Yu Zidi, Pan Zhanle Head Up Chinese Roster For 2026 Asian Games
Versatile 13-year-old Yu Zidi is among those named to the Chinese roster for the 2026 Asian Games set for September in Japan.
Russia Announces 44-Athlete Roster for 2026 European Championships
Egor Kornev is one of the highlights of the Russian roster for this summer’s European Championships after he has had an exceptional summer so far.
France’s Prime Minister Says 40 Have Drowned In Record Heat Wave
France’s top government ministers took to the airwaves to warn about the dangers of swimming unsupervised after a reported 40 drownings since Thursday
Leon Marchand Entered In Six Events For French Elite Championships
The 2026 French Elite Championships begin on Saturday, June 27th, with Olympic champion Leon Marchand entered in six races.
Aimee Canny: “I’m doing a lot more distance now… I think my speed comes from the distance I do”
Canny broke South African records in the 200 Free (1:56.59) and 200 IM (2:09.99) while clocking PBs in the 100 Breast (1:05.97) and 200 Breast (2:23.61)
Olympic Champion Adam Peaty Will Be A Father Again
World record holder and multi-Olympic champion Adam Peaty of Great Britain has revealed he is set to be a father once again.
Austrian Swimming Federation Announces 23-Athlete Strong Squad for European Championships
After a pair of finals in 2024 at these championships, Bernhard Reitshammer helps lead the way for Austria’s 23-person European Championships team.
2026 European Swimming Championships: Roster Index
Sarah Sjostrom headlines Sweden’s roster for the 2026 European Championships in Paris this August. See all the national rosters here.
Son Of 1976 Olympic Champion David Wilkie, Adam, Training To Beat His Dad’s Former WR Time
In an attempt to connect with his late father, Adam Wilkie is gunning for a 2:15.11 200 breaststroke, his dad’s former world mark
UCLA Graduate Rosie Murphy Moving to Ireland to Train and Compete in September
UCLA graduate Rosie Murphy will be moving to Ireland’s National Training Centre in Dublin this fall as she trains to represent Ireland internationally.
Miron Lifintsev, 2nd Fastest 100 Backstroker Ever, to Miss European Champs Due to Shoulder Rehab
Lifintsev’s rehabilitation will continue through the summer, with his long-term focus shifting toward the 2027 World Championships and Olympic qualification.
Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B’s are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.
Xu Jiayu: “I Hope More Young Athletes Can Step Up and Surpass Me”
At 31, Xu Jiayu remains one of the world’s elite backstrokers, though he acknowledges the physical demands of staying competitive have grown with age.
WADA Discusses Need for Independent Testing at Major Events, USADA Responds in Disagreement
WADA’s preferred anti-doping framework for the Olympics could expand to World Championships and other major events, though not without criticism from USADA.
How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Summer Preview Magazine With The Jack Alexy Cover
Give the gift of swimming to your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach. Start with the Jack Alexy cover and the 2026 Summer Preview.
