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University 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...

Recent 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-...

Mariah 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...

Canadian 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:...

Olivia 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...

Top 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 ...

World 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 ...

What 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...

POLL: 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...

Olympian 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...

Tyler 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...

YMCA 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...

The 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'...

How 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...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where the American men put together one of the greatest team efforts in history. During the next few months, Swimming World will run regular features that celebrate the greatness of that squad, along with storylines from the...

Swimming World Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program; Journalism and Social Media Swimming World is seeking a gifted group of writers and content creators for the summer of 2026 who are interested in enhancing their journalism and social-media skills, while building valuable experienc...

Chase Kreitler Resigns as Pitt Head Swim Coach Chase Kreitler on Sunday resigned as the head coach of Pitt’s swimming and diving team following a historic 2025-26 season. Kreitler said in a resignation letter that Pitt “intends to move in a different strategic direction after the 2026-27 season.” Th...

USMS Spring Nationals: Larry Day, Cecelia McCloskey Set Multiple Records; Ally Howe, Anton Ipsen Shine The 2026 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship took place at the Greensboro Aquatic Center April 30-May 3. There were2,015 swimmers from seven countries competing (including the U.S.)....

The Dominance of Gretchen Walsh in the 100 Butterfly (Percentage Difference) There are multiple ways to recognize the greatness of Gretchen Walsh in the 100-meter butterfly. One angle is to appreciate the fact that she owns the 13-fastest times in the history of the event, highlighted by five trips ...

Michael Phelps, Jalen Rose Awarded Honorary Degrees From University of Michigan Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Michigan on Saturday, May 2. Phelps and former Fab Five basketball player Jalen Rose were part of a group that got Michigan to...