Read moreEmma Weyant Seeking Return to Medal Form as Top American Hope in 400 IM11 May 2026Emma Weyant Hoping for Return to Medal Form as Top American Hope in 400 IM A fifth-place finish in the 400 individual medley at last year's World Championships marked the first time Emma Weyant had ever missed an international podium in her career. Weyant had previously won Olympic silver in the eve...
Read moreNoè Ponti & Roman Mityukov Spearhead Swiss Team for European Championships11 May 2026Noè Ponti & Roman Mityukov Spearhead Swiss Team for European Championships Noè Ponti and Roman Mityukov headline the Switzerland team for the European Championships in Paris. The pair share Olympic and world medals but have yet to top the podium in the continental long-course pool. Ponti has come cl...
Read moreCollege Club Swimming: A Debate Rages Over Who Should Be Eligible11 May 2026College Club Swimming: A Debate Rages Over Who Should Be Eligible At the College Club Swimming National Championships last month, one of the biggest conversations on the pool deck wasn't about the records or the close relay finishes. It was about who belongs at the meet. When former Division I swimm...
Read moreOlympic Champion Ryan Lochte Joins Missouri State as Assistant Swimming Coach10 May 2026Ryan Lochte Joins Missouri State as Assistant Swimming Coach Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was hired as an assistant swimming coach at Missouri State. Missouri State swimming made the announcement on social media on Sunday, May 10, and Lochte did as well. "After spending half of my life staring ...
Read moreApostolos Siskos and Apostolos Christou Shine at Acropolis Open; Siskos Breaks Another Greek Record10 May 2026Apostolos Siskos and Apostolos Christou Shine at Acropolis Open; Siskos Breaks Another Greek Record A few days after establishing a new national record in the 200-meter backstroke, Apostolos Siskos broke another Greek record, this time in the 200 butterfly. Racing at the Acropolis Open in Athens, Si...
Read moreThe Men's World Records from Newest to Oldest10 May 2026The Men's World Records from Newest to Oldest It's been nearly two months since Australian sprint star Cameron McEvoy took down the world record in the 50-meter freestyle. Competing at the China Open, McEvoy clocked 20.88 in the one-lap sprint, an effort that cut .03 off Cesar Cielo's longstanding g...
Read moreMother's Day Celebration: An Ode to Swim Moms10 May 2026Mother's Day Celebration: An Ode to Swim Moms (Includes Team USA Videos) Here's an ode to Swim Moms, among the unsung heroes of the world. It's race day. The team cheer was energizing, yet you still feel like something is missing. You scan the densely packed stands: it is full of familiar faces, tho...
Read more1Most Impressive National Age Group Swimming Records That Still Stand (Women)10 May 2026Most Impressive National Age Group Swimming Records That Still Stand (Women) What are the most impressive NAG records still on the books? It's a question that occasionally arises, especially when young talent threatens an enduring standard. In this article, we take a look at the most impressive age-...
Read moreAustralia Names 18-Strong Para Swim Team for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games09 May 2026Australia Names 18-Strong Para Swim Team for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games A 27-year-old who will make her fourth Commonwealth Games appearance and a 14-year-old rookie are among Australia’ 18-strong Dolphins Para Swim team named today for this year’s Games in Glasgow. Paralympic golden girl Lak.....
Read moreVan Mathias Wins 50 Freestyle at Indy Cup in Continued Display of Speed09 May 2026Van Mathias Wins 50 Freestyle at Indy Cup in Continued Display of Speed The sprint talent of Van Mathias has been a major storyline in the sport over the past few months, especially with the Indiana University product emerging as one of the world's leading breaststrokers. On Saturday night, though, ...
Read moreWorld Aquatics Finalizes Water Polo Qualification System for LA 2028 Olympics09 May 2026World Aquatics Finalizes Qualification System for LA28 Olympics The International Olympic Committee and World Aquatics on Thursday published the final qualification system for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The qualification scheme is available here. Like qualification for other aquatics sport, i...
Read moreInternational Olympic Committee Rescinds Restrictions on Belarus Athletes09 May 2026International Olympic Committee Rescinds Restrictions on Belarus Athletes The International Olympic Committee on Friday said that it no longer recommends sports governing bodies to restrict the participation of athletes from Belarus. The IOC made the announcement from its Executive Board. It had, in...
Read moreTulane Hires Kat Mueller As Assistant Coach09 May 2026Tulane Hires Kat Mueller As Assistant Coach Tulane this week announced the hiring of Kat Mueller as an assistant swimming coach, joining the staff of Amanda Caldwell. Mueller is a 2023 graduate of Purdue, where she captained the swim team. She spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Marshall Univ...
Read moreRiley Ceglowski Hired as Head coach of Alaska Fairbanks09 May 2026Riley Ceglowski Hired as Head coach of Alaska Fairbanks Riley Ceglowski was named head coach of the Alaska Fairbanks swimming and diving team this week. Ceglowski had previously been a head coach at Ave Maria University in Florida and Adams State University in Colorado. She spent the last year as th...
Read moreGermany Names Team for European Championships in Paris; Johannes Liebmann Set for Pool & Open Water09 May 2026Germany Names Team for European Championships in Paris; Johannes Liebmann Set for Pool & Open Water Newly-crowned European 800 free record holder Johannes Liebmann is among 44 swimmers to be named in the Germany squad for the European Championships in Paris. Liebmann will compete in the 3k knockout ...
Read more3Most Impressive National Age Group Records That Remain Standing (Men)09 May 2026Most Impressive National Age Group Records That Remain Standing (Men) A recent Swimming World feature took a look at some of the most impressive National Age Group (NAG) records produced - and still standing - by female athletes. Olympic champions Katie Ledecky and Mary T. Meagher headlined the list...
Read moreHigh Dive World Champion James Lichtenstein Signs Sponsorship Deal with International Swimming Hall of Fame09 May 2026High Dive World Champion James Lichtenstein Signs Sponsorship Deal with International Swimming Hall of Fame The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced that it has signed a sponsorship deal with American high diver James Lichtenstein. A ceremony was held on Thursday night at the Fo...
Read moreAnna Peplowski, Van Mathias Claim Two Wins Each at Indy Spring Cup08 May 2026Anna Peplowski, Van Mathias Claim Two Wins Each at Indy Spring Cup A host of top swimmers based in the Midwest are racing this weekend at the Indy Spring Cup, taking place at the renowned Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis. Anna Peplowski earned a pair of wins in 200-meter events during t...
Read moreApostolos Siskos Posts Fastest Time in World in 200 Backstroke; Becomes Third-Fastest European of All-Time08 May 2026Apostolos Siskos Posts Fastest Time in World in 200 Backstroke; Becomes Third-Fastest European of All-Time During the first day of Acropolis Swim Open in Athens, Apostolos Siskos claimed victory in the 200-meter backstroke with the fastest time in the world for 2026. The 20-year-old registered a per...
Read moreSandpipers of Nevada Reimagining America’s Path to Olympic Swimming08 May 2026Sandpipers of Nevada Reimagining America’s Path to Olympic Swimming By Sandpipers of Nevada Staff The pool deck at Sandpipers of Nevada looks like a lot of other pool decks. Lane lines. Pace clocks. The sharp chemical bite of chlorine in the air. But look closer at who is training her and at what is...