, overtaking the 19.56 that Hubert Kos split in the o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-swims-194-50-fly-at-asu-practice/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ilya-kharun-swims-194-50-fly-at-asu-practice/ In the 4×100 freestyle relay, the only relay the men have lost at Pan Pacs at the last two editions in 2014 and 2018, the Americans took down the reigning world champion Australians with an impressive performance across the board.
The quartet of Chris Guiliano (47.51), Patrick Sammon (46]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-alexy-anchors-us-men-to-gold-in-4100-free-relat-at-pan-pacs/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fluidra-race-video-of-the-week-alexy-anchors-us-men-to-gold-in-4100-free-relat-at-pan-pacs/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers which women’s team they believe is second-best this season behind the Virginia dynasty:
Question: Behind Virginia, who is the frontrunner for the #2 spot at the 2027 Women’s NC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-538-pick-texas-women-as-favorites-for-2nd-at-ncaas-behind-virginia/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-538-pick-texas-women-as-favorites-for-2nd-at-ncaas-behind-virginia/ 2026 ASCA World ClinicSeptember 9th – 12th, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando FL
Convention Website
SwimSwam attended the 2026 ASCA World Clinic this year in Orlando, where we caught up with Jenn LaMont, the CEO of the American Swim Coaches Association. LaMont spoke on what this year’s convention looked like, highlighting shorter sessions for a more customizable schedule. USA Swimming had a major presence in Orlando, with National Team Director Greg Meehan givi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jenn-lamont-announces-new-era-of-asca-including-complete-tech-and-education-overhaul/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jenn-lamont-announces-new-era-of-asca-including-complete-tech-and-education-overhaul/ Mike Ballard, who previously served as the head coach of the Northland United Swim Team in Parkville, Mo., has been suspended by USA Swimming and the U.S. Center for SafeSport for sexual harassment.
He is listed with the following misconduct: “Inappropriate Conduct; Sexual Harassment; Violated NGB policies/bylaws” (Subject to appeal/not yet final). He also has “Education, Probation, No Contact Directive(s)” sanctions in his SafeSport listin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-northland-united-swim-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming-for-sexual-harassment/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-northland-united-swim-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming-for-sexual-harassment/ Swim of the Week is brought to you by arena, a SwimSwam partner.
Disclaimer: Swim of the Week is not meant to be a conclusive selection of the best overall swim of the week, but rather one Featured Swim to be explored in deeper detail. The Swim of the Week is an opportunity to take a closer look at the context of one of the many fast swims this week, perhaps a swim that slipped through the cracks as others grabbed the headlines, or a race we didn’t get to ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-caio-pumputis-lowers-200-breast-pb-for-first-time-since-2018-in-20260/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/arena-swim-of-the-week-caio-pumputis-lowers-200-breast-pb-for-first-time-since-2018-in-20260/ The calendars have flipped to September, which means that NCAA Division I programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season.
We move into the fifth through eighth-ranked recruiting classes for the upcoming campaign, featuring some of the premier programs in the country.
See Also:Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #12-9
Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13
Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Individual Rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-8-5/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-8-5/ 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.
NCSA Summer Championships finalist Livia Cremer has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Pennsylvania beginning in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-livia-cremer-sends-verbal-to-upenn-for-fall-2027/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-livia-cremer-sends-verbal-to-upenn-for-fall-2027/ Courtesy: St. Bonaventure Athletics
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Bonnies men’s and women’s swim and dive head coach Alec Kandt has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, announcing Colby Clark as assistant coach and Kongrong Li as diving coach.
Clark joins the Bonnies swimming and diving program with 10 years of coaching experience at the club, high school and collegiate levels.
“I’m very excited to welcome Colby]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/st-bonaventure-adds-colby-clark-as-assistant-coach-names-kongrong-li-head-diving-coach/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/st-bonaventure-adds-colby-clark-as-assistant-coach-names-kongrong-li-head-diving-coach/ Courtesy: Dartmouth Sports
HANOVER, N.H. — Mike Harrity, Dartmouth’s Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, has announced that Milana Socha has agreed to a contract extension to continue as head coach of the Dartmouth swimming and diving program. Socha will enter her fifth season at the helm for the 2026-27 season.
“Milana is building a program that keeps getting better, and it starts with how she coaches,” Harrity sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/after-record-setting-season-dartmouth-extends-milana-sochas-contract-as-swimming-and-diving-head-coach/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/after-record-setting-season-dartmouth-extends-milana-sochas-contract-as-swimming-and-diving-head-coach/ 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.
Upper Main Line YMCA’s Whitney Kane has announced her commitment to joining the Mountaineer women of the University of West Virginia as a member]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-virginia-adds-y-nats-finalist-whitney-kane-to-2027-recruiting-class/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-virginia-adds-y-nats-finalist-whitney-kane-to-2027-recruiting-class/ Cody Simpson, a Musician and Former Australian swimmer, had the honor of singing his home nation’s national anthem before the first-ever NFL game held in Australia.
The anthem was met with a roaring crowd of more than 100,000 fans in Melbourne, as Simpson took the mic following a rendition of the national anthem of the United States.
This marked the first time Simpson had performed since managing a pair of injuries throughout the summer: a damaged vocal cord an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/musician-retired-swimmer-cody-simpson-sings-australian-national-anthem-at-nfls-first-ever-game-in-australia/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/musician-retired-swimmer-cody-simpson-sings-australian-national-anthem-at-nfls-first-ever-game-in-australia/ 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.
Twin brothers John Sommers and Ethan Sommers have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at Grand Canyon Univ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/twin-brothers-john-sommers-and-ethan-sommers-commit-to-grand-canyon-for-2027/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/twin-brothers-john-sommers-and-ethan-sommers-commit-to-grand-canyon-for-2027/ 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.
Helena Reis of São Paulo, Brazil has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and swimming career at Drexel University begi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freestyler-helena-reis-from-brazil-sends-verbal-to-drexel-for-2027/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/freestyler-helena-reis-from-brazil-sends-verbal-to-drexel-for-2027/ 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.
Men’s #7: California Golden Bears
Key Losses: Joshua Thai (13 NCAA diving points), Evan Petty (7 NCAA points), Hank Rivers (7 NCAA points), Nathan Wiffen (]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-7-cal-men-look-to-grow-on-okadomes-two-titles-erismans-summer-and-big-recruits/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-7-cal-men-look-to-grow-on-okadomes-two-titles-erismans-summer-and-big-recruits/ As we continue ranking recruiting classes, we have made it to the #9-#12 ranked schools for the 2026-2027 NCAA season.
See Also:Individual Recruit Rankings: Girls Final Standings
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13A few important notes on our rankings:The rankings are based on our Class of 2026 Re-Rank and our Top 10 NCAA Diving Recruits. “HM” refers to our honorable menti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-12-9/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-12-9/ The Mission Viejo Nadadores are closing their 360 Performance Center, the club’s post-grad/pro group, head coach Jeff Julian announced on Thursday.
