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2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Night 1 Photo Vault

Take a look at some of the best photos from day one of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open, courtesy of photographer Chris Pose.

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2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

World record holder Katie Ledecky is in action tonight at the Fort Lauderdale Open as the top seed in the women’s 1500 freestyle.

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Coleman Saves The Day: The Ft. Lauderdale Open Livestream is ON!

Coleman Hodges isn’t just a pretty face in front of the camera. He’s a hustler. And this weekend, he’s going to hustle y’all up a live stream.

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All The Links You Need For The 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open

SwimSwam has compiled all of the links you will need to follow along with the 2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open.

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Time Standards Drop for 2027 Pan American Games, 50s Will Qualify at PanAm Aquatics Championships

The 2027 Pan American Games will be the first time the stroke 50s will be added to the schedule, and qualifying will be based on a prior meet rather than time.

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CSCAA Names ASU’s Herbie Behm President-Elect of Board of Directors

The CSCAA unveiled board changes, with Herbie Behm rising to President-Elect and Stefanie Williams Moreno added to the Board of Directors.

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Ethan Holloway, Son of NC State Head Coach Braden Holloway Breaks NC LSC Record in 50 Breast

NC State commit Ethan Holloway, the son of head coach Braden Holloway, set a 50 breast LSC record (27.86), a major best time ahead of his college career.

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Four Storylines to Follow at the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open

Can Katie Ledecky rekindle the fire that she started in Fort Lauderdale last season? Breaking the 800 free world record in 8:04.12 at the Pro Series.

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Team USA Divers Deliver World-Class Performances at American Cup in Fort Lauderdale

Ahead of a major week for swimmers, the afterglow of American Cup diving still hangs in the air above Fort Lauderdale.

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Olivia Smoliga Swims New Lifetime Best in Dallas (Pros at Age Group Meets April Roundup)

As Olivia Smoliga looks for a potential path onto an LA 2028 Olympic Team, she swam a lifetime best in an event she doesn’t race often this weekend.

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Dave Rollins (FGCU) and Molly Hebzynski (Oakland) Leading Coaching Staff for FISU America Games

The U.S. has named its coaching staff for the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, with Florida Gulf Coast head coach Dave Rollins at the helm.

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U.S. Pan Pac Open Water Roster Update – Puskovitch, Gravley, Denigan Favorites After Ibiza

Dylan Gravley was the lone American in the top ten of the 10k in Ibiza, and he seems poised to earn a Pan Pac berth this summer

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Ledecky, McIntosh, Walsh, Marchand, & Kos Headline Loaded Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open Psych Sheets

11-time world champion and 13-time world record breaker Gretchen Walsh is one of the many stars set to compete at next week’s Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open.

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More Tickets Will Be Available For LA2028 Olympics With Drop 2 Coming In August

Anyone can register to potentially earn a slot in drop 2 which will take place in August. Registration ends July 22, 2026.

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Where do the American Records Fit in Swimming History?

Van Mathias’ new American Record in the 50 breast at the Bergen Swim Festival (26.39) only makes him the 8th fastest performer ever in the event.

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