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• William & Mary Lands Commitment from Breaststroke/IM Specialist Grace Higdon for 2027 Class

  14-10-2026 20:46 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.
  Bolles School’s Grace Higdon has committed to William & Mary as part of the Tribe’s 2027 recruiting class.
  Higdon wrote the following
  
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• College Swimming League Match 5 Box Score

  17-10-2026 23:30 via swimswam.com
  
  By Andrew Mering on SwimSwam
  College Swimming League Match 5Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
  Location: Mt. SAC Aquatics Center, Walnut, Calif.
  Teams: NC State, Indiana, Cal, StanfordFinal Scores
  Team
  Total
  Individual
  Relays
  Skins
  Super Skins
  League Points
  1
  NC State
  544.83
  262.5
  48
  80.33
  154
  4
  2
  Indiana
  469.83
  252.5
  38
  53.33
  126
  3
  3
  Cal
  394.33
  222
  40
  56.33
  76
  2
  4
  Stanford
  311
  151
  22
  38
  100
  1
  Score Progression
  What the score was after each event.
  Event
  NC State
  Indiana
  Cal
  Stanford
  Women’s 20
  
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• Yu Yiting Posts 2:02.63 To Reset 200 IM Asian Record

  17-10-2026 23:14 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Entries
  How to Watch
  Recaps:Day 1 Finals
  Day 2 Finals
  Day 3 FinalsWomen’s 200 IM – FinalWorld Record: 2:01.63, Kate Douglass (USA) – 2024World Cup Record: 2:02.13, Katinka Hosszu (Hungary) – 2014GOLD – Yu Yiting (CHN), 2:02.63 *Asian Record, Triple Crown*
  SILVER – Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL), 2:05.07
  BRONZE – Abbie
  
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• More Than $1.4 Million in Prize Money Awarded At 2026 World Cup, Steenbergen and Coetze Top Totals

  17-10-2026 22:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The 2026 World Cup Tour is over and the final prize money totals are in. After everything is added including Triple Crowns and other bonuses, a total of $1.46 million was awarded across all three stops with an exactly even total of $730,500 for both the men and women.
  Marrit Steenbergen earned t
  
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• Ohio High School State Finalist Ben Oswiecinski Verbals To Bucknell For Fall 2027

  17-10-2026 21:44 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.
  Ohio high school state finalist Ben Oswiecinski has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Bucknell University beginning in the fall of 2
  
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• “Best of the Rest” Distance Freestyler Cassie Espinoza Sends Verbal Commitment to USC for 2028

  17-10-2026 21:37 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.
  Cassie Espinoza from Whittier, California, has announced her intention to swim and study at the University of Southern California beginning in the 202
  
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• Gretchen Walsh on 50 Free World Record: “Yesterday’s world record meant a lot more”

  17-10-2026 21:09 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  ResultsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday Time Trials
  In the final session of the UVA SCM Pro Am, Gretchen Walsh started things off with a bang. In the first event of the se
  
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• Daily Swim Coach Workout #1135

  17-10-2026 21:00 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:Speed and Power
  Target age group:23+ years old
  Target level:Masters (Intermediate), Masters (Adv
  
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• Marrit Steenbergen Picks Up Two More Triple Crowns on Final Night, Foster Gets Busted

  17-10-2026 19:43 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3The World Cup in Astana wrapped up today, and the final day of competition saw seven more triple crowns awarded and just one busted.
  Overall, there were 28 crowns up for grabs in Astana, and 22 were awarded the $10,000 crown bonus, while six crowns were busted, earning those athletes a $2,500 bo
  
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• College Swimming League Standings Update: NC State, Indiana, and Cal Clinch Postseason Berth

  17-10-2026 18:38 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
  Walnut, California
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 8:30 PM ET
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
  Live RecapThe inaugural College Swimming League season is almost over with just one regular season match remaining, and we officially have two of our championship match teams and two of our wild card match teams locked in.
  Virginia and NC State have both
  
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• 2026 Florida vs. Virginia Dual Meet Live Updates

