“Best of the Rest” IMer Vivian Moulson Verbals to Wisconsin for Fall of 2026
With finals-ready IM and butterfly times, Vivian Moulson will look to boosts Wisconsin’s 2026 class as a key Big Ten contributor.
Too Young to Throw, Young Enough to Swim: The Age Eligibility Paradox
Two Chinese prodigies show the contrast in age limits: one sidelined, one already a Worlds finalist. (Pictured: Yu Zidi)
US Masters Swimming Elects New Leaders, Honors Volunteers and Coaches at 2025 Annual Meeting
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, USMS introduced a new leadership team while recognizing award winners who strengthen the sport nationwide.
BOTR Breaststroker Quinn Schureck Commits to Kentucky for 2026-27
Quinn Schureck, a “Best of the Rest” 2026 recruit with rising breast, fly, and IM speed, has committed to Kentucky, bringing versatile SEC scoring potential.
Duke Lands Verbal from Virginia State Champion Emory DeGuenther for 2026
Virginia state champion Emory DeGuenther (1:48.06/4:49 free) commits to Duke, adding key middle-distance depth to the Blue Devils’ 2026 class.
The Strategic Shift That Made Hubert Kos a 200 Backstroke Olympic Champion
A shift from medley to backstroke, sparked by Bob Bowman’s advice, carried Hubert Kos to Olympic gold in Paris and world titles beyond.
2026 “Best of the Rest” Sprint Freestyler Sam Lofstrom Sends Verbal to Georgia
Team Vortex sprinter Sam Lofstrom, a state champion and Scholastic All-American, has verbally committed to swim for Georgia in 2026.
Logan Kelly, Sam Lorenz Set New Program Records at Horizon League Quad Meet
Logan Kelly and Sam Lorenz highlighted Horizon League’s first quad meet of 2025, each breaking school records in Indianapolis (Pictured: Logan Kelly).
Junior Nationals Finalist Victor Teeters Verbals to Oakland for Fall of 2026
Austin Swim Club’s Victor Teeters has committed to Oakland for 2026. A Texas state finalist, his distance free bests already project Horizon League scoring.
NYU Lands National Catholic High School Champs Finalist Billy Beck for 2026
NYU secures Pennsylvania native Billy Beck for its 2026 class. An All-American relay swimmer, he adds depth in the sprint free and fly events for the Violets.
William & Mary Lands Commitment from YNats Finalist Lily Phillips for 2026
William & Mary adds Virginia sprinter Lily Philips to its 2026 class. A YNats finalist, she owns 23.48/50.72 free bests with CAA scoring potential.
Turkish Distance Specialist Efe Isler Verbals to George Washington for 2026
George Washington adds 2026 commit Efe Isler of Turkey, a versatile distance freestyler whose times already stack up with A-10 and NCAA-level competition.
Florida State Lands In-State Verbal From Bolles’ Clay Magyar for Fall of 2026
Jacksonville native Clay Magyar has committed to Florida State for 2026, bringing proven distance strength and upside to the Seminoles’ ACC lineup.
Summer JNATS Qualifier Avery Whorton Sends Verbal to Utah for 2026
Avery Whorton will join Utah’s 2026 class. A Junior Nationals qualifier, she projects as an immediate Big 12 scorer in distance freestyle and IM.
BYU Lands Verbal from JNATS Qualifier Annabelle Martin for Fall of 2026
Martin competed in four events at Junior Nationals this summer, highlighted by a lifetime best of 5:01.35 in the 400 IM.
