2026 Pro Swim Series β Indianapolis
- June 17-20, 2026
- Indianapolis, IN
- LCM (50 meters)
- Meet Central
- Psych Sheets
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The Indianapolis Pro Swim Series wrapped up on Saturday, and it was one of the most exciting meets of the season so far, with Kate Douglass breaking her first individual long course world record with her 23.59 in the women’s 50 freestyle.
This was not the only time she stood on top of the podium in Indianapolis, also picking up event wins in the 200 breast, 50 fly, and 200 IM, and she finished 3rd in the 100 free.
This performance landed her on top of the prize money table for Indianapolis, racking up $6,500, $1,500 per win and $500 for her 3rd place. She came in $500 ahead of Katie Ledecky‘s $6,000 prize purse.
Editorβs Note: Article originally said $7,000 but there was an error in the math
Ledecky only swam three events — the 400 free, 800 free, and 1500 free — but the 400 freestyle was a “double prize-money” event, which means she earned $3,000 for her winning time of 3:59.51.
Pro Swim Series Prize Money Format
| Standard Events | Super Events |
| 1st β $1,500 | 1st β $3,000 |
| 2nd β $1,000 | 2nd β $1,000 |
| 3rd β $500 | 3rd β $500 |
There were a few other “double money” events in Indianapolis, which saw some prize money totals earn a major boost.
- Men’s 1500 Freestyle — William Mulgrew (SAC) — 15:07.68
- Men’s 400 Free — Aaron Shackell (CSC) — 3:48.14
- Women’s 400 IM — Emma Weyant (GSC) — 4:35.77
- Men’s 400 IM — Ryan Erisman (CAL) — 4:12.66
On the men’s side, Ilya Kharun and Van Mathias both earned $4,500 after they won all three of their individual events.
Indianapolis Prize Money Totals
Note that the prize money listed below is what was earned, not necessarily accepted, due to current NCAA student-athletes being ineligible to accept anything more than their βactual and necessary expenses.β Last month, the NCAA agreed to a settlement that is expected to see it amend its rules allowing student-athletes to accept prize money prior to enrollment.
Women
| Athlete | Total |
| Kate Douglass | $6,500 |
| Katie Ledecky | $6,000 |
| Isabelle Stadden | $4,000 |
| Aimee Canny | $3,500 |
| Emma Weyant | $3,000 |
| Katharine Berkoff | $2,500 |
| Claire Curzan | $2,500 |
| Torri Huske | $2,500 |
| Eneli Jefimova | $2,500 |
| Gretchen Walsh | $2,500 |
| Katie Grimes | $2,000 |
| Anna Moesch | $2,000 |
| Kennedi Dobson | $1,500 |
| Rylee Erisman | $1,500 |
| Mila Nikanorov | $1,500 |
| Anna Peplowski | $1,500 |
| Alex Shackell | $1,500 |
| Skyler Smith | $1,500 |
| Maggie Wanezek | $1,500 |
| Audrey Derivaux | $1,000 |
| Phoebe Bacon | $500 |
| Erin Gemmell | $500 |
| Tess Howley | $500 |
| Gena Jorgenson | $500 |
| Alex Walsh | $500 |
| Emma Weber | $500 |
Men
| Athlete | Total |
| Ilya Kharun | $4,500 |
| Van Mathias | $4,500 |
| Michael Andrew | $4,000 |
| Ryan Erisman | $4,000 |
| William Mulgrew | $4,000 |
| Patrick Sammon | $3,000 |
| Aaron Shackell | $3,000 |
| Kaii Winkler | $3,000 |
| Bobby Finke | $2,500 |
| Ryan Murphy | $2,500 |
| Quintin McCarty | $2,000 |
| Denis Petrashov | $2,000 |
| Kieran Smith | $2,000 |
| Keaton Jones | $1,500 |
| Owen McDonald | $1,500 |
| Dare Rose | $1,500 |
| Josh Bey | $1,000 |
| Max Carlsen | $1,000 |
| Grant House | $1,000 |
| David King | $1,000 |
| Lorne Wigginton | $1,000 |
| Alexei Avakov | $500 |
| Adam Chaney | $500 |
| Santo Condorelli | $500 |
| Jed Garner | $500 |
| Carson Hick | $500 |
| Cornelius Jahn | $500 |
| Henry McFadden | $500 |
| Raekwon Noel | $500 |
| Maximus Williamson | $500 |
| Yi Zheng | $500 |
No world-record bonus is disgraceful.
She broke a WR yet still earned less money than she did at the china open. Actually wtf
KD’s real money comes from sponsorships.
But yeah… pretty tone-deaf PR for the Pro Series and US Swimming to even report these prize money dollar amounts
Just makes them look ridiculous.
Of course β¦lots of comments refer to the Vegas BS. But what donβt you ask her – KD – how she feels; if she proud to look at herself in the mirror in the morning? I assume she would say yes β¦BTW, the Vegas crap is merely a way to enrich the parent company ENHA – and its shareholders- by selling placebo products promoted by athletes who are, in reality, nothing more than guinea pigs
Um. You’re missing the point. We’re saying that real/clean swimmers need better financial incentives. World Aquatics has plenty of money. How about $100K goes to a swimmer who breaks a WR — regardless of what meet it’s at?
Can someone start fundraiser for Douglass? Setting world record deserves better. I would be more than happy to chip in. I hope she has world record bonus clause in her sponsor contracts.
You must be an El0n Mu$k fanboy. You think people with already tons of cash should get even more. I guess you missed all of her TikToks about fancy $1000 dinners or the flight to Augusta to watch the Masters.
$7000 for a world record holder is insane πππ
Does USA swimming pay for her for the world record regardless/separately of PSS prize money? or is this it?
You got to be serious ππ π that is chump money π°π°π° or slave labour wages. Give me a break. It’s time for the swimmers to UNITE and have a professional swimming tour around the world πππ versus 1/2/3 stops here. The current meeting schedule is run by amateurs. You set a world πππ record and you get less money π°π°π° than a full time worker makes at McDonald’s or Walmart or Wendy’s. Come on swimmers UNITE. Just like the woman βοΈβοΈβοΈπ π and man βοΈ βοΈ βοΈ did in tennis πΎπΎπΎ