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• Russian Water Polo Player Given 2 Year Suspension for Doping

  04-05-2025 16:46 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The Russian Anti-Doping Agency, RUSADA, has suspended water polo athlete Semyon Devyatkin for 2 years for an anti-doping rules violation.
  Semena took on a temporary suspension late last year.
  According to a release by the Volgograd Region Water Polo Federation, Devyatkin tested positive on November 1, 2024 for a substance in class S4.2, which are anti-estrogenic substances. These substances are designed generally to treat osteoporosis and symptoms in post-menopau
  
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• “I Just Want to See How Far I Can Take It”: Oli Kos Chasing Big Ten and NCAA Breakthrough

  08-01-2026 23:06 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Following a pair of breakout showings at the Texas Hall of Fame Invitational and the U.S. Open Championships, Northwestern sophomore Oli Kos, the brother of Olympic champion backstroker Hubert Kos, is poised to make a splash on the Big Ten and NCAA stage this spring for the Wildcats.
  The Hungarian made his way to Northwestern via a previous connection with his brother. Before her arrival as head coach for Northwestern, Rachel Stratton-Mills joined the program after s
  
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• Speedo Winter Juniors A-Finalist Aaron Bell Sends Commitment to Brown for 2026

  08-01-2026 22:45 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Issaquah Swim Team’s Aaron Bell has committed to Brown University for the Fall of 2026.
  Bell recently competed at the Speedo Winter Junior Champ
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Kharun Comes From Behind In Exciting ASU 400 Free Class Relay

  08-01-2026 21:15 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamArizona State fielded four different teams in the 400 freestyle relay during its dual against Grand Canyon on Saturday, and closing out the meet in the men’s 400 race, it was a nail-biting showdown that saw the Sun Devil junior team emerge victorious in a close battle with the seniors.
  The senior team jumped out to a massive lead at the final exchange, with Andy Dobrzanski (44.42), Tommy Palmer (43.09) and Jonny Kulow (42.03) sitting more than
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1078

  08-01-2026 19:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:
  Target age group:
  Target level:
  Weeks until target meet:
  Team Location:United States
  Course:25
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Carly Mauldin Announces Commitment To Houston’s Class Of 2030

  08-01-2026 18:32 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Carly Mauldin, a two-time Winter Juniors qualifier, has announced that she will continue her academic and athletic career at the University o
  
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• Two-Time GHSA State Champion Cannon Martenson Commits To Yale For 2026-27

  08-01-2026 18:15 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Two-time Georgia high school state champion Cannon Martenson is headed to New Haven to compete for Yale starting in the fall of 2026. He made the
  
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• 2x GHSA State Champion Cannon Martenson Commits To Yale For 2026-27

  08-01-2026 18:15 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Two-time Georgia high school state champion Cannon Martenson is headed to New Haven to compete for Yale starting in the fall of 2026. He made the
  
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• Two-Time Arizona HS State Champion Mark Heffern Commits To SMU Mustangs’ Class Of 2030

  08-01-2026 18:11 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Two-time Arizona high school state champion Mark Heffern has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at the Southern Methodist University,
  
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• Dressel, Ledecky, Texas Pros & French Stars Headline Austin Pro Swim Series Psych Sheets

  08-01-2026 16:31 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2025 PRO SWIM SERIES – AUSTINJanuary 14-17, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych SheetsThe entries for the first major domestic swimming competition of the new year have dropped, and we’ve got a loaded field heading to the opening stop of the 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin.
  Not surprisingly, the field includes the talent-stacked pro group training under Bob Bowman at Texas, led by 2025 worl
  
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• British Championships Qualifier Ella Justice to Compete for Alabama Starting Fall 2026

  08-01-2026 14:24 via swimswam.com
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Aquatics GB Championships qualifier Ella Justice will head across the pond next fall, as she has announced her commitment to swim for the Unive
  
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• Texas Women Run Through Wednesday AM Kick/Drill/Swim Quality Set | PRACTICE + PANCAKES

