• ISL, Shields & Hosszu To Go Ahead With World Aquatics Lawsuit After Court of Appeals Ruling

    ISL, Shields & Hosszu To Go Ahead With World Aquatics Lawsuit After Court of Appeals Ruling
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    The International Swimming League (ISL) and a group of pro swimmers led by Tom Shields and Katinka Hosszu will move forward with a lawsuit against World Aquatics after a U.S. appeals court ruling on Tuesday.
    The long-running antitrust lawsuits were filed in 2018, with the ISL and the swimmers accusing World Aquatics of restricting their ability to compete.
    The lawsuits allege that World Aquatics’ moves to block the 2018 Energy For Swim competi
  • Ilya Kharun Swims 19.2 50 Fly (Relay), 31.6* 75 Fly (Flat Start) at ASU Practice

    Ilya Kharun Swims 19.2 50 Fly (Relay), 31.6* 75 Fly (Flat Start) at ASU Practice
    By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
    After winning double bronze medals in the 100 and 200 fly at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ilya Kharun has kept his momentum rolling into the bathtub (short course yards pool).
    The YouTube channel Poolside Perspective, which shares many race videos from Arizona State’s aquatic facility, posted a video of Kharun swimming a suited 75 fly from the blocks. The video ends before we could hear what time was called out for Kharun, so I hand-timed it and got 31.6 (let me k
  • Power 4 Conference Scoring Roster Limits Remain Unchanged for 2024-2025 Season

    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    Even as the so-called “Power 4” Conferences in college swimming have expanded, the roster limits for their scoring swimming & diving teams at conference championships have not – at least yet.
    Coaches from each of the four conferences confirmed that the number of athletes they can take to their conference championship meets remain unchanged for the 2024-2025 season, though coaches from each of the four conferences also speculated that with new gen
  • Michigan Opens 2026 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from World Champs Qualifier Gilaine Ma

    Michigan Opens 2026 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from World Champs Qualifier Gilaine Ma
    By Spencer Penland 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 Michigan has received their first commitment for their women’s class of 2026. Hong Kong’s Gilaine Ma has verbally
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  • How Mollie O’Callaghan Transitioned from Sprint Backstroker to 200 Free Olympic Champion

    How Mollie O’Callaghan Transitioned from Sprint Backstroker to 200 Free Olympic Champion
    By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamAfter only swimming in relay prelims at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Mollie O’Callaghan has been on an absolute warpath on the international swim stage since, capping it off by winning individual gold in the 200 free and relay gold in the 4×100 and 4×200 free relays in Paris.
    Just before Tokyo in 2019, O’Callaghan had considered herself primarily a backstroke swimmer who swam sprint freestyle. But as she’s progressed under coach Dean Boxall,
  • My Top 15 Moments From Swimming At Paralympics 2024

    My Top 15 Moments From Swimming At Paralympics 2024
    By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam
    The curtains have closed at the Defense Arena in Paris for over a week now, and the nostalgia for what these Olympics and Paralympics were is growing stronger.
    However I’ve decided not to fight the nostalgia—instead, I’m embracing it by recalling what I consider the 14 best moments in swimming at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
    15. JESSICA LONG’S 30TH MEDAL
    American legend Jessica Long arrived in Paris with a collection of 29 Paralympic medals,
  • 2025 College Swimming Previews: Can #6 Louisville Women Rejig Without Regenauer?

