https://lapsandlanes.com/2026-08-21https://lapsandlanes.com/share-home.svg https://lapsandlanes.com/news/combined-world-championships-kos/2026-08-21https://lapsandlanes.com/share-combined-world-championships-kos.svgCombined World Championships: Kos and Short Lead Two Events ApieceHubert Kos and Sam Short are leading two events each in the combined World Championships standings, with Kos topping the 200 backstroke and 200 IM, and Short taking first place in the 400 and 800... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/college-swimming-league-sells/2026-08-21https://lapsandlanes.com/share-college-swimming-league-sells.svgCollege Swimming League Sells Out Ohio State's SuitesThe College Swimming League has sold out Ohio State's suites for all regular season matches in under 24 hours (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/kyle-chalmers-calls-public/2026-08-21https://lapsandlanes.com/share-kyle-chalmers-calls-public.svgKyle Chalmers Calls for Public Disclosure of Therapeutic Use ExemptionsAustralian swimmer Kyle Chalmers speaks out on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, calling for public disclosure of athletes' medical information (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/sprint-swimming-biomechanics-technical/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-sprint-swimming-biomechanics-technical.svgSprint Swimming Biomechanics: A Technical PerspectiveA guest editorial explores the technical elements of sprint swimming biomechanics, including body position, arm movement coordination, and the catch on the water. (Source: Swimming World Magazine) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/teen-swimmer-pan-pacs/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-teen-swimmer-pan-pacs.svgTeen Swimmer's Pan Pacs Experience: A Weekend of Thrills and InspirationA 14-year-old swimmer shares her exciting experience at the Pan Pacs, where she met her idols, watched thrilling races, and learned valuable lessons about hard work and dedication. https://lapsandlanes.com/news/motivation-trap-burns-swimmers/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-motivation-trap-burns-swimmers.svgThe Motivation Trap That Burns Swimmers OutBurnout is a common issue in swimming, often misunderstood as a motivation problem. However, research suggests that highly motivated swimmers are more prone to burnout due to their enthusiastic... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/aussie-coach-dean-boxall/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-aussie-coach-dean-boxall.svgAussie Coach Dean Boxall Sees Opportunity for Lani Pallister to Take Down Katie Ledecky at LA28Australian coach Dean Boxall believes Lani Pallister can defeat Katie Ledecky at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/university-missouri-undergoes-staff/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-university-missouri-undergoes-staff.svgUniversity of Missouri Undergoes Staff Restructuring in Swimming and Diving ProgramThe University of Missouri is reorganizing its swimming and diving coaching staff, with Andrew Grevers taking on the role of Director of Swimming and Diving. Associate head coach Alec Hayden will... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/usa-leads-junior-pan/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-usa-leads-junior-pan.svgUSA Leads Junior Pan Pacific Championships After Three DaysThe United States continues to dominate the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, with 19 gold medals and 40 total medals after three days of competition. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/luka-mijatovic-smashes-junior/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-luka-mijatovic-smashes-junior.svgLuka Mijatovic Smashes Junior Pan Pac Record in 400 FreeLuka Mijatovic sets a new Junior Pan Pacific Championships record in the 400 free with a time of 3:43.67, breaking the previous record of 3:48.36 set by Josh Staples in 2022. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/ukrainian-swimmer-refuses-photographed/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-ukrainian-swimmer-refuses-photographed.svgUkrainian Swimmer Refuses to be Photographed with Russian CompetitorA rare public display of tension between Ukrainian and Russian athletes has been seen at the European Aquatics Championships, where a Ukrainian swimmer refused to be photographed with his Russian... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/sarah-sjostrom-returns-top/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-sarah-sjostrom-returns-top.svgSarah Sjostrom Returns to Top Form After Giving BirthSwedish sprinter Sarah Sjostrom has spoken about her remarkable recovery and return to competition after giving birth to her son less than a year ago. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/florida-gulf-coast-adds/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-florida-gulf-coast-adds.svgFlorida Gulf Coast Adds Maggie Davenport To Staff As Assistant Coach For 2026-27Florida Gulf Coast University has announced the addition of Maggie Davenport as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/bobby-finke-reflects-disappointing/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-bobby-finke-reflects-disappointing.svgBobby Finke Reflects on Disappointing Pan Pacific ChampsThree-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke expressed disappointment after his performances at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/bob-bowman-swimmers-shine/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-bob-bowman-swimmers-shine.svgNew Bob Bowman Swimmers Shine at End-of-Season MeetsThe latest additions to Bob Bowman's Texas pro training group have made a significant impact at their end-of-season meets, showcasing their skills and potential for future success. