Shouts From The Stands: The “Fatal Flaw” of Super-Suit World Records
Liu Zige’s world record in the women’s 200 fly from 2009 is still on the books, but given it was done in a super suit, should it?
ASCA And Fitter & Faster Announce 2026 Top Age Group Coaches
Coaches were determined via results from swimmers ages 10-14 with qualifying time standards from the 2025 Long Course season and 2025-26 Short Course season.
2026 French Elite Championships: Beryl Gastaldello Picks Up 50 Free Top Seed in Day 5 Prelims
Beryl Gastaldello swam the top time in the women’s 50 free prelims of 24.91, though she was still about a tenth off the Euros QT of 24.80.
Youngstown State Names Ron Kontura Head Diving Coach and Director of Operations
Kontura brings more than 30 years of experience in collegiate coaching, athletic administration and championship event management to Youngstown State.
Arizona State Earns 1st Verbal Commitment of the Class of 2028 from Peru’s Domenico Sotomayor
16-year-old Domenico Sotomayor, the Peruvian national record-holder in the SCM and LCM 1500 freestyles, has committed to ASU for 2028-29.
European Juniors Qualifier Reuben Alty to Compete for Purdue This Fall (2026)
A freestyle specialist from England, Alty will help boost Purdue’s depth in the sprint free discipline this coming season.
Texas Longhorns Win 3rd Consecutive Directors’ Cup
The Texas Longhorns have won their 3rd consecutive Directors Cup as the most successful NCAA D1 program in the country, including a national championship in men’s swimming & diving.
Cincinnati Adds Zach Hils, Devin Javens As Assistants For Upcoming Season
Hils arrives from Transylvania University while Javens arrives from Bucknell University where they both were assistant coaches this past season.
Molly Warner, Lauren McNamara Announce They Will Transfer From Marshall To Pitt
McNamara won the 200 fly at the 2026 American Conference Championships. Warner was an ‘A’ finalist in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 fly.
WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Break Kate Douglass’ 9 Day Old 50 Freestyle World Record With 23.55
Watch Gretchen Walsh break the nine-day old world record in the women’s 50 freestyle at the Sette Colli Trophy, stopping the clock in 23.55.
Leon Marchand Withdraws From The Remainder Of French Championships With Adductor Injury
Leon Marchand has withdrawn from the remainder of the French Championships as a precaution after injuring a hip adductor in the 200 breast yesterday
Ariarne Titmus to Release Self-Written Memoir “Relentless”
Australian Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus will release her memoir Relentless in November, detailing her rise, retirement, injuries, and family.
Pitt Adds Austin Pillado From Washington State As Associate Head Swim Coach
Pillado was an assistant for Arizona State during the 2023-2024 season before he moved to join Washington State the last two seasons.
2026 French Elite Championships: Five Men, One Woman Added on Day 4
With her bronze medal in the 100 backstroke in a time of 59.76, Beryl Gastaldello picked up her 3rd individual event for the European Championships.
WATCH: Available Race Videos From Night Four Of The 2026 French Elite Championships
Watch the available race videos from night four of the 2026 French Elite Championships, courtesy of Fédération Française de Natation’s YouTube channel.