  08-01-2026 13:45 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamAfter the US Open in early December, SwimSwam stuck around Austin, Texas, and filmed a couple of workouts on UT’s campus. One was with the Texas women, who were in finals week and had just come off their mid-season invite and Thanksgiving break.
  On this Wednesday morning, head coach Carol Capitani and Associate Mitch Dalton were taking the women through a classic kick/drill/swim set, specifically looking for some fast efforts on the ‘swim’ portions.
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 224 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  08-01-2026 12:52 via swimswam.com
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 224 Swim Jobs.
  Swim Coach (Cross Island YMCA)
  The Cross Island YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach who will be responsible for the general administrative responsibilities and direct coaching of the Cross Island Barracudas Swim Team. The Swim Coach will promote and maintain a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures.
  Swim and Tennis Club Manager
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• A Pro Tip for More Explosive Freestyle Breakouts

  08-01-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Breakouts are one of the important aspects of a fast swim on race day. After all, when diving into the water, or pushing off the wall, you are moving faster than at any point during the race.
  Those first few stroke cycles are also the fastest clean swimming you’ll do all lap long—provided you don’t pump the brakes with a poorly timed breakout.
  And that premium speed deserves a premium breakout.
  Why Freestyle Breakouts are Uniquely Challengin
  
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• From 5 Platforms to 1 Dashboard: How Lahaina Swim Club Simplified Club Operations with Commit

  08-01-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwamCourtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner
  From 5 Platforms to 1 Dashboard: How Lahaina Swim Club Simplified Club Operations with CommitFor years, Lahaina Swim Club relied on multiple platforms to manage day-to-day operations. Active.com handled club management, Google was used for email, TeamReach for meet communication, and USA Swimming for registrations. As administrators changed and responsibilities were passed down, the system became increasingly difficult to
  
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• College Swimming Weekly Preview: January 5-11

  08-01-2026 02:48 via swimswam.com
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  It is one of the busiest weeks of the season with over 70 dual meets this week. Highlighting that list includes the dual meet between Indiana and Michigan which is a top 15 showdown on both sides.
  The women’s side is expected to be a close battle as the Michigan women sit at #4 and the Indiana women #5 in SwimSwam’s latest power rankings. Highlighting the meet will be the collegiate debut of Olympic medalist Alex Shackell. Shackell was the #1 ranked recrui
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1077

  08-01-2026 02:00 via swimswam.com
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.Workout ContextPurpose:Capacity (Base) Building
  Target age group:15-18 years old
  Target level:Senior Age Group/ High Sc
  
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• College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: January 7th-11th

  08-01-2026 00:59 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Welcome back to the college swimming season! With many teams taking a break from competition after their midseason invitationals, this is our first big week back in full racing form.
  There are a number of big meets happening this weekend, and some of them are available to be streamed live via various networks
  The #4/#13 Michigan Wolverines and the #5/#3 Indiana Hoosiers will be racing on Friday, January 9th. They are two of the top teams in the NCAA on both the men
  
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• Summer McIntosh Voted 2025 International Female Champion of Champions By L’Equipe

  07-01-2026 22:35 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh has been racking up the accolades in everyone’s year-end awards as we turn the page on 2025, and she picked up another from L’Equipe, France’s top news outlet with comprehensive sports coverage.
  L’Equipe annually hands out its men’s and women’s “Champion of Champions” award, both to international athletes and a separate distinction for French natives, voted on by editorial
  
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• Wisconsin Men Beat UCSD and Women Defeat UCLA, UCSD, and Tulane

  07-01-2026 22:23 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  Wisconsin vs UCSD vs UCLA (W) vs Tulane (W)January 3rd, 2026
  San Diego, CA
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet ResultsTeam Scores Women#17 Wisconsin 148 — UCLA 113
  #17 Wisconsin 172 — UCSD 90
  #17 Wisconsin 211 — Tulane 50
  UCLA 165 — UCSD 92
  UCLA 211 — Tulane 46
  UCSD 218.5 — Tulane 43.5Team Scores Men#25 Wisconsin 175.5 — UCSD 86.5On Saturday, the Wisconsin women took down UCLA, UCSD, and Tulane in a quad meet while the Wisconsin men n
  
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• Adrian, Kromowidjojo, and Cseh Highlight Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2026

  07-01-2026 22:15 via swimswam.com
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced an 11-member class of 2026. The group will be inducted at a ceremony at the ISHOF in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  This year’s ISHOF Honorees include: 3 x HONOR SWIMMERS: Nathan Adrian (USA), László Cseh (HUN), and Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED);1 x OPEN WATER SWIMMER: Ferry Weertman (NED); 1 x DIVER: Tania Cagnotto (ITA);  
  1 x WATER POLO PLAYER:
  
