Regan Smith on Training with Summer McIntosh: “It’s doing wonders for my confidence”
Regan Smith had an impressive first showing in Carmel, taking wins in the 200 fly (American record) and 100 back while scoring 2nd in the 200 back
Ilya Kharun on Training with Herbie Behm: “We switched up the training to more longer sets”
Olympic medalist Ilya Kharun walked away with 3 medals from the World Cup stop in Carmel, winning gold in the 50 and 200 fly and silver in the 100 fly
Top Australian Swimmers to Clash With International All-Stars In One Night Duel
Kaylee McKeown is set to headline a one-night “Australia vs. The World” meet that features top athletes from Africa, Europe, and Oceania.
Chris Guiliano’s Approach to World Cup: “Taking this as… a mid-season meet”
Chris Guiliano showed up to Carmel shaved and ready to race, and it showed. The Texas-trained American won the 50 free and placed 2nd in the 100 and 200 free
Alex Walsh Incorporating More Aerobic Work into Her Training: “I want what I need”
After the race, Walsh mentioned that she has switched up her training and upped her yardage as of late.
World Aquatics’ Newest World Cup Incentive: Crown BUSTERS
Chad le Clos wasn’t rewarded for busting Trenton Julian’s crown at the 2024 World Cup. In 2025, swimmers can earn $2,500 for playing the spoiler in Toronto.
Carson Foster on SCM: “If this was long course I probably would have been a lot more nervous”
Carson Foster showed out in Carmel, winning both 400s (Free and IM) and placing 2nd in the 1500, his first time swimming the event in SCM
Hubi Kos Aiming for SCM Backstroke World Records, Hopes to “Reach that level one day”
Hubi Kos was the only swimmer to sweep an individual stroke (50-100-200) at the first stop of the World Cup circuit.
Bella Sims Takes Us Through 200 Free/100 Back World Cup Double (14 Min In-between)
Sims ended up placing 7th in the 200 free and made her way onto the podium in the 100 back, finishing 3rd behind Regan Smith and Kaylee McKeown
Convicted Cairns Swim Teacher Bill Evans’ Sentence To Be Appealed By Queensland AG
Bill Evans, a swim teacher in Cairns, pleaded guilty last month to eight child sex offenses, but avoided jail time. Now, his sentence is being appealed.
arena Launches “Planet Water. No Lanes”
New global brand campaign celebrates the shared spirit of swimmers, from Olympians to everyday water lovers.
Mollie O’Callaghan on SCM Racing: “It’s a nice little surprise to pop into a 1:50”
World Champion Mollie O’Callaghan has dipped her toes into SCM racing, taking a strong win in the 200 free in Carmel and coming within .5 of the world record
Gretchen Walsh Leads Prize Money Totals With $22,000 Earned At The First World Cup Stop
Gretchen Walsh currently sits at the top of the World Cup Prize Money Rankings, winning $22,000 at the first stop of the series.
Kate Douglass on 3 Wins in Carmel: “Might as well try to get the triple crown in all of those”
Kate Douglass put on a dominant performance in Carmel, winning the 100 free, 100 breast, and 200 breast,
Gretchen Walsh Near Perfect in World Cup Rankings, Hubert Kos Two Points Up After Stop One
Gretchen Walsh leads the women’s World Cup standings after the first stop, scoring 59.1 points out of a perfect 60 points.
