Previews & Recaps

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Departures Leave Matheny, Pouch As Clear 1-2 In 200 Breast

Josh Matheny was the lone U.S. swimmer in the 2024 Olympic final, placing 7th after producing his 2nd and 3rd-fastest swims ever at the Olympic Trials.

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2025 Mare Nostrum – Canet-en-Roussillon: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

French Olympian Beryl Gastaldello will look to hold some strong competition as she seeks to win the 50 free in front of a home crowd.

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Wang Shun Nears 400 IM Lifetime Best, Wu Qingfeng Leads Women’s 50 Free Rankings

31-year-old Olympic multi-medalist Wang Shun neared his lifetime best as he took men’s 400m IM gold on the final night of Chinese Nationals.

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Another One: 12-Yr-Old Yu Zidi Fires Off 4:35.53 400 IM To Close Chinese Nationals

12-year-old Yu Zidi entered entirely new territory in the women’s 400m IM, registering a lifetime best of 4:35.53 to close out Chinese Nationals.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Regan Smith Pushing to Defend Her Title in Women’s 100 Back

As the world record holder, Regan Smith is the dominant force in this event but will still see tough competition from Katharine Berkoff and Claire Curzan.

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Doral Academy Red Rock Girls, Sierra Vista Boys Both Repeat As Nevada 4A State Champs

The Doral Academy Red Rock girls’ squad repeated as state champions with 116 points, while the Sierra Vista boys’ team earned 111 points to also repeat.

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12-Yr-Old Yu Zidi Introduces Herself To The World Along With Bonus Training Footage

12-year-old Yu Zidi introduces herself to the world with an endearing video and training montage, giving us a taste of what the phenom’s training is like.

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UVA Commit Jessica Thompson Leads South Africa’s Dominance With Eight Golds At African Juniors

Virginia commit Jessica Thompson led South Africa’s dominance at African Juniors, capturing eight gold medals across individual and relay events.

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Germany Snags Mixed 3m Synchro Gold, Chellacani Wins Women’s 1m At European Diving Champs

Germany’s Luis Avila and Lina Hentschel overtook the Italians with a big final effort to win the mixed 3m synchro title by 0.03 points.

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Illinois Girls, Gulf LSC Boys Take Team Titles At Annual ‘Duel In The Pool’

Elite youth swimmers from Indiana, Illinois and the Gulf of Mexico region gathered in Dallas for the annual “Duel in the Pool,” meet last week. 

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Hazel Ouwehand Rips 25.43 50 Fly New Zealand National Record

25-year-old Hazel Ouwehand turned in a New Zealand record of 25.43 while topping the women’s 50m fly podium at the national championships.

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Chen Juner Rattles Men’s 100 Fly National Record On Day Seven Of Chinese Nationals

Chen Juner fell just .07 outside the Chinese national record en route to winning the men’s 100m butterfly and qualifying for the World Championships.

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Xu Jiayu Equals Chinese Record Of 24.38 In Men’s 50 Backstroke

Olympia medalist Xu Jiayu clocked a national record-matching effort of 24.38 in the semi-finals of the men’s 50m backstroke in his native China.

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McKenzie Siroky Swims Three New Breaststroke Bests At Tennessee Invitational

McKenzie swam personal bests in the 50/100/200 breaststroke last weekend, moving up to 4th fastest American woman this season in the 50/100 breast.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The 200 Free is Hobson’s World, We’re Just Living In It

Luke Hobson is the red-hot favourite after a fantastic last 12 months, but Shaine Casas, Rex Maurer and Carson Foster may look to shake things up behind him.

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