Julian said as part of the decision to eliminate the pro group, his time with the organization has come to an end.
“I cannot express enough what an honor it was to work with the incredible athletes who trusted us with their goals and their careers,” Julian wrote on Instagram. “The opportuni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mission-viejo-nadadores-closing-360-performance-center-jeff-julian-moving-on-from-program/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mission-viejo-nadadores-closing-360-performance-center-jeff-julian-moving-on-from-program/ Courtesy: SMU Athletics
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU’s Men’s Swimming and Diving released their 2026-27 season this Thursday, including seven home and five away meets.Full ScheduleAfter the Intrasquad Scrimmage, the first official meet will be at home on Oct. 2 competing against Oklahoma Christian University and University of the Incarnate Word. SMU will host the annual SMU Classic from Oct. 9 and 10.
The next two meets are back to back in Arizona on Oct]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/smu-menrsquos-swimming-amp-diving-announces-2026-27-schedule/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/smu-menrsquos-swimming-amp-diving-announces-2026-27-schedule/ The North Texas Nadadores (NTN) have hired Augie Busch to its coaching staff, head coach Scott Talbot has confirmed to SwimSwam.
Busch, the longtime University of Arizona head coach, will become one of the club’s new Lead Coaches, where he’ll work with swimmers from the Developmental Groups to the Senior level.
“The North Texas Nadadores are excited to welcome Augie Busch to our talented coaching staff,” Talbot said. “His te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-texas-nadadores-add-former-arizona-head-coach-augie-busch-to-staff/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-texas-nadadores-add-former-arizona-head-coach-augie-busch-to-staff/ The calendars have flipped to September, which means that NCAA Division I programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Now that we’ve gone through the Honorable Mentions and the 13th-16th-ranked teams, it’s time to dive into the top 12.
See Also:Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: #16-13
Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Individual Recruit Rankings: Boys Final StandingsA few important notes on our ra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-12-9/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-12-9/ Courtesy: Dr. Chelsea Ale, President of the U.S. Professional Diving Coaches Association
For the first time in its history, the U.S. Professional Diving Coaches Association will bring members of the diving community together for an in-person symposium.
The inaugural in-person US PDCA Diving Coaches Symposium will take place October 10–11, 2026, at the Hampton Inn Tropicana in Las Vegas. The two-day event will welcome diving coaches, athletes, parents, performance ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-professional-diving-coaches-association-to-host-first-ever-in-person-symposium-in-las-vegas/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/us-professional-diving-coaches-association-to-host-first-ever-in-person-symposium-in-las-vegas/ After clocking a PB of 216 earlier in the season, Sheremet dropped a 21.5 in prelims of the 50 free at Europeans. In semis that night, Sheremet f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nikita-sheremet-explains-monster-sprint-progression-to-211-what-has-worked-so-well-at-louisville/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nikita-sheremet-explains-monster-sprint-progression-to-211-what-has-worked-so-well-at-louisville/ As a swimming coach, I often get questions from beginner swimmers about flip turns:
“Coach, I try to do a flip turn, but water goes into my nose.”“How do I know when to start the flip?”“Why do I lose my balance while turning?”“Why can’t I push off properly after the turn?”
These are very common problems, especially for swimmers who are just learning to do flip turns.
A flip turn can completely change the way yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-does-water-go-up-your-nose-during-a-flip-turn-heres-how-to-fix-it/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/why-does-water-go-up-your-nose-during-a-flip-turn-heres-how-to-fix-it/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 357 Swim Jobs.
Part-Time Germantown Academy Aquatic Club (GAAC) Senior Lead Assistant Coach
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich trad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-357-swim-jobs-you-might-love/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/do-you-love-swimming-see-357-swim-jobs-you-might-love/ Colleen Kohm, a former coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming for five years.
Kohm’s suspension was initially listed with an interim tag, but on Sept. 10, it was upgraded to a five-year ban.
Kohm, based out of Cary, N.C., was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct” (Subject to appeal/not yet final).
She also appears in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-for-five-years-by-usa-swimming/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-for-five-years-by-usa-swimming/ The 2026-2027 NCAA season is around the corner, and, as always, we will be ranking the top 16 recruiting classes for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Division I programs along with a few honorable mentions.
There are a number of changes in store for athletes this year. Last year, the NCAA introduced a new qualifying system and NCAA meet format, which saw the introduction of automatic qualifiers via conference championships. Earlier this summer, the NCAA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-16-13/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-16-13/ 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.
Twin sisters Ines Arnall and Alba Arnall have announced their verbal commitment to arch-rival schools Stanford and Cal. Ines has committed to Stan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/twin-sisters-alba-arnall-and-ines-arnall-verbal-to-arch-rivals-cal-and-stanford/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/twin-sisters-alba-arnall-and-ines-arnall-verbal-to-arch-rivals-cal-and-stanford/ 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 qualifier Henry Holtan has announced his verbal commitment* to swim and study at Brown University beginning in the fall of 2027.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-henry-holtan-verbals-to-brown-for-fall-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-henry-holtan-verbals-to-brown-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Women’s #7: Indiana Hoosiers
Key Losses: Kristina Paegle (7 NCAA points – sprint free), Mya Dewitt (3 NCAA points – backstroke)
Key Additions: A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-7-indiana-women-add-anita-bottazzo-talented-distance-trio-ahead-of-new-season/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-7-indiana-women-add-anita-bottazzo-talented-distance-trio-ahead-of-new-season/ 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 qualifier Nathaniel Kern has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Boston University, becoming the first publicize]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-nathaniel-kern-verbally-commits-to-boston-universitys-class-of-2031/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-nathaniel-kern-verbally-commits-to-boston-universitys-class-of-2031/ 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.
Olivia Wong from Honolulu, Hawaii has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Tulane beginning in fall 2027.
&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-qualifier-olivia-wong-commits-to-tulane-for-fall-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-qualifier-olivia-wong-commits-to-tulane-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Katy, Texas native Zoe Park has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Marquette University beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-zoe-park-commits-to-marquette-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-qualifier-zoe-park-commits-to-marquette-for-2027/ A 17-year-old Indian swimmer has been removed from India’s swimming team for the upcoming Asian Games and suspended for 18 months for failing a doping test.
The swimmer has not been formally named because he is a minor, though the Times of India and other domestic outlets report that the suspended swimmer’s twin brother is still on the Asian Games team. Only one swimmer fits that description.
The swimmer tested positive in February and The Swimming Federat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-indian-swimmer-suspended-18-months-dropped-from-asian-games-roster/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/17-year-old-indian-swimmer-suspended-18-months-dropped-from-asian-games-roster/ 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.
