Thomas Heilman

2026 Men’s NCAA Pick’ems: What Races Are the Closest and What Races Have Clear Favorites?

Texas’ Rex Mauer is the overwhelming 500 free favorite based on our Pick ‘Em contest responses, earning more than 92% of the winning votes.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Josh Liendo Hunting History In The 100 Fly

Liendo has worked towards breaking Caeleb Dressel’s iconic NCAA record in the 100 fly throughout his college career—can he finally take it down?

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Chances abound in 800 FR as 2025 Top Two, Cal & Texas, Return Just One Leg

Texas’s Rex Maurer is the lone returner from the American Record setting 800 Free Relay of last year, but with Cal losing all their legs, Maurer will be seeking for a spot atop the podium.

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2026 M. NCAA Previews: Ilya Kharun The New Favorite With Luca Urlando Out In 200 Butterfly

The 2024 NCAA champion, Ilya Kharun is now the clear frontrunner to regain his title in the 200 fly after Luca Urlando’s withdrawal from the meet.

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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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Watch 14-Yr-Old Russian Miron Bunakov Rip 50.78 LCM 100 Freestyle

Watch how 14-year-old Miron Bunakov race his way to a monster personal best of 50.78 in the 100 freestyle at the Singapore National Age Group Championships.

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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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14-Year-Old Russian Miron Bunakov Rips 50.78 100 Free At Singapore Age Championships

A monster swim went down at the hands of 14-year-old Miron Bunakov on day one of the 56th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships.

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Pre-Selection Psych Sheets Released For 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships

Texas’ Hubert Kos won’t defend his NCAA title in the 200 IM this season, opting to focus on the 200 back on the last day of racing while adding the 100 fly.

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Renowned Virginia Professor and Staff Liaison Carrie Heilman, Mother of Olympian Thomas, Passes

Carrie Heilman, an integral part of the University of Virginia community as a professor and faculty representative, has died after a battle with Cancer.

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Luka Mijatovic, Gabi Brito Will Race at Sectionals Meets This Week in California (x2)

Luka Mijatovic will be among the juniors who take flight for short course Sectional Championships this weekend in California.

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Claire Curzan became the third-fastest performer in women’s 100 backhistory during prelims at ACCs this morning (48.83) and takes aim at the title tonight.

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

After winning last night’s 400 IM, Stanford’s Lucy Bell headlines the women’s 100 breast final on Friday at the ACC Championships.

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WATCH: Huske vs. Curzan in the 100 Fly & Other Race Videos from Thursday’s Finals at 2026 ACCs

In a thrilling race, Huske was just a hundredth off of Gretchen Walsh’s meet record while Curzan dropped over half a second to take silver

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2026 ACC Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

It’s Night 5 of the ACC Championships from the McAuley Aquatic Center, featuring the 400 IM, 100 Butterfly, and 200 Freestyle.

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