“I’m Feeling Better Every Day”: Sarah Sjostrom Back In Structured Training With Eyes on Euros
Following the birth of her son, Sjostrom is gradually ramping up her workload while considering a return at the European Championships.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #40-31
Italian Simone Cerasuolo is coming off a breakthrough year, winning gold at the 2025 World Championships and SC European Championships in the 50 breast.
Bryon Tansel Out As Associate Head Coach At Michigan
Tansel was in the midst of his third season with the Wolverines as an associate head coach, having been hired in August 2023 by Matt Bowe.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #50-41
After finishing 2025 with a bang, becoming the first Asian ever under 1:44 in the 200 free, Hwang Sunwoo enters 2026 with significant momentum.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Ryan Erisman
The 19-year-old set new best times in four of the six events he raced in Austin, including a win in the 200 free, and added another victory in the 400 free.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ray Looze
From the college team to the post graduate group, Indiana swimmers had a phenomenal month in the pool, with Ray Looze leading the way.
Former North Carolina High School Swim Coach Indicted On Felony Child Abduction Charges
Jurors allege that the woman “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously” abducted or induced a minor from a woman who had legal custody of the child.
Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 1/31/2026
Ayden Tan ripped a time of 49.40 in the 100 back two weeks ago in Berkeley, becoming the fastest 13-year-old ever.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #70-61
After missing an individual berth at the 2025 World Championships, Chris Guiliano had a strong finish to the year to land him 66th in the Top 100 rankings.
SwimSwam Pulse: 68% Think Huske Will Be Top Scorer At Women’s NCAA Championships
Torri Huske is favored by over two-thirds of voters to be the top scorer at Women’s NCAAs, with title hopes in the 50 free, 100 fly, and 100 free/200 IM.
arena Swim of the Week: 15-Year-Old Sofia Napoli Sets 4:53.13 400 IM PB In Geneva
The swim comes after Napoli set a new Italian Junior Record (16 & under) in the SCM 400 IM at the Italian Championships in December, clocking 4:36.94.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Louisville Women Edge Out Texas In 200 Free Relay
The Cardinals won an exciting battle with the Longhorns in the women’s 200 freestyle relay at the Eddie Reese Showdown, putting up a time of 1:26.36.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #80-71
Coming off a breakout year that saw massive improvements in his best events, what does Luka Mijatovic have in store in 2026?
Olympic Medalist Ilya Kharun Announces Move From Canada To Represent U.S. Internationally
Kharun was born in Montreal, but has lived and trained in the U.S. for his entire life. The two-time Olympic medalist became an American citizen last year.
Ilya Kharun Gives U.S. Lethal 1-2 Punch In 200 Fly, Becomes Top American In 100 Fly
Kharun’s best times would rank him 3rd all-time among Americans in the 100 and 200 fly (and 2nd in the 50 fly), adding high-end depth to the U.S. fly scene.
