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I am not talented, I am obsessed. ~Conor McGregor

Kolesnikov, Kornev Highlight First Three Days of Russian Swimming Championships

Kliment Kolesnikov broke 24 seconds in the 50 backstroke for the 10th time in his career at the Russian Championships, clocking 23.86 to rank #1 in the world.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Steenbergen Edges Moesch As Favorite To Break 100 Free World Record First

Marrit Steenbergen became the first woman in history to go sub-52 multiple times in the 100 free last week, clocking 51.86 and 51.97 on the Mare Nostrum Tour.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Anna Moesch Stuns With 51.94 100 Free American Record In London

The 20-year-old fired off a time of 51.94 in the 100 free, breaking Simone Manuel’s American Record of 52.04 and joining the exclusive sub-52 club.

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arena Swim of the Week: 18-Year-Old Speedster Jan Foltyn Takes Next Step In 100 Breast

Foltyn set new Czech Records in the 50 free and 50 breast earlier this year, and though his 100 breast isn’t quite on the same level, it’s coming along.

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Fourteen Ohio Swimmers Hospitalized After Pool Malfunction Causes Elevated Chlorine Levels

Members of the Minster Marlins were hospitalized after a recirculation pump failed overnight while a separate chlorine pump continued to operate.

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Cantwell Brings Preserving Women’s & Olympic Sports To The Forefront During Senate Hearing

Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz introduced the landmark bipartisan bill last week, and Wednesday marked its first hearing in the Senate.

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Ohio State Adds Emily Hetzer As Assistant Coach, Promotes Michael Butler To Hybrid Role

Hetzer moves into a full-time assistant role on the staff, while Butler shifts into a dual position that includes being the Director of Operations.

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SEC, Big Ten Withhold Support For Protect College Sports Act

After receiving backing from the ACC and Big 12 earlier this week, the bill has drawn criticism from the NCAA’s two other Power conferences.

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Marshall’s Ian Walsh Named Head Swimming Coach At Pitt

Walsh joins the Panthers after spending eight years leading the Marshall University swim & dive team.

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ACC, Big 12 Commissioners Show Support For Protect College Sports Act Ahead of Senate Hearing

The “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell on Friday, a landmark bipartisan college sports bill.

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Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/30/2026

Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.

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World Aquatics To Trial 10 Lane Semis & Finals At SC Worlds, Adding World Cup Wild Card Qualifier

World Aquatics will use 10 lanes in all semi-final and finals events 400 meters and shorter at the 2026 Short Course World Championships on a trial basis.

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SwimSwam Pulse: McEvoy, Pallister Voted Most Intriguing Storylines Heading Into Aussie Trials

After a dominant performance at the 2025 Aussie Trials, many are wondering what Lani Pallister will do this year after a full year training with Dean Boxall.

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Psych Sheets Released For 2026 Australian Swimming Trials; McEvoy Doesn’t Enter 100 Free

World record holder Cameron McEvoy has entered the men’s 50 free and 50 fly at the Aussie Trials as he begins his journey to the Commonwealth Games in July.

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arena Swim of the Week: Ryan Erisman Reaches Another Level With 3:44.03 400 Free In London

The 19-year-old was on fire at the AP Race London International, shattering his personal best times in the men’s 400, 800 and 1500 free.

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