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Schroeder Swim Team’s Boys’ 11-12 200 Free Relay Breaks Wisconsin State Record in 1:39.22

Schroeder Swim Team made waves at WI OZ Single Age States, led by a 200 free state-record 11–12 boys’ relay, lowering the previous record from 2015.

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Kwong/Verzyl, Hedberg/Tyler Win Synchro Gold on Final Day of USA Diving Winter Nationals

Anna Kwong and Sophie Verzyl scored 559.14 points to win the 3-meter synchro title over Bailee Sturgill and Lily Witte (528.12).

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Ryan Lochte: “I never swam for the gold medals”

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte responded to fan criticism over his decision to sell three of his Olympic gold medals.

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Henninger/Ryan, Cranford/Roselli Win Synchro Gold At USA Diving Winter Nationals

Quinn Henninger and Jack Ryan won gold at the winter nationals for the second year in a row, this time with 802.98 points.

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American Professional Athlete APA Support Increased From $39k to $45k

The USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Agreement (APA) will increase professional athlete support from $39k to $45k in January 2026.

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14-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski Clocks 49.79 100 Back at IL FMC HSC Speedo Grand Challenge

Fourteen-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski blasted 49.79 in the 100 back at the Illinois Speedo Grand Challenge, ranking 33rd all-time in boys’ 13–14 history.

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CSCAA Announces Appointment of New College Swimming & Diving Advocacy Council

The council will provide professional insight, connections and support for initiatives that advance the sustainability of college swimming and diving.”

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USA Swimming To Increase Professional Athlete APA Support By 15% Starting In January 2026

USA Swimming CEO, Kevin Ring, told SwimSwam that USA Swimming has committed to raising the APA for professional athletes by 15% in the new year.

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USA Swimming Plans to Add Short Course Selection Meet For 2026 SC World Championships

USA Swimming told SwimSwam today that they will be hosting a Short Course Selection Meet in the fall of 2026 to choose the 2026 Worlds Team.

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The Story Behind Arizona State Swim and Dive’s Biggest Dual Meet Ever

With the help students incentivized by a professor passionate about non-revenue sports, Arizona State created its largest dual meet atmosphere.

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Cody Miller Opens Up On Decision To Join Enhanced Games In Latest YouTube Video

The 33-year-old said he has three key principles in his life, and the Enhanced Games checked all the boxes.

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SwimSwam’s Official 2025 Swammy Awards Index

In a post-Olympic year that saw several records fall across the board, see who gets honored with our 2025 Swammy Awards.

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Verzyl, Greene Capture Individual Gold on Day 3 of USA Diving Winter National Championships

Sophie Verzyl and Bennett Greene won the women’s 3-meter and men’s 1-meter titles on Sunday at the 2025 USA Diving Winter National Championships.

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Kate Douglass Clocks 2:07.8 in First 200 IM Since Paris: “It’s Good To… Get Back Into It”

After time not competing in it for more than a year, Douglass is open to dipping her toes back into the medley waters.

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Katie Ledecky Unleashes Historic 14:59.62 U.S. Open & American Records In The 1650 Free

Ledecky took down her previous record time of 15:01.41 that was set back in March 2023 at the Florida Senior Spring Championships.

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