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• Why Water Enters Your Nose or Mouth While Breathing in Freestyle

  16-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  One of the most common complaints from beginner swimmers is, “Water keeps going into my nose or mouth whenever I try to breathe.”
  As a coach, I see this mistake almost every day at my pool. Most beginners hold their breath underwater and then try to exhale and inhale at the same time after their mouth comes out of the water. This leaves them with very little time to breathe, causing them to rush the movement and often inhale water instead of air.
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• NCAA Qualifier Emily Claesson Remaining At Virginia Tech, Joining Staff As Assistant Coach

  18-07-2026 16:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Emily Claesson has joined the Virginia Tech coaching staff as an assistnat coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Claesson graduated from Virginia Tech this spring. Claesson fills the position previously held by Klaudia Nazieblo who spent the last five years at Virginia Tech before making the move to join the Miami-FL coaching staff earlier this summer.
  “We are very excited to have Emily Claesson as our newest assistant coach,” head coach Sergio Lop
  
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• TJ Frost Earns Two Wins On Night 2 Of Columbus Sectionals

  18-07-2026 16:02 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Columbus SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Columbus, Ohio
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 Central Zone East Summer Speedo Sectiona”
  Day 1 RecapEarning two wins on night two of Sectionals in Columbus was TJ Frost. Frost kicked off the night with a win in the boys 200 free, touching in a 1:49.56. That dropped 0.12 off his lifetime best from last summer. Later in the evening, Frost earned his second win as he touched in a 4:22.22 in the 400 IM. That added two
  
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• Six Reasons Why You’re Getting Tired So Quickly While Swimming

  18-07-2026 14:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
  One of the most common questions beginner swimmers ask is, “Why do I get tired after just one or two laps?” Many people assume they are simply out of shape, but in most cases, fitness isn’t the main problem. The real issue is inefficient technique. As a coach, I hear this question almost every day at my pool. Interestingly, not every swimmer gets tired for the same reason. Some are completely new to swimming, while others have developed habits th
  
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• The Right Way to Use Swim Paddles for a Stronger Stroke (and More Speed)

  18-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swim paddles are one of the most popular types of swim equipment in the pool.
  Like fins, they increase surface area on our propelling surfaces—in this case the hands—and allow us to displace more water and swim faster.
  Which means we tend to grab the biggest saucers that we can find, strap them to our hands, and start cranking out laps like they owe us money.
  But the way that paddles change our swimming isn’t as simple as:
  Big paddles = pace
  
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• Australian Olympian Blair Evans Reveals Pregnancy In Emotional Video

  17-07-2026 23:25 via swimswam.com
  
  By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam
  Less than two weeks after announcing their engagement, Australian Olympian swimmer Blair Evans and Lee Wansbrough had another reason to celebrate.
  In an emotional video posted on Instagram, Evans revealed to Wansbrough that they are expecting a child together.
  The video shows Evans and Wansbrough sitting on a bed, and then Evans handing Wansbrough a shoebox.View this post on InstagramInstead of shoes being inside, there were baby-related items. Wansbrough eventually c
  
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• Inside College Recruiting With Ohio State University’s Head Coach Bill Dorenkott

  17-07-2026 23:06 via swimswam.com
  
  By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwamOhio State Director of Swimming & Diving Bill Dorenkott joins this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast for a recruiting conversation built for swimmers, swim parents and club coaches trying to understand what college coaches value beyond times on the sheet.
  Dorenkott enters the 2026-2027 season with 36 years of college coaching experience, including his 19th overall season at Ohio State. He is also entering his 31st season in the Big Ten, making him the
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 55.9% Think Short Wins Most Individual Golds Among Men At Commonwealth Games

  17-07-2026 22:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  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 male swimmer will walk away with the most individual titles at the Commonwealth Games:
  Question: Which man will win the most individual gold medals at the Commonwealth Games?
  RESULTS
  
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• Columbia Sectionals Day 2: Nebraska’s Riley Miklos Clocks her 1st Career Sub-2:00 200 Free

  17-07-2026 21:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Summer Sectionals – Central Zone SouthJuly 15-18, 2026
  Mizzou Aquatics Center, Columbia, MO
  LCM (50m)
  Results on MeetMobile (“Speedo Summer Sectionals – Central Zone South”)
  Day 1 recapDay 2 of the Speedo Summer Sectional in Columbia featured more great racing. Nebraska’s Riley Miklos had a huge swim in the women’s 200 free, clocking a 1:59.92. Not only was that Miklos’ 1st time under 2:00 in the event, it was h
  
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• 2026 Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships Underway In Sheffield

