USA Swimming Confirms APA Funding Increase For 2026
As reported in December, swimmers who are part of the APA will see their annual support increase from $39,000 to $45,000, an increase of just over 15%.
USA Swimming Sets Dates, Location for New Short Course Worlds Selection Meet
Gretchen Walsh was the star of the 2024 Short Course World Championships, winning 7 gold medals and $290,000 in prize money.
How NCAA Champion Swimmer Carsten Vissering Made the USA Olympic Bobsled Team (PODCAST)
After an illustrious NCAA swimming career at Southern Cal, Vissering started pursuing Bobsled, where he has now qualified for the US Olympic team
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #80-71
French swimmer Beryl Gastaldello, who will turn 31 in 2026, finished the year ranked 14th in both the 50 and 100 free long course.
Shouts From the Stands: I’m a Ryan Erisman Fan
Will Lerch became a fan of rising distance star Ryan Erisman this weekend after watching him swim at the Pro Swim Series in Austin.
Charlotte Crush Winter Training Set: 10×200, 10×150, 10×100, 10×50, Every Other Swim FAST
#1 ranked recruit in the high school class of 2026, Charlotte Crush, walked away from the Pro Swim in Austin with a win in the 200 Back (2:09.79)
U.S. Paralympics Swimming Announces 2026 National Team Roster
Three-time Paralympic medalist Olivia Chambers is one of 34 athletes named to the 2026 National Team roster.
Clark and Kaylin Garner Turn Swimming to Opportunity in Mississippi with HubCity Aquatic Club
In South Mississippi, where swimming is often an afterthought, Clark and Kaylin Garner are creating access through HubCity Aquatics.
Ali Truwit Launches Stronger Than You Think 400K Performance Fund For U.S. Para Swimmers
The Fund will provide financial awards to U.S. Para swimmers who place 1st through 3rd or set world records at select meets leading to LA 28.
Chris Guiliano on Managing LCM Season: “Take it one day at a time, come in with the energy”
The Paris Olympian placed 7th in the 50 free on Day 2, 5th in the 200 Free on Day 3, and 1st in the 100 free on the 4th and final day
Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Approved for $105.1 Million Rebuild
The Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool has been officially approved for rebuild to begin in summer of 2026, 13 years after it was closed to the public.
Reviewing SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2025
In 2025, we ranked Summer McIntosh #1 on the top 100 list. At the 2025 World Championships, she won four gold medals and one bronze.
Andrej Barna Finding Success Implementing Cam McEvoy-Style Training and 50 Free Focus
After getting narrowly touched out in the 50 free at the US Open in Austin just over a month ago, Andrej Barna got his revenge in Texas
Mila Nikanorov Moves to #9 All-Time Performer in 1000 Free with 9:22.37 vs. Michigan
Ohio State’s Mila Nikanorov became the ninth-fastest 1000 freestyler ever, swimming 9:22.37 in a Big Ten dual vs. Michigan.
Gabe Jett on Winter Training in Australia: “On New Year’s Day… 100×100 LCM Best Average”
Since this is his first year as a pro, Jett switched things up and went to Australia for two weeks to train with legendary open water coach John Rogers
