https://lapsandlanes.com/2026-08-20https://lapsandlanes.com/share-home.svg 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/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/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 at... 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 fly... 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 and... 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 Maya... 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/competition/2026-08-20 https://lapsandlanes.com/about/ https://lapsandlanes.com/sources-and-methods/ https://lapsandlanes.com/corrections/