    2025 College Swimming Previews: Can #6 Louisville Women Rejig Without Regenauer?
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2024 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine. 
    #6 LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
    Key Losses: Christiana Regenauer (37 NCAA points, 4 NCAA relays), Else Praasterink (15 NCAA points), Cecilia Viberg (NCAA q
  • Hubert Kos Rises In The 200 Back Finale And Overtakes Christou

    Hubert Kos Rises In The 200 Back Finale And Overtakes Christou
    By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam
    The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and in this article, we will analyze the women’s 200-meter back final.Keep track of all our Olympic breakdowns with the SwimSwam Tracker here.The 200 backstroke was a race of surprises, with the podium looking completely different at the 165-meter mark compared to what we later saw on the final board.
    Favorite Hubert Kos managed to secure gol
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  • #20 Alyssa Sagle Hands UVA Their First Verbal Commitment for Fall 2026

    #20 Alyssa Sagle Hands UVA Their First Verbal Commitment for Fall 2026
    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.
    Alyssa Sagle from Gainesville, Virginia, has announced her intention to remain in-state to swim and study at the University of Virginia beginning in t
  • 2024-25 NCAA Season Set To Kick Off Friday At Cal Poly

    2024-25 NCAA Season Set To Kick Off Friday At Cal Poly
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    Nearly six months after the 2023-24 campaign came to a close with the Arizona State men being crowned national champions, the next season of college swimming has arrived.
    The 2024-25 season will get underway on Friday with the annual King and Queen of the Pool pentathlon hosted by Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. The competition features the Mustangs racing alongside one of the best teams in the nation, the Cal Golden Bears.
    The one-day meet will see the athletes race
  • Using Advanced Stats To Convert Leon Marchand’s Times To Short Course Meters

    Using Advanced Stats To Convert Leon Marchand’s Times To Short Course Meters
    By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Dominique Hérailh
    The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and in this article, we’ll use them to convert Leon Marchand’s long course times into short course meters.Stay up to date with all our Olympic breakdowns with the SwimSwam Tracker here.Time converters already exist, but as we know, they can produce varied results, especially in events where underwaters ar
  • Cal Men Open Season In Annual King of the Pool Meet

    By SwimSwam on SwimSwam
    Courtesy: Cal Athletics
    BERKELEY – The California men’s swimming & diving team looks to reclaim its place as national champions while extending its current streak of 14 consecutive top-two finishes as the 2024-25 season begins at Cal Poly in the annual King of the Pool duel in San Luis Obispo on Friday. Friday’s meet is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. at the Anderson Aquatics Center.
    The unique pentathlon meet will feature each swimmer partic
  • Sports Illustrated Names Katie Ledecky, Bob Bowman Amongst 50 Most Influential Sports Figures

    Sports Illustrated Names Katie Ledecky, Bob Bowman Amongst 50 Most Influential Sports Figures
    By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam
    On Wednesday morning, Sports Illustrated released its 2024 “Power List,” which includes its list of 50 most influential figures in sports. The list was separated into four categories: “Icons and Leaders,” “Athletes,” “Executives and Dealmakers,” and “Influencers.”
    The list features well-known sportsfigures such as Tom Brady, Lebron James, and Lionel Messi, as well as rising stars quickly establishing themselves
  • Pac-12 Targeting Memphis, Tulane In Pursuit of Building Best Non-Power Four Conference

    Pac-12 Targeting Memphis, Tulane In Pursuit of Building Best Non-Power Four Conference
    By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
    After beginning its revival by adding four Mountain West schools last week, the Pac-12 is continuing to push forward in its pursuit of becoming a viable, competitive conference within the next two years.
    After losing all but two of its members due to conference realignment, the Pac-12 announced the additions of Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Colorado State from the Mountain West last week. Those schools will officially join the conference in two ye
  • 2024 2024 RJ Prospect Camp at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Nov 2, 2024 – Sign Up Today

    2024 2024 RJ Prospect Camp at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Nov 2, 2024 – Sign Up Today
    By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam2024 RJ Prospect Camp
    WHEN: 11/2/24
    Registration: https://iupswimmingcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/product/367579For HS swimmers aiming to swim at the next level! This will be an excellent opportunity to be coached and evaluated by the Crimson Hawk coaching staff. Participants of all levels will learn new skills as well as learn how to perfect old strengths.Details
    Tentative Schedule
    Campers receive a t-shirt
    Participants will work on college level competiti
  • Texas Men Kick Off Class of 2026 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from #3 Austin Carpenter

