2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis
- June 17-20, 2026
- Indianapolis, IN
- LCM (50 meters)
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The Indianapolis Pro Swim Series wrapped up on Saturday, and it was one of the most exciting meets of the season so far, with Kate Douglass breaking her first individual long course world record with her 23.59 in the women’s 50 freestyle.
This was not the only time she stood on top of the podium in Indianapolis, also picking up event wins in the 200 breast, 50 fly, and 200 IM, and she finished 3rd in the 100 free.
This performance landed her on top of the prize money table for Indianapolis, racking up $7,000, $1,500 per win and $500 for her 3rd place. She came in $1,000 ahead of Katie Ledecky‘s $6,000 prize purse.
Ledecky only swam three events — the 400 free, 800 free, and 1500 free — but the 400 freestyle was a “double prize-money” event, which means she earned $3,000 for her winning time of 3:59.51.
Pro Swim Series Prize Money Format
| Standard Events | Super Events |
| 1st – $1,500 | 1st – $3,000 |
| 2nd – $1,000 | 2nd – $1,000 |
| 3rd – $500 | 3rd – $500 |
There were a few other “double money” events in Indianapolis, which saw some prize money totals earn a major boost.
- Men’s 1500 Freestyle — William Mulgrew (SAC) — 15:07.68
- Men’s 400 Free — Aaron Shackell (CSC) — 3:48.14
- Women’s 400 IM — Emma Weyant (GSC) — 4:35.77
- Men’s 400 IM — Ryan Erisman (CAL) — 4:12.66
On the men’s side, Ilya Kharun and Van Mathias both earned $4,500 after they won all three of their individual events.
Indianapolis Prize Money Totals
Note that the prize money listed below is what was earned, not necessarily accepted, due to current NCAA student-athletes being ineligible to accept anything more than their “actual and necessary expenses.” Last month, the NCAA agreed to a settlement that is expected to see it amend its rules allowing student-athletes to accept prize money prior to enrollment.
Women
| Athlete | Total |
| Kate Douglass | $7,000 |
| Katie Ledecky | $6,000 |
| Isabelle Stadden | $4,000 |
| Aimee Canny | $3,500 |
| Emma Weyant | $3,000 |
| Katharine Berkoff | $2,500 |
| Claire Curzan | $2,500 |
| Torri Huske | $2,500 |
| Eneli Jefimova | $2,500 |
| Gretchen Walsh | $2,500 |
| Katie Grimes | $2,000 |
| Anna Moesch | $2,000 |
| Kennedi Dobson | $1,500 |
| Rylee Erisman | $1,500 |
| Mila Nikanorov | $1,500 |
| Anna Peplowski | $1,500 |
| Alex Shackell | $1,500 |
| Skyler Smith | $1,500 |
| Maggie Wanezek | $1,500 |
| Audrey Derivaux | $1,000 |
| Phoebe Bacon | $500 |
| Erin Gemmell | $500 |
| Tess Howley | $500 |
| Gena Jorgenson | $500 |
| Alex Walsh | $500 |
| Emma Weber | $500 |
Men
| Athlete | Total |
| Ilya Kharun | $4,500 |
| Van Mathias | $4,500 |
| Michael Andrew | $4,000 |
| Ryan Erisman | $4,000 |
| William Mulgrew | $4,000 |
| Patrick Sammon | $3,000 |
| Aaron Shackell | $3,000 |
| Kaii Winkler | $3,000 |
| Bobby Finke | $2,500 |
| Ryan Murphy | $2,500 |
| Quintin McCarty | $2,000 |
| Denis Petrashov | $2,000 |
| Kieran Smith | $2,000 |
| Keaton Jones | $1,500 |
| Owen McDonald | $1,500 |
| Dare Rose | $1,500 |
| Josh Bey | $1,000 |
| Max Carlsen | $1,000 |
| Grant House | $1,000 |
| David King | $1,000 |
| Lorne Wigginton | $1,000 |
| Alexei Avakov | $500 |
| Adam Chaney | $500 |
| Santo Condorelli | $500 |
| Jed Garner | $500 |
| Carson Hick | $500 |
| Cornelius Jahn | $500 |
| Henry McFadden | $500 |
| Raekwon Noel | $500 |
| Maximus Williamson | $500 |
| Yi Zheng | $500 |
Congrats on the big pay day!
Just imagine if she had taken the Hunter Armstrong approach and done these times at that meet (I dare not mention its name) in Las Vegas last month. She would’ve walked away with $1,500,000!
Only $7,000 for the total including a WR is beyond insane
Right, meanwhile theres practice squad members in the NFL pulling in that and more for each month lol
I think everyone agrees that there should be great financial compensation for winning events at pro meets. The problem is “everyone” doesn’t seem to include the actual people with the money to make that happen.