  17-10-2026 16:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  Florida @ VirginiaFriday, October 10th, 2025
  Aquatic & Fitness Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
  Short Course Yards (25 yards)
  Livestream ($)
  Live Results available on MeetMobile: “2026 UVA vs Florida”The University of Florida is in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a dual meet against the Cavaliers today, with competition set to begin at 11 a.m. Eastern.
  The meet features a top-10 matchup on both the men’s and women’s sides. The Virginia wome
  
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• Caeleb Dressel: “We’re exactly where we should be… for me there needs to be more intensity”

  17-10-2026 15:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  ResultsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday Time Trials
  We saw Caeleb Dressel compete in SCM for the first time in a long time this weekend in Charlottesville, where the 3x Ol
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Astana: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

  17-10-2026 14:52 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  Day 3 Finals Heat SheetWelcome to the final session of the 2026 World Cup Series! We have two newly-minted world record holders in action, as both Egor Kornev and Pieter Coetze will aim to superseded their performances last week in the 50 fly and 50 back, respectively, in order to snatch the series lead from Luke Barr.
  Marrit S
  
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• 2026 World Cup – Astana Day 3 Prelims: McEvoy Makes 200 Free Final, WR-Holder Coetze Looks Sharp In 50 Back

  17-10-2026 14:10 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Entries
  How to Watch
  Recaps:Day 1 Finals
  Day 2 FinalsCam McEvoy made his third final from three events in the final prelims session of the 2026 World Cup series, placing 9th in the men’s 200 free.
  He clocked a time of 1:45.74, nearly five seconds off his PB of 1:40.80 from 2015, in what was his first SCM 200 free swim since 2018 and his first of a
  
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• Abbey Weitzeil Swims Her First Race Since 2024 Olympics, Giving Birth to First Child

  17-10-2026 13:08 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Friday PM Heat Sheet
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  Braden Keith contributed to this report. 
  In the wake behind Gretchen Walsh’s World Record in the women’s 50 meter free on Friday
  
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• RACE VIDEO: Gretchen Walsh’s 22.75 World Record In The 50 SCM Freestyle

  17-10-2026 11:35 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PMWatch Gretchen Walsh‘s 22.75 50m freestyle World Record swim below.Read more about the his record-breaking swim here.
  Re
  
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• 1:44 200 Backstroker Derek Hernandez Ojeda Verbally Commits to Arizona State for 2028-29

  17-10-2026 06:32 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.
  Derek Hernandez-Ojeda from Cedar Park, Texas, has made a verbal commitment to swim and study at Arizona State University beginning in the fall of 2028
  
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• Liberty Clark, Quintin McCarty Win SwimSwam’s CSL Match 5 MVPs

  17-10-2026 05:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
  Walnut, California
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 8:30 PM ET
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
  Preview
  Live RecapMatch #5 of the College Swimming League season has concluded and NC State swam to the win. Liberty Clark of Indiana is SwimSwam’s women’s MVP of the match, and Quintin McCarty of NC State is SwimSwam’s
  
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• Kristina Paegle, Levi Sandidge Ruled Eligible Again In Kentucky NCAA Fifth Year Lawsuit

  17-10-2026 03:50 via swimswam.com
  
  By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
  Kristina Paegle and Levi Sandidge have been ruled eligible once again as the two are part of a lawsuit in Kentucky for an NCAA fifth year. Earlier this month, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the 38 athletes in the lawsuit ineligible.
  The two are a part of Wells vs. NCAA that was filed in Kentucky. That lawsuit was originally filed in the middle of August before more athletes added their names to the lawsuit at the start of September. The lawsuit aimed to grandfath
  
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• 8 More Crowns Awarded on Day 2 in Astana; Luke Barr Wins One, Gets Busted in Another

  17-10-2026 03:36 via swimswam.com
  
  By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  How to Watch
  Meet Central
  Entries
  Live Results
  Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2Swimmers were successful on 8 out of 10 Crowns attempts on day 2 of the Astana stop of the 2026 Swimming World Cup. That means another $80,000 in bonuses for swimmers who won races at all three stops of this year’s series, and another $5,000 in bonuses for swimmers who busted Crowns.
  This year, like
  