Enzo Fontana from Germantown, Maryland has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the College of William]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-enzo-fontana-commits-to-william-amp-mary-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncsa-finalist-enzo-fontana-commits-to-william-amp-mary-for-2027/ U.S. Olympian and American Record holder Shaine Casas confirmed to SwimSwam today that he has left the University of Texas pro group led by Bob Bowman.
The Texas pro group has become one of the top training groups in the country with world record holders Leon Marchand, Summer McIntosh, Regan Smith, and Hubert Kos all training in Austin.
Casas first moved to Austin in 2022 after spending three years at Texas A&M University before missing the 2021 U.S. Olympic Te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/american-record-holder-shaine-casas-will-no-longer-be-training-at-texas/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/american-record-holder-shaine-casas-will-no-longer-be-training-at-texas/ In a world where elite athletes jump around the world to train with some of the sport’s best coaches, Russian sprint star Egor Kornev turned down the chance to train under one of swimming’s biggest coaching names: Bob Bowman.
In a report from Sports.RU, Kornev met with Leon Marchand at the European Championships and was gifted a cap by the French phenom; he also shared a conversation with the four-time Olympic champion, an exchange of words that may not h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-turned-down-training-with-bob-bowman/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/egor-kornev-turned-down-training-with-bob-bowman/ Courtesy: FGCU Athletics
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University Swimming and Diving has announced its 2026-27 schedule, featuring 14 meets, including seven at home, along with a slate of qualifier events for individuals who earn the standards.Full Schedule“We cannot wait to get the season started,” head coach Dave Rollins said. “We approached this year with more focus on whom we are competing with to help provide our program the best]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fgcu-eagles-reveal-2026-27-swimming-amp-diving-schedule/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/fgcu-eagles-reveal-2026-27-swimming-amp-diving-schedule/ USA Swimming announced its 2026-2027 National Junior team roster on Tuesday, as 97 of the best 18-and-under athletes were selected to represent the Stars and Stripes.
The 97-swimmer squad was selected based on times in the individual events of the 2028 Olympic Games, with the five fastest times in each event, except for the 100 and 200 freestyle, where six were selected.
“We’re excited to welcome this talented group to the 2026-2027 National Junior Team,&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-names-97-swimmers-to-2026-2027-national-junior-team/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-names-97-swimmers-to-2026-2027-national-junior-team/ The calendars have flipped to September, which means that NCAA Division I programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Now that we’ve gone through the Honorable Mentions, below you can find the 16th through 13th-ranked men’s recruiting classes this season.
See Also:Men’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings: Honorable Mentions
Individual Recruit Rankings: Boys Final StandingsA few important notes on our rankings:The rankings listed are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-16-13/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-16-13/ Courtesy: Louisville Athletics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville head diving coach Ryan Rougeux has announced the addition of Samson Miller as an assistant diving coach to the Cardinals’ staff.
Miller comes to Louisville from Chattanooga, Tenn., where he spent the past two seasons as the head coach of Baylor Dive Club. At Baylor, Miller coached the 2026 Tennessee girl’s state champion, two National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Ass]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-adds-samson-miller-to-swim-amp-dive-staff-as-assistant-diving-coach/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/louisville-adds-samson-miller-to-swim-amp-dive-staff-as-assistant-diving-coach/ Courtesy: USA Water Polo
Dubrovnik, Croatia – September 6 – The USA Women won the inaugural gold medal at the 2026 World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 Open Championships in Dubrovnik and the USA Men finished in sixth place. Ryann Neushul was named Tournament MVP following play while Lauren Steele finished the tournament with 57 saves at 64% save percentage across seven games. In the men’s fifth place match, Marko Vavic and AJ Rossman scored three ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-usa-women-win-inaugural-gold-medal-men-finish-sixth-at-2026-world-aquatics-water-polo-44-open-championships/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-usa-women-win-inaugural-gold-medal-men-finish-sixth-at-2026-world-aquatics-water-polo-44-open-championships/ Courtesy: Karen Rodriguez / SIU Athletics
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former Southern Illinois University swimming coach Tim Hill will be inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Hill will be honored alongside coach Dave Gibson during the ASCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sept. 10 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, as part of the 2026 ASCA World Clinic.
Hill spent five seasons at Sou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-southern-illinois-swim-coach-tim-hill-named-to-asca-hall-of-fame/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-southern-illinois-swim-coach-tim-hill-named-to-asca-hall-of-fame/ Soon after his now-former coach, Fabrizio Antonelli, left to coach the Chinese open-water national team, Gregorio Paltrinieri has already found a new mentor in Germano Proietti.
Proietti will not only coach Paltrinieri, but will also head the distance and open-water groups at the Federal Training Center in Ostia.
According to a report from OA Sport, Proietti’s appointment follows a process to update the technical structure of the Italian national open-water tea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gregorio-paltrinieri-lands-new-open-water-coach-in-germano-proietti/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gregorio-paltrinieri-lands-new-open-water-coach-in-germano-proietti/ 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.
Nations Capital Swim Club’s Sunny Chen has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Case Western Reserve Univers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/case-western-reserve-secures-commitment-from-4-time-virginia-state-champ-finalist-sunny-chen-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/case-western-reserve-secures-commitment-from-4-time-virginia-state-champ-finalist-sunny-chen-for-2027/ The city of Omaha, Nebraska, home of the US Olympic Swimming Trials from 2008-2021, has received planning approval for a new indoor aquatic facility.
The new facility will include 1200 spectator seats, plus extra standing room, as well as large deck space for athletes.
In addition to the eight-lane Myrtha-built long-course pool, which can be split into two 10-lane short-course yard pools and is seven feet deep throughout, the facility will include a separate smaller]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/city-of-omaha-granted-planning-approval-for-new-indoor-aquatic-facility/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/city-of-omaha-granted-planning-approval-for-new-indoor-aquatic-facility/ 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.
Brooke Quinn of Williamsburg, Virginia has announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Richmond beginning in f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-brooke-quinn-commits-to-richmond-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-brooke-quinn-commits-to-richmond-for-2027/ 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.
Virginia Beach, Virginia native Adam Giersch has announced his verbal commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Pennsylvania Stat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-adam-giersch-commits-to-penn-state-for-2028/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-adam-giersch-commits-to-penn-state-for-2028/ 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.
Eric Chen of Hong Kong has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pennsylvania beginning in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-eric-chen-verbals-to-upenn-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-eric-chen-verbals-to-upenn-for-2027/ 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.
Men’s #8: Michigan Wolverines
Key Losses: Luka Mladenovic (Transfer to Texas – 32 NCAA Points), Tyler Ray (30 NCAA Points), Jack Wilkening (2 NCAA Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-8-michigan-men-look-for-spark-despite-massive-departures-from-last-seasons-roster/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-8-michigan-men-look-for-spark-despite-massive-departures-from-last-seasons-roster/ 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 York City native Spyros Argeros has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Columbia University beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-spyros-argeros-commits-to-columbia-for-2027/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-spyros-argeros-commits-to-columbia-for-2027/ The 2026-2027 NCAA season is around the corner, and, as always, we will be ranking the top 16 recruiting classes for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Division I programs along with a few honorable mentions.
