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.
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.
Washington & Lee Responds to Missed DQs, Will “Implement Changes Moving Forward”
Washington & Lee addressed officiating concerns from its Last Chance meet, noting resource limitations and announcing plans to contract more officials.
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.
Laura Val Breaks Four SCM Masters World Records in First Meet in 75-79 Age Group
Laura Val broke four Masters world records in her first meet in the 75–79 age group, adding to a legendary career that includes 430+ world marks.
57% of Coaches in SafeSport Survey Reported Receiving Threats from Athletes’ Parents
The survey, conducted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, identified the top four reasons among 156 respondents for leaving coaching.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #50-41
Italy’s Sara Curtis had a massive meet at the 2025 SC Euros, winning three medals and setting a European Record in the 50 backstroke.
Lakeside Aquatic Club’s Erica Wang Cracks 10&U Girls 50 Breast NAG with 31.42
Lakeside Aquatic Club 10-year-old Erica Wang downed the 10&U girls 50 breast National Age Group Record this morning.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #60-51
Campbell McKean had a breakthrough performance at the 2025 U.S. Nationals to make his first World Championship team in two events.
American Backstroker Isabelle Stadden Joins Virginia Pro Group
Cal alumna Isabelle Stadden has moved full time to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to train with Todd DeSorbo pro group.
Ilya Kharun Explains Decision to Represent USA, Cites Sponsorship Opportunities
2x Olympic medalist Ilya Kharun announced earlier this week that he would be switching his sporting citizenship from Canada to the USA.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #60-51
American Phoebe Bacon earned a spot on the 2025 World Championships team in the 200 IM while holding top 10 world rankings in the 100 and 200 back.
Van Mathias Swims Another PB In Time Trial With 49.54 100 Breast, #3 Performance All-Time
Mathias now holds the #3 and #9 performances all-times in the 100 breast after posting a 49.54 in a time trial during Indiana’s dual meet at Louisville.
Ryan Murphy and Bridget Konttinen Announce a 2nd Baby on the Way
Five-time Olympic champion Ryan Murphy and his wife, Bridget Konttinen, have announced that they are expecting a second baby girl this summer.
A Plan to Pay US Olympians and Paralympians $200k Kicks In Next Month
The $200,000 payments are split into two, each being $100,000. The first $100,000 comes 20 years (or at age 45) after competing in the Olympics/Paralympics.
