Read moreHalfway to LA28, United States Power and Depth in Women's Backstroke is Stunning (See Rankings)07 May 2026Halfway to LA28, United States Power and Depth in Women's Backstroke is Stunning (See Rankings) This summer will mark the midway point between Olympic Games, Paris in the rearview mirror and Los Angeles on the horizon. The battle for female Team USA roster spots to a home Games could be as heated as...
Read moreThe Women's World Records from Newest to Oldest07 May 2026The Women's World Records from Newest to Oldest Less than a week has elapsed since Gretchen Walsh notched the latest world record of her career. While racing at the Fort Lauderdale Open, Walsh popped a mark of 54.33 in the 100-meter butterfly, an effort that took .27 off her previous standard. The o...
Read morePassages: Former Great Britain Head Coach Ian Turner Passes Away07 May 2026Former Great Britain Head Coach Ian Turner Passes Away Ian Turner, the former Great Britain head coach who guided Paul Palmer to Olympic and world medals, has passed away. He served as British Swimming head coach from 1999-2008 before taking up leadership positions in New Zealand and Singapore. Duri...
Read moreFORM Expands Its Lineup with Smart Swim 2 LT: The Simplest Way to Get Started with the FORM Swim System07 May 2026FORM Expands Its Lineup with Smart Swim 2 LT: The Simplest Way to Get Started with the FORM Swim System FORM, the global leader in smart swim goggles, has announced the launch of Smart Swim 2 LT, the newest entry point into the FORM Swim System, the world's most advanced in-water coaching platform. ...
Read moreISHOF Set to Induct Stellar Class Next Week; Led by Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ranomi Kromowidjojo07 May 2026ISHOF Set to Induct Stellar Class; Led by Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ranomi Kromowidjojo ISHOF is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its 61st Annual Honoree Induction Ceremony back in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is p...
Read moreGlenn Mills and Nitro Swimming on Practice Flow, Belonging, and Trust07 May 2026How Innovative Coaches Glenn Mills, Mike Koleber, and Nitro Swimming Staff Think About Practice Flow, Safety, Coaching, and the Swimmer Experience “Great performances usually begin with great environments.” — Glenn Mills, Founder, GoSwim What began as a conversation about lane etiquette turned in...
Read moreUniversity of Olivet Drops Swimming and Diving Programs06 May 2026University of Olivet Drops Swimming and Diving Programs The University of Olivet announced last week that it is discontinuing its Division III swimming and diving programs. The cuts are effective immediately. They reflect what the Michigan institution called a, “multi-year review of program sustaina...
Read moreRecent Grad Mia Cheatwood Starts Coaching Career at Toledo06 May 2026Recent Grad Mia Cheatwood Starts Coaching Career at Toledo Recent Louisville graduate Mia Cheatwood is starting her coaching career as an assistant coach for the women’s swimming and diving team at Toledo. Cheatwood joins the staff of Jacy Dyer immediately after a career that culminated with a 10th-...
Read moreMariah Denigan, Ivan Puskovitch Lead Team USA for Pan Pacs Open Water06 May 2026Mariah Denigan, Ivan Puskovitch Lead Team USA for Pan Pacs Open Water Paris Olympians Mariah Denigan and Ivan Puskovitch lead an eight-strong U.S. team for the open water event at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Qualification for the 10K race at this summer’s meet in Irvine occurred via U.S. Ope...
Read moreCanadian Freestyler Gabriel Ardeleanu Selects Ohio State For 202706 May 2026Canadian Freestyler Gabriel Ardeleanu Selects Ohio State For 2027 NEW COMMIT: The Ohio State University has received a new verbal commitment for the 2027-28 season and beyond from Gabriel Ardeleanu of Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. Ardeleanu is a talented freestyler. Regarding his commitment, he said:...
Read moreOlivia Smoliga Focused on Learning, Giving Back in Her Comeback06 May 2026Olivia Smoliga isn't done swimming - but has found some added ways to stay involved in the sport. The Olympic medalist started the In Depth Swim Academy and the In Deep With Olivia Smoliga podcast, which had its first guest last week. While Smoliga is doing all of this outside the pool, she has star...
Read moreTop Sprint Coaches Reveal Secrets to Success (Part I)06 May 2026Top Sprint Coaches Reveal Secrets to Success (Part I) How do you make a great sprinter? The answers do not always match. In Brisbane, Australia, where Cam McEvoy trains, the sound of weights clanking is heard more often than the splash of the pool. In Charlottesville, Virginia, home of world-record ...
Read more1850th Anniversary: When David Wilkie Wowed the World in 200 Breaststroke at 1976 Olympics06 May 2026World Record Flashback: When David Wilkie Wowed the World in 200 Breaststroke at 1976 Olympics This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where the United States men won 12 of 13 titles. Only the 200 breaststroke was not won by an American, and Great Britain's David ...
Read moreWhat Can Summer McIntosh Produce in the 200 Freestyle? The Potential is Intriguing05 May 2026What Can Summer McIntosh Produce in the 200 Freestyle? The Potential is Intriguing We know what Summer McIntosh can do in the 400-meter individual medley. We've seen her talent on full display in the 200 medley. She has dazzled in the 400 freestyle and 200 butterfly, along with the 800 freestyle. Ye...
Read morePOLL: What Major Women's Barrier is Likely to Fall First? 100 Butterfly? 100 Backstroke? 200 Freestyle?05 May 2026POLL: What Major Barrier is Likely to Fall First? With Gretchen Walsh clocking a world-record performance of 54.33 in the 100-meter butterfly last weekend at the Fort Lauderdale Open, a sub-54 marker in the event has come into focus. Walsh has taken the 100 butterfly to spectacular heights, and it w...
Read moreOlympian Bella Sims to Return Home to Sandpipers to Train for Summer05 May 2026Olympian Bella Sims to Return Home to Sandpipers to Train for Summer Bella Sims has been away from home for a long time. After finishing up her time at the University of Florida, Sims moved to Ann Arbor when she transferred to Michigan. That hasn't left a lot of time to get back to Las Vegas and the...
Read moreBig Ten Champion, Michigan grad Tyler Ray to Train at Texas04 May 2026Tyler Ray had a huge finish to his collegiate career. The University of Michigan senior swept both Big Ten titles in the butterfly events and was named 2026 Big Ten Swimmer of the Meet. He went on to finish third at the NCAA Championships in the 200 fly (1:38.47). But Ray wasn't done. As he continue...
Read moreYMCA National Champion Kyle Burk Hands 2027 Verbal to LSU04 May 2026YMCA National Champion Kyle Burk Hands 2027 Verbal to LSU NEW COMMIT: Junior National qualifier Kyle Burk of Lincoln University, Pa., will head south for his college career after he recently verbally committed to Louisiana State University. A distance freestyler and backstroker, he will arrive in Ba...
Read moreThe 15-Plus-Years Undefeated Streak of Katie Ledecky in the 1500 Freestyle04 May 2026The 15-Plus Year Undefeated Streak of Katie Ledecky in the 1500 Freestyle In the sports world, anniversaries offer the opportunity to celebrate great achievements through the years. This year, for example, marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where the United States men'...
Read moreHow Gretchen Walsh Has Crushed All Limits in 100 Butterfly04 May 2026How Gretchen Walsh Has Crushed All Limits in 100 Butterfly Three years ago, Gretchen Walsh opted to race the 100 backstroke instead of the 100 butterfly on the middle day of her sophomore-year NCAA Championships. The decision surprised no one, and Walsh established the fastest time in history in the...