SwimSwam’s Top 100 for 2026: Women’s #10-1
Summer McIntosh earns her 4th consecutive spot at the top of SwimSwam’s 2026 Top 100 rankings after setting three world records in 2025.
Hall of Fame Swim Coach Don Swartz Dies In Costa Rica, Aged 79
Don Swartz, right, pictures with Masters swimmers at North Bay Aquatics in California. He coached Rick DeMont to the first sub-4 minute time in the 400 free.
Alamo Area Aquatics Association To Restructure, Larger Locations To Separate
Some of the larger AAAA locations affiliated with public school districts will be separating from the association to create their own entities.
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #20-11
Teenager Yu Zidi took the world of swimming by storm in 2025 when she finished 4th in three events at the 2025 World Championships
Sexual Assault Case Against Former Swim Coach Ronald Hehn Dropped
Assistant State Attorney Jason Van Horn filed a motion to dismiss the charge after the victim’s family indicated they would not participate in the trial.
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.
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.
