Berlin Swin Open 2026 Preview: Melvin Imoudu, Sven Schwartz Headline Entries
German Olympian Melvin Imoudu is entered in all three breaststroke events for the Berlin Swimming Open, in which he comes in with the top entered time.
Lisa Angiolini Rips 2:22.28 200 Breast Italian Record on Day 2 of Italian Champs
Lisa Angiolini blasted 2:22.23 to break the Italian record, becoming the first under 2:23 and moving to #4 in the world this season.
Sara Curtis Downs 50 Backstroke Italian Record in 27.33, #3 Performer in 2026
After nearly breaking it in prelims, Sara Curtis clocked a huge PB to knock .06 off of the Italian 50 back record on day 2 of the Italian championships.
2026 Italian Swimming Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Sara Curtis (pictured) looks to take down the near five year old Italian Record set by Silvia Scalia in the 50 back in tonight’s championship final.
2026 Italian Championships: Sara Curtis Swims .12 off of 50 Back Italian Record in Day 2 Prelims
Narrowly missing the Italian Record this morning, Sara Curtis took the top seed in the women’s 50 back this morning in 27.51.
Stanford Commit KC Braeger Blasts 52.97 100 Back PB at Kentucky 13 & Over Championships
KC Braeger hit 52.97 in the 100 back, while Quintin Braeger won 8 races and Blaise Harrison dropped big time in the IM events.
Michael Li, Sean Northrup Shine at Kentucky 12&Under Short Course Championships in Louisville
Michael Li dipped under 1:00 in the 100 back and swept events, while Sean Northup won all 8 races with major improvements.
Ethan Han, Anna Karanjia Earn Several Wins at Eastern Zone SC Age Group Championships
Ethan Han climbed this season’s 13-14 NAG rankings, as Anna Karanjia battled to pick up four individual wins of her own.
Russian World Juniors Finalist Mikhail Povaliaev Pledges to Wisconsin for 2026
Sprint freestyler Mikhail Povaliaev commits to Wisconsin after a 4th-place 2023 World Juniors finish, bringing strong 50/100 free potential.
Cal Poly Sweeps Men’s and Women’s Team Titles at 2026 College Club Swimming Nationals
Eight College Club Swimming records fell on the final night in Greensboro, as Cal Poly earned women’s, men’s, and combined team titles.
Penn State Adds Brazilian Freestyler Manuela Astori to 2026 Recruiting Class
Rio native Manuela Astori commits to Penn State, adding depth in distance free after podium finishes at the South American Youth Championships.
Alex Cohoon Withdraws from Aquatics GB Championships Citing Medical Issue
Olympian Alex Cohoon (3rd from the right) will not compete at the Aquatics GB Championships this week, citing a medical issue he “can’t push through.”
Siobhan Haughey Awarded “Best of the Best” at Cathay 2025 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards
After National Games golds in the 100 and 200 free, Siobhan Haughey was named Hong Kong’s “Best of the Best” for the fourth time.
3-Time Swedish Olympian Sophie Hansson Takes Break from Swimming, Will Not Race at Euro Champs
Three-time Olympian Sophie Hansson will step away from swimming, citing motivation struggles, and will miss the 2026 European Championships.
2026 Speedo Canadian Open – Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Taylor Ruck enters tonight’s finals as the top seed in the 100 backstroke after notching a new Canadian Swimming Open Record this morning in 59.34.
