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Team USA Opens Athlete Nominations for 2026 FISU America Games

Team USA is now accepting nominations for a select, competitive roster to represent the U.S. in swimming at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru.

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16-Yr-Old Luka Mijatovic Blasts Fastest 1000 Freestyle in History in 8:32.83

16-year-old Luka Mijatovic becomes the fastest performer ever in the 1000 freestyle in 8:32.83, breaking a more than ten year record of 8:33.93.

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ASCA Fellows Launch Nationwide Study on Coach Sustainability, Invite Coaches to Participate

This year’s class has centered its work on a foundational belief: supporting coaches is not optional — it’s fundamental to the health and future of the sport.

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Alex Kirsling, Will Crisp Climb 11-12 NAG Rankings at 2026 AAAA STAGS Meet in San Antonio

Alex Kirsling and Will Crisp climbed the boys’ 11-12 NAG all-time rankings at AAAA STAGS, headlining standout swims in San Antonio.

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Summer vs. Ledecky Rematch in the 800 Free Highlight Westmont PSS Psych Sheets

The distance races, including the queen Katie Ledecky, are among the biggest highlights scheduled for the Pro Swim Series stop #2 in Westmont, Illinois.

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14-year-Old Jayden Tsai Clocks 2:06.29 200 Fly at the 2026 Florida Long Course Winter Invitational

Fourteen-year-old Jayden Tsai swam 2:06.26 in the 200 fly to rank top-40 all-time in the 13-14 NAG at the Florida Long Course Winter Invite.

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Olivia Smoliga Announces Return To The Pool With Coley Stickels at Texas Ford Aquatics

Olivia Smoliga announced her return to the pool and move to Texas Ford Aquatics on Instagram, where she will now swim with Coley Stickels.

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Coetze, Haughey, Martens, Among Newly Announced Participants at China Swimming Open

Pieter Coetze (pictured), Siobhan Haughey, Lukas Martens, Nicolo Martinenghi, Arno Kamminga, and Kliment Kolesnikov will compete at the China Swimming Open.

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Brian Schrader Speaks Out On NCAA Changes: “We Are Not Basketball Seeking Cinderella Stories”

Schrader said he does not agree with the mid-major qualifying process and claimed the CSCAA made these changes without proper consultation.

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5-Time NJ Boys State Championship Winning Coach Brian Booth Retires After 33 Year Career

After coaching Mainland for 33 seasons, Brian Booth retires following five state titles, 24 individual champions and 316 career wins.

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Litherland Triplets Drop a New Musical Collaboration – And It Might Be Their Biggest Yet

Elite swimming triples Jay, Kevin, and Mick Litherland have dropped a big new musical collaboration with a famous Japanese musician.

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The IOC’s and USOPC’s Draconian Social Media Policies Rear Their Heads Again

The USOPC and IOC have turned the Olympic movement into an online nanny state. It’s time for their marketing approach to evolve.

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Dawn Dill Named 2026 CSCAA Swim Across America Scholarship Recipient

Dill returned to Wellesley as Head Coach in June 2024 after previously serving as an assistant coach for the Blue from 2018-2023. 

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Finola Whelehan Blasts 1:44.25 200 Free To Break Missy Franklin’s 13-14 National Age Group Record

Whelehan is just the third 14-and-under female swimmer to break 1:45 in the 200 free, joining Franklin and Claire Tuggle (1:44.96).

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Sarasota Sharks Strike Again on Day 4 of Southern Sectionals As Hardy, Custer & Sgroi Claim Wins

After dominating the 800 free, 200 IM and 400 IM earlier in the meet,15-year-old Sydney Hardy claimed the 200 butterfly title on Sunday in Plantation.

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