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• ASU’s Albane Cachot Stuns in NCAA Debut as Sun Devils Topple Grand Canyon in Senior Day Meet

  07-01-2026 21:43 via swimswam.com
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  Arizona State vs. Grand CanyonJanuary 3, 2026
  Mona Plummer Aquatic Center – Tempe, AZ
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final scores:Women: ASU – 224.5, GCU – 74.5
  Men: ASU – 208, GCU – 91The Arizona State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams delivered a crushing blow to Grand Canyon University on Saturday, toppling the Antelopes by a margin of well over 100 points on both sides to pick up their first victories of 2026. The mee
  
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• Florida International Women Win 8th-Straight Title at FIU Sprint Invite

  07-01-2026 21:25 via swimswam.com
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  2026 FIU Sprint Invite (Women Only)January 3, 2026
  Doral Aquatic Center – Doral, FL
  SCY (25 yards)
  Teams: FIU, North Texas, Concordia University – St. Paul, Wisconsin (dive only), Georgia Southern (dive only), Saint Joseph’s College – Maine
  ResultsThe Florida International University women’s team kicked off 2026 with an early victory, winning their eighth consecutive FIU Sprint Invite with 571 points on Saturday.
  The competition turned
  
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• South Carolina Men and Women Defeat Queens (NC) as 11 Pool Records Fall

  07-01-2026 21:14 via swimswam.com
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  South Carolina vs Queens (NC)January 3, 2026
  Charlotte, North Carolina
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Full Meet Results
  Team Scores:Women: South Carolina 181 — Queens 78
  Men: South Carolina 156 — Queens 104The South Carolina women are continuing to have an electric 2025-2026 swim season, and their opening meet of 2026 saw them break six pool records as they beat Queens (NC).
  The men picked up their first dual meet win of the season as they saw three new pool records at
  
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• Florida State Completes Sweep of Villanova on Senior Day

  07-01-2026 20:50 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Florida State v. VillanovaJanuary 6, 2026
  Morcom Aquatic Center, Tallahassee, FL
  SCY (25 yards)
  Results
  Final ScoresMen: Florida State: 261, Villanova: 59
  Women:  Florida State: 205, Villanova: 114Florida State notched 30 wins on the Seminoles’ senior day, where 16 seniors were recognized to down the visiting Wildcats of Villanova. The Florida State men emerged victorious 261-59, and the women followed suit, winning 205-114.
  Women’s Recap
  Seminole se
  
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• Speedo Winter Juniors Finalist Max Stewart Sends Commitment to WIsconsin for 2026

  07-01-2026 20:37 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Irvine Novaquatics’ Max Stewart has committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the fall of 2026.
  Stewart raced in Austin at the Speedo
  
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• Georgia HS State Champion Julia Pou Stays In-State, Commits To Georgia Tech For 2026-27

  07-01-2026 20:05 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Julia Pou has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at Georgia Tech, beginning in the fall of 2026. She publicize
  
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• Winter Juniors Finalist Morgan Farlow Commits To North Carolina For 2026-27

  07-01-2026 18:44 via swimswam.com
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Morgan Farlow, a Winter Juniors and Junior Nationals qualifier, has announced her verbal commitment to compete for North Carolina beginning in the
  
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• Georgia Swimming Reports “Misuse of LSC Funds” To Law Enforcement, Investigation Ongoing

  07-01-2026 18:37 via swimswam.com
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Georgia Swimming Inc., one of the 59 Local Swim Committees (LSCs) within USA Swimming, is under investigation by a local law enforcement agency after discovering what is believed to be a misappropriation of LSC funds.
  In a letter sent to LSC membership on November 23, General Chair Lucas Curotto Ferreira said that a volunteer found “what appeared to be the misuse of LSC funds,” and after a group of Executive Board members sought out experts to eva
  
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• Queens University Adds Futures Qualifier Joey Coleman to 2026 Recruiting Class

  07-01-2026 17:35 via swimswam.com
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
  Nation’s Capital Swim Club’s Joey Coleman has committed to Queens University Charlotte for the fall of 2026.
  I am beyond excited to announ
  
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