2026 College Swimming Previews: #7 Louisville Women Well Equipped For Post-Gabi Albiero Era
Julia Dennis and Ella Welch will be key cogs for the Cardinals this season as they turn the page from the Gabi Albiero era.
SwimSwam Pulse: Virginia Men’s Rebuild, Women’s New Era Top Storylines of New NCAA Season
Thomas Heilman will play a primary role for the Virginia men this season as they aim to climb back to the elite ranks after a 32nd-place finish at NCAAs.
House Delays Vote On SCORE Act Due To Lack of Support
If passed, the SCORE Act would officially classify student-athletes as amateurs and give the NCAA and its schools antitrust protection.
arena Swim of the Week: Felix Dressel-de Bruyn Fires Off Victorian SCM 50 Free Record In 21.99
Dressel-de Bruyn, 18, put up a time of 21.99 to shatter the Victorian Age Group Record for 17-18 boys of 22.20, set by Toby McOmish in 2023.
Ben Proud Says It Would Take 13 Years of World Titles To Match Enhanced Games Financial Gain
Proud said the public’s negative reaction doesn’t bother him too much, and that only the opinions of the 15-20 people who are close to him matter to him.
Olympic Medalist, Three-Time World Champion Ben Proud Joining Enhanced Games
The 30-year-old Proud has had a decorated career in the pool, winning Olympic silver in the 50 free along with LC World, SC World and Commonwealth titles.
Swimmers Being Offered Big Pay Day Just To Participate In Enhanced Games
One athlete told SwimSwam that they were approached by Brett Hawke with a $250,000 offer as a baseline to sign on with the Enhanced Games.
Aquatics GB “Immensely Disappointed” In Proud Joining Enhanced Games As Swim Community Reacts
Aquatics GB, UK Sport and members of the swimming community react to Ben Proud’s move to join the Enhanced Games.
Ben Proud Says There’s “No Obligation For Me To Take Anything” As He Heads To Enhanced Games
Proud is noncommittal as to whether or not he’ll take performance-enhancing drugs in the lead-up to the Enhanced Games, though he’s open to the possibility.
Reacting To Ben Proud’s Shock Move To The Enhanced Games (VIDEO)
Braden Keith and James Sutherland react and break down Proud’s stunning move to join the Enhanced Games on Wednesday morning.
Law Experts Weigh In On Viability of Enhanced Games $800 Million Lawsuit
Multiple legal experts believe the Enhanced Games may have a legitimate case with their antitrust lawsuit against World Aquatics, USA Swimming and WADA.
Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 9/6/2025
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
Looking Into New USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring’s Performance At PGA of America
Ring heads to USA Swimming after more than 12 years in the golf industry, including time as the PGA of America Chief Marketing and Chief Revenue Officer.
SwimSwam Pulse: 58.3% Favor U.S. Over Australia In Women’s 4×100 Free Relay Heading To 2026
Well over half of readers favor a fully-powered U.S. relay of Gretchen Walsh (pictured), Torri Huske, Kate Douglass and Rylee Erisman over the Aussies.
arena Swim of the Week: Ei Kamikawabata Blasts 1:55.39 200 Fly At Japan Student Championships
Kamikawabata lowered his previous best time of 1:56.45, set at the 2024 Japan Open, to win the title in come-from-behind fashion.
