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“This is Swimming” – Nathan Adrian Gives Heartfelt ISHOF Induction Speech

Rather than focusing on his own accomplishments, Adrian dedicated his Hall of Fame speech to the swim community’s culture of support, service, and resilience.

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What Does the NCAA’s Age-Based Eligibility Model Mean for Olympic Sports?

What happens to the elite swimmer who delays enrollment for LA28 Trials preparation? How do programs built around international pipelines adapt?

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Maine Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Inductees

The class includes Nate Stevens, a 2003-04 All-American at the University of Arizona, and Olivia Tighe, a former team captain at Duke.

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry: “I Don’t Believe in Paying Athletes”

Rather than direct compensation, Coventry says Olympic funding should continue to prioritize solidarity programs and athlete development beyond competition.

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Modern Pentathlon Replacing Equestrian With Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course For 2028 Olympics

Some of the motivation to remove the horse-riding portion of the competition was due to athletes being randomly assigned horses, making them hard to control.

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Marrit Steenbergen Earns €2,300 At Monaco Stop of 2026 Mare Nostrum Tour

Marrit Steenbergen swam two events at the 2026 Mare Nostrum Tour stop in Monaco, breaking the Tour record in the 100 free to earn €2,300.

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WATCH: All Race Videos From Night Three Of The 2026 AP Race London International

Watch all of the race videos from the final night of the 2026 AP Race London International, courtesy of AP Race’s YouTube channel. (Pictured: Anna Moesch)

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LSU Lands Commitment from YMCA Short Course National Champion Kyle Burk for 2027

After posting major lifetime bests in the distance freestyle events this spring, Kyle Burk has announced his verbal commitment to Louisiana State University.

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2026 Mare Nostrum Tour — Canet-en-Roussillon: Psych Sheets and Prize Money

Ilya Kharun is entered in four events at the Mare Nostrum tour in Canet-en-Roussillon this week, and he is the top seed in the 100 and 200 fly.

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Summer McIntosh Signs With Olympic Sports Agency Giant Octagon

Octagon, which also represents Michael Phelps, ranked fourth among sports agencies in 2025 with $463 million in maximum commissions.

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Junior Nationals Qualifier Zaki Ibrahim Sends Verbal to Arizona for Fall 2027

Ibrahim would have landed in the top 24 in three races at the 2026 Big 12 Conference Championships, setting him up to be a strong contributor when he arrives.

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Shane Ryan on the Enhanced Games and China Open : “The Exact Same Thing”

Shane Ryan says the Enhanced Games are no different from other money-driven meets, arguing the event could pressure World Aquatics to better pay swimmers.

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NCAA Expected To Vote On Age-Based Eligibility Model In June, But Hockey Pushes Back

The NCAA delayed its vote on the new age-based eligibility model until next month, with hockey stakeholders uniting in opposition of the change.

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NCAA Faces More Uncertainty As SCORE Act Dies In Congress

After the Congressional Black Caucus announced its unanimous opposition to the SCORE Act, it was pulled from its scheduled vote on the House floor.

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Enhanced, Producer of Enhanced Games, Loses More than 40% of Stock Value on Tuesday

The markets were not impressed with the first big swing of Enhanced, which produced a lackluster Enhanced Games event on Saturday.

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