SwimSwam Pulse: Fans Unsure of New Stroke 50 Olympic Qualifying Process
By adding them to the Olympics while the swimming quota decreases, there’s a new qualifying process for the stroke 50s in LA–people don’t like it.
Jessica Thompson Matches Kirsty Coventry’s 50 Back African Record
18-year-old Jessica Thompson downed Chantelle Van Wyk’s longstanding South African record in the women’s SCM 50 backstroke.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Devon Bone Commits To Boston University For 2026
Bone swam to numerous best times this summer and brings conference scoring potential in both breaststroke events.
European Juniors Finalist Sebestyen Papp Of Hungary Heading To Auburn In 2026
Papp finaled in the 50 back at European Juniors earlier this year. He also swims sprint freestyle.
Kyle Chalmers Undergoes Yet Another Surgery, This Time On Ankle
27-year-old Olympic multi-medalist Kyle Chalmers of Australia recently underwent surgery on his ankle and toe and says it will help with his kicking.
New Dad Cameron McEvoy Ready For 25 Freestyle At Aussie SC Championships
31-year-old new dad Cameron McEvoy is scheduled to race the men’s 25m freestyle at next week’s Australian Short Course Championships.
SwimSwam’s 2025-2026 Women’s NCAA Pre-Season Champion Picks
The SwimSwam staff unanimously predicted that Torri Huske will claim three individual NCAA titles at the 2026 Championships.
arena Swim of the Week: Teammates Amber George, Savannah-Eve Martin Trade Kiwi 50 Back Records
Twenty-year-old Amber George won the 50 back at New Zealand SC Nationals in 26.60, edging out 19-year-old teammate Savannah-eve Martin (26.77).
NCAA Champion Max McHugh Joins Notre Dame As Assistant Coach
Notre Dame has added Minnesota alumnus and four-time NCAA Champion Max McHugh to the coaching roster for the 2025-26 season.
Do You Love Swimming? See 394 Swim Jobs You Might Love
If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in swimming. See over 394 Swim Jobs listed.
Freestyle & Butterfly Specialist Ava Otteson Announces Commitment To UCLA
Ava Otteson, who specializes in the 100 free, 200 free, and 200 fly, has announced her commitment to swim and study at UCLA, starting in the fall of 2026.
Daily Swim Coach Workout #1052
SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds.
Daily Swim Coach Workout #1053
SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…
Qin Haiyang Expected To Race At 11th Asian Aquatics Championships
The 11th edition of the Asian Aquatics Championships is nearly upon us, with swimming action beginning on Sunday, September 28th.
2026 Cutino Award Watch List Announced Recognizing 20 Men’s Water Polo Athletes
The Peter J. Cutino Award, named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach, recognizes the best player in men’s and women’s college water polo.
