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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Departures Leave Matheny, Pouch As Clear 1-2 In 200 Breast

Josh Matheny was the lone U.S. swimmer in the 2024 Olympic final, placing 7th after producing his 2nd and 3rd-fastest swims ever at the Olympic Trials.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Regan Smith Pushing to Defend Her Title in Women’s 100 Back

As the world record holder, Regan Smith is the dominant force in this event but will still see tough competition from Katharine Berkoff and Claire Curzan.

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USA Swimming Sends Letter to National Team Athletes Warning Them of Enhanced Games Risks

On Friday evening, USA Swimming sent a letter to National Team athletes and coaches warning them about the risks of affiliating with the Enhanced Games.

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Waterloo Swimming Cracks National 15-16 Age Group Record in Boys’ 200 Medley Relay

L-R: Ben Jaggers, Josh Carmichael, coach Will Trusler, Harrison Tater, and Julian Rusk, who broke a National Age Group Record in the 200 medley relay last weekend.

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800 Free Olympic Bronze Medalist Paige Madden Will Skip 2025 US World Championship Trials

Three-time Olympic medalist Paige Madden says that she’ll miss the upcoming U.S. World Championship Trials to future on a career in healthcare and her famil.

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NC State’s Braden Holloway Chosen as Solo U.S. Head Swim Coach for 2025 World Championships

In a deviation from most recent senior international teams, USA Swimming will only appoint one head coach for the World Championships in Singapore.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The 200 Free is Hobson’s World, We’re Just Living In It

Luke Hobson is the red-hot favourite after a fantastic last 12 months, but Shaine Casas, Rex Maurer and Carson Foster may look to shake things up behind him.

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USA Swimming Updates Worlds Selection Criteria to Include Stroke 50s In Priority One

USA Swimming updated their Worlds selection criteria, elevating 50m stroke events to Priority One, alongside all other individual events.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Smith and Berkoff Lead The Way Into Women’s 50 Backstroke

Reagan Smith and Katharine Berkoff have established themselves as the frontrunners in the women’s 50 backstroke field for U.S. Nationals.

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Every Child A Swimmer to Host “High Dive: A Night of Purpose” on May 24

This event aims to raise awareness and funds to provide life-saving swim scholarships, shining a light on drowning, the #1 cause of death for young children.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Finke Leads Men’s 800 Free Ahead Of An Open Race For Second

With Luke Whitlock not attending U.S. Nationals, the race for second in the men’s 800 freestyle behind Bobby Finke is wide open once again.

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Concordia University Irvine Drops Men’s, Women’s Swimming & Diving Programs

Concordia University Irvine’s 2025 senior swimming & diving class will be its last after the school announced a cutting of both men’s and women’s programs.

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12-Year-Old Yu Zidi, Longhorn Elite Invite, & Lindauer to Stanford | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

We are discussing the 12-year-old Chinese phenom Yu Zidi, Leon Marchand’s spicy 4:07 400 IM, and Chris Lindauer going to Stanford.

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Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy Won’t Compete This Summer, Focuses on Career in Investing

9-time Olympic medalist Ryan Murphy is taking the summer off competition to pursue interests outside of the pool and spend more time with his family.

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U.S. National Teamer Jake Magahey “Taking a Break from Competitive Swimming”

Jake Magahey, the 2021 NCAA Champion in the 500 yard freestyle, stopped short of saying he was retiring, but has announced a break “for the foreseeable future.”

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