There are a number of changes in store for athletes this year. Last year, the NCAA introduced a new qualifying system and NCAA meet format, which saw the introduction of automatic qualifiers via conference championships. Earlier this summer, the NCAA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-honorable-mentions/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-womens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-honorable-mentions/ 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.
World Junior Record holder Malte Graefe of Germany has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the Florida beginn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-junior-record-holder-malte-graefe-commits-to-florida-for-2027/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/world-junior-record-holder-malte-graefe-commits-to-florida-for-2027/ 2026 SOUTH AFRICAN SC CHAMPIONSHIPSSeptember 24th – September 27th
G.C. Jolliffe Swimming Pool, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SCM (25m)
Meet CentralThe 2026 South African Short Course Championships are slated to begin on September 24th in Pietermaritzburg, and one name immediately stood out on the psych sheets.
Two-time Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) is listed as having entered the women’s 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke events for th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-schoenmaker-entered-in-south-african-sc-championships/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/olympic-champion-tatjana-smith-schoenmaker-entered-in-south-african-sc-championships/ 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 qualifier Olivia George has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in the fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-olivia-george-sends-verbal-to-pittsburgh-for-fall-2027/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-olivia-george-sends-verbal-to-pittsburgh-for-fall-2027/ Read the full story on SwimSwam: Matsushita’s Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/matsushitarsquos-asian-record-us-national-team-amp-jose-finkel-trophy-swimswam-breakdown/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/matsushitarsquos-asian-record-us-national-team-amp-jose-finkel-trophy-swimswam-breakdown/ Colleen Kohm, a former coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis.
Kohm, based out of Cary, N.C., was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct” (Subject to appeal/not yet final).
She also appears in the U.S. Center for SafeSport disciplinary database with “Probation, No Contact Directive(s), Education&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming/ Courtesy: North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame
Cary, NC: The North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame announced today its Class of 2026 Inductees. The honorees are Joel Black, Rich DeSelm, Stephanie Peacock, Brooks Teal, and Patty Waldron.
The Class of 2026 includes a national champion, two North Carolina Division I collegiate coaches; a Masters swimmer, meet director, and an age group coach; and long-time state and national swimming official. “Our Class of 2026 is a ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-swimming-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2026-honorees/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/north-carolina-swimming-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2026-honorees/ After 10 seasons, Thomas Natal announced in late July that he stepped down as the head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach at Loyola University in New Orleans.
In June of 2015, Natal was announced as the first ever coach of both programs, and began the task of launching them from scratch.View this post on InstagramIn November of 2024, Natal was also named Director of Aquatics at the university.
“We are incredibly grateful for TJ’s decad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/thomas-natal-steps-down-as-loyola-new-orleans-head-swimming-amp-diving-coach/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/thomas-natal-steps-down-as-loyola-new-orleans-head-swimming-amp-diving-coach/ The calendars have flipped to September, which means that Division I NCAA programs are gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season. As always, we’ll rank in reverse order from #16 to #1. But before we get started, we’ve got a few honorable mentions.
See Also:Individual Recruit Rankings: Boys Final StandingsA few important notes on our rankings:The rankings listed are based on our Class of 2026 Re-Rank. “HM” refers to our honorable mentio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-honorable-mentions/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ranking-the-2026-mens-ncaa-recruiting-classes-honorable-mentions/ YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA) Swim Team has moved on from coach Jamie Bloom and announced a restructuring of its Senior 1 Groups, consolidating the Chapel Hill and Raleigh groups to Raleigh.
YOTA is a multi-site club based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle region of North Carolina.
Last week, the club’s first day of practice was scheduled for Monday, August 31, after a week of team building events. On Tuesday, parents and swimmers received t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-of-the-triangle-area-moves-on-from-coach-jamie-bloom-senior-1-group-disbanding-amid-restructuring/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-of-the-triangle-area-moves-on-from-coach-jamie-bloom-senior-1-group-disbanding-amid-restructuring/ Courtesy: Sophia Yunyi Chen
Every swimmer knows the feeling of turning at the 150-meter mark of a 200, and suddenly, the race changes. Stroke rate becomes harder to maintain; technique begins to unravel. The final 50 becomes less about speed and more about survival. But do elite swimmers actually handle that final lap better than everyone else?
To find out, I analyzed race splits from elite international and Canadian provincial-level swimmers across all four]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-final-50-do-elite-swimmers-really-handle-fatigue-better/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/the-final-50-do-elite-swimmers-really-handle-fatigue-better/ Courtesy of Swimtopia, a SwimSwam partner.
Swimtopia today announced plans to launch its meet management software as a standalone product, making its modern meet technology available to any team, event organizer, meet host or governing body.
The announcement marks a significant step in Swimtopia’s commitment to being the definitive technology platform for competitive swimming, and to building the modern, purpose-built solutions the sport deserves. It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimtopia-announces-meet-management-platform-to-set-the-industry-standard-for-competitive-swimming-unveils-new-brand/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimtopia-announces-meet-management-platform-to-set-the-industry-standard-for-competitive-swimming-unveils-new-brand/ Courtesy: Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive
EAST LANSING – With the impending demolition of the IM West building, the Michigan State University Swimming and Diving Alumni have planned one final farewell to the program’s longtime home.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 70th anniversary of the MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet will splash down at the Charles McCaffree Pool at IM West. More than 400 former swimmers, divers, and their families have RSVP’d to atten]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hundreds-expected-to-say-farewell-to-im-west-at-70th-anniversary-msu-swimming-and-diving-alumni-meet/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hundreds-expected-to-say-farewell-to-im-west-at-70th-anniversary-msu-swimming-and-diving-alumni-meet/ Drag chutes are one of the most versatile tools for resisted swimming.
And training with a drag chute is usually treated pretty simply:Small chute = small resistance
Big chute = big resistanceBut chute size is only part of the equation for how hard they are to pull.
The amount of drag produced by a parachute increases much faster than swimming speed. The faster you go while swimming against one, the disproportionately more resistance the chute creates.
That l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a-progressive-drag-chute-set-for-faster-swimming/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a-progressive-drag-chute-set-for-faster-swimming/ Colleen Kohm, a former Michigan State swimmer and coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis.
Kohm, based out of Cary, N.C., was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct” (Subject to appeal/not yet final).
