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Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B’s are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.
Katie Ledecky Eyeing End of Season: “I always like to see where I can get in training, too”
As the world record holder approaches yet another post-season with Team USA, she said something that showed just how much of a student of the sport she is.
World Champion Carles Coll Marti Out Of European Champs, Spanish Nationals Due To Visa Issues
Carles Coll Marti, who trains in the United States, can’t go home to Spain for his national championships, also barring him from Paris 2026
2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Women Primed for Big Leap Fueled by International Talent
The Wildcats are looking to build on a successful season that saw them send six athletes to the 2026 Women’s NCAA Championships.
Unifying Multiple Teams: The Streamline & Sprint Human Performance Story
Courtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner Unifying Multiple Teams: The Streamline & Sprint Human Performance Story Managing multiple team…
Florida High School State Bronze Medalist Dajah German Verbals To Connecticut For Fall 2027
German dropped from 23.78, 51.39, and 1:50.56 in the 50/100/200 free to 23.54, 51.35, and 1:49.69 during the 2025-26 short course season.
Bobby Finke on 1500/400IM Double: “I don’t think I’m ever gonna do that again”
Having prelims and finals of the 1,650 meant he swam the final of the 1,650 in the same session as the final of the 400 IM
Van Mathias Becomes #5 American in History in 50 Fly in Indy Time Trial
Van Mathias has emerged as the United States’ #1 sprint breaststroker, but that doesn’t mean that he has totally abandoned his butterfly roots.
Washington State Adds Five Transfers For 2026-2027 Season
All five women are key as Washington State was 2nd at the 2026 Mountain West Championships and had two swimmers score at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
Ilya Kharun on Sweeping Butterfly Races, Being Competitive in 50-100-200: “It’s important to me”
Ilya Kharun pulled off a butterfly sweep this weekend in Indianapolis, taking wins in the 50 (22.7), 100 (50.6), and 200 (1:54.9) butterfly.
Zhang Yufei Hits 50 Fly Season-Best, Wang Xizhe Posts Speedy 200 Fly To Close Out CHN Nats
Olympic multi-medalist Zhang Yufei put up a season-best time of 25.27 to win the women’s 50m fly on the final day of the Chinese Nationals.
International Swimming League Paid Out $3,000 In Solidarity Payments Last Week
The payment comes with Friday’s news the league sent to athletes indicating that there is an update on the league’s status.
Ryan Lochte Announces Engagement to Girlfriend Molly Gillihan in Gainesville
Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte and Molly Gillihan are engaged after dating since 2025 and moving in together earlier this year.
Katie Ledecky on Kate Douglass’ 50 Free World Record: “I think it lifts everyone up”
Ledecky commented on Douglass’ surprise world record in the 50 free, saying it’s always special to be in the building for the fastest time ever in an event
Para Swimming to be Featured at European Championships for First Time
European Aquatics continues its push for inclusion by introducing Para swimming events at the 2026 European Championships.
Michael Andrew Gives Kudos To Van Mathias for Breaking His 100 Breast American Record
Michael Andrew was on deck when Van Mathias swam a 58.01 in the 100 Breast tonight, breaking Andrew’s 5-year-old American record of 58.14
WATCH: All Race Videos From The 2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis
Watch all of the race videos from the 2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
WATCH: Kharun, Moesch, Mathias’ Records & Other Race Videos From Night Four of 2026 Indy PSS
Three more records went down during the final session of the 2026 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series, wrapping up what has been an extraordinarily fast meet