    Texas Men Kick Off Class of 2026 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from #3 Austin Carpenter
    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.
    Austin Carpenter from Dublin, Ohio, has announced his intention to swim and study at the University of Texas beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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  • 2x Canadian Olympian Kelsey Wog Announces Retirement from Swimming

    2x Canadian Olympian Kelsey Wog Announces Retirement from Swimming
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    Canadian Olympic swimmer Kelsey Wog has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at 25 years old.
    Wog won a number of international medals while representing Canada, including an individual silver in the 200 breaststroke at the 2016 Short Course World Championships, and raced in a pair of Olympic Games for her home country.
    The news was previously reported in an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press after her last swim in Paris, but Wog affirmed the news on
  • 2025 College Swimming Previews: Division I Mid-Major Men

    2025 College Swimming Previews: Division I Mid-Major Men
    By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
    2023-24 Retrospective
    Before we talk about this upcoming season, let’s take a minute to reflect on where we came from. The 2023-24 season was a successful one for the men’s mid-major programs writ large: ten programs sent swimmers to the 2024 NCAA Championships and by season’s end, there were 29 new marks established on the mid-major all-time top 10.
    Who Won Conference Championships Last Season?The longest active mid-major conference title streak b
  • Katharine Berkoff on Bronze in Paris, Backstroke Starts, and Olympic Rings Tattoo with Her Dad

    Katharine Berkoff on Bronze in Paris, Backstroke Starts, and Olympic Rings Tattoo with Her Dad
    By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwamKatharine Berkoff secured her spot in Olympic history by contributing to a USA 2-3 finish in the women’s 100 back, earning a bronze medal with her third-place finish. The 25x NCAA All-American also earned Olympic gold as a member of the 400 medley relay prelims team.
    For Katharine, making her first Olympic team was a generational accomplishment, as her father, David Berkoff, was not only her inspiration growing up but also an Olympic swimmer in his own right. A
  • 2025 College Swimming Previews: #8 Stanford Men Boosted by Strong Senior Class

    2025 College Swimming Previews: #8 Stanford Men Boosted by Strong Senior Class
    By Bradley Bush on SwimSwam
    It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2024 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine. 
    #8 STANFORD CARDINAL
    Key Losses: Rex Maurer (Texas Transfer, 1 NCAA Relay, 48 PAC-12 Points), Luke Maurer (USC Transfer, 2 NCAA Relays, 35 PAC-12 Points), P
  • 100 FR European Junior Champion Boldizsar Magda Verbally Commits to Michigan’s Class of 2025

    100 FR European Junior Champion Boldizsar Magda Verbally Commits to Michigan’s Class of 2025
    By Spencer Penland 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 Michigan added to their 2025 men’s class, receiving a verbal commitment from Hungary’s Boldizsar Magda. Now 19 ye
  • How Summer McIntosh Did Enough For 200 IM Gold Despite Douglass’ Blistering Breaststroke

    How Summer McIntosh Did Enough For 200 IM Gold Despite Douglass’ Blistering Breaststroke
    By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam
    The French Swimming Federation has released detailed statistics on all the swimming finals at the Paris Olympics, and in this article, we will analyze the women’s 100-meter fly final.Keep track of all our Olympic breakdowns with the SwimSwam Tracker here.The women’s 200 IM was the most highly anticipated race of the Olympics, and it delivered. It was an exciting battle, especially due to the different strengths and weaknesses of the big favorites.
  • 2025 College Swimming Previews: New Era of Breaststrokers Bolster #7 Indiana Women

