International

Dutch Women Defend European Water Polo Title In Shootout

The Netherlands are the 2026 Women’s European Water Polo Champions after a nailbiter win against Hungary in the gold medal match in Madeira

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arena Swim of the Week: Addison Madden Sets Manitoba Provincial Record In 13-14 50 Back

Madden claimed a piece of Manitoba swimming history at the Edmonton Open (LCM), becoming the province’s first 13-14 girl to break 30 seconds in the 50 back.

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Swimming South Africa Investigated Amid Corruption Allegations Related to Unfinished HPC

The World Aquatics-funded site, which was supposed to be an international hub, is instead what local media calls a “devastated wasteland”

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When to Watch Former USC Breaststroker Carsten Vissering Compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Former USC standout Carsten Vissering will be representing the US in bobsled at the 2026 Olympic Games over the next two weeks in Italy.

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Former NCAA All-American Breaststroker Jack Kelly To Represent Ireland

Brown All-American Jack Kelly announced he will represent Ireland, with breaststroke times that would place him atop the country’s record book.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #30-21

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.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #30-21

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.

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13-Year-Old Australian Boy Swims For Four Hours To Save Family Swept Out To Sea

Austin Applebee swam roughly four kilometers to get help after he, along with his mother and two siblings, were swept away from shore on Friday.

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Do You Love Swimming? See 247 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Looking for a job in swimming? Go here to see 247 Swim Jobs.

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Nadadores de Rusia y Bielorrusia, aceptados en competencias europeas

Los atletas que compitan en las categorías Juvenil y Junior ya no estarán sujetos a restricciones para participar en las competiciones. Más detalles.

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After Exploring NCAA Possibilities, Britain’s Top Breaststroker Chooses Loughborough

In a continuation of the British Swimming troll from earlier this year, British phenom Filip Nowacki and GB Aquatics posted a social…

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #40-31

Rylee Erisman earns her first Top 100 designation at #36 after her breakthrough performance at the 2025 World Junior Championships.

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“I’m Feeling Better Every Day”: Sarah Sjostrom Back In Structured Training With Eyes on Euros

Following the birth of her son, Sjostrom is gradually ramping up her workload while considering a return at the European Championships.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #40-31

Italian Simone Cerasuolo is coming off a breakthrough year, winning gold at the 2025 World Championships and SC European Championships in the 50 breast.

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2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Entries Are Closed and Tickets Are On Sale

This event is star studded. Tickets are on sale now. Seating capacity is roughly 1,500, and tickets did sell-out last year.

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