Thomas Heilman

SwimSwam Pulse: Virginia Men’s Rebuild, Women’s New Era Top Storylines of New NCAA Season

Thomas Heilman will play a primary role for the Virginia men this season as they aim to climb back to the elite ranks after a 32nd-place finish at NCAAs.

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Virginia Releases 2025-2026 Schedule With Two Home Meets

Virginia will host UNC for a dual meet in the fall and host the Cavalier Invite in February. Those are the only two meets in Charlottesville.

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World Juniors Sees Erisman, Dobson added to the US Pan-Pac Team, Roster Appears to be Final

Rylee Erisman’s 15-16 NAG record of 52.79 in the 100 free booked her a spot on the Pan-Pacs roster, as did Kennedi Dobson massive new PB of 4:06.66 in the 400 free.

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SwimSwam Class of 2025 Database – See Where 1,240+ Swimmers and Divers Are Going This Fall

Here it is, the SwimSwam definitive database for the class of 2025. See where they came from and where they are going.

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NCSA ‘A’ Finalist Jackson Tishler Arriving At Virginia This Fall

Tishler was 8th in the 100 and 200 backstrokes at NCSAs this past spring. He also swims mid-distance freestyle.

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Who Would Be 15-16, 17-18 National Age Group Record Holders In The Stroke 50s?

Michael Andrew would take four of the six new proposed NAG Records under the proposal, with several Team USA stars ranking high on the rankings

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Luca Urlando Saw 20% Growth in Instagram Followers After Winning Only U.S. Men’s Gold Medal

Luca Urlando led the U.S. team in percentage growth in his Instagram followers; Jack Alexy, Anna Peplowski, and Campbell McKean also did well.

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Virginia Men’s Swimming Receives $2.2 Million Gift, Largest In Program History

The commitment will support scholarships for the UVA male swimmers and bolster recruitment efforts. It is the largest single commitment in program history.

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How Team USA’s Pan Pacs Roster Is Looking After Worlds, WUGs, and U.S. Nationals

Three of five meets deciding Team USA’s 2026 Pan Pac roster are complete. Here’s where things stand before the final two competitions unfold later this month.

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Ayden Tan Breaks 6th (And Probably Last) 11-12 National Age Group Record of the Summer

Ayden Tan took down another National Age Group Record, this one coming in the 50 free at the Far Western Championships in California.

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2025 World Championships Day 8: Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay Speculation

Whether Thomas Ceccon swims the backstroke or fly leg could have a big effect on the gold medal outcome tonight, after a topsy-turvy prelims session

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2025 World Championships: U.S. Plays Medley Relay Safe With Alexy Anchor, Janton To Lead Off

Tommy Janton will swim the backstroke leg this morning, with the U.S. putting the Cal pair of Dare Rose and Jack Alexy on the back half

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2025 USA Swimming Summer Junior Nationals: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

15-year-old Gabi Brito of Beach Cities Swimming is expected to be one of the top contenders in the girls’ 100 butterfly final.

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Luca On Backstroke? Men’s Medley Relay Looks Like A Headache For Team USA Right Now

With no stroke 100 finalists and big decisions on both fly and backstroke, Luca Urlando may be in line for a surprise medley relay swim.

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2025 World Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

France’s Maxime Grousset will be swimming the both the men’s 100 fly and 50 freestyle events this morning after winning the 50 fly on day 2.

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