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/paralympic-champion-jessica-long/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-paralympic-champion-jessica-long.svgParalympic Champion Jessica Long Welcomes Twin BoysEighteen-time Paralympic champion swimmer Jessica Long and her husband Lucas Winters have become first-time parents with the birth of twin boys. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/texas-men-release-swim/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-texas-men-release-swim.svgTexas Men Release 2026-2027 Swim & Dive ScheduleThe defending NCAA champions, the Texas men's swim and dive team, have unveiled their 2026-2027 schedule, featuring a home-heavy lineup with key meets and top recruits joining the roster. https://lapsandlanes.com/news/raito-numata-breaks-junior/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-raito-numata-breaks-junior.svgRaito Numata Breaks Junior Pan Pacific Record in 400 IM17-year-old Raito Numata of Japan has set a new Junior Pan Pacific record in the 400 IM event at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/usa-swimming-prioritizes-increased/2026-08-19https://lapsandlanes.com/share-usa-swimming-prioritizes-increased.svgUSA Swimming Prioritizes Increased Racing Frequency for National Team SuccessUSA Swimming National Team Director Greg Meehan reveals data-driven insights showing a strong correlation between racing frequency and competitive success, leading to a new emphasis on 'more reps... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/crawfish-aquatics-breaks-mixed/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-crawfish-aquatics-breaks-mixed.svgCrawfish Aquatics Breaks 13-14 Mixed 200 Medley Relay NAG RecordCrawfish Aquatics has set a new National Age Group Record in the 13-14 mixed 200 medley relay at the 2026 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/australian-swimmer-sam-williamson/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-australian-swimmer-sam-williamson.svgAustralian Swimmer Sam Williamson Overcomes Career-Ending Injury to Achieve Historic SuccessSam Williamson of Australia has made a remarkable comeback after a freak accident in the weight room left him out of the pool for months. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/swim-jobs-available-enthusiastic/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-swim-jobs-available-enthusiastic.svg320 Swim Jobs Available for Enthusiastic Coaches and ProfessionalsA variety of swim coaching and industry positions are open across the U.S., ranging from assistant and lead coaching roles to administrative and marketing jobs in competitive swimming programs and... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/summer-snack-blistered-shishito/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-summer-snack-blistered-shishito.svgSummer Snack: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Spicy AioliA simple and flavorful summer snack featuring blistered shishito peppers and a spicy chili crisp aioli. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/united-states-leads-medal/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-united-states-leads-medal.svgUnited States Leads Medal Table Through Night 1 Of Junior Pan PacsThe United States of America leads the medal table through night one of competition at the 2026 Junior Pan Pac Championships with 7 gold and 15 total medals. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/luka-mijatovic-breaks-us/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-luka-mijatovic-breaks-us.svgLuka Mijatovic Breaks US 17-18 Age Group Record in 800m FreeAmerican swimmer Luka Mijatovic has broken the 17-18 National Age Group Record in the boys' 800 meter freestyle at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Vancouver, Canada. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/college-swimming-league-announces/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-college-swimming-league-announces.svgCollege Swimming League Announces Locations For Inaugural Season, Final To Take Place In...The College Swimming League (CSL) has announced the locations for its inaugural season, featuring six regular-season matches and a two-day championship. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/us-swimmers-earn-million/2026-08-18https://lapsandlanes.com/share-us-swimmers-earn-million.svgUS Swimmers Earn Over $1.1 Million in Operation Gold Payouts at Pan Pacific ChampionshipsAmerican swimmers rake in significant rewards at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, with top earners earning over $90,000 each. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/junior-pan-pacific-championships/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-junior-pan-pacific-championships.svg2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Prelims RecapThe 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships kicked off at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, with a delayed start due to a fire alarm. The meet featured several events, including the 50... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/usa-swimming-releases-time/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-usa-swimming-releases-time.svgUSA Swimming Releases Time Standards for 2026 Short Course World Championship TrialsUSA Swimming has released the time standards for the 2026 Short Course World Championship Trials, which include standards across all three courses and separate standards for 18 & under swimmers... