Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/24/2025
Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.
SwimSwam Pulse: Urlando, Hobson Have Best Shot At Individual Gold For U.S. Men (Minus Finke)
The 200 fly at the World Championships feels more wide open than it has in past years, opening the door for Luca Urlando to vie for the gold medal.
arena Swim of the Week: Abdelrahman Elaraby Breaks Super-Suited African Record In 50 Fly
Elaraby fired off a time of 22.80 in the fifth round of the 50 fly skins in Monaco, breaking Roland Schoeman’s super-suited African Record of 22.90.
NCAA Will Cede Enforcement of Amateurism Rules If Settlement Passes
The power conferences will police the revenue-sharing cap and NIL collective deals, while the NCAA will still enforce things such as academic eligibility.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Simone Manuel Hits 53.11 100 Free At Longhorn Elite Invite
The performance is Manuel’s 3rd-fastest since the beginning of 2020, and is only .02 shy of her quickest, having recorded times of 53.09 and 53.10 in 2024.
WADA Condemns Enhanced Games: “A Dangerous and Irresponsible Concept”
The World Anti-Doping Agency warned athletes of not only the rules they may violate, but the long-term health effects of taking part in the Enhanced Games.
White House Putting Plans of Commission To Govern NCAA On Pause
NCAA President Charlie Baker has previously said he was “up for anything” when asked about the idea of a commission led by Trump.
Andrii Govorov Joins Magnussen, Gkolomeev In Enhanced Games Participation
Govorov, the world record holder in the men’s 50 fly, announced his retirement from “Olympic sport” earlier this week.
Las Vegas To Host Inaugural Enhanced Games In 2026: Press Conference Live Recap
The Enhanced Games will announce the dates and location of its inaugural edition on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas.
Kristian Gkolomeev Goes Under 50 Free World Record In 20.89 At Enhanced Games Showcase
Gkolomeev fired off a time of 20.89, dipping under the 16-year-old super-suited world record of 20.91 set by Brazilian Cesar Cielo in 2009.
Brett Hawke Named Head Swim Coach of Enhanced Games As Big Announcement Looms
Hawke has been working with former Aussie Olympic medalist James Magnussen in preparation for the Games, which will have a date announced later today.
James Magnussen Details Impact of Taking PEDs Leading Up To Enhanced Games
The 34-year-old recently took his first cycle of PEDs over eight to 10 weeks in the U.S., quickly gaining a ton of muscle mass.
2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Guiliano & Alexy Lead 100 Free With Uncertainty Behind
Chris Guiliano and Jack Alexy are the big favorite in the men’s 100 free, while the status of veterans like Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Held is up in the air.
Knight Commission Hosts Meeting Discussing Future of Olympic Sports In NCAA
One proposal brought to the table would codify the NCAA sport minimum and require schools to maintain current average resource allocations.
Power Conferences Drafting Contract Binding Schools To House Terms, Regardless of State Laws
The contract would require schools to waive their right to pursue legal action against the CSC, and not signing could result in conference eviction.
