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Karen Mee Completes English Channel Swim
A fundraiser conquers the Channel in over 14 hours, while a star-studded short-course meet is set for Virginia.
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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Wins Learn to Swim Award
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has been named Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year for a 75% increase in weekly lessons and its community water safety initiatives.
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Bradford school swimming review examines access after pool closure
A council review is assessing school swimming provision after Bingley Pool's closure doubled costs for some schools and left many children unable to meet the national curriculum standard.
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Karl Bushby completes Channel swim, final hurdle of 28-year Goliath Expedition
British adventurer Karl Bushby, 57, swam from France to Shakespeare Beach in Dover on October 5, marking his return to the UK after 28 years of continuous, self-powered global travel. He now walks 400km to his mother's home in Hull.
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Bradford launches swimming provision review as costs double
A council scrutiny review will examine swimming provision for schools after costs doubled for some due to transport.
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Egor Kornev Ties 100m Freestyle World Record, Eyes Outright Record
Russian swimmer Egor Kornev matched Kyle Chalmers' 100m freestyle world record of 44.84 seconds at a World Cup stop.
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Mike Thorpe swims six miles in Serpentine
A 57-year-old man with a frozen shoulder completed a six-mile open-water swim in London's Serpentine after his wife accidentally booked the wrong distance.
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Triathlete illness highlights open water risks
Triathlete Andrew Jones was hospitalized with a Campylobacter infection just before the Ironman World Championship.
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Nova Southeastern, Drury Lead CSCAA Division II Preseason Rankings
Nova Southeastern's women and Drury's men top the CSCAA Division II preseason swimming and diving rankings for the 2026-27 season.
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Welsh Government Launches Nofio Ysgol Swimming Programme
The Welsh Government has launched the Nofio Ysgol programme, providing at least 20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons to Year 4 and 5 pupils.
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USA Swimming Elects Dolan, Ugast, Bentz to Board
Olympic medalists Tom Dolan and Gunnar Bentz, alongside veteran coach Tom Ugast, have been elected to the USA Swimming Board of Directors.
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LA28 Venice Beach Triathlon Course Unveiled
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic triathlon will be held on Venice Beach, featuring a rare beach swim start and a shared finish line.
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Nike Swim Sponsors College Swimming League's 2026 Season
Nike Swim will be the season-long sponsor for the inaugural College Swimming League season, covering all eight meets from September to November 2026.
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UNI Swimming and Diving Opens Season with Intrasquad Meet
The University of Northern Iowa swimming and diving team will hold its annual Purple and Gold Intrasquad meet on September 26, 2026, to debut its season.
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Pepperdine Waves Announce 2026-27 Swim and Dive Schedule
Pepperdine University's women's swim and dive team has released its full 2026-27 competition calendar.
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Virginia Swimming Opens Season in College Swimming League
The University of Virginia men's and women's swimming teams begin their season on September 25 with a College Swimming League match against Alabama.
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Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith Announces Swimming Comeback
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has officially announced her return to competitive swimming after retiring in 2024.
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Avery Hogue Verbally Commits to Penn State for 2028
Missouri state champion Avery Hogue has given a verbal commitment to join Penn State University's swimming program in the fall of 2028.
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Chicago River Swim Canceled Over Water Quality, Lightning
The 2025 Chicago River Swim was canceled hours before its start due to safety concerns over water quality and lightning.
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Olympic Champion Wendy Boglioli Recalls Coach's Rejection Letter
Wendy Boglioli, a 1976 Olympic gold medalist, shared on social media how a college coach's rejection letter set her on the path to the Olympic podium.
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Cameron McEvoy to Race 100 Free at Silk Road World Cup
World record holder Cameron McEvoy will test his 100m freestyle at the Silk Road World Cup Tour next month.
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Julian Granison Commits To Florida Gators For 2027
Julian Granison, a 'Best of the Rest' recruit from West Palm Beach, has verbally committed to swim for the University of Florida.
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Catherine Breed Passes 500-Mile Mark in California Coast Swim
Open water swimmer Catherine Breed has swum over 500 miles of her 900-mile 'Swim California' expedition. The 33-year-old former Cal swimmer aims to be the first to swim the length of the state's coast.
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Smith's Return to Racing Anticipated at South African SC Championships
Tatjana Smith's entry into the 2026 South African Short Course Championships has generated excitement among teammates and officials.
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Tatjana Smith Returns for South African Short-Course Championships
Retired Olympic champion Tatjana Smith will compete at the South African Short-Course Championships from September 24-27.
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MSU Swimming Alumni Gather for Final Farewell at Historic McCaffree Pool
Over 500 Michigan State University swimming and diving alumni will attend a final reunion meet at the Charles McCaffree Pool on September 12.
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Tomoru Honda Receives Suspended Sentence for Dangerous Driving
Japanese Olympic swimmer Tomoru Honda was given a one-year suspended prison sentence for a high-speed crash. The court cited his reckless driving and the professional consequences he already faces.
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Caeleb Dressel's Coaching Trio Forges Unconventional Path
Caeleb Dressel, after a limited 2025 season, assembled a new coaching and science team to pursue a fourth Olympic bid.
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North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class
Former UNC head coach Rich DeSelm headlines a five-person class for the North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame.
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YOTA Restructures, Moves On From Coach Jamie Bloom
The YMCA of the Triangle Area swim team has parted ways with longtime coach Jamie Bloom and is consolidating its Senior 1 groups.
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Swimtopia Launches Standalone Meet Management Platform
Swimtopia has announced its meet management software is now available as a standalone product for any competitive swimming organization.
