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Louisville Secures First 2028 Verbal From Sprint Freestyler Kaylee Richmond NEW COMMIT: The University of Louisville has secured its first public verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Kaylee Richmond of Murrieta, Calif. Richmond is a Junior National qualifier who specializes in sprint freestyle. She ...

Missouri State Champ Avery Hogue Lends 2028 Verbal to Penn State NEW COMMIT: Gladstone, Mo. native Avery Hogue has announced her verbal commitment to Penn State University, and she will arrive on campus in Fall 2028. Hogue is a Junior National qualifier who excels in freestyle, IM and butterfly. Reg...

Alabama Adds Illinois State Champion Paige Kowal to Class of 2032 NEW COMMIT: The University of Alabama has added another verbal commitment for its Class of 2032, this time from Paige Kowal of Geneva, Ill. Kowal is a Junior National qualifier who excels in freestyle and IM. She will join Claire Burn...

Angharad Evans was named Swimmer of the Year at the Scottish Swimming Awards in Glasgow. Archie Goodburn, Brad Hay, Dean Fearn, Emma Wood and Stephen Clegg were also among the winners at the ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel. Evans has had a year in which her talent and prowess has translated into...

Reigning Champs Virginia, Texas Start Season No. 1 in CSCAA Polls The Virginia women’s team and Texas’s men start the 2026-27 season as the No. 1 teams in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America polls, released on Friday. Virginia is fresh off its sixth straight NCAA title, a ...

Ryan Erisman Poised to Carry Summer Success into Sophomore Season at Cal From Van Mathias' breaststroke ascendance to Gabriel Jett's breakthrough in the 200-meter freestyle, the summer opened hope for the future of American men's swimming. Yes, there is work to be done ahead of the 2028 Olympic Game...

Stories of Inspiration: Olympic Champion Wendy Boglioli Shares Personal Tale of Triumph It's been a half-century since Wendy Boglioli handled the second leg of the United States' 400-meter freestyle relay at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. The performance of that American relay ranks as one of t...

Yumeki Kojima Blasts World Junior Record in 200 IM; Betters Michael Phelps' Unofficial Junior Best While the Asian Games feature some of the premier names in the sport, the showcase event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will also provide an opportunity for rising stars to flash their talent. That chanc...

Asian Games, Day One Finals: Yu Zidi, Tomoyuki Matsushita Open with Titles; Yumeki Kojima Sets World Junior Record The first finals session of the Asian Games unfolded on Sunday night at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, a mix of rising talent and established stars headlining the evening. Finals were conte...

Breaststroke Superstars Zac Stubblety-Cook and Sam Williamson Lead All-Star Australian Lineups for New Grand Prix Teams Event Superstar breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook has urged Australian swimming fans to get behind the Dolphins on the road to Brisbane 2032 with the unveiling of an exciting Grand....

Full Entries for Asian Games; 13-Year-old Yu Zidi Entered in Three Events The Asian Games are scheduled to get underway on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Tokyo) and will run through Friday, with many of the big names in the sport scheduled to compete. For China, Zhang Zhanshuo is entered in the 1...

Report: Fired CFO Cory Hilliard Admitted to Embezzlement Before USA Swimming Hiring Former USA Swimming chief financial officer Cory Hilliard admitted before he was hired by USA Swimming to misusing funds at the University of Colorado, per a report by USA Today Sports. In an internal university audi...

Florida Gators Snag 2028 Verbal From Breaststroker Isabella Green NEW COMMIT: The University of Florida has secured its first public verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Weddington, N.C. native Isabella Green. A Junior National qualifier, Green is a talented breaststroker. Regarding her commitment, ...

Ilya Kharun's Path to a Historic NCAA Championships Arizona State senior Ilya Kharun has been one of the most successful swimmers during his time in the NCAA. Going into his senior season, Kharun will look to achieve things that only a few have achieved before. After strong performances this past su...

Three-Time Olympic Champion Mike Burton Dies at 79; Packaged Legendary Career in Distance Freestyle Legendary American distance star Mike Burton has died, according to a social-media post written by his son, Eric. Burton, 79, was a three-time Olympic champion between the 1968 Games in Mexico City an...

Backstroker Toula Hickmon To Join Air Force Class of 2032 NEW COMMIT: Naples, Florida native Toula Hickmon has announced her verbal commitment to the United States Air Force Academy, its first public verbal pledge for Fall 2028. Hickmon is a Futures qualifier who specializes in backstroke. Regarding...

NC State Earns First 2028 Verbal From Junior National Finalist Veronica Metz NEW COMMIT: North Carolina State University has picked up its first verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Veronica Metz of West Palm Beach, Fla. Metz is a Junior National qualifier who specializes in freestyle. Regarding her...

Bid for a Great Cause: 2026 Golden Goggle Awards Auction (See All Items) The 23rd Golden Goggle Awards will be held next week on September 25-26, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The event will recognize and celebrate achievements in American Swimming. Swimming Fans Don't Have To Be in Denver to Join in o...

The Start of the Season: 5 Ways to Embark on a Successful Campaign There is something different about the beginning of a swim season.  The first few weeks feel new and exciting. New goals are written down, the chase for championship cuts starts again, and everyone seems a little more motivated. Mayb...

President Antonio Silva Discusses Future of European Aquatics on Road to LA28 Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of European Aquatics, which formerly was recognized as LEN. Ahead of that centennial celebration, Swimming World presented European Aquatics President Antonio Silva with several qu...