2026 Speedo Grand Challenge Day 1: Drew Kibler Makes Return to Competition with 22.80 50 Free
Kibler was among the many notable names in the water on day one of the meet, marking his first time competing since December 2024.
Brazilian Swimmer Mariana Caldeira Flips Commitment to Iowa State for Fall 2026
Caldeira is currently poised to be the Cyclones fastest competitor in three events next season, putting her in a position to be a key contributor.
Mikayla Tan Cracks 15-16 Girls’ All Time Top 10 With 2:26.37 200 Breast in Sacramento
Tan claimed the top spot heading into finals with her performance, which bumped her up from 17th to 7th on the 15-16 girls’ all-time top 100 list.
BOTR Backstroker Brody Reber Sends Verbal to Michigan for Fall 2027
Reber would have ranked 4th in the 100 back and 6th in the 200 back for Michigan this past season, setting him up to bring added depth when he joins the team.
Brazilian Breaststroke Star Kauã Santos Carvalho to Compete for Auburn This Fall (2026)
Carvalho is currently poised to rank 2nd in the 50 breast and 3rd in the 100 breast and 200 breast for the Tigers based on his projected converted times.
World Junior Champs Qualifier Janet Chen Headed to Fresno State for Fall 2026
On the team itself, Chen is poised to rank within the top three in the 50 breast, 50 free and 100 breast for the Bulldogs.
Sectionals Qualifier Adilyn Williams to Swim for Colorado Mesa This Fall (2026)
With times that would have landed her in the ‘A’ final in the 200 breast at the 2026 RMAC Championships, Williams will be a valuable contributor for CMU.
NCSA Finalist William Domokos-Murphy Commits to Indianapolis for Fall 2026
Domokos-Murphy is already poised to earn a second swim in four events at the GLVC Championships, setting him up to be a strong contributor for Indianapolis.
YMCA Nationals Finalist Sydney Wolbert to Swim for Delaware This Fall (2026)
Wolbert is currently poised to be the Blue Hens’ fastest competitor in the 200 fly and 2nd-fastest competitor in the 100 fly next season.
Futures Finalist Ridley Hagerman Flips Commitment from Navy to Michigan for Fall 2026
A strong distance freestyler, Hagerman is already poised to score some points for the Wolverines at the Big Ten Conference Championships.
Former British Swimming Head Coach Ian Turner Dies
Turner was at the helm of British Swimming from 1999 to 2008 and guided multiple swimmers to qualify for the Olympic Games over the years.
World Championships Qualifier Kristupas Trepocka Commits to ASU for Fall 2026
With times that would have placed him in the ‘A’ final in three events at the 2026 Big 12 Conference Champs, Trepocka is set to be a top contributor for ASU.
Justin Shi Posts 53.71 1Fly, #23 All-Time for 15-16 Boys at Mercersburg & Chambersburg LCM Invite
Shi threw down a best time of 53.71, marking the fastest time in the country this season for 15-16 boys and landing him at #23 on the all-time ranking.
Montana State Champion Dylon Flikkema to Compete for Arizona Starting Fall 2027
The two-time defending state champion in the 100 back, Flikkema will bring added depth to the Wildcats in the backstroke events when she arrives on campus.
NCSA Finalist Johnny Macko Sends Verbal to Brown for Fall 2027
A New York high school state champion in the 500 free, Macko already looks poised to be a top contributor for Brown when he joins the team.
