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• Utah Head Swim Coach Jonas Persson Receives 4 Year Contract Extension, Substantial Raise

  17-06-2026 19:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  University of Utah head swimming & diving coach Jonas Persson has signed a contract extension that would keep him with the Utes through the 2031 season. That adds four years, and a significant pay increase, to the original five year agreement that was due to expire in 2027.
  Salary Increase
  Persson’s prior contract paid him a base salary of $140,000 each year. The extension will raise that base starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year and escalate in each
  
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• 2026 Pros Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

  18-06-2026 23:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
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  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 | Day 2
  Finals: Day 1It is the 2nd night from Indianapolis for the Pro Swim Series; tonight’s event lineup is set to bring us a little bit of everything, and plenty of big names taking center stage.
  Kicking us off will be the men’s 1500, and headli
  
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• Shackley, Andrew Choose 50 Back Over 100 Fly on Day Two 2026 PSS (Finals Scratches)

  18-06-2026 22:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych SheetsFinals Heat Sheet
  Day two prelims of the 2026 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series have wrapped up, and most of the top – 16 qualifiers have chosen to swim their finals events. There are several names swimming notable doubles tonight, such as Sophia Umstead in the 200 breast/400 IM and Alex Walsh in the 100 fly/200 breast.
  There are a few scratches however, with Leah Sh
  
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• Sydney Schoeck Sets Big PB in 400 IM at Indy Pro Series Weeks after Drop at Mel Zajac Jr Meet

  18-06-2026 20:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 Day 2
  Finals: Day 1Women’s 400 IM – PrelimsWorld Record: 4:23.65 – Summer McIntosh, CAN (2025)
  American Record: 4:31.12 – Katie Hoff, USA (2008)
  U.S. Open Record: 4:26.98 – Summer McIntosh, CAN (2025)
  Pro Series Rec
  
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• Sydney Schoeck Drops Big PB in 400 IM at Indy Pro Series Weeks after Drop at Mel Zajac Jr Meet

  18-06-2026 20:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1 Day 2
  Finals: Day 1Women’s 400 IM – PrelimsWorld Record: 4:23.65 – Summer McIntosh, CAN (2025)
  American Record: 4:31.12 – Katie Hoff, USA (2008)
  U.S. Open Record: 4:26.98 – Summer McIntosh, CAN (2025)
  Pro Series Rec
  
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• NAIA Champion Keiser Adds Former NC State Swimmer Owen Lloyd To Staff As Assistant Coach

  18-06-2026 18:31 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: Keiser Athletics
  Keiser swimming and diving head coach Adam Epstein announced on Monday the hiring of Owen Lloyd as assistant coach.
  “We are extremely excited to welcome Owen to West Palm Beach and our Keiser family,” Epstein said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge from his competitive background that I know will translate well and resonate with our team and recruits.”
  “I am honored to join the Keiser Swim and Div
  
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• Cal Swimmers Win Appeal, Allowing McKeever Lawsuit to Move Forward

  18-06-2026 18:21 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  A group of former Cal swimmers won an appeal on Tuesday, allowing their lawsuit alleging former women’s head coach Teri McKeever verbally and psychologically abused them to move forward.
  The 18 former Golden Bear swimmers filed a lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents in 2023 in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging that university officials failed to protect them from McKeever’s abuse.
  The case was initially thrown out by a judge due to the statute
  
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• World Juniors Qualifier Maari Randvali Sends Verbal to Michigan for Fall 2027

  18-06-2026 17:45 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.
  Estonia’s Maari Randvali, who competed at the 2025 World Junior Championships, has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the Univer
  
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• Katharine Berkoff Cracks 27.05 50 Back PSS Record, Top Time in the World this Season

  18-06-2026 17:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Women’s 50 Backstroke – PrelimsWorld Record: 26.86 – Kaylee McKeown, AUS (2023)
  American Record: 26.97 – Katharine Berkoff, USA (2025)
  U.S. Open Record: 26.97 – Katharine Berkoff, USA (2025)
  Pro Series
  
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• Former Swim & Dive Head Coach Ernie Maglischo To Be Inducted Into CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame

  18-06-2026 17:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: CSUB Athletics
  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Heading into the second year of consideration for the Cal State Bakersfield Athletics Hall of Fame, the pool of nominated Roadrunner student-athletes, coaches, administrators, supporters, and teams continued to grow. The job of the Selection Committee became increasingly more difficult, but they whittled the list down to a select group of honorees who will be enshrined in the CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame late this year.
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy Rips 52.80 100 Back At Indy Pro Swim

  18-06-2026 16:54 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamAfter nearly two years away from the sport, Ryan Murphy is back.
  The 30-year-old American took some time away from the pool following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and then last month, he returned to competition at the Pro Swim Series stop in Sacramento.
  A five-time Olympic gold medalist, Murphy said he’s using this year as a “trial period” of sorts to see if he’s willing (and capable) of being a factor on the podiu
  
