Van Mathias Clocks 26.57 PSS Record in 50 Breast, Fastest Performer in the World this Season
Van Mathias powered his way to a new Pro Swim Series Record in prelims of the 50 breast, clocking the fastest time in the world this season in 26.57.
2026 Pro Swim Series – Austin: Day 1 Photo Vault
Kieran Smith is among the many stars in attendance for the first Pro Swim Series event of the year in Austin.
Regan Smith Swims 57.98 100 Backstroke; Her 27th Time Under 58 Seconds
No one in history has been sub-58 in the 100 backstroke more than Regan Smith, who tallied her 27th swim in the 57 range last night.
Leon Marchand Has a Chance to Surpass Phelps in ‘800 IM’ Rankings on Thursday (Scratch Report)
Leon Marchand’s weakest 200 meter time in long course is in the 200 backstroke, but even a modest drop would help him surpass Michael Phelps in one metric.
2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin: Day 1 Photo Vault
Katie Ledecky picked up right where she left off in 2025 to begin 2026, notching the 2nd fastest 1500 freestyle in history on night 1 of the Austin Pro Series
Ledecky After Historic 1500: “That’s a pretty crazy start to the year”
At age 28, that was not only the fastest Ledecky has ever been in January, but it was the 2nd fastest time ever swum in the event
2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin: $18,000 in Prize Money Awarded on Night One
Bobby Finke was one of six swimmers awarded $1,500 on night one of the Pro Swim Series in Austin after he took the top spot in the men’s 1500 free.
Katie Ledecky Fires Off 15:23.21 1500 Free, #2 Performance All-Time
Ledecky was less than three seconds off her World Record time. She was faster today than she was at the Fort Lauderdale Pro Series.
2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Katie Ledecky is the top seed and clear favorite in tonight’s women’s 1500 freestyle final, coming in seeded over a minute ahead of the rest of the field.
American Star Shaine Casas No-Shows 200 IM Prelims on Wednesday at Austin Pro Swim Series
Shaine Casas, the 2025 World Championships silver medalist in the 200 IM, didn’t swim on Wednesday morning as part of a sleepy preliminary round of racing.
National Teamers Hunter Armstrong, Grant House Withdraw from Pro Swim Series – Austin
Grant House, who last raced at the World Cup meet in Westmont, Illinois in October, has withdrawn from the 2026 Pro Swim Series meet in Austin.
Refresher: New Semifinals Schedule For 2026 Pro Swim Series
World Champion and World Record holder Katie Ledecky has the opportunity to race prelims and finals of the 800 freestyle in Austin.
How To Watch the 2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin
Watch Leon Marchand race on all four days of the 2026 Pro Swim Series in Austin with streaming available on the USA Swimming Network and Peacock.
Five Storylines to Watch at the 2026 Pro Swim Series — Austin
Rylee Erisman will be racing her first long course meet since she nearly broke the World Junior Record in the 100 free at the 2025 World Junior Champs.
All The Information You Need For The 2026 Pro Swim Series – Austin
Here are all the links you need to keep up with the action from the first stop of the 2026 Pro Swim Series, happening in Austin, Texas from Jan. 14 – 17.
