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• Why Sprinters Should Test Tempo to Find Hidden Speed

  16-09-2026 13:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Sprinter Sophie Miller Melendez Verbally Commits To Georgia Southern For Fall 2027

  16-09-2026 22:18 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.
  Sprinter Sophie Miller Melendez has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Georgia Southern University beginning in the fall of 2027
  
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• Texas High School State Finalist Avery Hearon Verbals To Pepperdine For Fall 2027

  16-09-2026 22:15 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.
  Texas high school state finalist Avery Hearon has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Pepperdine University beginning in the fall
  
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• Sprint Freestyle & Butterfly Specialist Gianna Cook Sends Verbal To Monmouth For Fall 2027

  16-09-2026 22:11 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.
  Sprint freestyle and butterfly specialist Gianna Cook has announced her verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at Monmouth University beginni
  
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• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Hires Alumni Jack Englehardt As Assistant Coach

  16-09-2026 22:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Winter Juniors Qualifier Lizzy Johnson Hands Florida State Their First Verbal Commitment for 2028-29

  16-09-2026 20:53 via swimswam.com
  
  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.
  Lizzy Johnson from Windermere, Florida, has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at Florida State University beginning in 2028. She wrote
  
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• What Percentage of NCAA Athletes Are Actually International?

  16-09-2026 20:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Jack Bauerle, Russell Mark Headline ASCA Eastern States Clinic’s 50th Anniversary

  16-09-2026 19:01 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Inside Virginia: Todd DeSorbo On Training Douglass, Walsh And Swimming’s Fastest Women

  16-09-2026 18:26 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamIn this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo.
  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
  
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• McEvoy, O’Callaghan, Chalmers Among Names Not Entered In Australian SC National Championships

  16-09-2026 18:04 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• CSCAA Releases Qualifying Times for 2027 National Invitational Championhips

  16-09-2026 17:20 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• NCAA Qualifier Stepan Goncharov Changes International Representation from Russia to Bahrain Ahead of Asian Games

  16-09-2026 15:24 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Great Britain, Netherlands Announce Swimmer-Free Youth Olympic Games Rosters

  16-09-2026 13:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Protect College Sports Bill Passes First Procedural Vote, Two More Votes Before Moving On

  16-09-2026 03:12 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Virginia Women Kick Off 2028 Recruiting Class With Commitment From #7 Shelby Hutchinson

  16-09-2026 02:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw 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 #7 ranked recruit in the girls high school class of 2028 Shelby Hutchinson has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic
  
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• World Record Holder Ariarne Titmus Announces Engagement to Partner Mac Powell

  16-09-2026 01:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Russell Mark’s Stroke School Will Soon Be Available via ASCA App: “Analytics is such an emerging field”

  16-09-2026 00:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Los Angeles Olympics Could Generate Up to $40 Billion in Economic Output for Greater Los Angeles Region

  15-09-2026 23:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Sectionals Finalist Garreth Thomas to Compete for Ball State Starting Next Fall (2027)

  15-09-2026 23:13 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.
  Sectionals finalist Garreth Thomas will be sticking close to home next season, as he has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Ball State
  
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• New Bill Introduced To Limit International Athletes in CollegeSports

  15-09-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• New Bill Introduced To Limit International Athletes in College Sports

  15-09-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Australian World Champs Teamer Lily Price Will Spend a Month Training at University of Virginia

  15-09-2026 22:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• All The Links You Need For The 2026 Asian Games

  15-09-2026 22:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Truman State Inducts Six Women’s Swim Teams Into Hall of Fame

  15-09-2026 22:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Revisions to Protect College Sports Act Include Transfer Exceptions

  15-09-2026 21:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• WADA Increases Sample Testing With Release of 2025 Annual Report

  15-09-2026 21:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sydney Jones on SwimSwam
  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,
  
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• Zero for Three: The Swimmers Trying to Give Kyrgyzstan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia Their First-Ever Asian Games Medal

  15-09-2026 21:18 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Addie Farrier Becomes 3rd Fastest 10 & Under Ever in 50 Yard Fly at a Time Trial

  15-09-2026 19:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• USA Swimming Announces Dates For 2028 Olympic Trials; One Week Earlier

  15-09-2026 19:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Steverink Doubles Up On Gold At 2026 South American Games

  15-09-2026 19:19 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  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
  
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