Articles by Madeline Folsom

How’s it Going? Reviewing Second Year DI Head Coaches From the 2025-2026 NCAA Season

Texas men’s head coach Bob Bowman is in his 2nd year with the Longhorns, and the Texas men haven’t lost an SEC or NCAA Championship since he took the lead.

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German Selection Procedures Released for 2026 European Championships

As the women’s 100 breaststroke World Champion, Germany’s Anna Elendt earns an automatic spot in the event for the European Championships this summer.

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Leon Marchand Aiming For 400 IM World Record at European Championships

Leon Marchand told French media earlier this week that he is shooting for the 400 IM world record this summer, a mark he hasn’t hit in nearly three years.

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How Did First Year Division I Head Coaches Perform During the 2025-2026 NCAA Season?

Chris Lindauer (above) had a very strong first season as the head coach of the Stanford women’s program, with the Cardinal finishing 2nd at ACCs and NCAAs.

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Cal, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia Are All Looking For New Associate Head Coaches

Texas assistant coach Chad Mylin could earn a nod for the promotion to associate head coach position vacated by Mitch Dalton.

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Daria Klepikova Swims 25.81 to Win 50 Fly on Final Day of Russian Swimming Cup

On the final day of the 2026 Russian Swimming Cup, Daria Klepikova swam the top 50 fly time of 25.81 to move up to 10th in the world this season.

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Associate Head Coach Jake Shrum Leaves Virginia

The University of Virginia confirmed to SwimSwam today that Associate Head Coach Jake Shrum would be leaving the program.

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Helenda Rosendahl Bach Wins 2nd Event on Day 3 of 2026 Danish Open

On day three of the 2026 Danish Open, Helena Rosendahl Bach won the 400 IM in 4:48.74 as the only swimmer under 5:00 in the event.

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2026 Russian Swimming Cup: Chikunova Wins 200 Breaststroke on Day 2

Evgenia Chikunova won the women’s 200 breaststroke, touching in 2:21.48 to set the 3rd fastest time in the world this year.

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2026 Italian Swimming Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Silvia di Pietro is the top seed in the final event of the evening, the women’s 50 butterfly, just ahead of Sara Curtis.

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2026 Russian Swimming Cup: Klepikova, Kolesnikov, and Prigoda Pick Up Wins on Night One

Kliment Kolesnikov won the men’s 100 backstroke on the first night of the Russian Swimming Cup, stopping the clock in 53.20.

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Van Mathias Blasts 58.19 in 100 Breaststroke; Moves Up to #2 American All-Time

Van Mathias blasted a monster 58.19 in the men’s 100 breaststroke at the Bergen Swim Festival to become the 2nd fastest American in history.

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Henry Allan Swims 24.51 50 Back to Move Up to #2 Australian in History

In his final event of the meet, Henry Allan swam 24.51 to win the 50 backstroke and move up to become the #2 performer in Australian history.

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Julia Bak and Austen Wack Lead the Way at 2026 Shamrock Showdown

The 2026 Shamrock Showdown happened at the end of March and Westchester’s Julia Bak won six events and SwimMAC’s Austen Wack won four.

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2026 Danish Open: Day 1 Recap; Martine Damborg Wins Women’s 50 Fly

On day one of the 2026 Danish Open, European Junior champion Martine Damborg swam 26.12 to win the women’s 50 butterfly.

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