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SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Anxiously Anticipate Showdown Between Pan & Popovici In 100 Free

Heading into the 2025 Worlds, David Popovici has one main rival in each of his two primary events as he aims to reclaim the world titles he won in 2022.

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2025 Columbia Sectionals Day 2 Recap

Grant Bochenski and the Mizzou Tigers impressed in the 200 free and medley relays on day 2 of the 2025 Columbia Sectionals

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2025 World Championships Previews: Katie Ledecky Continues 1500 Freestyle Reign in Singapore

The women’s 1500 freestyle is one of the events at Worlds where we aren’t questioning who will win, just if she will break the World Record in the process

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David Pink, Coach of One of Texas’ Top High School Teams, Suffers a Heart Attack

The local swimming community has launched a Meal Train fundraiser to help swim coach David Pink and his family through the recovery.

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Burlington Aquatic Devilrays Disqualified From City Contract Bid, Face Possible Closure

Two clubs in Burlington, Ontario, are in limbo after one team was disqualified from bidding on a city contract to operate in public pools.

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arena Swim of the Week: 12-Year-Old Noah Safa Breaks 200 IM Ontario Age Record From 1995

Safa’s time of 2:19.79 broke the longstanding mark for 12-year-old boys of 2:21.90, set by Mississauga Aquatic Club’s Chuck Sayao back in 1995. 

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NC State-Bound Tyler Bardak Pops 2:01.2 200 Fly on Opening Day of 2025 Minneapolis Sectionals

Yesterday, the Minneapolis Sectional kicked off at Minnesota’s Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

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Singapur 2025: gran comienzo español en los Mundiales de waterpolo

La selección femenina de waterpolo, vigente campeona olímpica, arrancó en los Mundiales de Singapur con una contundente goleada.

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Loyola Academy Hall of Famer, Former Illinois Swimmer Phil Andrew Joins Race for Congress

Former swimmer Phil Andrew brings story of resilience to his run for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. (Above: Phil and wife Michelle Andrew)

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2025 Austin Sectionals Day 1: Jacob Bougaieff Posts #6 Boys’ 15-16 200 Breast This Season

Bougaieff turned in a lifetime best time of 2:18.17 to mark the 6th-fastest time this season and #84 all-time top performance in the boys’ 15-16 200 breast.

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Mexican Roster of Nine swimmers revealed for Worlds after doubts over flag status

Mexico will bring nine swimmers to the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, answering questions about the countries flag status heading into the meet.

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Way Too Early Recruit Rankings: Girls’ High School Class of 2027

Jersey Wahoos star Audrey Derivaux is the fastest swimmer in the class in nearly half of the events, and is fast enough to be in two NCAA ‘A’ finals at 15.

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World Aquatics Releases Entry Lists For 2025 World Championships

Leon Marchand will race all four events he won gold in at last summer’s Olympics at the upcoming World Championships: 200 breast, 200 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM.

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Denis Auguin Named New National Technical Director For French Swimming Federation

Auguin takes over for Julien Issoulie, who in May left the position after eight years to take over the country’s canoeing and kayaking programs.

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Three Swim People Added to US Center for SafeSport Database With Bans or Restrictions

Three individuals connected to swimming have been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s public database of infractions.

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