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Connor Puk Commits to Illinois Wesleyan University for 2026 Illinois native Connor Puk has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Illinois Wesleyan University beginning in the fall of 2026. Puk currently studies at Plainfield North High School in Illinois and trains with the Maverick Swim Club,...

Brisbane Lifeguard Bailey Lello Sinks Zac Stubblety-Cook’s 200 Breaststroke Reign at Australian Open Former Olympic and world champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has suffered his first defeat in the 200m breaststroke in an Australian pool in eight years – his reign coming to an end at the hands of his form....

Sam Short Unleashes Second-Fastest Time of Year to Win Men’s 400 Freestyle at Australian Open Former World Champion Sam Short has unleashed the world’s second fastest time of the year to sink the men’s 400m freestyle field on the opening night of the 2026 Australian Open on the Gold Coast tonight. ....

Following Strong NCAA Performance, Ilya Kharun Aiming for Nationals Prior to Official U.S. Debut Camaraderie built the foundation of the Arizona State sprint group that swept all four relays at the recent NCAA Men's Championships. Prior to their swims, Sun Devils veterans Jonny Kulow and Andy Dobrza...

Fort Lauderdale Open to Welcome Collection of Olympians; Katie Ledecky Returning to Site of Latest World Record Nearly a year ago, Katie Ledecky and Gretchen Walsh highlighted the Fort Lauderdale stop of the TYR Pro Series with world-record performances. While Ledecky broke her own global standard i...

Mollie O’Callaghan Off to Flying Start at Australian Open Championships on Gold Coast Two-time world champion Mollie O’Callaghan has taken just 53.26 seconds in the preliminary heats of the 100m freestyle to show she means business at the 2026 Australian Open Championships on the Gold Coast. O’Cal.....

Paralympic Golden Boy Benjamin Hance on World Record Pace at Australian Open Championships Paralympic star Benjamin Hance has opened his 2026 Australian Open Championship campaign on world record pace – setting a new mark in the S14 category 50m butterfly at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre today. Th.....

Spain Leads Strong Field for the World Cup Division I Water Polo Tournament International competition is back in water polo as Alexandroupoli hosts the World Cup Division I Tournament from April 6-12. The top countries in the world will gather in the Greek city to battle for five tickets guaranteei....

A New Career Lane for Swimmers and Coaches The Silver Bear Difference: Investing in the Foundation of Swimming Partner Content | Swimming World Most families don’t enter swimming through swim meets and competitions. They enter through safety. “Eighty percent of the families who walk through our d...

Hubert Kos Has Chance to Shift 200 Backstroke's Old-School Dominance Take a look at the top-three performers in each of the 34 individual events contested at the international level. In 33 of the disciplines, at least one of the swimmers is active and training toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los An...

Summer McIntosh Dominating 400 IM At Spectacular Level An athlete’s dominance of an event can be measured in multiple ways. The number of consecutive global titles in a specific discipline. The gap between a world-record performance and the No. 2 performer in history. How many of the all-time top ma...

The Mark Schubert Hawaii Swim Camp gives competitive swimmers from around the world the chance to train in Oahu with a focus on technique, video analysis, race strategy, speed, and mental preparation during two July sessions. Every summer, swimmers and families look for the right mix of development,...

Zac Stubblety-Cook Back To Bolster Dolphins Breaststroke Stocks At Australian Open Championships Aussie breaststroke aces Zac Stubblety-Cook and Sam Williamson are back on track for a busy international year of racing as he sets his sights on a third Olympics in LA in 2028. Twenty-seven-year-old 2.....

Northern California Won a Championship by Playing for Each Other Long overshadowed by Southern California in youth water polo, a Northern California group built around trust, role clarity, and unselfish play turned an underdog run into a breakthrough championship. Editor’s Note: The USA Water Polo O...

Mariah Denigan, Ivan Puskovitch Wrap Up Sweeps at U.S. Open Water Championships The final day of the United States Open Water Championships looked much like the first two days, as Mariah Denigan and Ivan Puskovitch picked up victories in Sarasota, Florida. Already the winners of the 10k and 3k knock...

Dynamo Swim Club head coach Ian Murray explains how Georgia Tech’s NCAA stage gave his young swimmers a clearer picture of what’s possible. [caption id="attachment_639748" align="alignleft" width="450"] Ian Murray Head Coach Dynamo Swim Club[/caption] In the days leading up to the NCAA Swimming and ...

Stanford's Henry McFadden Can Carry NCAA Momentum into Push for Pan Pacs Some athletes have a tendency to fly under the radar. Maybe they're the soft-spoken type. In some instances, they are overshadowed by a rival. Occasionally, their story is simply missed. Whatever the reason, select individuals ...

Event Domination: Which Swimmers Own the Most Top Times in a Specific Event (Men's Edition) Through the years, some athletes have dominated events at extreme levels, owning many of the top-10 times in an event's history. Think Michael Phelps in the 400-meter individual medley and 200 butterfly. Ian ...

Only Five: The Events Where One Nation Owns Three of History's Top-Five Performers When conducting some research for an upcoming project, an interesting statistic emerged. Of the 17 individual events contested on the worldwide stage, only five feature a trio of top-five performers from the same coun...

Ivan Puskovitch, Mariah Denigan Add 3k Knockout Titles at U.S. Open Water Championships Coming off victories in the 10k events, Ivan Puskovitch and Mariah Denigan added 3k knockout titles to their collections during Friday action at the United States Open Water Championships in Sarasota, Florida. Th...