1:49/3:57 IMer Jacob Anderson Announces Commitment To George Mason’s Class Of 2030
Jacob Anderson, who is strong across IM, backstroke, and butterfly, has announced his commitment to swim at George Mason University.
Distance Freestyler Nicolas Aldana Huelga Commits To Johns Hopkins’ Class Of 2030
Nicolas Aldana Huelga, a distance freestyle specialist, has announced his intent to swim and study at Johns Hopkins University.
23.7/52.2 Sprint Freestyler Thea Siegel Announces Commitment To Pitzer College For 2026-27
Sprint freestyler Thea Siegel will be attending Pitzer College in the fall of 2026 and swimming for the Pomona–Pitzer Sagehens.
2025 Swammy Awards: European Male Swimmer of the Year – Leon Marchand
Leon Marchand’s World Record performance in the 200 IM at the 2025 World Championships earned him his 3rd straight European Male Swimmer of the Year.
14-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski Clocks 49.79 100 Back at IL FMC HSC Speedo Grand Challenge
Fourteen-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski blasted 49.79 in the 100 back at the Illinois Speedo Grand Challenge, ranking 33rd all-time in boys’ 13–14 history.
CSCAA Announces Appointment of New College Swimming & Diving Advocacy Council
The council will provide professional insight, connections and support for initiatives that advance the sustainability of college swimming and diving.”
Joey Eaddy Jumps To #4 All-Time In Boys’ 13-14 500 Free With 4:25.49 In Boston
In the 500 freestyle, Eaddy dropped a time of 4:25.49 in the final, launching him up to 4th all-time in the 13-14 age group and 1st this season.
Rice Women, Grand Valley State Men Claim Victories At 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championships
Rice senior Ella Dyson topped the women’s field in the 5k for the second straight year and fourth overall, while the Owls claimed the team victory.
USA Swimming To Increase Professional Athlete APA Support By 15% Starting In January 2026
USA Swimming CEO, Kevin Ring, told SwimSwam that USA Swimming has committed to raising the APA for professional athletes by 15% in the new year.
Distance Specialist Amelia Gipson Verbally Commits To Harvard For 2027-28
Amelia Gipson has verbally committed to the application process* at Harvard University for the fall of 2027.
Parker Wheeler Narrowly Misses 11-12 NAG Records In 200 Free, 500 Free At Georgia State Champs
Wheeler now ranks 2nd all-time in both events shortly before he turns 13 at the end of the month and moves up to the 13-14 age group.
U.S. Diver Scott Lazeroff Given 14-Month Ban For Doping Violation
Lazeroff tested positive for the banned substance Methylphenidate. He’ll serve a 14-month ban that started on Nov. 24 and will conclude on Jan. 24, 2027.
52.6/1:56.0 Italian Backstroker Christian Bacico Handed Provisional Suspension
Christian Bacico, Italy’s #2 all-time 100/200 backstroker, has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Court of Italy.
2025 Swammy Awards: African Coach of the Year – Rocco Meiring
Meiring coached the only two South African swimmers to win medals at Worlds, including Pieter Coetze, who claimed the world title in the men’s 100 back.
Standout Swimmers Flock to Florida for FGC Winter Champs
Top teams from across Florida, as well as some other states and even Aruba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, traveled to the Sunshine State to compete in the meet.