She also appears in the U.S. Center for SafeSport disciplinary database with “Probation, No Contact D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-michigan-state-swimmer-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-michigan-state-swimmer-germantown-academy-coach-suspended-by-usa-swimming/ Courtesy: Greater Somerset County YMCA
After more than a decade of dedicated service to swimmers and families, Greater Somerset County YMCA STORM Swim Team Head Coach Mary Korey is transitioning into a new role with the team for the 2026 swim season, marking the beginning of a thoughtfully planned leadership transition.
Korey will continue serving the team and will transition into a new assistant coaching role this fall, allowing her to remain connected to the athletes an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gscy-storm-swim-team-head-coach-mary-korey-transitions-to-new-role/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gscy-storm-swim-team-head-coach-mary-korey-transitions-to-new-role/ Courtesy: Swim Across America
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2026 — Swim Across America, the national nonprofit that raises funds for cancer research through charity swims across the United States, celebrated the official naming of the Swim Across America Hematology and Oncology Translational Research Laboratory at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte on Sept. 1.
The designation marks the 10th named Swim Across America cancer research laboratory in the coun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swim-across-america-names-10th-cancer-research-lab-at-atrium-health-levine-cancer-institute/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swim-across-america-names-10th-cancer-research-lab-at-atrium-health-levine-cancer-institute/ Courtesy: SMU Athletics
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU Women’s Swimming and Diving announced its 2026-27 season schedule on Friday.Full ScheduleThe Mustangs’ schedule includes five home meets consisting of two invitationals and three dual meets.
The squad will open the season by hosting Oklahoma Christian and Incarnate Word in a double dual meet on Oct. 2 before hosting the annual SMU Classic on Oct. 9-10
After road meets at Arizona State (Oct. 22), Arizona (Oc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/smu-womens-swimming-and-diving-announces-2026-27-schedule/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/smu-womens-swimming-and-diving-announces-2026-27-schedule/ 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.
Caden Mahl from Westerville, Ohio has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Ohio State in fall 2027.
“I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-caden-mahl-staying-local-with-commitment-to-ohio-state-for-2027/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-caden-mahl-staying-local-with-commitment-to-ohio-state-for-2027/ 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.
Futures finalist Carson Phifer has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of California San Diego beginning in the fall of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-carson-phifer-to-swim-for-ucsd-starting-next-fall-2027/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/futures-finalist-carson-phifer-to-swim-for-ucsd-starting-next-fall-2027/ 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.
Sprint freestyler Jaden Mills has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at NC State beginning in fall 2028. Mills]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nc-state-kicks-off-2028-recruiting-class-with-commitment-from-sprinter-jaden-mills/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/nc-state-kicks-off-2028-recruiting-class-with-commitment-from-sprinter-jaden-mills/ Duke swimming alums Alyssa Marsh and Max St. George took their relationship from the pool to the altar last month, tying the knot in a ceremony held at the Duke University Chapel in Durham, NC on August 8th.View this post on InstagramThe wedding came just over a year after the pair announced their engagement in July 2025. St. George popped the question at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Duke’s campus, which was the spot for one of the couple’s first dates.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/duke-swimming-couple-alyssa-marsh-amp-max-st-george-tie-the-knot-at-university-chapel/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/duke-swimming-couple-alyssa-marsh-amp-max-st-george-tie-the-knot-at-university-chapel/ 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.
Hungarian swimmer Bianka Barta has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Missouri State University beginning in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-semifinalist-bianka-barta-commits-to-missouri-state-for-2027/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/european-juniors-semifinalist-bianka-barta-commits-to-missouri-state-for-2027/ Three-time Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been appointed as the first Athlete Engagement Director of World Aquatics, where she will oversee the development and management of the organization’s support systems.
According to a press release from World Aquatics, the creation of this role is part of the organization’s commitment to strengthening “its direct engagements with athletes,” which will further ensure that “their experienc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/retired-dutch-swimmer-ranomi-kromowidjojo-named-first-athlete-engagement-director-at-world-aquatics/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/retired-dutch-swimmer-ranomi-kromowidjojo-named-first-athlete-engagement-director-at-world-aquatics/ For the first time since 2019, the Russian flag was raised atop a World Aquatics swimming podium while the Russian national anthem played. This happened four times this weekend as the Open Water World Junior Championships played out in Santa Fe, Argentina.
The eastern European powerhouse collected four golds out of ten total events and added on three silvers to top the meet’s medal table. Russia’s younger contingent showed out, as the country swept all the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russia-tops-open-water-juniors-medal-table-in-first-world-aquatics-swim-meet-with-no-neutral-status/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russia-tops-open-water-juniors-medal-table-in-first-world-aquatics-swim-meet-with-no-neutral-status/ 2026 Open Water World Junior ChampionshipsSeptember 3-6, 2026
Santa Fe, Argentina
Meet Central
10k recapsFor the first time since 2019, the Russian flag was raised atop a World Aquatics swimming podium while the Russian national anthem played. This happened four times this weekend as the Open Water World Junior Championships played out in Santa Fe, Argentina.
The eastern European powerhouse collected four golds out of ten total events and added on three silvers to top]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russia-tops-open-water-junior-worlds-medal-table-in-first-world-aquatics-meet-without-neutral-status/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russia-tops-open-water-junior-worlds-medal-table-in-first-world-aquatics-meet-without-neutral-status/ As NCAA swimmers begin taking the blocks for the first meets of the 2026-2027 season, it is time to take a look back at one of the most decorated swimmers ever, Gretchen Walsh.
From 2021 to 2025, Walsh delivered nine individual NCAA championship titles, including a four-peat in the 100 free, two in both the 50 free and 100 fly, and an additional championship in the 100 back.
The NCAA has released a video showcasing each of those NCAA championship-winning performances]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-releases-video-of-all-nine-gretchen-walsh-ncaa-championship-title-perfromances/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-releases-video-of-all-nine-gretchen-walsh-ncaa-championship-title-perfromances/ As NCAA swimmers begin taking the blocks for the first meets of the 2026-2027 season, it is time to take a look back at one of the most decorated swimmers ever, Gretchen Walsh.
From 2021 to 2025, Walsh delivered nine individual NCAA championship titles, including a four-peat in the 100 free, two in both the 50 free and 100 fly, and an additional championship in the 100 back.
The NCAA has released a video showcasing each of those NCAA championship-winning performances]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-releases-video-of-all-nine-gretchen-walsh-ncaa-championship-title-performances/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ncaa-releases-video-of-all-nine-gretchen-walsh-ncaa-championship-title-performances/ 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.
Women’s #8: Louisville Cardinals
Key Losses: Julia Dennis (25 NCAA Points), Mia Cheatwood (10 NCAA Points), Ella Welch (2 NCAA Points), Kim Herkle (NCAA Qu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-8-louisville-women-aim-high-with-national-contender-anastasia-gorbenko/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-8-louisville-women-aim-high-with-national-contender-anastasia-gorbenko/ Spencer Korwin, a Team USA Triathlete, was found dead under the dock of the Pridwin Hotel in Long Island on Wednesday after a morning swim on a family vacation. Korwin was 38 years old.
