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.svgA man standing in a body of water, with his head and shoulders visible above the surface.Hubert 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.svgAn empty swimming pool with a seating area and a lifeguard stand.The 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.svgA person is swimming in a pool with their arms outstretched and hands above the water, wearing a...Australian 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.svgA person swimming in a pool of water.A 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.svgA swimmer is captured in mid-air, diving into a pool with a crowd of people watching from the side.A 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.svgFive swimmers are visible in the pool, each wearing different colored swim caps and racing...Burnout 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.svgA person is swimming in a pool with lane dividers and a kickboard.Australian 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.svgA person swimming in a pool, with the individual wearing a black swim cap and goggles, and their...The 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.svgA man swimming in a pool, wearing a white swim cap and blue goggles.The 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.svgThree swimmers are visible in a pool, with one swimmer in the foreground and two others behind them.Luka 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.svgA close-up of a man's face, wearing swim goggles and a swim cap, with a pool in the background.A 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.svgA woman in a blue swimsuit standing in a pool of water, with her arms raised above her head.Swedish 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.svgA child floating in a pool, wearing a swim cap and holding an inflatable ring.Florida 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.svgA section of a swimming pool lane line, comprising a series of blue and white plastic or rubber...Three-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.svgA swimmer is visible in a swimming pool, with their arms outstretched and hands raised above the...The 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.svgTwo swimmers are visible in a swimming pool, with one swimmer in the foreground and another in...Eighteen-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.svgThree swimmers in a swimming pool, each wearing a red swim cap with white text, swimming in a...The 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.svgA baby floating in a swimming pool, wearing a pink and white striped swimsuit.17-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.svgA group of swimmers are in the process of diving into a pool, with some already submerged and...USA 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.svgA person swimming in a pool with red lane dividers and yellow and blue walls.Crawfish 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.svgA swimmer is visible in a pool, with their arms outstretched and hands touching the water's surface.Sam 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.svgA person swimming in a pool, with their arms outstretched and legs kicking in the water.A 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.svgA man standing at the edge of an indoor swimming pool, wearing a swim cap with a white logo on it.A 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.svgA green water polo ball floating on the surface of a pool.The 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.svgA person swimming in a pool with blue water, surrounded by lane dividers and a crowd of people...American 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.svgA group of swimmers are captured in the act of diving into a swimming pool, with lane dividers...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.svgA swimmer is visible in a swimming pool, wearing a silver swim cap and green goggles.American 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.svgA close-up of a swimmer's anonymous head and shoulders, seen from behind as they emerge from the...The 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.svgA person swimming in a pool, with their body partially submerged in the water.USA 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.svgA woman swimming the butterfly stroke in a pool.The 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.svgThree swimmers are visible in a pool, each wearing a swim cap and goggles, with their backs to...Jason 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.svgA group of swimmers are visible in a swimming pool, with lane dividers and lounge chairs along...Nathan 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.svgTwo synchronized swimmers are performing a routine in a pool, with one swimmer executing a...Rising 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.svgA person is swimming in a pool with their head above water, wearing orange goggles and facing...Australian 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.svgA woman is swimming the butterfly stroke in a pool, wearing a blue swim cap and goggles.Great 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.svgThree swimmers are visible in a swimming pool, each with their arms extended above the water and...Fifty-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.svgA person swimming in a pool with lane dividers.The 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.svgA boy is swimming in a pool, with his arms outstretched and his head above water.The 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.svgA person swimming in a pool, with lane dividers visible in the background.Lani 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.svgAn athletic woman in swim gear training at an indoor pool for competitive swimming.At 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.svgA swimmer is visible in a swimming pool, with their arms outstretched and hands grasping the...Sara 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.svgSix swimmers are visible in a swimming pool, each swimming in a lane with a distinct color...The 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.svgA woman is swimming the butterfly stroke in a pool with blue water and lane dividers.The United States dominated the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, but Australia exceeded expectations with a historic haul of medals. 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