2025 Swammy Awards: Canadian Coach of the Year – Scott Talbot
Talbot coached Blake Tierney to a breakout 2025, becoming the first Canadian man sub-53 in the 100 back while narrowly missing a Worlds medal in the 200 back.
Nevada Adds Speedo Sectionals Qualifier Hayden Young to 2026 Recruiting Class
Hayden Young, a freestyle/butterfly specialist has committed to the Wolf Pack women of Nevada, where she looks to make an impact within the Mountain West.
2025 Swammy Awards: Heart Of A Champion – Jack Punswick
Following a 2024 Kansas 6A state title, Punswick was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He returned to finish 2nd in 2025 and became cancer free.
2025 Swammy Awards: British Coach of the Year – Ben Higson
Higson, who took over for Steven Tigg at Stirling late last year, had a strong 2025 by landing eight swimmers on the British World Championship roster.
2025 Swammy Awards: Open Water Male Swimmer of the Year – Florian Wellbrock
Florian Wellbrock had his best career performance yet in open water, winning four golds out of four at the 2025 World Championships
Philippe Lucas Files Complaint Against Tunisian Swimming Federation
Lucas claims to be owed in excess of 50,000 Euros for coaching Ahmed Hafnaoui and Ahmed Jaouadi, the latter of whom won two world titles in 2025.
Otra enorme alegría para Federica Pellegrini
La multicampeona de natación anunció la llegada de su segundo hijo con una publicación compartida con su esposo Matteo Giunta.
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Where You’ll Find Competitor Swim Products: From Community Pools to the World’s Biggest Stages
From the first lap to the final medal race, Competitor Swim is proud to support swimmers, coaches, and facilities at every level of the sport.
Low Countries Up High: Belgium & the Netherlands’ Secret Andean Altitude Training
Caspar Corbeau, Roos Vanotterdijk, and other Dutch and Belgian swimmers took a secretly-planned altitude training camp in Colombia
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay Officially Tie the Knot in Star-Studded Wedding at Bath Abbey
British swimming star Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay tied the knot in a high-profile ceremony on Saturday, following family drama with Peaty’s family.
Maxime Grousset Drops Lifetime Bests in 50, 200 Frees in Rare December Long Course Test
A couple of weeks after conquering the European Short Course Championships, Maxime Grousset posted a pair of long course PBs to end the year.
British Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica-Jane Applegate Announces Retirement from Competition
After winning her first Paralympic gold at 16 years old in London, Jessica-Jane Applegate has announced her retirement from the sport.
How Josh Staples Uses Distance Freestyle Training to Excel in Breaststroke/IM
Despite becoming amongst the nation’s top breaststrokers/IMers, Northwestern sophomore Josh Staples still primarily trains in distance freestyle
Summer Juniors Qualifier Chloe Meyer-Blohm (2027) Verbally Commits to Yale
Costa Rican backstroker Chloe Meyer-Blohm, whose 100/200 back times would already score at Women’s Ivies, has verbally committed to Yale.
