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Open Water Swimmer Erica Fox Killed in Shark Attack Near Santa Cruz

Veteran open water swimmer Erica Fox was confirmed dead after going missing during a group swim near Santa Cruz and a near week-long search.

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Stanford Medley Relay Leadoff Levenia Sim Injures Shoulder at SEA Games

Levenia Sim was a late-scratch from Singapore’s medley relay at the SEA Games after injuring her shoulder in warmups, the Straits Times reports.

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Puerto Rico’s Copa Coqui Meet Canceled After Flu Outbreak Leaves Swimmers Hospitalized

Organizers of the annual Copa Coqui meet in Puerto Rico have canceled this year’s meet because of an outbreak of the…

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2025 Swammy Awards: Top Races of 2025 (Meters Edition)

Welcome to the 2025 Swammy Award for the top-10 meters races of the 2025 calendar year, plus a few honorable mention swims.

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Several College Teams Stranded En Route to, From Puerto Rico After US Strikes in Venezuela

Division I Duke was scheduled to fly back to North Carolina today while Holy Cross, Cleveland State, and American all had flights into PR affected.

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UCLA Water Polo Head Coach Adam Wright Taking Health-Related Leave For 2026 Women’s Season

Adam Wright, longtime head coach of UCLA Water Polo, will step away from day-to-day responsibilities during the 2026 women’s season to focus on his health.

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Vuelve la Liga Internacional de Natación: las claves de la International Swimming League

Concebida como una competición profesional de natación por equipos, la ISL prepara su regreso tras su suspensión en 2021.

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Olympic Medalist Tomoru Honda Entered In Tokyo New Year Championships

Olympic silver medalist from the 2020 Olympic Games Tomoru Honda is entered in the 2026 Tokyo New Year Swimming Championships.

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10-Year-Old Nico Lahre Shows Off With 10 Event Wins at NBAC Christmas Invite

Nico Lahre, a 10-year-old from the Boys and Girls Club of Westchester won 10 events and moved up to the top-10 season rankings in seven events.

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California Baptist Cuts Men’s Swimming and Diving Program

California Baptist University announced today they were cutting their men’s swimming and diving program along with men’s golf and wrestling.

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SwimSwam’s Wild Predictions And Alter Ego Takes For 2026

Ledecky in open water? Michael Andrew and Caeleb Dressel back at the top of their game? Check out SwimSwam’s wild predictions for the coming year.

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Discover the Ultimate Aquatic Experience at ONEflow Aquatics in Somabay, Egypt

ONEflow Aquatics, the premier destination for camps in the heart of Somabay, Egypt, redefines excellence, offering world-class facilities.

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How Are Teams With First Year Head Coaches Performing Halfway Through the Season?

Chris Lindauer is one of the new Division I head coaches for the 2025-26 season and his Stanford women’s team is performing well after the change.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Grand Slam Track Files For Bankruptcy

Catch up on news stories sprouting up from across the web and around the world, with this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Women’s 800 Free Showdown, McIntosh’s Dominance The Top Stories of 2025

The women’s 800 free clash at the World Championships emerged as the top swimming story of the year, followed closely by Summer McIntosh and her record haul.

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