• Sectionals Finalist Siena Santos Sends Verbal to Virginia Tech for Next Fall (2026)

    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.
    Siena Santos, a Speedo Sectionals finalist, will head across the country next year after announcing her verbal commitment to swim for Virginia
  • Speedo Winter Juniors Finalist Max Stewart Sends Commitment to WIsconsin for 2026

    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
  • Georgia Swimming Reports “Misuse of LSC Funds” To Law Enforcement, Investigation Ongoing

    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
  • Queens University Adds Futures Qualifier Joey Coleman to 2026 Recruiting Class

    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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  • Estonian Junior Champion Siim Keskula Hands 2026 Verbal To University of Kentucky

    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    The University of Kentucky has added Siim Keskula to its sprint contingent for next fall.
    Kentucky and Keskula, who swims for Ujumise Spordiklubi, joint
  • Junior Nationals Qualifier Allie Dunn Sends Verbal to Williams College for Fall 2026

    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.
    Allie Dunn, a Junior Nationals qualifier and Futures finalist, has announced her verbal commitment to compete for Williams College in Massachus
  • ASCA Announces Key Staff Additions: MJ Truex, Sarah Winstead & Dan McCarthy

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
    Fort Lauderdale, FL — The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) has announced a strategic expansion of its team, welcoming three highly respected new hires — MJ Truex, Sarah Winstead, and Dan McCarthy. These respected professionals in the swimming community bring deep experience in coach development, membership growth, and event programming, positioning ASCA to deliver more in-person learning, innov
  • University of Hawaii Sweeps Pacific Lutheran On Senior Day

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    HAWAII VS PACIFIC LUTHERANMonday, January 5, 2026
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    SCY (25 yards)
    ResultsCourtesy: Hawaii Athletics
    HONOLULU—The University of Hawai’i men’s and women’s swimming teams swept Pacific Lutheran on Senior Day afternoon at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex. The Rainbow Warriors defeated the Lutes, 145-53, while the Rainbow Wahine earned a 136-72 win in UH’s final combined home dual match of the season. The UH men and w
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  • San Diego State Aztecs Surge To Double Dual Sweep of Pepperdine & Cal State East Bay

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    SAN DIEGO STATE VS PEPPERDINE VS CAL STATE EAST BAY (WOMEN)Monday, January 5, 2026
    San Diego, Calif.
    SCY (25 yards)
    ResultsCourtesy: SDSU Athletics
    SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State swim and dive program kept its unblemished record intact this season after sweeping Pepperdine (162-128) and Cal State East Bay (183-91) in a double dual meet Monday at Aztec Aquaplex.
    SDSU posted the fastest times in 13 of 14 swimming events and were awarded first-place points in 11
  • How to Use the Power Rack to Build Power That Transfers to Racing

    By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
    Using the power rack to build sprint speed? Here is a power rack set for building power that translates into race day speed.
    Sprinters like to go all out and all the time when it comes to developing power in the water.
    Buckle up to the power rack, spin up the arms, and unlock the power (and by extension, speed off the block).
    That approach can work, but it’s not the only way. It may not even be the best way.
    Most swimmers/coaches tend to go with max res
  • Colorado State Pulls Away To Earn Road Victory Over NAU To Open 2026

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    COLORADO STATE VS NAU (WOMEN)Monday, January 5, 2026
    Flagstaff, Ariz.
    SCY (25 yards)
    ResultsCourtesy: Colorado State Athletics
    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.  – Coming off the break, times weren’t the essence of the day, just results. On that front, Colorado State’s women’s swimming and diving team checked more in the spectacular column, pulling away from host Northern Arizona on Monday for a 163.5-136.5 dual victory at the Wall Aquatic Center.
    Paced b
  • UMass Cruises To Monday Sweep of Bryant

