SwimSwam Pulse: 46.2% Think Will Modglin Is Top U.S. 100 Backstroker In 2027, 20% Back Ryan Murphy
Modglin, who just turned 22, was the fastest American last year in the LCM 100 back (52.54) and reset the American Record in SCY this past fall (43.26).
Five Storylines to Follow at the Pro Swim Series – Sacramento
After nearly two years away from competition, Ryan Murphy will race the 50 and 100 backstrokes this week in Sacramento at the Pro Series.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Gretchen Walsh will race two events as the top seed on the final night of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open, the 100 fly and the 50 free.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
This morning’s action features prelims of the 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, 200 IM, and 50 freestyle.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Hubert Kos is swimming two events tonight, the 200 freestyle and the 200 backstroke. He is the top seed in the 200 back by more than three seconds.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Regan Smith is slated to make two splashes this morning, taking on her usual 200 Back, where she is the American Record holder, as well as the 200 free.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Night 2 Photo Vault
Take a look at some of the best photos from night two of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open, courtesy of SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Gretchen Walsh leads a trio of Cavaliers into the final of the 100 free, she will also race the 50 back later in the session.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Night 2 Photo Vault
Take a look at some of the best photos from night two of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open, courtesy of photographer Chris Pose.
2026 Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open: Day 2 Prelims – Live Recap
Caeleb Dressel leads a stacked field in the men’s 100 Free prelims, as the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open kicks off this morning in earnest.
Four Storylines to Follow at the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open
Can Katie Ledecky rekindle the fire that she started in Fort Lauderdale last season? Breaking the 800 free world record in 8:04.12 at the Pro Series.
Ledecky, McIntosh, Walsh, Marchand, & Kos Headline Loaded Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open Psych Sheets
11-time world champion and 13-time world record breaker Gretchen Walsh is one of the many stars set to compete at next week’s Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open.
Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Virginia Freshman Maximus Williamson Powers To 200 IM NCAA Title
Williamson dropped more than two seconds off his personal best time over the course of the day, moving to #6 all-time in the 200 IM in 1:38.48.
Hubert Kos Now The Fastest 200 ButterBack Swimmer Ever – And It’s Not Close
Hubert Kos was already an elite 100 flyer and 100 backstroker, but in the last 48 hours has put himself way out in front of anyone else, ever
Summer McIntosh and Regan Smith Lead Overall Pro Swim Prize Money Totals With $11,000 Each
Summer McIntosh and Regan Smith lead the overall prize money totals with $11,000 earned during the first two stops of the 2026 Pro Swim Series.