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/european-championships-women-swammy/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-european-championships-women-swammy.svg2026 European Championships: Women's Swammy AwardsThe 2026 European Championships have come to a close, and the top swimmers have been recognized with the Swammy Awards. Simona Quadarella of Italy took home the Swimmer of the Meet award, while... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/img-academy-names-jason/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-img-academy-names-jason.svgIMG Academy Names Jason Bowes As First Ever High School/Middle School Head CoachJason Bowes has been named the first ever head coach for IMG's high school and middle school swimming and diving program. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/french-world-junior-record-d3893b/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-french-world-junior-record-d3893b.svgFrench World Junior Record Holder Flips Commitment to Arizona StateNathan Muratory, a French World Junior Record holder, has changed his college commitment from Michigan to Arizona State. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/junior-nationals-qualifier-sienna-fe1e73/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-junior-nationals-qualifier-sienna-fe1e73.svgJunior Nationals Qualifier Sienna Ramirez Commits to University of DenverRising senior Sienna Ramirez has announced her verbal commitment to swim and study at the University of Denver beginning in the fall of 2027. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/sam-short-dominates-distance-84f9ae/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-sam-short-dominates-distance-84f9ae.svgSam Short Dominates Distance Freestyle at Pan Pacific ChampionshipsAustralian swimmer Sam Short makes history at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, breaking multiple meet records in the 400, 800, and 1500 freestyle events. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/great-britain-takes-top-06fc3d/2026-08-17https://lapsandlanes.com/share-great-britain-takes-top-06fc3d.svgGreat Britain Takes Top Spot in Final Medal Table at 2026 European ChampionshipsGreat Britain secured the top spot in the final medal table at the 2026 European Championships, thanks in part to Keanna MacInnes' impressive performances in the 200 fly and women's 4×100 medley... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/italy-rise-swimming-story-ce6274/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-italy-rise-swimming-story-ce6274.svgItaly's Rise in Swimming: A Story of Exceptional Talent and Systemic ChangeFifty-three years of Italian swimming history can be reduced to six names: Novella Calligaris, Giorgio Lamberti, Federica Pellegrini, Benedetta Pilato, Thomas Ceccon, and Sara Curtis. These... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/swimming-records-fall-pan-ca9c2a/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-swimming-records-fall-pan-ca9c2a.svgSwimming Records Fall at 2026 Pan Pacific ChampionshipsThe 2026 Pan Pacific Championships have seen several world records broken, including Kate Douglass's 50 free record and Sam Short's Australian record in the 1500 free. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/european-championships-day-prelims-6ec89b/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-european-championships-day-prelims-6ec89b.svg2026 European Championships: Day 7 Prelims Relay Lineups - Men’s 4×100 MedleyThe 2026 European Championships continue with the men's 4×100 medley relay preliminary heats. Teams from Italy, Great Britain, and Germany are among those competing. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/lani-pallister-ends-katie-d34b40/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-lani-pallister-ends-katie-d34b40.svgLani Pallister Ends Katie Ledecky's Unbeaten Streak in Women's 800m Freestyle at Pan PacsLani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky in the women's 800m freestyle at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, marking Ledecky's first-ever international loss in the event. Pallister's... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/hungarian-swimmer-oliver-papai-710f18/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-hungarian-swimmer-oliver-papai-710f18.svgHungarian Swimmer Oliver Papai Ties National Record in 400 FreestyleAt the 2026 European Swimming Championships, 16-year-old Hungarian swimmer Oliver Papai tied the national record in the 400 freestyle event with a time of 3:45.32. (Source: SwimSwam) https://lapsandlanes.com/news/sara-curtis-breaks-italian-b0eacb/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-sara-curtis-breaks-italian-b0eacb.svgSara Curtis Breaks Italian 100 Back Record in 58.75 at European ChampionshipsSara Curtis, an Italian swimmer, has broken the Italian 100 back record in 58.75 at the 2026 European Championships. This achievement comes after Curtis' impressive performance in the 50 back... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/day-prelims-european-championships-8de731/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-day-prelims-european-championships-8de731.svgDay 7 Prelims at the 2026 European Championships See Tight Races and Surprising ScratchesThe final prelim session in Paris featured six events, with German swimmers dominating the men’s 400 m freestyle, a close women’s 400 m freestyle heat, and a mixed medley relay field shaped by... https://lapsandlanes.com/news/australia-surpasses-expectations-pan-da4eb1/2026-08-16https://lapsandlanes.com/share-australia-surpasses-expectations-pan-da4eb1.svgAustralia Surpasses Expectations at 2026 Pan Pacific ChampionshipsThe United States dominated the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, but Australia exceeded expectations with a historic haul of medals. 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