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Free/Back Specialists Andreas Da Silva and Zachariah Dale Headed to LSU This Fall (2026)

Da Silva and Dale are currently poised to be two of the Tigers’ top contributors in the backstroke events, bringing added depth to the team.

NCAA Division I Cabinet Unanimously Approves Age-Based Eligibility Model

The NCAA Division I cabinet unanimously voted to approve the five year age-based eligibility model in their meeting Tuesday.

Houston Adds Speedo Winter Juniors Qualifier Ruby Esparza to 2026 Recruiting Class

Former Illinois State commit Ruby Esparza has signed with Houston, where she projects as an immediate contributor in the breaststroke events.

UCLA Graduate Rosie Murphy Moving to Ireland to Train and Compete in September

UCLA graduate Rosie Murphy will be moving to Ireland’s National Training Centre in Dublin this fall as she trains to represent Ireland internationally.

2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Men On The Rise With Most Talented Team Since Grevers Era

After a standout season that included making the NCAA ‘A’ final of the 400 IM, Josh Staples will be a key player for the Wildcats in 2026-27.

University of West Florida Head Coach Phil Kraus Retires After 8 Seasons With The Program

West Florida is set to begin its transition from D2 to D1 this upcoming season. Kraus was a 7x NSISC Coach of the Year honoree.

Cal Promotes Noah Yanchulis To Associate Head Coach, Adds Maya Geringer To Staff As Assistant

Yanchulis has been with the Golden Bears since the start of the 2023-2024 season as an assistant coach. Geringer spent her COVID season swimming for the team

Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B’s are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN

we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.

2014 NAIA National Championships – Men – Day Two: Ramirez with Two Records, Ax Gets One

Oklahoma Baptist men started the meet out with a record-breaking 200 free relay: Garland Sullivan, Daniel Robbins, Logan Lassley, and Daniel Ramirez.

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2014 NAIA National Championships – Men: Day One Recap

SCAD Savannah’s record-breaking 800 free relay, left to right: Coach Bill Pilczuk, Mark Shvartsman, Ryan Searles, Coach Chris Conlon, Pat Cardillo, and Joel Ax.

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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

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Who Misses Out When the US Selects Their Teams a Year Early?

Where Gretchen Walsh’s 54.33 Ranks Among the Greatest World Records in Swimming History

Updated All-Time Team Title and Individual Title Rankings (NCAA Women’s D1 Swimming & Diving)

Pitt Women Record Best Finish in Women’s NCAA Swim & Dive History (FULL 48 TEAM SCORING MOVES)

NCAA Division I Cabinet Unanimously Approves Age-Based Eligibility Model

Houston Adds Speedo Winter Juniors Qualifier Ruby Esparza to 2026 Recruiting Class

UCLA Graduate Rosie Murphy Moving to Ireland to Train and Compete in September

2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Men On The Rise With Most Talented Team Since Grevers Era

Commit Swimming Enhances Top Performance Reports with Integrated Time Standards

Unifying Multiple Teams: The Streamline & Sprint Human Performance Story

How Kate Douglass Has Incorporated Pilates, PT into Her Routine After Knee Issue Last Season

Commit Swimming Simplifies Time Standard Management for Coaches

Mike Orn On Malmsten, LA28, And Why Lane Lines Are Faster Than You Think

Hunter Armstrong On Racing Clean At Enhanced Games, Getting Paid, And What Comes Next

GAINswim’s Chris Webb & Vern Gambetta On What Good Dryland Actually Looks Like

Podcast: Ryan Lochte Talks Coaching, Gregg Troy, And His Next Chapter In Swimming

Olympic Champion Adam Peaty Will Be A Father Again

Son Of 1976 Olympic Champion David Wilkie, Adam, Training To Beat His Dad’s Former WR Time

How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Summer Preview Magazine With The Jack Alexy Cover

Ryan Lochte Announces Engagement to Girlfriend Molly Gillihan in Gainesville

USA Water Polo’s 2026 Midwest Summer Festival Coming To Indianapolis This Weekend

USA Men’s Water Polo Announces Summer Home Schedule; Set To Honor Three Retiring Olympians

U.S. Olympic Water Polo Bronze Medalists Alex Bowen and Drew Holland Announce Their Retirement

LA 2028 Water Polo Qualification Standards Released: Women Will Now Have Equal Team Numbers To Men

Cal Women’s Water Polo Adds Chiara Amoroso As Transfer Addition From Long Beach State

ACWPC Announces Women’s Collegiate Water Polo All-American Teams

Cal Women’s Water Polo Adds Spanish Utility Player Julia Frigola Navarro

Southern California Defeats Cal For 2026 Women’s Water Polo NCAA Title

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