Team USA Opens Athlete Nominations for 2026 FISU America Games

Courtesy: UniUSA

Team USA is now accepting nominations for a select, competitive roster to represent the United States in swimming at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru (July 20–August 1, 2026). Open exclusively to collegiate athletes, selection will be based on published long-course meter standards, with final roster decisions made by the Team USA coaching staff. Meeting standards does not guarantee selection. Roster spots are limited.

The swimming competition will take place July 24–26 at the Videna Aquatic Center, host of the 2019 Pan American Games and home to the 2027 Pan-American Games.

Athletes may be nominated by their coach or may self-nominate for consideration.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our U.S. student-athletes to compete at an elite international level while representing Team USA,” said Team Lead Molly Hebzynski (Oakland University).

The FISU America Games serve as a continental championship for university athletes across North, Central, and South America under the International University Sports Federation (FISU). UniUSA, the recognized national university sport body responsible for American representation in FISU events, including the World University Games, supports U.S. participation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a U.S. university or have graduated within the last calendar year
• Be a United States citizen
• Hold a valid passport
• Meet at least two event time standards

Participation Cost 

• $2,100 per athlete, plus airfare. Includes 7 nights’ accommodation, meals, Team USA apparel, ground transportation, and event logistics.

Team USA Coaching Staff 

• Team Lead – Molly Hebzynski (Oakland University)
• Head Coach – Dave Rollins (Florida Gulf Coast University)
• Ryan Bubb (Florida Atlantic University)
• Lauren Sullivan (University of Arizona)
• Antonio Nunez-Alvarez (Florida Gulf Coast University)

Nomination Deadline 

• Nominations close March 8, 2026. Final roster announcement anticipated April 10, 2026.
• Athletes and coaches may submit nominations via the official nomination form.
• Once an athlete is nominated, they will be notified during March 9-13 whether they have been selected, listed as an alternate, or not selected.
• The Team USA staff will host a Zoom call the following week for both selected and alternate athletes, as well as their coaches, to discuss details (travel, schedule, payment, etc.).
• Selected athletes will have until March 30 to accept or decline their roster spot.
• Alternate athletes will receive an email notifying them of the update by April 1 and will have until April 8 to accept or decline their spot.

2026 FISU America Games Time Standards (LCM)