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.
Katharine Berkoff Cracks 27.05 50 Back PSS Record, Top Time in the World this Season
Katharine Berkoff surged to a world-leading 27.05 in the 50 back prelims, while Isabelle Stadden continued her breakout season with a lifetime-best 27.18.
Sydney Schoeck Sets Big PB in 400 IM at Indy Pro Series Weeks after Drop at Mel Zajac Jr Meet
Future Texas Longhorn Sydney Schoeck continued her rapid rise in the 400 IM, lowering her lifetime best to 4:39.86 to lead prelims in Indianapolis.
Van Mathias Clips Own 50 Breast PSS Record in 26.53, Just Misses US Open Record By .01
The year of Van Mathias rolled on Wednesday morning as he lowered his own Pro Swim Series record to 26.53 in the men’s 50 breaststroke.
Michael Andrew Clocks 26.75 50 Breast in Prelims at Indianapolis PSS, His Fastest Time Since 2022
Michael Andrew delivered one of his best swims in years in the 50 breast, posting a 26.75 that now ranks among the five fastest times of his career.
Xu Jiayu Clocks Asian Record 23.92 50 Back Amid Technical Stroke Revamp
After spending the last year refining his backstroke technique, Xu Jiayu reaped the rewards in Hangzhou with a 23.92 Asian record in the 50 backstroke.
Yu Yiting Clocks 2:06.82 Asian Record in 200 IM at Chinese Nationals, #6 Performer All-Time
A dominant 2:06.82 from Yu Yiting erased the Asian record, topped the world rankings, and elevated her into the top six performers in history.
Two Asian Records Highlight Loaded 2nd Day of Chinese Nationals
Yu Yiting and Xu Jiayu delivered the headline performances on Day 2 of the Chinese National Championships, both rewriting the Asian record books in Hangzhou.
