Previews & Recaps
Even Without the Pro Swim Title, Fort Lauderdale Was the Place to Race
Behind the scenes of the Fort Lauderdale Open: It started with about ten local teams and ended with a world record!
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Gretchen Walsh will race two events as the top seed on the final night of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open, the 100 fly and the 50 free.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Hubert Kos is swimming two events tonight, the 200 freestyle and the 200 backstroke. He is the top seed in the 200 back by more than three seconds.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Regan Smith is slated to make two splashes this morning, taking on her usual 200 Back, where she is the American Record holder, as well as the 200 free.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Gretchen Walsh leads a trio of Cavaliers into the final of the 100 free, she will also race the 50 back later in the session.
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Gretchen Walsh Will Race at Sette Colli in Rome: “Excited to be in the more international scene”
Walsh reflected on “entering a new era” of her pro career, saying she wants to take advantage of the fact that she can compete in meets outside the US
After Sprint Lineup in Ft Lauderdale, Ilya Kharun Excited to Add 200 Fly Into Schedule Again
Kharun hopes to put up impressive times in Irvine ahead of being eligible to represent the Stars and Stripes internationally in the fall.
Emma Weyant on 4:35 400 IM: “I’m happy with the progression I made from January to now”
This was within 1.2 seconds of the 4:34.01 season best Weyant clocked last year in the World Championship final, where she placed 6th
Bobby Finke on In-Season Racing: “I just try to have fun”
After winning the 400 free, Finke spoke to SwimSwam about how his training, recovery, and mentality have had to change as he’s aged.
Kate Douglass on Ft Lauderdale: “Pretty happy with how this meet has gone overall”
Kate Douglass will leave Ft Lauderdale with multiple wins under her belt, touching first in the 50 & 100 Free and 100 & 200 Breast
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Gretchen Walsh Lowers 100 Fly WR To 54.33, Fastest In History By Over A Second
Gretchen Walsh set her fourth 100 fly world record, clocking a new best of 54.33 for her eighth sub-56 swim so far this season
Isabelle Stadden Swims 57.55 100 Backstroke To Become #3 Performer All-Time
Stadden only sits behind Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown in the top all-time performers now. She is one of only 6 women to ever go sub-58.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Night 4 Photo Vault
Check out some of the best photos from a World Record final night of the 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, courtesy of SwimSwam Photographer Jack Spitser.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 4 Prelims Scratches — Regan Smith and Kate Douglass Drop Events
Kate Douglass has scratched the 200 IM (where she was the top seed) and the 100 fly (where she was the 4th seed) on the final day of the meet.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Night 3 Photo Vault
Check out some of the best photos from night three of the 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, courtesy of SwimSwam Photographer Jack Spitser.