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    UMASS VS BRYANTMonday, January 5, 2026
    Amherst, Mass.
    SCY (25 yards)
    ResultsCourtesy: UMass Athletics
    AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts swimming and diving team defeated Bryant University in a dual meet at the Joseph R. Rogers Jr., Pool on Monday afternoon. The women’s team won 181-119 over the Bulldogs, while the men’s team came out on top 205-91.
    Both the Minutewomen and Minutemen combined for 53 top-three finishes on the day, inclu
  • Daily Swim Coach Workout #1076

    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:Europe
    Course:25 Meters
  • Cincinnati Adds Iowa State Champion Parker Macho for Fall of 2026

    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.
    Iowa Flyers Swim Club’s Parker Macho has committed to the University of Cincinnati for the fall of 2026.
    I am excited to announce my verbal comm
  • The Female Swimmers With The Fastest Four-Stroke 800 IM Add-Ups – 2026 Version

    By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
    Just over three years, a pair of personal best times from Summer McIntosh in the 200 back and 200 breast, both off-events for her, prompted some readers to ask: which female swimmer had the fastest 800 IM add-up?
     The answer in December 2022 was Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu, at that point holder of both long course IM World records. She was one of only three swimmers under 8:40, and over three seconds ahead of Ye Shiwen and McIntosh in second and third respect
  • Arizona Adds #8 Diver Mitchell Caldwell to 2026 Recruiting Class

    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.
    American Flyers Diving’s Mitchell Caldwell has committed to the University of Arizona as a part of the Wildcats’ 2026 recruiting class.
    Ca
  • Notre Dame Men Sweep Minnesota and Tampa; Minnesota Women Top Tampa in Early 2026 Dual

    By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
    Minnesota vs Tampa vs Notre Dame (M)January 3, 2026
    Tampa, Florida
    SCY (25 Yards)
    Full Meet Results
    Team ScoresWomen: Minnesota 186 — Tampa 76
    Men: Notre Dame 145 — Minnesota 117
    Notre Dame 174 — Tampa 88
    Minnesota 164 — Tampa 98The Notre Dame men, Tampa, and Minnesota opened their 2026 in a triple dual meet on the men’s side and a double dual on the women’s side. Notre Dame swept division II powerhouse Tampa and Minnesota on the
  • Carmen Weiler Sastre, Brendan Whitfield Lead Virginia Tech To Sweep of Queens

    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    VIRGINIA TECH VS QUEENSFriday, January 2, 2026
    Christiansburg, Va.
    SCY (25 yards)
    Final Scores:Women: Virginia Tech 159, Queens 105
    Men: Virginia Tech 147, Queens 110
    Results (PDF)The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the new year with a resounding sweep over Queens on Friday at home, topping the women’s meet by a score of 159-105, and claiming victory on the men’s side by a final tally of 147-110.
    WOMEN’S RECAP
    The Virginia Tech women were paced by a
  • The Swim Camp – Auburn, Alabama – Sign Up Today

    By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
    The Swim Camp – Auburn, Alabama – Sign Up TodayHead Coach Ryan Wochomurka will lead the swim camps, along with Auburn’s coaching staff, special guest Rowdy Gaines, and a qualified staff of coaches, counselors and collegiate swimmers.
    Coach Wochomurka and his staff will feature the following that have helped the Auburn program win 13 NCAA AND 23 SEC Championships:TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION
    SKILL DEVELOPMENT
    TRAINING
    FUN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTQuesti
  • Notre Dame Women Spoil Miami (FL) Senior Day With 162.5-137.5 Win on the Road

    By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
    Notre Dame v. Miami (FL)January 3, 2025
    Whitten Center Pool, Coral Gables, FL
    SCY (25 yards)
    “Notre Dame @ Miami Spring ‘26” on Meet Mobile
    Final ScoreNotre Dame: 162.5, Miami: 137.5Notre Dame’s eight event wins helped catapult them over in-conference opponents Miami on the Hurricanes’ senior day in Coral Gables, 162.5-137.5.
    Sophomore Carli Cronk opened up scoring for the Notre Dame women, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:47.99, well off
  • CSCAA & Fitter and Faster Swim Camps Launch Multi-Year Partnership

