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.
Bob Bowman Says Phelps Comparisons Are Justified As Summer McIntosh Eyes Five Golds In LA
McIntosh and new coach Bob Bowman spoke highly of one another while discussing what makes them tick and sharing some of their big goals over the next years.
Ahmed Jaouadi Says Coach Philippe Lucas Has Been Paid After Dispute With Tunisian Federation
Lucas previously claimed he had not been paid for over a year despite signing a pair of agreements with the Tunisian Federation in October 2024.
USA Swimming Confirms APA Funding Increase For 2026
As reported in December, swimmers who are part of the APA will see their annual support increase from $39,000 to $45,000, an increase of just over 15%.
SwimSwam Pulse: 54.4% Think Shackell Will Be Most Impactful Second Semester Addition
Former top-ranked recruit Alex Shackell joins Indiana as an NCAA title challenger in the 200 fly and a favorite for a top-three finish in the 100 fly.
2025 NCAA Budgets: Texas Reports Record $375.9 Million In Spending, LSU Football Booms
Texas reported a record $375.9 million in expenses, the biggest expenditure in history by over $50 million, though it operated at a $23.4 million deficit.
