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#17 Class Of 2026 Recruit Riley Anderson Clocks 22.07 50 Free At CRA Invite

Standout Northeast-area swimmers competed in the 2025 CRA Winter Invite last December, including top Duke commit Riley Anderson.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Top 10 Races of 2025 (Yards Edition)

Welcome to the 2025 Swammy Awards article for the top ten short course yards races of the year (plus a few honorable mention swims).

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The Male Swimmers With The Fastest Four-Stroke 400 IM Add-Ups – 2026 Version

Owning Italian Records in two strokes and just a quarter of a second off a third, Thomas Ceccon is the new #1 in the men’s 400 IM add-up

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arena Swim of the Week: Doruk Yogurtcuoglu Becomes Fastest 17-Year-Old Turk In 100 Breast

Yogurtcuoglu became the fastest Turkish 17-year-old ever in the SCM 100 breast (59.27) a few days after lowering his lifetime best in the LCM event (1:01.33).

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No hubo dudas para nombrar a los mejores nadadores del mundo en 2025

Leon Marchand y Summer McIntosh terminan el 2025 de la misma manera que comenzaron, como los ganadores del premio a Nadadores Mundiales del año.

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Texas State Champion Reagan Hix Commits to Southern Indiana for Fall 2026

A strong distance freestyler, Hix’s times would have made her Southern Indiana’s top competitor in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free last season.

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Lifetime Metro’s CJ Friends Breaks Jack Alexy’s 13-14 NJ Record in the 100 Yard Free

On the final day of NJ’s annual Holiday Classic, 14-year-old CJ Friends of Metro Area Lifetime broke the 13-14 state record in the 100 free by 0.05 seconds.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Female Swimmer of the Year – Summer McIntosh

Summer McIntosh won five individual World medals and set three World Records this year as she cements her status as the dominant force in women’s swimming

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16 National Records Fall at Norwegian Short Course Championships in Asker

Sixteen Norwegian records fell at the 2025 Short Course Championships in Asker, with national marks set across para, junior, senior, and relay events.

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Jack Clippinger Verbals to Drexel For Class of 2026

Winter Juniors Qualifier and Virginia State runner-up Jack Clippinger has verbally committed to Drexel University for 2026.

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U.S. Open Qualifier Grace Sorensen (2026) Commits to Rutgers

Butterfly and mid-distance free specialist Grace Sorensen is headed across the country next fall to swim and study at Rutgers.

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Cincinnati Lands Virginia Class 5 State Runner-Up Brady Julian for 2026

NOVA of Virginia Aquatics’ Brady Julian has committed to Cincinnati for 2026, bringing Big 12-ready ability and a deep skillset.

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ASCA Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Holtrey Dies at 86

Legendary Ohio coach Jerry Holtrey, a 25-time state champion, passed away Dec. 23 at 86, leaving a 45-year legacy at Hawken and beyond.

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New Year, New Gear: Custom Swim Paddle Sale

Ripple Swim is having a New Year’s Sale on all paddles designed to help swimmers build power and refine technique.

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Ohio State Champion Bella Teply Sends Verbal Commitment to Northwestern For Class of 2026

Two-time Ohio State Champion Bella Teply has verbally committed to swim at Northwestern for the recruiting class of 2026.

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