Bob Bowman: “Take Your Sodium Bicarb… It’s a Waste of Time, Sorry”
At an ASCA talk, Bob Bowman dismissed sodium bicarbonate hype, saying swimmers should focus on hydration, carbs and making intervals.
Isabelle Stadden Continues Strong PSS Showing with 27.42 50 Back PB, Tied for 27th All Time
In the women’s 50 back prelims, Isabelle Stadden earns a tie for the 27th performer all time in a career best 27.42, the #3 in the world this season.
Daniel Wiffen Shares “Threshold Tuesday” LCM Practice In YouTube Video
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen shared a “Threshold Tuesday” set in Berkeley, offering a glimpse into his training before Pro Series Westmont.
Study Shows Two-Thirds of UK Swim Coaches Experience Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
A study of 150 swim coaches found 64% reported depression symptoms and 67% anxiety, underscoring mental health challenges in coaching.
Mia West to Swim 200 Free, 100 Back, 200 IM at NCAA Champs Despite Winning ACC Title in 200 Fly
Cal’s Mia West will race the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 IM at the NCAA championships, despite winning the 200 fly at the ACC championships two weeks ago.
Chris Guiliano Blasts 47.38 100 Free Pro Series Record in Prelims, Becomes World #1 this Season
Chris Guiliano dropped the hammer in the 100 free prelims in Westmont, firing off a new PSS record of 47.38, making him the top time in the world this season.
3-Time Olympian Lilly King Makes Appearance on NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me”
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King stopped by NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me,” recounting her Trials engagement and competing in live trivia.
Virginia’s Sara Curtis Set For Showdowns in 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Fly for 2026 NCAA Championships
Virginia’s Sara Curtis opts for 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly NCAA Championships lineup despite holding a higher national time in 100 back than the 100 fly.
Aimee Canny Forgoes Freestyle, Will Focus on 200 IM, 400 IM, 200 Breast at NCAA Championships
Virginia’s Aimee Canny will race the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 Breaststroke at the NCAA Championships, not swimming any freestyle for the first time at NCAAs.
Five Storylines to Follow at 2026 Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Ledecky vs. McIntosh headlines Westmont, with Dressel and Guiliano in a loaded 100 free, Wiffen-Finke-Short in distance, and U.S. women’s backstroke depth.
Merlin Ficher Clocks 1:41.34 200 Back South Carolina Record at Georgia Last Chance Meet
South Carolina’s Merlin Ficher highlighted the Bulldog NCAA Qualifying Meet with a new 200 back program record in 1:41.34.
ND’s Marcus Reyes-Gentry Climbs NCAA Rankings with 44.59 100 Back at Louisville Last Chance
Reyes-Gentry logged his 2nd sub 45 second 100 back of his career, climbing to the 14th fastest performer in the NCAA this season.
16-Yr-Old Luka Mijatovic Blasts Fastest 1000 Freestyle in History in 8:32.83
16-year-old Luka Mijatovic becomes the fastest performer ever in the 1000 freestyle in 8:32.83, breaking a more than ten year record of 8:33.93.
LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw Surpasses Five Million Registered Fans Worldwide
More than 5 million fans have registered for the LA28 Olympic ticket lottery, with signups climbing by 100,000 per day.
Cal’s Humberto Najera Blasts 1:38.02 200 Back at Cal Last Chance, 4th Fastest in NCAA this Season
Cal’s Humberto Najera became the 4th fastest performer in the NCAA this season in the 200 back in 1:38.02, just a week after finishing 6th at ACCs.