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• Yu Zidi Expands Event Lineup, Claims 400 Free Victory On Day 3 of Chinese Nationals

  18-06-2026 16:45 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 CHINESE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, June 16 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
  Hangzhou, China
  LCM (50 meters)
  Live Results
  Daily Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2After winning the 200 fly and placing 2nd in the 200 IM through the first two days of competition, Yu Zidi continued her impressive run of performances on Day 3 of the Chinese National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou.
  The 13-year-old prodigy won the women’s 400 freestyle in a massive lifeti
  
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• From Marshall to Virginia Tech and Beyond: For Elyse Wood, Every Detour Leads Forward

  18-06-2026 15:57 via swimswam.com
  
  By Liz Rosenthal on SwimSwam
  Elyse Wood recently sprinted to victory in the 50 freestyle at Ocala Sectionals, touching the wall in a personal best of 26.10, and claiming one of the biggest wins of her summer so far. For many swimmers, that result would have been the story.
  But for Wood, the win is simply the latest chapter in a journey that has carried her from South Florida pools to international competition for the Bahamas, through a record-setting freshman year at Marshall, and to a new oppor
  
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• Do You Love Swimming? See 205 Swim Jobs You Might Love

  18-06-2026 15:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 205 Swim Jobs.
  Head Age Group Coach
  B-Town Brazadas Swim Club (brazadas.org) is a brand-new, USA Swimming-affiliated club based in Bakersfield, California. Less than one year old, we are growing rapidly and building a long-term, community-focused program from the ground up.
  Assistant Swimming Coach
  Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for Assistant Swimming Coach.  This position will assist the Head Men&rsq
  
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• 2026 Pros Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

  18-06-2026 14:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  It may be a cold and rainy day in Indianapolis, especially when compared to the temperature two years ago at the Olympic Trials, but the action certainly heats up this morning, as the second session of prelims at the 2026 Indianapolis Pro Sw
  
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• 2026 PSS – Indianapolis: Day 2 Prelims Scatches – #9 Dobson nixes 400 IM in favor of 50 Back

  18-06-2026 13:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live Recap:Prelims: Day 1
  Finals: Day 1Day 2 Prelims Heat Sheet
  After some strong performances yesterday, especially in the 1500, where she went from a personal best of 16:33.46 to a new standard of 16:17.41, Kennedi Dobson has given herself an easier day by scratching from the 400 IM, where, as the 9th
  
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• Greg Meehan to Deliver Opening Night Keynote Address at 2026 ASCA World Clinic

  18-06-2026 13:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  Courtesy: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
  The coach now responsible for guiding Team USA’s future Olympic success will open the sport’s largest coaching education event this fall. USA Swimming National Team Director Greg Meehan has been announced as the opening night keynote speaker for the 2026 ASCA World Clinic Presented by Fitter & Faster Swim Camps, set for September 9–12 in Orlando.
  Meehan joins an impressive lineup that includes Bi
  
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• A 4-Week Vertical Kick Progression That Builds Faster Underwaters

  18-06-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  The underwater dolphin kick is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal as a swimmer.
  It’s also a really hard skill to master. Takes work to build the technique, conditioning, and the raw anaerobic capacity required to kick like your best times depend on it off every wall and start.
  That’s where this vertical kick progression steps in. It looks straightforward, but it works on a few different levels, including promoting a more symmetrical ki
  
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• WATCH: Van Mathias’ American Record & Other Race Videos From Night One of 2026 Indianapolis PSS

  18-06-2026 04:03 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live RecapsFinals: Day 1Night one of the 2026 Indy Pro Swim Series saw a couple of national records — namely Aimee Canny‘s 200 IM and Van Mathias‘ 50 breast — along with several top times in the world this season. Linked below are the race videos from tonight’s session, all courtesy of USA Swimming.
  Day 1 Finals Heat Sheet
  Women’s
  
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• 9-Year-Old Boy Dies At Summer Swim Camp In Richmond, VA

  18-06-2026 02:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
  On Monday, a 9-year-old boy named King Overton was pulled out of a SwimRVA Pool unresponsive on his first day of a swim camp. The boy later died in a hospital.
  King was dropped off by his mother, Lataisha, to a SwimRVA pool that morning. SwimRVA is a non-profit in Virginia’s capital city that aims to promote water safety and education across several campuses in the greater Richmond area.
  At around 2:30 PM, King was pulled from the pool of SwimRVA North unresponsi
  
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• Van Mathias Breaks Own American Record With 26.30 50 Breast, Becomes #5 Performer All-Time