  17-07-2026 20:49 via swimswam.com
  
  By Retta Race on SwimSwam
  2026 AQUATICS GB NEXT GEN CHAMPIONSHIPSThursday, July 16th – Wednesday, July 22nd
  Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Live Results
  LivestreamThe 2026 Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships, formerly the British Summer Championships, are upon us, with the action having kicked off yesterday, Thursday, July 16th from Sheffield.
  The Championships comprise seven days of racing, with swimmers selected by invitation only based o
  
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• Arizona Commit Cole Faut Wins Two Events On Night 1 of Boise Sectionals

  17-07-2026 20:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals — BoiseJuly 16-19, 2026
  Boise, ID
  LCM (50 Meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 Speedo LCM Sectionals — Boise, ID”The 2026 Boise Sectionals kicked off on Thursday, and recently graduated Cole Faut, from Phoenix Swim Club, had a strong showing on night one.
  The University of Arizona commit won two individual events and set one new personal best time. He started the evening with a win in the 100 freestyle,
  
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• Dahlia, Feigen & Bentz Among U.S. Olympians To Sign Letter Supporting Protect College Sports Act

  17-07-2026 20:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  A group of more than 100 U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and Team USA athletes have signed a letter urging Congress to support the Protect College Sports Act.
  The group includes a wide-ranging group of swimmers ranging from fixtures on the U.S. national team in the 1970s to a trio of recent Olympians.
  Two-time Olympians Jimmy Feigen (2012, 2016) and Gunnar Bentz (2016, 2021) signed the letter, as did Kelsi Dahlia, who won gold as a member of the U.S. w
  
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• Tennessee High School State Finalist Dixon Hamilton Pledges Commitment To Denison’s Class Of 2031

  17-07-2026 20:08 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.
  Tennessee high school state finalist Dixon Hamilton has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study for Denison University, becoming the fir
  
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• Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Summer McIntosh Breaks Oldest Women’s World Record In 200 Fly

  17-07-2026 19:07 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwamSummer McIntosh delivered one of the greatest swims in history during last week’s Canadian Swimming Trials in Montreal, breaking the oldest women’s world record on the books.
  McIntosh unleashed a time of 2:01.65 in the final of the women’s 200 fly, lowering the 17-year-old super-suited world record of 2:01.81 set by China’s Liu Zige in 2009.
  The performance came after McIntosh had a few close calls with the record last year, clocking 2:
  
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• arena Swim of the Week: Barbara Lesniewska Nears Suited Polish Record In 200 IM At Euro Juniors

  17-07-2026 18:32 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  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
  
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• Junior Nationals Qualifier Elonu Rodrigues To Swim For UNLV Beginning Fall 2027

  17-07-2026 17:52 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.
  Junior Nationals qualifier Elonu Rodrigues has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas beginning
  
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• Smith Rips 57.7 100 Back, Manuel Rides Momentum With 1:56 200 Free On Day 2 of Austin Sectionals

  17-07-2026 16:55 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  2026 Speedo Sectionals – AustinJuly 15-19, 2026
  Austin, Texas
  Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center
  LCM (50 meters)
  Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 ST TXLA SZ LC Sectional Champs”
  Recaps: Day 1Regan Smith and Simone Manuel headlined a group of five Texas pros who won their second event in as many days at the Speedo Sectionals in Austin on Thursday night, both turning in impressive performances.
  Smith, who won the women’s 200 fly on the op
  
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• Why blowing off steam is Whittle's secret to success

  17-07-2026 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England swimmer Jacob Whittle talks to BBC East Midlands Today about how his passion for steam-powered vehicles helps him in the pool.
  
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• Way Too Early Recruit Rankings: Girls’ High School Class of 2028

  17-07-2026 15:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
  We continue our traditional recruiting coverage with our “Way Too Early” ranks of the upcoming season’s high school junior class. Since top recruits have started giving their verbal commitments earlier and earlier, we’ve moved up our rankings to help give better context to big recruiting announcements.
  Before we run over our traditional ranking methodology, we should head off a few counterarguments at the pass:Isn’t this too early to
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: The Stars Are Out In Men’s Sprint Freestyle

  17-07-2026 14:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview IndexBY THE NUMBERS – MEN’S 50 FREESTYLEWorld Record: 20.88 – Cameron McEvoy, Australia (2026)
  Commonwealth Record: 20.88 – Cameron McEvoy, Australia (2026)
  Commonwealth Games Record: 21.11 – Ben Proud, England (2018) 
  2022 Commonwealth Champion– Ben Proud (ENG), 21.36Aussie Hea
  
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• The Hungry Swimmer: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