His wife notified hotel staff after he did not return several hours after going out for a morning swim. His body was found later that afternoon after a several-hour-long search, which included two ambulances, EMS Volunteers, as well as marine and air units.
According to a report from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-usa-triathlete-spencer-korwin-dies-at-38-after-drowning-accident-in-long-island/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/team-usa-triathlete-spencer-korwin-dies-at-38-after-drowning-accident-in-long-island/ USA Swimming has released the attendance numbers for the 2026 U.S. National Championships and 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, which were held just two weeks apart at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, California in late July and mid-August.
As reported by Rich Perelman of The Sports Examiner, Nationals had a total attendance of 18,701, which factors in swimmers, coaches and spectators across five days of competition, with two sessions pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-reports-attendance-numbers-for-2026-nationals-amp-pan-pacs-in-irvine/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/usa-swimming-reports-attendance-numbers-for-2026-nationals-amp-pan-pacs-in-irvine/ Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 353 Swim Jobs.
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Grit. Determination. Commitment. No quit–not today, not ever, baby!
Fundamentally, mental toughness is the ability to better cope with the demands of training and competition compared to other swimmers.
It can be natural, it can be developed, and when we have it we are determined, focused, confidant, and thrive under pressure (Jones et al., 2002).
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mental-toughness-is-what-swimmers-do-on-the-bad-days/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/mental-toughness-is-what-swimmers-do-on-the-bad-days/ Courtesy: World Para SwimmingThe Paralympic Games are still two years away, but the path to Los Angeles 2028 for hundreds of Para swimmers runs through Kocaeli, Turkiye, where the World Para Swimming European Championships takes place from 7 to 12 September.
The Gebze Olympic Swimming Pool will welcome over 400 athletes from 38 nations competing in 150 medal events, in what will be the largest Para swimming event of the year and largest single international Para sport eve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kocaeli-ready-to-host-2026-world-para-swimming-european-championships/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/kocaeli-ready-to-host-2026-world-para-swimming-european-championships/ At the Pan Pacific Championships, Regan came away with gold in the 200 backstroke, silver in the 50 and 100 back, and a fourth-place in the 200 IM. But the results don’t tell the whole story.
In both of her signature backstroke events, Regan was faster in prelims than in the fina]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/regan-smith-on-training-under-bowman-chasing-the-perfect-taper-and-the-road-ahead/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/regan-smith-on-training-under-bowman-chasing-the-perfect-taper-and-the-road-ahead/ 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.
Florida high school state finalist Kylie Coles has announced her commitment to swim and study at the University of North Florida, becoming the fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-high-school-state-finalist-kylie-coles-verbals-to-north-florida-for-fall-2027/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/florida-high-school-state-finalist-kylie-coles-verbals-to-north-florida-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Men’s 9: Virginia Cavaliers
Key Losses: Jack Aikins (12 NCAA points — free/back), Matthew Heilman (breast), Nathan Szobota (distance free)
Key Additio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-williamson-and-heilman-lead-9-virginia-men-aiming-to-move-up-the-rankings/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-williamson-and-heilman-lead-9-virginia-men-aiming-to-move-up-the-rankings/ 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.   
Lena Brown and Louisa Holda have announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at UConn beginning in fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lena-brown-louisa-holda-commit-to-uconn-for-fall-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lena-brown-louisa-holda-commit-to-uconn-for-fall-2027/ Following a European Championships that saw the Russian swimmers bring home 19 medals, Russian National team coach Andrey Shishin reflected on the last year of competition and what may be to come for the Russian team at major competitions over the next two seasons.
In an interview with Sport.RU, Shishin touched on the championships and looked ahead to the 2028 Olympics, but could not help but draw comparisons to times before the Russian national team was suspended, i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russian-coach-andrey-shishin-when-we-returned-after-four-years-of-suspension-there-was-a-bit-of-euphoria/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/russian-coach-andrey-shishin-when-we-returned-after-four-years-of-suspension-there-was-a-bit-of-euphoria/ 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 Alexander Ivascu has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the U.S. Naval Academy beginning in the fall of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-alexander-ivascu-hands-verbal-to-navy-for-fall-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-alexander-ivascu-hands-verbal-to-navy-for-fall-2027/ 102nd JAPANESE INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 6th
Osaka, Towa Pharmaceutical Lactab Dome
LCM (50m)
ResultsThe 102nd Japanese Intercollegiate Swimming Championships concluded tonight in Osaka, with some of the nation’s best swimmers diving in for a tune-up chance ahead of this month’s Asian Games.
Following up on his monster 400m IM performance of 4:05.83 from night one, Olympic silver medalist Tom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tomoyuki-matsushita-fires-off-15551-personal-best-in-200-im-2-japanese-swimmer-all-time/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/tomoyuki-matsushita-fires-off-15551-personal-best-in-200-im-2-japanese-swimmer-all-time/ 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.   
Sisters Grier Stokley and Lauren Stokley have announced their commitment to continue their academic and athletic careers at Indiana S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/canadian-trials-finalists-grier-stokley-and-lauren-stokley-commit-to-indiana-state-for-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/canadian-trials-finalists-grier-stokley-and-lauren-stokley-commit-to-indiana-state-for-2027/ #9 NC State Wolfpack
Key Losses: Kennedy Noble (11 NCAA points, 1 NCAA relay), Cassie Moses (1 NCAA relay), Olivia Nel (2 NCAA relays), Katherine Helms (1 NCAA relay), Emma Hastings (NCAA qualifier), Lisa Nystrand (NCAA qualifier)
Key Additions: #7 Emerson Callis (VA – free/back/fly/IM), #10 Zoe Smith (AR – free/back), #12 Emma Cigna (VA – back/fly/IM), BOTR Vera Conic (IL – back), Sydney Gring (Pittsburgh Transfer – back/fly/IM)
GRADI]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-9-nc-state-women-boosted-by-young-core-and-strong-recruiting-class/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-9-nc-state-women-boosted-by-young-core-and-strong-recruiting-class/ Nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel has long been known to generate absurd amounts of power in the water, but how does that fare against some of the most powerful ocean creatures that you can catch with a fishing tackle?
In a YouTube video from BlacktipH, one of the largest fishing channels on the platform with over five million subscribers, Dressel hooked up to several different rods and reels, varying in strength, to see how good of a fight he puts up co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-tests-his-power-in-the-water-against-ocean-game-fish/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/caeleb-dressel-tests-his-power-in-the-water-against-ocean-game-fish/ 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.
