The Powerlist

“Katie Ledecky Was My Goliath”: Ariarne Titmus Talks About Rivalry After Retirement

Ariarne Titmus referred to Katie Ledecky as the “Goliath” to her “David” in an interview after announcing her retirement.

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Kentucky Native Lauren Wedeking Sends Verbal Commitment To Akron (2027)

Lauren Wedeking, a versatile middle-distance swimmer, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Akron.

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International Swimmer USOPTC Policy Only for 2028 Olympic Year

The USOPC policy disallowing international athletes at the OPTC in 2028 will only be in effect for the 2028 Olympic year.

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High School and Club Teammates Levi Skaistis and Tristan McCain Commit to Columbia for 2026

Levi Skaistis (pictured) and Tristan McCain will both make the move from Austin to New York City next fall to swim for the Columbia Lions.

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2025 Swammy Awards: World Junior Male Swimmer of the Year – Shin Ohashi

After setting three World Junior Records this year at just 16 years old, Shin Ohashi takes home the World Junior Male Swimmer of the Year award

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Con Agostina Hein, Argentina ya tiene delegación para Panamá 2026 (actualizada)

Originalmente, los Juegos serían en San Luis en 2025 pero la ciudad argentina dio marcha atrás por razones presupuestarias.

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World Juniors Semifinalist Olivier Urbaniak to Compete for Virginia Tech Next Fall (2026)

A World Juniors semifinalist in the 100 back, Urbaniak is poised to be one of Virginia Tech’s top contributors in the backstroke events.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Adds YMCA Nationals Qualifier Holden Kudlac for 2026

Laurel East Hartford YMCA’s Holden Kudlac has committed to Division III Worcester Polytechnic Institute as part of the Engineers’ 2026 class

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Louisville Adds “BOTR” Distance Freestyler Maddy Brennan for 2027-28

Distance freestyler Maddy Brennan from Peddie Aquatic Association will swim for the Cardinals beginning in the 2027-28 school year.

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Cal Cup Renamed Brigitte Donner Daws Memorial Invitational

Cal water polo’s annual tournament honors a beloved Golden Bear alumna.

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Swammy Awards 2025 – Rivelazione Maschile Dell’Anno: Ahmed Jaouadi (TUN)

Ahmed Jaouadi si impone come nuova forza del mezzofondo mondiale: una stagione che lo consacra tra le rivelazioni del 2025.

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Nove Record Nazionali Ai Lithuanian Open 2025: Sidlauskas E I Giovani Protagonisti

I 2025 Lithuanian Open Championships, disputati a Vilnius in vasca corta, hanno chiuso l’anno con un bilancio tecnico di assoluto rilievo

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YMCA Nationals Finalist Kaliyah Hinson Commits to Howard University for Fall 2026

A strong freestyler and backstroker, Hinson is already poised to land in the ‘A’ final at the Northeast Conference Championships in five of her top events.

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Gannon University Adds Adrian Paredes Carillo for the Spring of 2026

Adrian Paredes Carillo will join the Gannon men for this upcoming spring semester, bringing competitive butterfly and a wide range of events to the Knights.

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2025 Swammy Awards: High School Teams Of The Year — S. Margarita (CA) Girls, Bolles Boys (FL)

The 2025 Swammy Award winners for High School Team of the Year are the Santa Margarita girls’ team and the Bolles boys squad. 

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