USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring Talks About The State of Swimming and Answers the Hard Questions
New USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring sat down with SwimSwam Editor-in-Chief Braden Keith for a candid interview about all things swimming.
2025 Swammy Awards: Breakout Male Swimmer of the Year – Ahmed Jaouadi
Ahmed Jaouadi earns the Breakout Male Swimmer of the Year award after shocking the distance free field in Singapore and setting a textile World Record
American Professional Athlete APA Support Increased From $39k to $45k
The USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Agreement (APA) will increase professional athlete support from $39k to $45k in January 2026.
Distance Freestyle Specialist Sarah Ciobanu Commits To La Verne For Fall 2026
Sarah Ciobanu has announced her commitment to swim and study at the University of La Verne this upcoming fall.
Canadian SC Champs Finalist Justine Lapierre Sends Commitment to Nevada for 2026
Canadian Championships finalist Justine Lapierre has committed to Nevada, adding IM and breaststroke depth to the Wolfpack’s women’s 2026 class.
Christopher Montana, 16, Blasts 28.38 50 Breaststroke at NSW Senior State Age
Christopher Montana has become the fastest Australian 16-year-old ever in the long course 50 breast, blasting a winning 28.38 at NSW Senior State Age Champs.
Tavia Arnell Announces Commitment To Colorado State’s Class Of 2030
Tavia Arnell has announced her commitment to swim and study at Colorado State University as a member of the Class of 2030.
Versatile Sprinter Lily Furlow Commits To South Dakota’s Class Of 2030
Versatile sprinter Lily Furrow has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of South Dakota.
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.
