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State Champion Diver From Massachusetts Among 3 High School Seniors Killed In Car Crash

Maisey O’Donnell was a two-time diving champion for Concord-Carlisle High School and had plans to dive in college for Williams College.

Longtime Minnesota High School Coach Rory Fairbanks Announces Retirement

Fairbanks spent the last 25 years as head coach of the girls’ program at Hutchinson, and was the head coach of the boys’ program during two separate stints.

NFHS Approves Rule Letting HS Swimming State Associations Adopt Backstroke Ledges At Meets

The NFHS approved a permissive rule that will allow high school state swimming associations to adopt the use of backstroke ledges in competitions.

Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class

Richard Sybesma was the head coach of TCU swimming & diving for 38 years, a longer tenure than any head coach in school history.

Jack Punswick Won a State Title. Then, He Battled Cancer. Now, He Beat Cancer

After winning the Kansas state title in the 100 breast, Jack Punswick was diagnosed with cancer. He announced yesterday that he officially beat it.

Campbell McKean Shines in Last Oregon High School State Meet

Campbell McKean won two events at the Oregon High School State meet in February, breaking the State Record in the 100 fly.

Jesuit Tampa Hires Robbie Shaffer to Replace Late Father as Head Coach

Robbie Shaffer, who served as assistant coach to Bill Shaffer this past season, will take over his father’s role as head swimming and diving coach.

Jack Punswick named recipient of 2025 National High School Spirit of Sport Award

Punswick, a state champion swimmer in Kansas, spent his senior year battling cancer before making a triumphant return to the pool.

Jake Eccleston Breaks CO 4A 100 BR Record at 53.67, Silver Creek Wins 2024 Boys Team Title

As Windsor senior Jake Eccleston broke his own 4A 100 breast record at 53.67, Silver Creek won the 2024 team title following two prior runner-up finishes.

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2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

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Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

In College

Aquajets’ Frances Muir Verbally Commits To Harvard For Fall 2026

CSC Names Men’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-American Teams for 2024-25 Season

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

CSC Names Women’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-American Teams for 2024-25 Season

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Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

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SwimSwam Pulse: 40.6% Think Cielo’s 20.91 50 Free Is Next Super-Suited Record To Fall

How Come Many Swimmers Don’t Do This? The Untapped Business Hiding in Our Sport

Swim Across America Grants $900,000 Toward First-of-Its-Kind Gene Editing Innovation

Shouts From The Stands: An Open Letter To USA Diving

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Jake Eccleston Breaks CO 4A 100 BR Record at 53.67, Silver Creek Wins 2024 Boys Team Title

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

Aquajets’ Frances Muir Verbally Commits To Harvard For Fall 2026

CSC Names Men’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-American Teams for 2024-25 Season

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

CSC Names Women’s Swimming and Diving Academic All-American Teams for 2024-25 Season

Best Triathlon Wetsuits for Speed, Comfort & Buoyancy

A Feedback Loop Swimmers Can Use to Improve Like Crazy

2025 Best Budget-Friendly Tech Suits for Competitive Swimmers: A Buyer’s Guide

The Best Women’s Swim Training and Lap Swimsuits

Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

SwimSwam Pulse: 40.6% Think Cielo’s 20.91 50 Free Is Next Super-Suited Record To Fall

How Come Many Swimmers Don’t Do This? The Untapped Business Hiding in Our Sport

Swim Across America Grants $900,000 Toward First-of-Its-Kind Gene Editing Innovation

Shouts From The Stands: An Open Letter To USA Diving

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