Powerlist
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Isabelle Stadden
Stadden has been red-hot since moving to Virginia at the beginning of the year, setting massive new best times in all three backstroke events.
2026 French Elite Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Beryl Gastaldello was the fastest women’s 50 freestyler this morning in 24.91, logging the only sub 25 second swim of the prelims.
And then there remained only one.
Sarah Sjostrom held three individual long course World Records for almost a decade. Just one of those swims remains atop the all-time rankings.
2026 French Elite Championships: Beryl Gastaldello Picks Up 50 Free Top Seed in Day 5 Prelims
Beryl Gastaldello swam the top time in the women’s 50 free prelims of 24.91, though she was still about a tenth off the Euros QT of 24.80.
Youngstown State Names Ron Kontura Head Diving Coach and Director of Operations
Kontura brings more than 30 years of experience in collegiate coaching, athletic administration and championship event management to Youngstown State.
Shouts From The Stands: The “Fatal Flaw” of Super-Suit World Records
Liu Zige’s world record in the women’s 200 fly from 2009 is still on the books, but given it was done in a super suit, should it?
Arizona State Earns 1st Verbal Commitment of the Class of 2028 from Peru’s Domenico Sotomayor
16-year-old Domenico Sotomayor, the Peruvian national record-holder in the SCM and LCM 1500 freestyles, has committed to ASU for 2028-29.
Texas Longhorns Win 3rd Consecutive Directors’ Cup
The Texas Longhorns have won their 3rd consecutive Directors Cup as the most successful NCAA D1 program in the country, including a national championship in men’s swimming & diving.
Cincinnati Adds Zach Hils, Devin Javens As Assistants For Upcoming Season
Hils arrives from Transylvania University while Javens arrives from Bucknell University where they both were assistant coaches this past season.
Molly Warner, Lauren McNamara Announce They Will Transfer From Marshall To Pitt
McNamara won the 200 fly at the 2026 American Conference Championships. Warner was an ‘A’ finalist in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 fly.
WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Break Kate Douglass’ 9 Day Old 50 Freestyle World Record With 23.55
Watch Gretchen Walsh break the nine-day old world record in the women’s 50 freestyle at the Sette Colli Trophy, stopping the clock in 23.55.
Leon Marchand Withdraws From The Remainder Of French Championships With Adductor Injury
Leon Marchand has withdrawn from the remainder of the French Championships as a precaution after injuring a hip adductor in the 200 breast yesterday
