2026 Pro Swim Series – Westmont: #3 Stephan Steverink Drops 800 FR Final (Day 2 Finals Scratches)
Brazilian Stephan Steverink has dropped the men’s 800 free final, where he was seeded third, to focus on the 400 IM, where he qualified sixth this morning.
Night 1 of the Pro Swim Series in Westmont, Illinois
Summer McIntosh, Katie Ledecky, Leon Marchand, Regan Smith, and Kate Douglass all racing in the same session – and there was a total blackout.
Bob Bowman: “Take Your Sodium Bicarb… It’s a Waste of Time, Sorry”
At an ASCA talk, Bob Bowman dismissed sodium bicarbonate hype, saying swimmers should focus on hydration, carbs and making intervals.
2026 NAIA National Championships: Day 2 Ups/Downs – Keiser Grows Lead in Men’s and Women’s Meets
The Seahawks had a big morning in Elkhart and are expect to grow their leads in both the women’s and men’s meets tonight.
Leon Marchand: “I would like to do some freestyle at a bigger stage”
We’ve seen Marchand compete in freestyle before, but never at a major international competition.
Katie Ledecky on Racing in Westmont: “It’s good to try to push through things when you can”
You wouldn’t know it by her casual 8:08 in the 800 Free last night, but Katie Ledecky has had a turbulent last couple of months since the Pro Swim in Austin
13-Yr-Old Phenom Yu Zidi Nominated For 2026 Laureus Award
13-year-old Chinese Phenom Yu Zidi is among the list of nominees for the 2026 Laureus Award in the ‘World Breakthrough of the Year’ category.
Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act Passes WV Senate, Offering Hope To Marshall Swim & Dive
The bill would allow public Division I universities in West Virginia, such as Marshall, to establish women’s athletic endowment funds.
Cate Campbell Joins Australian Institute of Sport Program Supporting Retired Female Athletes
The eight-time Olympic medalist is one of 15 former female athletes selected for the 2026 AIS Accelerate program, which supports retiring female athletes.
Texas High School Swim Team Raises Almost $20,000 to Pay Off Custodian’s Medical Debt
At J.J. Pearce high school in Texas, the swim team raised $17,000 to help pay off their beloved custodian’s medical debt.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Katie Ledecky Outduels Summer McIntosh In 800 Free Showdown
Ledecky and McIntosh locked horns for the first time since going head-to-head in the 800 free final at the 2025 World Championships.
Bainbridge Repeats At Washington 1A/2A State Championships
Leading the way for Bainbridge was senior Carter Cox, a Xavier commit who won two individual events and was a member of two winning relay teams.
Bellevue Repeats, Wins Eighth Overall Title At Washington 3A State Championships
Bellevue successfully defended its title at the WIAA Boys 3A State Swimming and Diving Championships, finishing 92.5 points ahead of runner-up Lakeside.
Isabelle Stadden Continues Strong PSS Showing with 27.42 50 Back PB, Tied for 27th All Time
In the women’s 50 back prelims, Isabelle Stadden earns a tie for the 27th performer all time in a career best 27.42, the #3 in the world this season.
2026 NAIA National Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Keiser’s Noel de Geus highlights the day 2 prelims session. He will be hunting his 4th straight men’s 50 free title and a new Championship Record.