Michael Powell, a multi-time Speedo Sectionals champion and U.S. Nationals qualifier, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the Unive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-distance-freestyler-michael-powell-sends-verbal-to-uva-for-fall-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/botr-distance-freestyler-michael-powell-sends-verbal-to-uva-for-fall-2027/ 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 Kobe Dickheiser has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Carnegie Mellon University beginning in the fall of 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-kobe-dickheiser-verbals-to-carnegie-melon-for-fall-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-kobe-dickheiser-verbals-to-carnegie-melon-for-fall-2027/ 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 qualifier Caleb Asebrook has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Queens University Charlotte beginning in the fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-caleb-asebrook-verbals-to-queens-for-fall-2027/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-caleb-asebrook-verbals-to-queens-for-fall-2027/ 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.   
Jane Kavanagh of Westfield, New Jersey has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at the University o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-runner-up-jane-kavanagh-commits-to-notre-dame-for-2027/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/ymca-nationals-runner-up-jane-kavanagh-commits-to-notre-dame-for-2027/ 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.   
Jackson Kroh from Charlotte, North Carolina has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at UC-Santa Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-jackson-kroh-commits-to-uc-santa-barbara-for-2027/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/summer-juniors-finalist-jackson-kroh-commits-to-uc-santa-barbara-for-2027/ Utah Tech has added Justin Wright to the coaching staff for its women’s swimming and diving program for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Wright joins as an assistant coach.
“We are thrilled to have Justin joining us, he brings a wealth of competitive experience and an understanding of the sport at the elite level,” Head Coach Shawn King said. “Justin is passionate and constantly learning, searching for ways he can improve to help our athletes. Ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/utah-tech-adds-justin-wright-to-staff-as-assistant-coach/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/utah-tech-adds-justin-wright-to-staff-as-assistant-coach/ C.J. Moran has been named the next head coach of Southern Connecticut State University’s men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs, the school announced this week. Moran takes over the position previously held by Tim Quill who died suddenly in February at age 59, just one day before the team’s conference meet.
“I am extremely honored to be chosen as the next head coach of the Southern Swimming and Diving Program,” Moran said.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/southern-connecticut-state-university-names-cj-moran-as-next-head-coach/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/southern-connecticut-state-university-names-cj-moran-as-next-head-coach/ 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 qualifier Yehor Maistruk has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Kenyon College, becoming the first publicized commit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-yehor-maistruk-verbals-to-kenyons-class-of-2031/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-yehor-maistruk-verbals-to-kenyons-class-of-2031/ Braden Keith contributed to this report
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced the athletes selected for the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this October, and no swimmers were selected to attend.
Earlier this year, USA Swimming announced they would not be sending a delegation to the event due to the resource allocation of the Junior National Team. This did not mean that the USOPC was restricted from sending swimmers at all, as in 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-us-swimmers-will-race-at-youth-olympic-games-this-october/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/no-us-swimmers-will-race-at-youth-olympic-games-this-october/ 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 qualifier Tasha Mantel has announced her verbal commitment to swim at Emory University beginning in the fall of 2027. She publicized t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-tasha-mantel-sends-verbal-commitment-to-emory-for-fall-2027/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/junior-nationals-qualifier-tasha-mantel-sends-verbal-commitment-to-emory-for-fall-2027/ 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.
Men’s #10: Stanford Cardinal
Key Losses: Josh Zuchowski (13 NCAA Points), Liam Custer (12 NCAA Points), Rafael Gu (3 NCAA Relays), Zhier Fan (2 NCAA Relays]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-10-stanford-men-maintain-solid-depth-despite-losing-several-top-talents/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2027-college-swimming-previews-10-stanford-men-maintain-solid-depth-despite-losing-several-top-talents/ 2026 JOSE FINKEL TROPHYAugust 31st – September 4th
São Paulo, Brazil
SCM (25m)
SC World Championships Qualifier
Qualifying Criteria
ResultsThe 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy concluded last night in São Paulo, Brazil, but not before Spaniard Hugo Gonzalez wrapped up his racing campaign in fine fashion.
Continuing his momentum from having earned silver in the 200m IM at this year’s European Championships, 27-year-old Gonzalez ripped a new Spanish nation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hugo-gonzalez-notches-100-im-spanish-record-en-route-to-hitting-five-personal-bests/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/hugo-gonzalez-notches-100-im-spanish-record-en-route-to-hitting-five-personal-bests/ 2026 JOSE FINKEL TROPHYAugust 31st – September 4th
São Paulo, Brazil
SCM (25m)
SC World Championships Qualifier
Qualifying Criteria
ResultsThe 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy wrapped up last night in São Paulo, Brazil, with the Minas Tênis Clube reaping the overall team trophy in dominating fashion.
The squad amassed 3168 points to earn the top spot ahead of Pinheiros, the home team, who finished as runners-up with a point total of 2503.5. Unisanta rou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gui-caribe-falls-just-shy-of-cesar-cielos-scm-50-free-record-to-conclude-jose-finkel-trophy/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/gui-caribe-falls-just-shy-of-cesar-cielos-scm-50-free-record-to-conclude-jose-finkel-trophy/ After her time in Glasgow, Pallister kept her momentum going in Irvine. On Night 1, she shocked Summer McIntosh by winning the 200 free, then finished 2nd i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lani-pallister-returns-to-swimswam-podcast-after-historic-ledecky-defeat-10-medal-summer-haul/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/lani-pallister-returns-to-swimswam-podcast-after-historic-ledecky-defeat-10-medal-summer-haul/ World Junior Champion and budding national Argentine sports treasure Agostina Hein will not compete in what would’ve been her first international championships on home soil: the 2026 South American Games
Hein, 18, and her coach, Sebastian Montero, shared the news of her absence on Instagram this evening, citing an ongoing recovery from apendicitis surgery:View this post on InstagramIt is with much sadness that we want to tell you that we’re withdrawing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/agostina-hein-out-of-south-american-games-in-argentina-due-to-appendicitis/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/agostina-hein-out-of-south-american-games-in-argentina-due-to-appendicitis/ On Friday afternoon, an Indiana court issued a Temporary Restraining Order for NCAA eligibility, granting a group of Indiana athletes, including swimmers Zalan Sarkany and Owen McDonald, a 5th year of eligibility pending a hearing with the NCAA on September 11th.
This lawsuit is the latest in a line of suits filed by athletes from the high school class of 2022 who completed their four years of eligibility before the NCAA instituted the new “five-for-five&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-mcdonald-and-zalan-sarkany-among-group-of-indiana-athletes-suing-ncaa-for-additional-eligibility/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/owen-mcdonald-and-zalan-sarkany-among-group-of-indiana-athletes-suing-ncaa-for-additional-eligibility/ A ocho días de la puesta en marcha de los Juegos Suramericanos Santa Fe 2026, la delegación argentina sufrió un contratiempo de máxima gravedad para sus aspiraciones en el medallero: se confirmó que ni Agostina Hein ni Ulises Saravia formarán parte del equipo que competirá en el Centro Acuático Provincial en Rosario.
