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Men’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2026 NCAAs

Arizona State’s Ilya Kharun leads all junior swimmers with 139 career NCAA points through three championship appearances.

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Great Britain’s Men’s Medley Relay Did Not Medal In Paris – But They Look As Strong As Ever For LA

The add-up from the winners of the four 100 meter events was the fastest ever at a British Championships at 3:29.95, 0.24 seconds faster than in 2024

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2026 Aquatics GB Championships: Nowacki Cruises To Top Seed In The 200 Breast In Day 5 Prelims

Filip Nowacki is on the hunt for his first senior British title, having placed 2nd in both the 50 breast and 100 breast so far this week

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SEC Announces 2025-26 Swimming & Diving Awards

Florida’s Josh Liendo was named SEC Male Swimmer of the Year, while Tennessee’s Camille Spink claimed women’s honors.

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2026 M. NCAA Champs: Day 4 (Ups/Downs) – The Top Four Look Locked In, But The Battle Is On For 5th

Rex Maurer was one of four Texas swimmers to move from outside the points to score this morning, as they all but sewed up the team title

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Swims You Might Have Missed On Day 3 Of The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships

Jack Wilkening set a huge best in the 100 back to crack 44 seconds and demolish his Michigan school record while leading off the 400 medley relay tonight

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2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 3 Finals Preview

Florida freshman Ahmed Jaouadi is the 2nd seed in the men’s 500 freestyle tonight that is highlighting the team race between Florida and Texas.

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2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Prelims Preview

Rex Maurer and Ahmed Jaouadi will lock horns in an eagerly awaited matchup in the men’s 500 free this morning, with both having one event win apiece so far

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Maximus Williamson Becomes First Freshman 200 Free Champ Since Townley Haas, #1 U.S. Freshman Ever

Maximus Williamson became the first freshman since Townley Haas to win the 200 free NCAA title, clocking a new best of 1:30.03 in the process

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Men’s NCAAs Day 1 Scoring Analysis: Florida And Virginia The Biggest Risers

Ahmed Jaouadi was one of four Florida milers to move up in the standings as they outscored their projected points by 11, ending the day top of the standings

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Tennessee’s Koby Bujak-Upton Becomes First Sub-1:30 Freshman 200 Freestyler Ever in 1:29.79

Bujak-Upton’s 1:29.79 makes him the fastest freshman of all time, and the 9th fastest performer ever in the 200 freestyle.

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SwimSwam Pulse: With or Without Urlando, 100 Fly Is Most Anticipated Event of Men’s NCAAs

Ilya Kharun and Josh Liendo will go head-to-head in the most anticipated event of the meet, the 100 fly, this week at Men’s NCAAs.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU & Texas Pose Big Dilemma for Florida to Repeat as 400 Med Relay Champs

Nate Germonprez and his 49.02 breaststroke split should have Texas ahead at the halfway point, but will it be enough to hold off Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Arizona State a Runaway Train In 200 Free Relay, Record In Sight

Jonny Kulow has been clutch for the Sun Devil relays throughout his career, and an NCAA Record in the 200 free relay could be in the cards in his senior year.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU Flying Close To The Sun In The 400 Free Relay

Jonny Kulow anchored ASU home to silver at 2025 NCAAs – and he looks in prime position to be anchoring home to gold in 2026

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