Texas A&M’s Kaitlyn Owens Nominated For McWhorter Post-Graduate Scholarship
A four-time NCAA qualifier, Owens recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA while earning her bachelor’s degree in animal science.
Winter Juniors Finalist and Distance Specialist Grant O’Mara Will Join Duke Next Fall (2027)
O’Mara is a distance specialist with times of 4:25/9:19/15:39 across the 500/1000/1650 frees, and would have ranked 13th/4th/4th on Duke’s roster last season.
Olivia Smoliga Swims New Lifetime Best in Dallas (Pros at Age Group Meets April Roundup)
As Olivia Smoliga looks for a potential path onto an LA 2028 Olympic Team, she swam a lifetime best in an event she doesn’t race often this weekend.
Wasick & Masiuk Top Podiums At 2026 Polish Championships
Multi-international medalists Kasia Wasick and Ksawery Masiuk each took home titles from the 2026 Polish Swimming Championships.
Aquatics GB Championships Finalist Aran Bissett to Compete for Purdue This Fall (2026)
A strong sprint freestyler, Bissett’s projected SCY converted times would have earned him a second swim in two events at the 2026 Big Ten Championships.
Romanian Olympic Champion David Popovici Says, “I’m Back, Baby!”
21-year-old Olympic champion David Popovici posted a powerful social media message after his Romanian Championships performances.
Natalie Kan Breaks Hong Kong National Record in 50 Fly at 69th Festival of Sport
Former Michigan Wolverine Natalie Kan, who now trains with a pro group in California, was twice under the Hong Kong Record in the 50 fly at the meet.
Mikayla Tan Hits 1:08.7 100 Breast To Crack 15-16 Top 20 All-Time; Mijatovic Nears 1500 Free PB
Luka Mijatovic was just over a second shy of his lifetime best in the 1500 free, clocking 15:17.02 to rank 4th in the nation so far this season.
Legendary Olympic and Michigan Diving Coach Dick Kimball Passes at the Age of 91
Dick Kimball, longtime Michigan coach and Olympic leader, has died at 91 after a career shaping NCAA and Olympic champions and medalists.
Swimming in Templemore Baths: Ireland’s 100+ Year Old Pool
SwimSwam’s Coleman Hodges traveled to Belfast, Ireland, home to Templemore Baths, the oldest pool in Ireland (and the only 25y pool in the country).
Why Some Practices Feel Better Than Others
Neon built a better pace clock to help coaches run better practices every day.
Another Alaskan Breaststroker? Roman Olsen Climbs 11-12 Rankings At Southeast Alaska Regionals
Olsen set new Alaska Swimming LSC records for 11-12 boys in the 50 breast (28.25) and 100 breast (1:01.80), and tied the 14-year-old record in the 50 free.
USC Women’s Water Polo Wins Program’s Eighth NCAA Championship Title
USC’s Emily Ausmus was named the tournament MVP after totaling 15 goals, six assists, and 21 points across the NCAA Tournament.
NCSA Finalist Claire Conklin Commits to Minnesota for Fall 2026
A versatile competitor, Conklin will bring added depth to the Gophers in the sprint free, fly and back events next season.
American University Alum Sam Fromkin Earns $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Fromkin will use the scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for his master’s of fine arts in Classical Acting.