  17-07-2026 14:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Ari Meyer on SwimSwam
  The easiest crockpot buffalo chicken with a homemade buffalo sauce, perfect for busy weekdays and even better as leftovers.
  I love a meal that’s simple, yet so flavorful. The homemade buffalo sauce adds the perfect amount of heat and flavor with just a few simple ingredients, making it a great alternative to bottled sauce that’s often full of necessary ingredients. This is one of those meals you can throw together in the morning before work and come home to d
  
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• Taper in Swimming: How to Swim Your Fastest on Race Day

  17-07-2026 12:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
  Swimming fast is a lot of hard work—all those early mornings, doubles, long threshold sets, overflowing pile of soggy towels.
  All so that we can stand up on the block and let it rip on race day.
  But before we can do that, there is the taper.
  Swimmers certainly have a love-hate relationship with tapering, as it can be a roller-coaster of emotions and competing performances.
  One day you feel like you got shot out of a cannon, going near PBs, the next day
  
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• Track Team Progress with Commit Swimming’s Time Standard Summary Reports

  17-07-2026 12:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam
  Track Team Progress with Commit Swimming’s Time Standard Summary ReportsUnderstanding how your team is progressing through time standards has never been easier. Commit Swimming’s Time Standard Summary Reports provide a clear overview of achievement levels, trends, and progression over time—all in one place.
  What’s New with Time Standard Summary Reports
  1. View Time Standard Distribution at a GlanceSelect any preloaded time standard and instantly
  
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• KK LeBlanc Swims Lifetime Best 200 Back To Kick Off Columbus Sectionals

  17-07-2026 02:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 Columbus SectionalsJuly 16-19, 2026
  Columbus, Ohio
  LCM (50 meters)
  Meet Mobile “2026 Central Zone East Summer Speedo Sectiona”Kicking off the first night of Sectionals in Columbus was KK LeBlanc who swam to a lifetime best 2:13.31 in the women’s 200 backstroke. LeBlanc has dropped almost three seconds in the event this summer as she ended the 2025 LCM season with a lifetime best 2:16.20.
  Also highlighting the session was Paige Delma who touched
  
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• Las Vegas Completes Construction of New Outdoor 50-Meter Pool at Pavilion Center

  16-07-2026 22:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  The city of Las Vegas has completed construction of a brand-new outdoor 50-meter competition pool. The pool is located adjacent to the existing 50-meter pool, which is part of the Pavilion Regional Aquatic Center.
  This new pool features 20 25-yard short-course lanes, eight 50-meter long-course lanes, a movable bulkhead, and is a seven-foot-all-deep pool, making it capable of hosting 25-yard, 25-meter, or 50-meter competitions.
  In addition to its size, the pool is equ
  
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• Butterfly & Freestyle Specialist Emily Nelson Sends Verbal Commitment To TCU For Fall 2027

  16-07-2026 21:33 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.
  Butterfly and freestyle specialist Emily Nelson has announced her verbal commitment to stay in-state and swim at Texas Christian University beginn
  
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• Ohio High School State Qualifier Daylin Drayton Verbals To Southern Indiana For Fall 2027

  16-07-2026 21:30 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.
  Ohio high school state qualifier Daylin Drayton has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Southern Indiana beginn
  
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• Canada Announces 40 Athlete Squad for Junior Pan Pacific Championships

  16-07-2026 21:28 via swimswam.com
  
  By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
  40 young Canadian talents will represent their country on home soil in mid-August at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Vancouver.
  According to a release from Swimming Canada, the roster is made up of swimmers born between the years of 2008 and 2013. The meet itself will bring in more than 300 swimmers across 16 countries to compete over the four-day competition.
  Ken McKinnon, the National Development Coach of High Performance for Swimming Canada, said this
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games: Men’s Para Swimming Preview

  16-07-2026 20:15 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet CentralPara swimmers made their debut at the Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, and they’ll be back fighting for a spot on the podium next week at the 2026 edition of the Games in Glasgow, Scotland. As the event approaches, we’re taking a look at some of the big names to keep an eye on when the action kicks off next week.
  
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• 2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Not all Fair Weather for Pallister in Distance Free Triple Quest

  16-07-2026 19:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
  2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
  Glasgow, Scotland
  Tollcross International Swimming Centre
  LCM (50m)
  Meet Central
  Preview IndexIn 2022, Ariarne Titmus was the cream of the crop in women’s distance freestyle events at the Commonwealth Games. She set a Games record in the 400 free, taking the title in 3:58.06, ahead of a young Summer McIntosh, the lone non-Australian to climb the podium in a freestyle event. In the 800 free, Titmus one-
  
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