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• Jordan Crooks Makes Return to Racing While Trying New Things in Training, Only Swimming Singles

  17-10-2026 03:22 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PMLive Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  World Record Holder Jordan Crooks swam his first races this week in Charlottesville since the 2025 NCAA Championships. Crook
  
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• 2026 College Swimming League Match 5 (Stanford, Cal, NC State, Indiana): Live Recap

  17-10-2026 02:00 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
  Walnut, California
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 8:30 PM ET
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 Cal
  PreviewWelcome to the 5th match of the College Swimming League. Four of the top 10 teams in the NCAA are meeting for this match and there are serious post-season implications for all four teams in this match.
  As always, the events go fast, and there is no
  
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• Kate Douglass Breaks U.S. Open Record With 2:02.76 in Women’s 200 IM

  17-10-2026 01:59 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PMLive Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PMKate Douglass opened the final session of the 2026 UVA Pro-Am Invite with a new U.S. Open Record in the women’s 200 IM
  
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• Gretchen Walsh Clocks 22.75 To Break Own 50 SCM Free World Record At UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet

  17-10-2026 00:33 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PMWomen’s 50 FreestyleWorld Record: 22.83 — Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
  American Record: 22.83 — Gretchen Walsh
  
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• 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet: Session 3 Live Recap

  16-10-2026 23:40 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Friday PM Heat Sheet
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Welcome to the third and final timed finals session of the 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet. This evening’s events include:Women’s 50m Frees
  
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• 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet – Session 3 (Friday PM) Livestream

  16-10-2026 23:37 via swimswam.com
  
  By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  Heat SheetsFriday PM
  ResultsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday Time Trials
  Join SwimSwam for the third and final session of the 2026 UVA SCM Pro Am! This session includes the 50 free, 50 fly, 100 back, 200 IM and more.
  Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet – Session 3 (Fri
  
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• 2026 College Swimming League Match 5 (Stanford, Cal, NC State, Indiana)

  16-10-2026 21:44 via swimswam.com
  
  By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam
  2026 College Swimming League Match 5October 16, 2026
  Walnut, California
  SCY (25 Yards)
  Heat Sheet
  Live Stream
  How to Watch
  Rules
  Starts at 8:30 PM ET
  Teams: #5/#2 Indiana, #8/#9 Stanford, #7/#7 NC State, #3/#5 CalWelcome to the 5th College Swimming League Match!! This has the potential to be the most exciting match of the season so far, which is saying a lot after the last two meets have come down to the final relays.
  Stanford and Cal will meet again after Stanford
  
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• SwimSwam Pulse: 34.7% Prefer Lower Point Values In CSL Match Skins

  16-10-2026 21:26 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 what they would do if they could make one change to the College Swimming League meet lineup:
  Question: If you could make one change to the CSL match schedule, what would it be?
  RESULTSLowe
  
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• Cam McEvoy Will Swim The 200 Free At The World Cup Tomorrow

  16-10-2026 20:56 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
  World Aquatics World Cup #3 – AstanaOctober 15-17, 2026
  Astana, Kazakhstan
  SCM (25 meters)
  Meet Central
  Results
  Entries
  How to Watch
  Recaps: Day 1 FinalsHaving swum the 50 free, 100 free, and 50 fly at the first two stops of this year’s World Cup, Cam McEvoy is swapping out the latter of those for something different at the final stop in Astana.
  He is opting against the 50 fly and is instead swimming the 200 free, an event he has not swum in short course si
  
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• Gretchen Walsh Clocks 53.04 In 100 SCM Fly, Sets U.S. Open Record & Third-Fastest Time In History

  16-10-2026 20:23 via swimswam.com
  
  By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam
  UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep MeetOctober 15-16, 2026
  Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA
  SCM (25 meters)
  Psych SheetsThursday PM
  Friday AM
  Friday PM
  Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “2026 UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet” or search “Charlottesville”
  SwimSwam Live RecapsThursday PM
  Friday AMWomen’s 100m Butterfly – Timed FinalWorld Record: 52.71 — Gretchen Walsh (USA), 2024
  American Record: 52.71 — Gr
  
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