Leon Marchand’s dominance continued in 2025, highlighted by his stunning world record in the 200 IM, helping land him the #1 spot for the third straight year.
Summer McIntosh earns her 4th consecutive spot at the top of SwimSwam’s 2026 Top 100 rankings after setting three world records in 2025.
Jack Alexy is coming off an incredible 2025 that included him producing four of the seven sub-47 swims in the 100 free in the calendar year.
Teenager Yu Zidi took the world of swimming by storm in 2025 when she finished 4th in three events at the 2025 World Championships
Shaine Casas had some incredible swims last year, including winning silver at Worlds and moving to #4 all-time in the 200 IM, but consistency is a question.
Claire Weinstein finished 2025 ranked in the top 30 in five different freestyle events, and she won a bronze medal int he 200 free at Worlds.
Rylee Erisman earns her first Top 100 designation at #36 after her breakthrough performance at the 2025 World Junior Championships.
Italian Simone Cerasuolo is coming off a breakthrough year, winning gold at the 2025 World Championships and SC European Championships in the 50 breast.