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Jack Punswick Won a State Title. Then, He Battled Cancer. Now, He Beat Cancer

After winning the Kansas state title in the 100 breast, Jack Punswick was diagnosed with cancer. He announced yesterday that he officially beat it.

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Grand Slam Track’s Debut in Kingston, Jamaica Met With Mixed Reviews, Learning Opportunities

Grand Slam Track had a rocky start in Kingstom, Jamaica over the weekend, with empty stands and complaints about big gaps in the 3 hour runtime.

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Can Fans Expect A Close Team Race In The NCAA Championships In The Future?

The Texas men’s team led start-to-finish at the 2025 Men’s NCAA Championships, though the race was projected to be close. Is this the future of NCAA swimming?

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Cam McEvoy Announces He And Wife Madeline Are Expecting First Child

McEvoy and his wife Madeline announced on Instagram that they are expecting a baby boy. McEvoy won gold in the 50 freestyle at the Paris Games.

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When the Law Meets the Locker Room: How Legal Shifts Are Quietly Dismantling Olympic Sports

Breaking down how legal and regulatory changes are affecting non-revenue sports, raising questions around Title IX, athletic employment and due process.

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Australian Swimmer Madi Wilson, Cricket Player Matt Short Get Married

Madi Wilson and Matt Short welcomed their son Austin into the world in August. This past weekend in Australia, Wilson and Short got married.

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The Silent Collapse of Diving: Why USA Diving’s Inaction Is Putting the Sport At Risk

Taking a close look at how the lack of strategic support, visibility, and engagement at all levels of diving is endangering the sport’s sustainability.

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The Future of Swim Coaching is Data-Driven

eo SwimBETTER simplifies what matters: a clear starting point, trackable progress, and insights into how technique shifts under fatigue.

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Florent Manaudou Advances to Final 6 in Season 14 of France’s Dancing With the Stars Spinoff

Florent Manaudou and his dancing partner Elsa Bois have officially advanced to the top half of the French celebrity dance show Dans avec les stars.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Readers Correctly Predicted 1:37 200 Fly, 1:35 200 Back Barriers Would Fall

More than 41% of voters picked 1:37 in the 200 fly to be the next men’s barrier to fall, and Luca Urlando got under it with his blistering 1:36.43 at NCAAs.

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What Swimming Teaches That The Classroom Doesn’t

There’s a hidden curriculum in every season, and it teaches things the classroom often can’t: resilience, discipline, teamwork, self-awareness and leadership.

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The Hungry Swimmer: 4-Ingredient Protein Bagels

Packed with protein and quick carbs, these bagels are an amazing option before crushing morning practice or powering through a championship final.

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USA Swimming Adds New Events to Local, National Championships; Will Push for Olympic Inclusion

USA Swimming is rolling out several new races next year that they hope will restimulate interest in the sport among a younger generation.

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2026 Adventures To Help You Love The Open Water

Award-winning pioneers of swimming vacations on track to offer more trips next year than ever before…

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Reflections From A First-Year College Coach

Beloit head coach Dan Vale details his first year in the college ranks after a decade of club coaching.

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