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2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Kylie Masse leads the women’s 100 back as the top seed from the prelims in 59.30; she will be searching for her 3rd straight trials crown in this event.

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University of Denver Adds Pro Swim Series Qualifier Roman Rodriguez to 2027 Recruiting Class

Rodriguez has claimed the high school state title in the 100 back two years in a row and clocked huge time drops in each of his top events this past season.

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Sean Niewold Produces Another Dutch Record, 21.56 50 Freestyle

24-year-old Sean Niewold notched another lifetime best and Dutch national record, earning 50m freestyle gold at the Dutch European Trials.

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NCSA Finalist Marcus Witkowski to Swim for Colorado Mesa This Fall (2026)

Witkowski would have earned a second swim in three events at the 2026 RMAC Championships, setting him up to be a key contributor right from the start.

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Italian European Champion Luca Dotto Retires After Farewell Race At Sette Colli

Italian sprint star Luca Dotto retired at the 2026 Sette Colli, ending his career with a farewell 50 freestyle alongside Marco Orsi.

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How World Aquatics’ New Wild-Card System Will Work For 2026 Short Course Worlds

World Aquatics has publicized how the new wild-card qualification system will work for the 2026 World Short Course Championships.

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Aiden Kirk Opts For 800 Free Over 200 Fly On Day 1 of 2026 Canadian Trials (Finals Scratches)

Opening day resulted in just one scratch for tonight’s finals: Aiden Kirk has opted out of the 200 fly due to his status as the top seed in the 800 free.

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Australia’s Lilydale Swimming Club, a 123 Year Old Club, Suspends Operations

Australia’s historic Lilydale Swimming Club has paused operations after the loss of its home pool, coach, and nearly half its members.

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Leon Marchand Can Swim Extra Events At European Championships Despite French Champs Withdrawal

Leon Marchand, who only qualified in the 400 IM at the French Elite Championships before withdrawing through injury, can swim additional events this summer

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Italy Selects Second-Largest European Championship Squad Ever, Names 48 Athletes To Roster

World champion Simone Cerasuolo highlights Italy’s roster for the 2026 European Championships, which will be the first attended by Italy since 2022

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ISL Details Return, Prize Money Payments in Letters to Athletes

The ISL says athletes will receive 100% of their unpaid Season 3 prize money over four annual installments beginning in 2026.

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Virginia Tech Adds Four More Transfers For Fall 2026-2027

Sinead Valero (W) and Natalia Janiszewska (W) arrive from NAIA Keiser, Aidan Paro (M) arrives from Louisville, and Savannah Berry (W) arrives from Denver.

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Kaylee McKeown Potentially Eyeing 2032 Brisbane Olympics

Kaylee McKeown is keeping the door open for a home Olympics, saying Brisbane 2032 remains a possibility after Los Angeles 2028.

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2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

The first preliminary session of the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials features the 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 200 butterfly.

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2026 Canadian Swimming Trials: Second Seed Jansen Scratches 200 Fly (Day 1 Scratch Report)

Ella Jansen was seeded second behind Summer McIntosh in the 200 fly, the event in which she placed 3rd at NCAAs, but has scratched the heats this morning

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