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MSU Swimming Alumni to Gather for Final Farewell at IM West
Over 400 Michigan State University swimming and diving alumni will attend a final reunion meet at the Charles McCaffree Pool on September 12.
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Caden Mahl Commits to Ohio State Swimming for 2027
Summer Juniors finalist Caden Mahl has verbally committed to swim for Ohio State University starting in the fall of 2027.
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Kocaeli Hosts 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships
The 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships begin in Kocaeli, Turkiye, with over 400 athletes from 38 nations competing in 150 medal events.
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Russian Coach Shishin Assesses Team's Post-Suspension Return
Russian national team coach Andrey Shishin reflects on the team's 19-medal haul at the European Championships and the challenges of catching up.
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French Olympic Silver Medallist Mehdy Metella Retires
French swimmer Mehdy Metella, a two-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, has announced his retirement at age 34.
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Caeleb Dressel Tests Swimming Power Against Game Fish
Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel participated in a fishing channel experiment, using rods and reels to measure his power in the water.
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C.J. Moran Named Head Coach for SCSU Swimming & Diving
Southern Connecticut State University has appointed alumnus and longtime assistant C.J. Moran as the new head coach for its men's and women's swimming and diving programs, succeeding the late Tim Quill.
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Tomoyuki Matsushita Breaks Asian 400 IM Record
Tomoyuki Matsushita set a new Asian and Japanese record of 4:05.83 in the men's 400m IM at the Japanese Intercollegiate Championships.
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Tatjana Smith Demands Interest from SSA
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith demands interest from Swimming South Africa for late payment of $35,000 in prize money from the 2023 World Championships.
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McKenzie Siroky's hockey-to-swimming pivot leads to Pan Pacs
Former hockey prospect McKenzie Siroky, 21, won the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Her time ranks second in the world this year, positioning her as a leading contender for the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.
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Kate Douglass Named Ultra Swimmer of the Month
Kate Douglass is named Ultra Swimmer of the Month by SwimSwam for her dominant performances at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships and U.S.
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Brynlee Yoder commits to Army Swimming 2027
Futures qualifier Brynlee Yoder has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the United States Military Academy at West Point starting in Fall 2027.
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Louisville men's swimming ranked 12th
SwimSwam projects the University of Louisville men's swimming team to finish 12th nationally again in the 2026-27 season.
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Will Larkin commits to Cornell
Will Larkin, a Winter Juniors qualifier from Wisconsin, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Cornell University starting in the fall of 2027.
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Olympian Jennifer Brinegar Named Franklin College Head Coach
Olympian Jennifer Brinegar is the new head coach for Franklin College swimming and diving. She succeeds Zach Rayce and brings decades of experience.
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Gretchen Walsh on 2026 season, record chase
Gretchen Walsh discusses her seven-medal haul at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, the loss of her 50 free world record to teammate Kate Douglass.
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Early Baby Swimming Linked to Small IQ Advantage
A cohort study of nearly 2,000 children found that baby swimming in the first six months was associated with modestly higher preschool IQ scores.
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Penn's Nguyen, Whittington debut at NCAA championships
Penn sophomores Watson Nguyen and Peter Whittington made their NCAA championship debuts.
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Evan Wilkerson Caps Para Pan Pacs With World Record
American Evan Wilkerson set a pending world record in the S11 men's 100 backstroke on the last night of the Para Pan Pacific Championships.
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Alec Scott Hired as Stanford Men's Swimming Assistant Coach
Stanford University has promoted Alec Scott from volunteer assistant to full-time assistant coach for its men's swimming and diving program.
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UNC Swimming & Diving Wins 24 Summer Medals
UNC swimming and diving athletes won 24 medals, including nine golds, across five major international competitions this summer.
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Luca Hoek advances in 100 free for Spain
Spanish swimmer Luca Hoek, 18, has lowered his national record in the 100m freestyle to 47.26 seconds. His performance at the European Championships in Paris placed him fourth and among the top-20 performers in history, marking him as a rising star for the 2028 Olympics.
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Chattanooga Swimming Holes See E. coli Drop
WaterWays reports a drop in E. coli levels at several Chattanooga swimming holes as water levels recede, though some sites remain elevated.
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Tennessee Swimming & Diving 2026-27 Schedule
The University of Tennessee swimming and diving teams have released their competition schedule for the 2026-27 season, beginning October 9.
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FITASY Custom Recovery Footwear for Swimmers
FITASY introduces a personalized recovery shoe designed for swimmers, featuring 3-D lattice construction, quick-drying material, and a smartphone-scanned fit profile. The brand partners with USA Diving and will showcase its Croissant Slide at the ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, September 9-12.
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Berlin pool day for Black children canceled
A Berlin theatre cancelled a private swimming event for Black children and families after right-wing outrage. The incident is part of a long history of racial tensions at pools globally, contributing to stark racial divides in swimming ability and drowning rates.
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Open Water Swimming Deserves a Bigger Stage
Open water swimming deserves more attention and a bigger stage.
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Sam Short Leads 800 Freestyle
Sam Short won the 800 freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships with a time of 7:37.02.
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Combined World Championships: Kos and Short Lead Two Events Apiece
Hubert Kos and Sam Short are leading two events each in the combined World Championships standings.
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College Swimming League Sells Out Ohio State's Suites
The College Swimming League has sold out Ohio State's suites for all regular season matches in under 24 hours.
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Teen Swimmer's Pan Pacs Experience: A Weekend of Thrills and Inspiration
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.
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University of Missouri Undergoes Staff Restructuring in Swimming and Diving Program
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 assume the position of Head Coach of Swimming, while Andrew Sansoucie is promoted to associate head coach.