Four Storylines to Follow at the 2026 Sette Colli Trophy
Will we see more crazy fast women’s freestyle? Can David Popovici be the latest chapter of crazy men’s freestyle performers this season?
UIndy Announces Move to Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Move Scheduled for July of 2027
The University of Indianapolis, fresh off sweeping the 2026 GLVC swimming and diving titles, will transition to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2027.
Ghana Swimming Stakeholders Call for Governance and Constitutional Elections
Ghanaian swimming stakeholders say athletes are paying the price as leadership disputes continue to disrupt the nation’s federation.
LA28 to Open Volunteer Applications in July, Looking to Fill 60,000 Positions
LA28 officials describe volunteers as the “backbone of the Games” as recruitment efforts begin ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Texas 6A State Runner-Up Riley Potter Stays In-State With Commitment to TCU for Fall of 2026
TCU has landed Texas native Riley Potter, whose butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle range offers multiple championship lineup possibilities.
Austrian Swimming Federation Announces 23-Athlete Strong Squad for European Championships
After a pair of finals in 2024 at these championships, Bernhard Reitshammer helps lead the way for Austria’s 23-person European Championships team.
Houston Adds Speedo Winter Juniors Qualifier Ruby Esparza to 2026 Recruiting Class
Former Illinois State commit Ruby Esparza has signed with Houston, where she projects as an immediate contributor in the breaststroke events.
Former UW-Stevens Point Swimmer Alec Jeffers Named Head Coach at Green Bay YMCA
Inspired by his father’s coaching career, Alec Jeffers now takes the reins of the Green Bay YMCA Swim Team as its new head coach.
Miron Lifintsev, 2nd Fastest 100 Backstroker Ever, to Miss European Champs Due to Shoulder Rehab
Lifintsev’s rehabilitation will continue through the summer, with his long-term focus shifting toward the 2027 World Championships and Olympic qualification.
Xu Jiayu: “I Hope More Young Athletes Can Step Up and Surpass Me”
At 31, Xu Jiayu remains one of the world’s elite backstrokers, though he acknowledges the physical demands of staying competitive have grown with age.
WADA Discusses Need for Independent Testing at Major Events, USADA Responds in Disagreement
WADA’s preferred anti-doping framework for the Olympics could expand to World Championships and other major events, though not without criticism from USADA.
Ryan Lochte Announces Engagement to Girlfriend Molly Gillihan in Gainesville
Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte and Molly Gillihan are engaged after dating since 2025 and moving in together earlier this year.
Boston College Adds Jr. Pan American Games Finalist Vanessa Alvarado to Class of 2030
After competing at the Junior Pan American Games and World Cup circuit, Vanessa Alvarado has committed to Boston College.
Para Swimming to be Featured at European Championships for First Time
European Aquatics continues its push for inclusion by introducing Para swimming events at the 2026 European Championships.
2026 Pros Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Kate Douglass enters night two as the favorite to win the women’s 200 breaststroke, after finishing more than two seconds faster than the prelims field.
