Articles by Will Baxley

15-Year-Olds Jianna Amores, Anabelle Pérez Down Dominican Republic Records Before Home CACGs

The two U.S. high schoolers did some damage to the DR record book ahead of Santo Domingo hosting the Central American & Caribbean Games

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Swimming An Opportunity For Spiritual Growth, Pope Leo Tells Sette Colli Athletes

Some athletes competing at the 62nd Sette Colli Trophy this weekend were treated to an address from Pope Leo XIV beforehand

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“A whole night of vomiting”: Open Water Stars Slam World Aquatics For Racing Conditions In Setúbal

Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ginevra Taddeucci, & Florian Wellbrock criticized World Aquatics after 10+ people reportedly fell ill at the Open Water World Cup

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France’s Prime Minister Says 40 Have Drowned In Record Heat Wave

France’s top government ministers took to the airwaves to warn about the dangers of swimming unsupervised after a reported 40 drownings since Thursday

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Son Of 1976 Olympic Champion David Wilkie, Adam, Training To Beat His Dad’s Former WR Time

In an attempt to connect with his late father, Adam Wilkie is gunning for a 2:15.11 200 breaststroke, his dad’s former world mark

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Moesha Johnson Caps Off Undefeated Open Water World Cup Season In Portugal

Moesha Johnson goes seven for seven in 2026, while the men’s circuit closes with wins for Oliver Klemet and David Betlehem.

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World Champion Carles Coll Marti Out Of European Champs, Spanish Nationals Due To Visa Issues

Carles Coll Marti, who trains in the United States, can’t go home to Spain for his national championships, also barring him from Paris 2026

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9-Year-Old Boy Dies At Summer Swim Camp In Richmond, VA

King Overton died after being pulled out of a SwimRVA pool. His mom, Lataisha, says the organization hasn’t given her information.

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Incoming Kentucky & Louisville Freshmen Hit National Records At Peruvian Championships

Yasmin Silva, a Peruvian Kentucky commit, and Angelina Solari, a Uruguayan Louisville commit, both set new national records in Lima this weekend.

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Agostina Hein Brought to Argentine Congress to Receive “Malvinas” (Falkland Islands) Award

18-year-old Agostina Hein was recognized by her home nation’s congress for her onslaught of national records and international medals

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Egor Kornev Continues Tear With 46.99 100 free, 22.59 50 Fly Russian Records

Egor Kornev picks up 2 more national records and enters the all-time top 10 performers in both events, coming in at #7 in the 100 and #6 in the 50

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Cancún, Mexico to Host First Stop of 2027 Open Water World Cup

Mexico will host a World Aquatics open water event for the first time in 12 years after winning its first ever open water medal this spring

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Sienna Toohey Hits 1:05.97 100 BR To Clip Leisel Jones’ Age Record, Fastest Aussie Post-Supersuit

17-year-old Sienna Toohey celebrated her first sub-1:06, putting herself squarely in the Pan Pac & Commonwealth medal conversation

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Sam Short Unloads 3:40.67 400 Free Personal Best For #1 In World Rankings

Departing from his previous personal best strategy, Short took it out like lightning, flipping under world record pace at the 200 in 1:47.33

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McKeown & O’Callaghan Deliver 27.13/27.19 50 Back For Top 2 Spots In World Rankings

McKeown remains on her 50 back throne while freestyler MOC displays top form, all against the backdrop of American women’s depth this season

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