Austrian Swimming Federation Sports Director Walter Baer Dies At 56
Baer became the Sports Director of the Austrian Swimming Federation in 2018, where he oversaw the organization’s sports operations.
Pro Swim Series Finalist Ethan Linville Flips Commitment from USC to ASU for Fall 2026
With times that would have landed him in the top 16 in two events at the 2026 Big 12 Championships, Linville is poised to be a strong contributor for ASU.
BOTR Distance Freestyler Liam Drake Sends Verbal to Georgia Tech for Fall 2027
Drake is currently poised to be one of the Yellow Jackets’ fastest competitors in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free, setting him up to be a key contributor.
Grace Perry Posts Back-To-Back Victories to Close Out Boise Sectionals
Perry won the 50 free (23.06) and 200 IM (2:00.14), clocking new lifetime best times in both events as she climbed the national rankings.
Davis Jackson Swims 1:39.26 200 Back at Cary Sectionals (Day 4), #2 This Season For 17-18 Boys
Jackson dominated the 200 back Sunday night, breaking 1:40 for the first time and winning the event by almost five seconds.
12-Year-Old Alex Kirsling Breaks Three South Texas Swimming Records at 2026 TAGS
Kirsling broke South Texas record in three events, including the 200 free (1:45.70), which saw him land at #6 on the all-time top times list for 11-12 boys.
A Family Business: Father/Son Duo Take on Relay Together at Justin Sectionals
James Fike (left) and his son, Landon Fike, joined forces in the 200 medley relay, helping to capture the meet title in the event for Texas Ford Aquatics.
Sectionals Finalist Wesley Drake Commits To Denison For Fall 2026
Drake is poised to be one of Denison’s fastest competitors in the 1000 free and the 1650 free next season, setting him up to be a key contributor.
Ohio State Finalist Claudia Fernandez-Deardurff to Compete for UMBC Starting Fall 2026
Fernandez-Deardurff is already poised to land in the ‘B’ final in two events at the conference championships, setting her up to be a strong contributor.
44-Year-Old James Fike Wins 50 Breast In 24.78 During Justin Sectionals Day 4
Fike won the 50 breast after posting a season-best time of 24.49 during the prelims session, the fastest he has been since 2021.
Cullen Kahl Blasts 3:49.65 400 IM at Justin Sectionals, #11 This Season in Boys’ 15-16 Age Group
The 15-year-old knocked almost seven seconds off of his previous personal best (3:56.41) from 2024 en route to winning silver on day 3 of the competition.
2026 NJCAA Championships: Indian River Men Break Two NJCAA Records on Day 3 of Competition
Marcus Johnson had a hand in both records, taking down the national record in the 100 breast (51.72) and helping to break the record in the 200 medley relay.
2026 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: #1 Seed Shaine Casas DNS Prelims of the 200 IM
Casas was the top seed in the 200 IM heading into the meet but did not appear in the heats; #8 seed Destin Lasco and #11 seed Blake Tierney were also absent.
Former Williams College Head Coach Carl Samuelson Dies At 94
Samuelson served as the head coach at Williams from 1966-1999, during which time the men and women collectively won 62 NCAA titles and 27 conference titles.
Madalyn Petty Swims 4:43.22 500 Free on Justin Sectionals Day 2, #5 This Season for 15-16 Girls
Petty picked up another gold on Friday night in Texas, winning the 500 free in 4:43.22 to mark the 5th-fastest time this season in the girls’ 15-16 age group.
