‘Swimming Tourism’ and 6 Great Things to do at Next Week’s World Cup in Westmont
We’re hosting the world’s best swimmers in high school pools. Westmont doesn’t offer the glitz and glam of Chicago, but let’s make the most of it!
Luke Hobson Sets New US Open Record With 1:41.19 200 Freestyle In Carmel
Hobson broke the previous record set by Alexander Graham back in the 2019 ISL season. This is Hobson’s first SCM US Open Record.
Kate Douglass Breaks US Open Record With 50.83 100 Freestyle
Douglass broke the previous record of a 51.00 set set by Siobhan Haughey back in 2022 at the World Cup stop in Indianapolis.
Analyzing the USA Swimming House of Delegates’ Decision to Reject LSC Boundary Changes
The 2025 USA Swimming House of Delegates defeated several efforts to realign LSC territories, leaving boundary tensions unresolved.
World Cup Carmel Day 2: Swims You Might Have Missed
Celia Pulido set her second Mexican record in 24 hours, taking 5th in the 100 backstroke tonight in 56.21 as she adapts seamlessly to a pro career
Shaine Casas Breaks His Own American Record in the 200 IM
Shaine Casas broke his second career individual American Record on Saturday, beating Leon Marchand in the 200 IM at the World Cup in Carmel.
Big Wins for Smith, Casas Over The World’s Best Could Jump Start American Momentum to LA28
Regan Smith earned her first head-to-head individual win against her rival Kaylee McKeown in six years in the 100 backstroke on Friday.
Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith Tied At Top Of World Cup Rankings After Day One
Regan Smith currently sits at the top of the World Cup Points leaderboard after day one tied with Kaylee McKeown at 19.7 points.
Tracking The 2025 Swimming World Cup Prize Money Compared To Previous Years
The 2025 World Aquatics, World Cup, has a similar payout to years prior, but there is one significant difference with the addition of the Crown Busters.
World Cup Carmel Day 1: Swims You Might Have Missed (Records, Near Records, and New Races)
South African Rebecca Meder very-nearly broke an African Record in the 200 breaststroke held by an Olympic gold medalist on Friday in Carmel.
Kate Douglass Lowers Own US Open Record With 2:13.97 200 Breaststroke
Douglass broke the record in prelims. She is the World Record holder in the event and was two seconds faster today than at the first stop last fall.
Regan Smith Breaks Own American Record With 2:00.28 200 Butterfly
Smith also swam to a new US Open record, breaking Camille Adams’ time of a 2:03.39 that stood since 2015.
U.S. Olympian, Former Kentucky Head Coach Lars Jorgensen Banned for Life by USCFSS
Former University of Kentucky head swim coach and 1988 U.S. Olympian Lars Jorgensen has been banned from Olympic-sphere activities in the United States.
2025 World Cup — Carmel: Gretchen Walsh Scratches 50 Free Final
World Record holder Gretchen Walsh has scratched the 50 free final on the first night of the World Cup Series, focusing on the 100 IM instead.
1964 Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Roth, Whose Appendix Is In the Hall of Fame, Dies at 77
In 1964, Dick Roth suffered a case of acute appendicitis. A day later, he won Olympic gold. His appendix is now in the Hall of Fame.