    2025 College Swimming Previews: New Era of Breaststrokers Bolster #7 Indiana Women
    By Spencer Penland on SwimSwam
    It’s that time of the year again. SwimSwam will be previewing the top 12 men’s and women’s teams (and then some) from the 2024 NCAA Championships. Follow along with the College Swimming Preview Channel and the College Swimming Preview Compendium. Want to read even more? Check out the latest edition of the SwimSwam magazine. 
    #7 Indiana Hoosiers
    Key Losses: Ashley Turak (7 NCAA Points), Ella Ristic (2 NCAA Relays), Ann
  • Glasgow Confirmed As New Host Of 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Glasgow Confirmed As New Host Of 2026 Commonwealth Games
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    The reports published last month regarding Glasgow, Scotland hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games have now been confirmed.
    A stripped-down version of the Games will return to Glasgow after more than a decade, with just 10 sports being featured across 4 venues, including the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
    According to BBC, the 2026 Games will not be funded by the public. Instead, a ‘substantial contingency’ was put in place alongside an improved
  • Rylov’s Coach Says Men’s Backstroke In Paris Was ‘Modest’ Without Russians

    Rylov’s Coach Says Men’s Backstroke In Paris Was ‘Modest’ Without Russians
    By Will Baxley on SwimSwam
    Russian media recently caught up with Andrey Shishin, the coach of 4x Olympic medalist Evgeny Rylov, and world record holder Evgenia Chupikova.
    Shishin wasn’t impressed with the men’s backstroke results from the 2024 Paris Olympics. 
    MatchTV, a Russian sports channel, reported this quote from Shishin (translated from Russian):
    “It’s quite sad that both results in backstroke swimming were slower than at the last Olympics. Without our guys, t
  • Four Male Individual Olympic Medalists From Paris Return To The NCAA This Season

    Four Male Individual Olympic Medalists From Paris Return To The NCAA This Season
    By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam
    “Olympians are made here,” the NCAA proclaimed in a commercial this summer during the build-up to the 2024 Olympic Games. The ad certainly rings true in the pool, as many people suiting up in La Defense Arena competed in the league. This year, four individual Olympic medalists and more finalists are preparing to get underway with the 2024-25 NCAA season.
    Josh Liendo, Florida2024 Olympics: Silver, 100 butterfly — 49.99Josh Liendo (photo: Jack Spitse
  • Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial To Be Restored 45 Years After Closing

    Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial To Be Restored 45 Years After Closing
    By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam
    Hawaii’s Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, the state’s only memorial dedicated to World War I and the 10,000 Hawaiian citizens who served, is finally set to be restored after closing to the public 45 years ago.
    Located between the Waikiki Aquarium and Kaimana Beach, the memorial features a striking cream-colored archway, behind which sits a 100-meter by 40-meter saltwater swimming pool. It initially opened on August 24, 1927, nine years after the war end
  • US Open Qualifier Amelia Lester headed to Army West Point next fall (2025)

    US Open Qualifier Amelia Lester headed to Army West Point next fall (2025)
    By Claire Wong 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.
    Rockwall, Texas’ Amelia Lester has declared her intention to swim for the United States Military Academy at West Point’s class of 2029. Lest
  • After Pac-12 Poaches Top Mountain West Programs, AAC Is Eyeing Air Force

    After Pac-12 Poaches Top Mountain West Programs, AAC Is Eyeing Air Force
    By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
    The American Athletic Conference (AAC) is targeting Air Force as an addition in what appears to be the latest round of NCAA Division I conference shakeups happening out west, ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting.
    The AAC released a statement Monday night saying the league “is a pioneering brand, firmly grounded in grit and hard work, with powerful and prestigious member institutions. In the past five months, we have prioritized seizing every opportunity th
  • Louise & Sophie Hansson Among 5 Swedish Swimmers Pre-Qualified For Budapest

    Louise & Sophie Hansson Among 5 Swedish Swimmers Pre-Qualified For Budapest
    By Retta Race on SwimSwam
    The 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Championships (25m) are coming up in December in Budapest, Hungary and we’re slowly learning who may be in attendance.
    Along with Frenchman Leon Marchand and Japanese star Daiya Seto who have made it known the competition is on their 2024 racing plan, the Swedish Swimming Federation released a list of pre-qualified swimmers.
    Federation captain Martina Aronsson says that she is ‘looking forward to a World

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