La ausencia de ambos referentes representa una merma considerable en el potencial competitivo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/argentina-pierde-a-sus-dos-mejores-nadadores-para-los-juegos-suramericanos-santa-fe-2026/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/argentina-pierde-a-sus-dos-mejores-nadadores-para-los-juegos-suramericanos-santa-fe-2026/ The 2026-2027 NCAA Swimming and Diving season has started, with most teams heading back to practice with the start of the academic year. It was a busy offseason at the mid-major level.
PROGRAMS THAT HAVE ALREADY FILLED THEIR HEAD COACHING POSITIONS:Pitt: Chase Kreitler resigned from his position effective immediately at the start of the month. Diving coach Katie Kasprzak was announced as Director of Swimming & Diving with th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a-summary-of-division-i-coaching-changes-for-the-2026-2027-season-september-edition/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/a-summary-of-division-i-coaching-changes-for-the-2026-2027-season-september-edition/ The University of West Florida has announced Chris Sykes as the next head coach of its women’s swim and dive program. Sykes takes over after Phil Kraus announced his retirement back in June after eight seasons with the program.
“I am thrilled to welcome Chris Sykes as our new women’s swim and dive head coach,” said Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dave Scott. “We look forward to seeing where he takes this program as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-florida-announces-chris-sykes-as-next-head-coach-of-womenrsquos-swim-amp-dive-program/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/west-florida-announces-chris-sykes-as-next-head-coach-of-womenrsquos-swim-amp-dive-program/ The Louisville men will have three midseason arrivals as Luca Ceccarelli, Armand Landmann, and Fritz Dietz will arrive in December.
Ceccarelli arrives from Italy and will boost the team’s mid-distance free group. Guy Brooks led the team with a 1:31.48 200 free this past season. Sprint freestyler Landmann will arrive from South Africa and joins the sprint group led by Nikita Sheremet who was 7th in the 50 freestyle at 2026 NCAAs in a 18.65 and most recently]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luca-ceccarelli-armand-landmann-fritz-dietz-arriving-in-december-for-louisville-men/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luca-ceccarelli-armand-landmann-fritz-dietz-arriving-in-december-for-louisville-men/ The Louisville men will have three new arrivals this season, with Luca Ceccarelli and Armand Landmann joining the team in the fall and Fritz Dietz arriving in December.
Ceccarelli arrives from Italy and will boost the team’s mid-distance freestyle group. Guy Brooks led the team with a 1:31.48 200 free this past season.
Sprint freestyler Landmann will arrive from South Africa and joins the sprint group led by Nikita Sheremet, who was 7th in the 50 freestyle at th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luca-ceccarelli-armand-landmann-arriving-for-fall-fritz-dietz-arriving-in-december-for-louisville-men/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/luca-ceccarelli-armand-landmann-arriving-for-fall-fritz-dietz-arriving-in-december-for-louisville-men/ The #4 ranked ranked recruit coming out of his junior year in high school Nathan Szobota has retired from competitive swimming, Virginia confirmed on Friday. Szobota just began his sophomore year at Virginia and competed for the Cavaliers last season.
Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Szobota committed to Notre Dame as a junior in high school before flipping his commitment as a senior with plans to stay in-state and swim for Virginia. Szobota was the #4 ranked recru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-4-ranked-recruit-nathan-szobota-retires-from-competitive-swimming/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/former-4-ranked-recruit-nathan-szobota-retires-from-competitive-swimming/ 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 Mazie Moberly has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Tampa, becoming the firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-mazie-moberly-verbals-to-tampas-class-of-2031/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/winter-juniors-qualifier-mazie-moberly-verbals-to-tampas-class-of-2031/ 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.
Women’s #10: Florida Gators
Key Losses: Anita Bottazzo (Transfer to Indiana – 28.5 NCAA Points)
Key Additions: Maddie Moreth (IN – breast), Fra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-10-florida-women-aim-to-grow-with-brousseau-choate-rabb-despite-bottazzo-tranfer/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/2026-27-college-swimming-previews-10-florida-women-aim-to-grow-with-brousseau-choate-rabb-despite-bottazzo-tranfer/ 2026 Niigata Prefecture High School Autumn Prefectural TournamentFriday, September 4th
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
SCM (25m)
ResultsA new World Junior Record was set in the boys’ short course meters 100 breaststroke at the 2026 Niigata Prefecture High School Autumn Prefectural Tournament.
Racing in the final of the event today, September 4th, 17-year-old Yusei Imaizumi fired off a monster lifetime best of 56.35. That got him to the wall miles ahead of the field]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yusei-imaizumi-takes-down-shin-ohashis-world-junior-record-in-scm-100-breaststroke/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/yusei-imaizumi-takes-down-shin-ohashis-world-junior-record-in-scm-100-breaststroke/ This is Jake’s second time on the podcast. We skip most of the biography this time, digging into what intelligence Jake has gathered developing high-level swimmers inside one of the most storied programs in the sport.
We start with the rapidly changing landscape of college swimming and recruiting. Jake supports Bolles talent in navigating the colle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jake-gibbons-college-recruiting-is-changing-heres-what-swim-families-need-to-know/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/jake-gibbons-college-recruiting-is-changing-heres-what-swim-families-need-to-know/ History was  made on Tuesday, when Spyros Chrysikopoulos became the first man to swim from Greece to Italy.
A Greek open water swimmer, Chrysikopoulos completed the nearly 57-mile journey in 31 hours and 50 minutes, according to his Facebook fan page.
Chrysikopoulos began his swim on the Greek island of Othonoi, which is the westernmost point of Greece, on Monday.
On Tuesday, he finished the trek when he reached the shore of Santa Maria di Leuca on the southern t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spyros-chrysikopoulos-becomes-first-man-to-swim-from-greece-to-italy/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/spyros-chrysikopoulos-becomes-first-man-to-swim-from-greece-to-italy/ 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 qualifier Ady Elko has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Boston University beginning in the fall of 2027]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-qualifier-ady-elko-sends-verbal-commitment-to-boston-for-fall-2027/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/speedo-sectionals-qualifier-ady-elko-sends-verbal-commitment-to-boston-for-fall-2027/ SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.
Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers how they feel about the ISL’s announced return at the end of the year:
Question: What is your excitement level about the return of the ISL?
RESULTSCautiously optimistic – ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-fans-cautiously-optimistic-skeptical-about-isl-return/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/swimswam-pulse-fans-cautiously-optimistic-skeptical-about-isl-return/ 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.
The University of Indiana picked up their first commitment for the recruiting class of 2028 with Honorable Mention ranked recruit Sawyer Wilson]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-picks-up-first-class-of-2028-commitment-from-honorable-mention-sawyer-wilson/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/swimming/indiana-picks-up-first-class-of-2028-commitment-from-honorable-mention-sawyer-wilson/