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Backstroker Aiden Longworth Headed To West Chester For 2026

Longworth’s 100 back and 200 back times would have been fast enough to qualify him for the ‘A’ final at the 2025 PSAC Championships.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Men’s #50-41

After finishing 2025 with a bang, becoming the first Asian ever under 1:44 in the 200 free, Hwang Sunwoo enters 2026 with significant momentum.

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Rex Maurer, Ella Jansen Named SEC Swimmers of the Week

Jansen set a PB in the 200 fly (1:52.88), moving her to #3 all-time in Tennessee history, and added season-bests in the 100 free (48.36) and 400 IM (4:02.50).

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Kentucky Sweeps Cincinnati on Senior Day

The University of Kentucky Wildcats swept the University of Cincinnati Bearcats on their senior day Friday, picking up wins in their last meet before SECs.

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Laura Val Breaks Four SCM Masters World Records in First Meet in 75-79 Age Group

Laura Val broke four Masters world records in her first meet in the 75–79 age group, adding to a legendary career that includes 430+ world marks.

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Diving Qualification System Approved For 2028 LA Olympics

The IOC and World Aquatics have finalized the Olympic qualification system for diving at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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Siena Soars To Dominant Senior Day Victory Over MAAC Foe Saint Peter’s

Siena has now won each of the 10 head-to-head all-time meetings with Saint Peter’s dating back to 1999. 

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Iowa Hawkeyes Down St. Thomas On Senior Night

University of Iowa swimming and diving won its home finale over St. Thomas, 182-42, on Friday night at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. 

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Arkansas Celebrate Senior Day With Win Over Vanderbilt In Regular Season Finale

An emotional pre-meet celebration powered senior Sydney Craft to lead the way, as she won both the 1,000 freestyle and 200 butterfly.

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Apparent False Starts at 2025 Division III Last Chance Meet Missed By Officials

Apparent false starts at a 2025 Division III qualifier went without disqualification, drawing scrutiny after the relays advanced to NCAA Championships.

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Nate Germonprez’s 51.00 100 Breast, Hubert Kos’ 3:38.66 400 IM Highlight 2026 Sterkel Classic

Texas tuned up for SECs at the Sterkel Classic as Hubert Kos, Nate Germonprez, and Rex Maurer led a string of wins in Austin.

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Mary T. Breaks Another Masters World Record to Finish Rowdy Gaines Classic in Orlando

Mary T. (Meagher) Plant broke another World Record, this time in the 100 fly, and contributed to a 400 free relay record on Sunday to close one of Masters swimming’s biggest meets.

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Swedish Freestyle Talent Ted Nilsson Pledges to Florida State for 2026

Florida State adds Swedish freestyler Ted Nilsson for 2026, highlighted by a 1:50 LCM 200 free and strong international racing experience.

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Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Ryan Erisman

The 19-year-old set new best times in four of the six events he raced in Austin, including a win in the 200 free, and added another victory in the 400 free.

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57% of Coaches in SafeSport Survey Reported Receiving Threats from Athletes’ Parents

The survey, conducted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, identified the top four reasons among 156 respondents for leaving coaching.

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