    By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
    Courtesy of Fitter & Faster, a SwimSwam partner.
    The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Fitter & Faster Swim Camps, naming the organization as the exclusive presenting partner of the CSCAA Scholar All-America and All-America honors.
    Through this partnership, Fitter & Faster will support two of the CSCAA’s prestigious honors that celebrate the aca
  • Hawaii Women, BYU Men Earn Victories In Split Dual As Several Pool Records Fall In Honolulu

    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    HAWAII VS BYUSaturday, January 3, 2026
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    SCY (25 yards)
    Final ScoresWomen: Hawaii 163, BYU 136
    Men: BYU 167, Hawaii 133
    ResultsThe BYU Cougars took on the University of Hawaii on Saturday after a week-long training trip in the Aloha State.
    The BYU men picked up a 167-133 victory over Hawaii, while the Rainbow Wahine took down the Cougars on the women’s side, 163-136.
    WOMEN’S RECAP
    Leading the way for the Hawaii women was senior Holl
  • 1:02.8/2:19.6 Breaststroker Lily Schneider Commits to Southern Indiana for Fall 2026

    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 Ohio high school state finalist Lily Schneider has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the University of Southern Indiana in
  • See 31 Swim Camps And Training Destinations You Might Love in 2026

    By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam
    These swim camps and training destinations are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More swim camps will be listed soon.
    2026 Total Performance Swim Camps at Kenyon College – Sign Up Today
    DANI KORMAN: “Our mission at TPSC is to encourage swimmers to exceed their expectations! Our staff is committed to every camper learning and growing as a swimmer and as a person. We believe a camp experience is important to youth developm
  • Stop Trying to Calm Down: The Pre-Race Skill Nobody Teaches Swimmers

    By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Chris Da Sie
    Every swimmer has stood behind the blocks and felt it.
    Not just nerves. Something heavier. Like the air got tighter. Like your chest got louder. Like your mind started sprinting before the race even started. You look down at the lane, you hear the starter, and suddenly the simplest parts of your swim feel like they might betray you.
    Most swimmers think that feeling means something is wrong. And most of the advice they get reinforces it.
  • Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres To Join Maccabi U.S. Coaching Staff For 2026 Maccabiah Games

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Maccabi USA
    Philadelphia, PA –Dara Torres, a 12-time Olympic Medalist in swimming, will serve as the Head Coach of the U17 Swim Team at the Maccabiah taking place in Israel this summer from June 30 – July 14, 2026. Dara competed with Team USA at the 1984, 1988,1992, 2000, and 2008 Olympics, winning gold medals in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay on three separate occasions, along with a Gold Medal in the 4×100 meter medley relay. Torres ha
  • Middle-Distance Specialist Kaitlyn Kolessar Commits To South Carolina’s Class Of 2030

    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.
    Kaitlyn Kolessar will trade Aston, Pennsylvania for the Palmetto State after committing to South Carolina’s class of 2030. She made the anno
  • 1:39.1/4:28.3 Middle-Distance Freestyler Doug Sims Commits To Emory For 2026-27

    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.
    Doug Sims of Potomac, Md., has announced his verbal commitment to continue his swimming career at Emory University as a member of the class of 203
  • 59.9/2:12 Breaststroker Sofia Szymanowski Verbals to Michigan for 2027

    By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
    Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
    Sofia Szymanowski from Newport Coast, California, has verbally committed to swim and study at the University of Michigan beginning in the 2027-28 scho
  • Texas High School (TISCA) Mid-Season Invitational Recap

    By Derek Halas on SwimSwam
    Mid season meets in the state of Texas are upon us for the TISCA- Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The 2024 meets were highlighted by standout swims from Maximus Williamson (now swimming for UVA), and Micah Tennison (committed to Texas A&M)
    In Texas, the High School swim season is so lengthy, that they compete in a midseason meet called TISCA. Similarly to the NCAA format with dual meets, mid season championships and conference/state champs. The

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