Articles by Madeline Folsom

Watch: Katie Ledecky Swim The 2nd Fastest 1500 Freestyle in History

Watch: Katie Ledecky set the 2nd fastest 1500 freestyle time in history at the 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin, and Van Mathias win the 100 breast in 59.45

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2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin: $18,000 in Prize Money Awarded on Night One

Bobby Finke was one of six swimmers awarded $1,500 on night one of the Pro Swim Series in Austin after he took the top spot in the men’s 1500 free.

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2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Katie Ledecky is the top seed and clear favorite in tonight’s women’s 1500 freestyle final, coming in seeded over a minute ahead of the rest of the field.

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College Swim Meets You Can Watch This Week: January 14-18

Michigan and Ohio State will race on Saturday in a huge rivalry dual meet that you can stream at 12 pm EST on the Big Ten+ Network

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Refresher: New Semifinals Schedule For 2026 Pro Swim Series

World Champion and World Record holder Katie Ledecky has the opportunity to race prelims and finals of the 800 freestyle in Austin.

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How To Watch the 2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin

Watch Leon Marchand race on all four days of the 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin with streaming available on the USA Swimming Network and Peacock.

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Five Storylines to Watch at the 2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin

Rylee Erisman will be racing her first long course meet since she nearly broke the World Junior Record in the 100 free at the 2025 World Junior Champs.

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Georgia Men Defeat Florida State; Women Take Down Florida State and Arkansas

Luca Urlando won three individual events for the Bulldogs in their dual meet victory over Florida State on Saturday morning.

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Purdue Women Defeat Illinois on Senior Day

The #20 ranked Purdue women hosted Illinois for their senior day meet, and defeated them 194 to 101 to move to 5-0 in dual meets.

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South Carolina Women Finish Home Meets Undefeated, Men Fall to Virginia Tech on Senior Day

South Carolina senior Amy Riordan (above) continued to shine in her final season, winning the 200 free and 200 back at her final home meet.

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Louisville Men and Women Sweep Mizzou, Women Bolstered By Midseason Additions

Anastasia Gorbenko (above) made her NCAA debut for the Louisville Cardinals on Friday, winning the 100 breaststroke and swimming strong freestyle splits.

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Kentucky Takes Down Notre Dame As Tuufui Breaks School Record

Kentucky swept Notre Dame on Friday as Wildcat freshman Falemana Tuufui set a new school record in the men’s 50 freestyle at 19.20.

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Florida Gators Sweep LSU In Both Teams’ First Dual Meet Since Midseason Invites

The Florida men and women swept LSU in the first dual meet for both teams since the midseason invitationals in November.

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Michigan Women and Indiana Men Split Dual Meet Wins in Big Ten Matchup

Michigan’s Hannah Bellard had the top performance of the Michigan vs Indiana dual meet, setting a new Big Ten record in the 200 fly and winning the 500 free

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Michigan’s Hannah Bellard Breaks Big Ten Record With 1:50.72 200 Fly

Michigan’s Hannah Bellard set a new Big Ten record and Michigan school record in the women’s 200 fly, touching in 1:50.72 in dual meet against Indiana.

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