Turkish Olympian Merve Tuncel Plans To Enter The Transfer Portal
Tuncel, a Turkish Olympian, arrived at Louisville this fall after a “problem with admission” as she was originally committed to USC for 2023.
Speedo Sectionals Finalist Duke Garvin to Race for Cornell Starting Fall 2025
A skilled distance freestyler, Garvin is already poised to score some points for Cornell at the Ivy League Championships.
Hong Kong’s Xintong Wang Commits to Northwestern (2026)
Wang’s converted times for the 1000 free (9:56.43) and 400 IM (4:14.94) would have ranked 1st for Northwestern last season.
Illinois High School State Champion Olivia Moore to Swim for Iowa State Next Season (2025)
Moore is a versatile threat in the water and is poised to be one of the Cyclones’ top contributors in several events next season.
Alex Shackell Will Have a “Hybrid Schedule” at Indiana, Continue Training in Carmel
Olympic medalist Alex Shackell will have a “hybrid schedule” at Indiana, with her focus remaining on international competition.
Olympic Medalist Alex Shackell Commits to Indiana University
Two-time Olympic medalist Alex Shackell has committed to swim at Indiana University after previously decommitting from Cal.
Florida HS 2A State Champion Carter Wright Commits To Alabama For 2026
With another year to continue improving, Wright could further strengthen Alabama’s backstroke group with his 100 back time of 48.12.
Duke University Picks Up Bolles School’s Ethan Bathala For 2026
Bathala could help strengthen Duke’s backstroke group upon arrival with his times of 48.92 in the 100 and 1:46.13 in the 200.
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Limit Athletic Scholarship Funds For International Students
Thousands of athletes from outside the U.S. come not only to gain an education, but also use the NCAA system to further develop in their sports.
NJ Meet of Champions Finalist Zack Kusch to Swim for Northwestern in 2026
Kusch, a versatile recruit, could strengthen the Wildcats’ breaststroke group with his times of 55.10 in the 100 and 2:01.47 in the 200.
Ouachita Baptist University Gains Distance Swimmer Eden LaTurno (2025)
LaTurno’s best 500 free time of 5:12.47 would have qualified her for the ‘A’ final at the 2024 New South Championships.
Ian Heysen (2026) Commits to Virginia to Help Shore Up Cavalier Breaststroke Group
A breakout 2024 that included a pair of Florida 4A State Championships helped Ian Heysen catapult up national recruiting rankings.
Zoe de Fabrique, Daughter of French Olympian and NCAA Champion, Headed to Indiana for 2026
With another year left to improve, de Fabrique could strengthen the Hoosiers’ distance group upon her arrival in the fall of 2026.
Michigan Signs European Junior Gold Medalist Nina Jazy for Fall of 2025
Jazy competed at the 2024 SC World Championships in Doha, where she clocked a career best of 52.93 in the 100 free and split 23.97 on the 200 free relay.
Army West Point Picks Up Bolles School’s Michael Gumino For 2026
Gumino’s best time in the 200 fly (1:47.83) would have qualified for the ‘A’ final at the 2024 Patriot League Championships.