  18-06-2026 01:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Day 1 Finals Live RecapMen’s 50 Breast – FinalsWorld Record: 25.95 – Adam Peaty (GBR), 2017
  American Record: 26.39 – Van Mathias (USA), 2026
  US Open Record: 26.52 – Michael Andrew (USA), 2022
  Pro Series Record: 26.57 – Van Mat
  
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• Aimee Canny Breaks South African National Record With 2:09.99 200 IM

  18-06-2026 00:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Day 1 Finals Live RecapWomen’s 200 IM – FinalsWorld Record: 2:05.70 – Summer McIntosh (CAN), 2025
  American Record: 2:06.15 – Ariana Kukors (USA), 2009
  US Open Record: 2:06.79 – Kate Douglass (USA), 2024
  Pro Series Record: 2:06.82 –
  
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• 2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

  17-06-2026 23:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)Day 1 Finals Heat Sheet
  The stroke 50s announced their presence with authority on Wednesday morning. Now Olympic events, the battle between Van Mathias, who set a Meet Record (26.53) in the heats, and Michael Andrew, who swam his best time in four years (26.75), carries extra weight ahead of
  
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• Ryan Murphy Using 2026 As “Trial Period” To Determine If He Wants To Pursue Home Olympics

  17-06-2026 21:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  Five-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy expanded on his approach and mindset heading into the 2028 Olympics after returning to the pool earlier this year.
  Murphy was featured on the Deal Sourcery Podcast in March, where, while primarily talking about his competitive career and his transition from being a professional swimmer into his career in deal sourcing, he dove into the motivation to get back in the water and his outlook for the next two years l
  
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• NCAA Approves Reinstatement of ‘B’ Finals, Modifies Event Lineup, for 2027 Championships

  17-06-2026 20:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam
  The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Oversight Committee has agreed to make changes to the format of the national championship beginning in 2027, accepting most of the recommendations put forth by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
  For the 2025-26 swimming and diving season, the NCAA made a number of changes to the Division I championships, including removing ‘B’ finals, rescheduling th
  
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• 100 Days: The Fight to Save Cal Poly Swimming & Diving

  17-06-2026 19:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
  This op-ed is courtesy of  Katherine Vanbourgondien, a former collegiate swimmer at William & Mary who is the director of 100 Days, a documentary about the fight to save the Cal Poly swim and dive program.
  As a former Division I swimmer, I never imagined that my swim team could simply disappear.
  In 2020, my team at William & Mary was cut. Overnight, a program with decades of history was gone. While our team was ultimately reinstated, the experien
  
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• Canny Opts For 200 IM On Night One of 2026 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series (Finals Scratches)

  17-06-2026 19:48 via swimswam.com
  
  By Claire Wong on SwimSwam
  2026 Indianapolis Pro SeriesJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
  Psych Sheets
  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)
  Live RecapsPrelims: Day 1Finals Heat Sheet
  Despite resetting the South African record in the 200 free this morning and claiming the #2 seed for tonight, UVA-based Aimee Canny has chosen to pursue the 200 IM tonight. There, Canny is the #2 seed behind Cavalier teammate Kate Douglass. Her scratch bu
  
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• Xu Jiayu Clocks Asian Record 23.92 50 Back Amid Technical Stroke Revamp

  17-06-2026 19:39 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 CHINESE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, June 16 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
  Hangzhou, China
  LCM (50 meters)
  Live Results
  Day 1 Recap
  Day 2 RecapOver two days of the Chinese National Swimming Championships, Xu Jiayu is responsible for undoubtedly one of the most impactful swims thus far, as he swam to a new Asian record in the 50 backstroke with the continent’s first-ever sub-24-second performance in 23.92.
  The swim moves him into a tie with Justi
  
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• Two Asian Records Highlight Loaded 2nd Day of Chinese Nationals

  17-06-2026 18:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  2026 CHINESE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, June 16 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
  Hangzhou, China
  LCM (50 meters)
  Live Results
  Day 1 RecapA pair of Asian Records fell to highlight the 2nd day of racing in Hangzhou, among them were Yu Yiting jumping her fellow countrywoman Yu Zidi to claim the top time in the world this season in the 200 IM, and Xu Jiayu becoming the first Asian man ever to crack 26 seconds in the 50 backstroke.
  Yiting powered to a new Asian
  
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• Aimee Canny Resets African Record In 200 Free For Third Time At Indy Pro Swim

  17-06-2026 18:11 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 Pro Swim Series – IndianapolisJune 17-20, 2026
  Indianapolis, IN
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Central
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  Live Results
  Live Stream: USA Swimming Network (Downloadable App)For the second time in the last two months and the third time overall, Aimee Canny took down the African Record in the women’s 200 freestyle on Wednesday morning during the opening session of the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis.
  Canny, a South African native fresh off c
  
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