65-Year-Old Mike LaMonica Wins Four Events, sets two new records at YMCA National Masters Champs
Mike LaMonica, a 65-year-old masters swimmer and coach, now holds the 200 fly record in three different age groups.
Former Georgia Head Coach Jack Bauerle to be Inducted into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
After 43 seasons leading Georgia, Jack Bauerle will be inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, adding to an already extensive list of honors.
Did College Swimming Just Get the Drama it Always Needed?
Matt King’s Instagram story may have just started the drama that college swimming has long lacked, after a message questioned his development at Indiana.
The top uncommitted recruits in the girls’ high school class of 2027
SwimSwam’s #17 ranked recruit, Ava Jochims of Racer X Aquatics, remains the sole top-20 swimmer that has yet to announce her verbal commitment
Van Mathias Clocks 26.39 To Lower Nic Fink’s 50 Breast American Record, Now #8 All-Time
Van Mathias set a new lifetime best of 26.39 to claim the 50 breast American record from Nic Fink, moving up to #8 in history in the event
USA Swimming Confirms Denver as Host of 2026 Golden Goggle Awards
Golden Goggles will be returning to Denver, Colorado, in 2026, marking the second-straight year the event will be held in the Mile High City.
The top uncommitted recruits in the boys’ high school class of 2027
SwimSwam’s #3 recruit in the class, Shareef Elaydi, highlights the last bunch of top recruits that have yet to commit to an NCAA program
2026 Bergen Swim Festival Day 2 Prelims: Mathias Set Up For Another Big Evening Swim In The 50 Fly
Less than 24 hours after setting a huge best of 58.19 in the 100 breast, Van Mathias claimed the top seed in the men’s 50 fly in Bergen
191 Total Sessions Have Tickets Available For 2028 LA Olympics, Out of 826 Sessions Total
Less than a quarter of sessions for the 2028 LA Olympics still have tickets available. Only 28 sessions available are sessions in which medals are awarded.
Van Mathias Blasts 58.19 in 100 Breaststroke; Moves Up to #2 American All-Time
Van Mathias blasted a monster 58.19 in the men’s 100 breaststroke at the Bergen Swim Festival to become the 2nd fastest American in history.
Van Mathias Scorches 58.98 in 100 Breast Heats at Bergen Swim Festival, Now #8 American All-Time
Van Mathias clocked a time of 58.98 in 100 breast heats at the Bergen Swim Festival, which makes him the eighth-fastest American of all-time.
Matthew Ward Sets New Scottish 100 Back Record in 53.29, #5 Brit In History
Matt Ward (right) broke his own Scottish record this morning, before taking silver in a slightly slower 53.58 in the final
Patrick Przyczyna Shatters British 15-Year-Olds Age Group Record With 54.92 100 Back
Patrick Przyczyna shattered his lifetime best and British age group record in the junior final of the 100 back tonight in a PB of nearly a second
World Cup Medalist Finn Brooks Moving From Indiana To San Diego’s The Race Club For Training
Brooks said, “I’m still working with my coaches from Indiana and representing IU.” He won three bronze medals during the 2025 World Cup.
Stanford Commit KC Braeger Blasts 52.97 100 Back PB at Kentucky 13 & Over Championships
KC Braeger hit 52.97 in the 100 back, while Quintin Braeger won 8 races and Blaise Harrison dropped big time in the IM events.
