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"I just like to swim…fast. I don't think about the distance."

2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

50 free world champ Meg Harris will look for her first win of the week tonight but faces stiff competition in Shayna Jack, the #18 swimmer all-time

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2026 Australian Swimming Trials: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Kyle Chalmers roared home on the back half of the men’s 100 freestyle en route to claiming the victory and national title in a season-best time of 47.59.

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Indianapolis Pro Swim Series 2026: Ledecky, Walsh E Alexy Guidano Il Meeting

Da Katie Ledecky a Gretchen Walsh, passando per Jack Alexy e Ryan Murphy. Indianapolis ospita l’ultima tappa della Pro Swim Series

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Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, Jack Alexy Highlight Strong Lineup For Indianapolis (Psych Sheets)

It’s a loaded field set to swim in Indianapolis next weekend. Other names include Bobby Finke, Kieran Smith, Isabelle Stadden, Kate Douglass, and Van Mathias.

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Five Takeaways From Day 3 At The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials

Lani Pallister had a phenomenal swim in the 200 free yesterday, and has stepped seamlessly into the gap left by Ariarne Titmus’ retirement

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Bob Bowman Leads USA Swimming Coaching Staff for 2026 Pan Pacs

Bob Bowman has been named the head coach of the 2026 USA Swimming Pan Pacs coaching staff, which will run from August 12-15 in Irvine.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Boys’ High School Class of 2026

Texas commit Rowan Cox is the fastest swimmer in the class in the 100 fly, ranks 2nd in the 100 back, and is strong across all freestyle distances.

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SwimSwam Pulse: McEvoy, Pallister Voted Most Intriguing Storylines Heading Into Aussie Trials

After a dominant performance at the 2025 Aussie Trials, many are wondering what Lani Pallister will do this year after a full year training with Dean Boxall.

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2026 Mare Nostrum Canet: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

After a strong showing last weekend in Monaco, Kristof Milak returns to the pool in two events today, taking on the 50 fly and 100 freestyle

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Summer McIntosh Signs With Olympic Sports Agency Giant Octagon

Octagon, which also represents Michael Phelps, ranked fourth among sports agencies in 2025 with $463 million in maximum commissions.

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Re-Rank: Top 20 NCAA Swimming Recruits In The Girls’ High School Class of 2026

Generational freestyler and Cal commit Rylee Erisman headlines the girls’ class of 2026 with NCAA ‘A’ final-worthy times in the 100, 200 and 500 free.

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Katie Ledecky Awarded Honorary Degree from Yale University

Yale University awarded honorary degrees to eight distinguished individuals this year, including swimming icon Katie Ledecky.

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El flamante récord mundial de Gretchen Walsh en contexto

En términos de diferencia porcentual con respecto al segundo mejor tiempo de la historia, representa un increíble 2,07%, la mayor entre todos los vigentes.

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

Walsh’s new mark of 54.33 makes her more than 2% faster than the next-fastest swimmer in history, Sarah Sjostrom, making this the most dominant current WR.

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Summer McIntosh on Rest of her Season: “It’s a Long Summer”

Even after winning twice in Fort Lauderdale, including a thrilling duel with Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh admitted she left the meet wanting more.

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