Read moreEvent Domination: Which Swimmers Own the Most Top Times in a Specific Event (Women's Edition)09 January 2026Event Domination: Which Swimmers Own the Most Top Times in a Specific Event (Women's Edition) Who maintains the greatest dominance in a single event? It's a question that can be measured in multiple ways. An argument can be made for the athlete whose best time holds the greatest percentage differenc...
Read moreDutch Husband and Wife Headed for International Swimming Hall of Fame After Illustrious Careers09 January 2026Dutch Husband and Wife Headed for International Swimming Hall of Fame After Illustrious Careers When the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) conducts its 2026 inductions later this year in Fort Lauderdale, the evening will be exceedingly special for the Netherlands' Ranomi Kromowidjojo and F...
Read moreSwim & Tell: Are the ORCA Awards the ESPYs of Age Group Swimming?09 January 2026Swim & Tell: Introducing the ORCA Awards On Episode Six of the Swim & Tell podcast, host Sophia Knapp spoke with two leaders working to change the way we experience age-group swimming. Doug Fonder, President and CEO of the International Swim Coaches Association, and Lane One: Making Waves Podcast h....
Read moreFirst Annual Patrick Woepse Foundation Swim Honors Life of UCLA Water Polo Star08 January 2026Patrick Woepse Foundation Swim Honors Life of UCLA Water Polo Star By Alex Ellison On a cool August morning in Newport Beach, California, the local community gathered at the 34th Street Pier to take part in the first Patrick Woepse Foundation swim. The event followed Pat’s daily ritual: swimming fro...
Read moreSwim England Apologises For String Of Errors Over Ellesmere Titans Disaffiliation08 January 2026Swim England Apologises For String Of Errors Over Ellesmere Titans Disaffiliation Swim England has apologised to Ellesmere Titans for errors it made in the disaffiliation of the club in 2022 which included acting on anonymous information that turned out to be false. The governing body, with CEO Andy...
Read moreStar-Studded Lineup Set for Opening USA Swimming Pro Series Stop of the Year (See Psych Sheets)08 January 2026Star-Studded Lineup Set for Opening USA Swimming Pro Series Stop of the Year (See Psych Sheets) The pre-scratch psych sheets for next week’s USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin have been released, and the field is absolutely stacked. In addition to many of the premier names in American swimming d...
Read more3 Questions to Answer in Swimming's New Year (Part II); Which Pan Zhanle Will We See?08 January 20263 Questions to Answer in Swimming's New Year (Part II) As we navigate through the early days of 2026, it is natural to look ahead and wonder about the months ahead. What types of performances will we see from veteran champions? Who will emerge as a breakout star? These are just two questions that ca...
Read moreOlympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Named SafeSport CEO07 January 2026Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Named SafeSport CEO Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley was named the CEO of the U.S Center for SafeSport on Monday. She will formally take the role Feb. 1. She takes over for interim CEO and board chair emerita April Holmes. Fitzgerald Mosle...
Read moreU.S. Men’s Water Polo Names 20-Man Roster for Australia Series07 January 2026U.S. Men’s Water Polo Names 20-Man Roster for Australia Series The United States Men’s Water Polo team named a 20-man roster for the upcoming two-game series with Australia. The group includes 14 of the 15 players who went to the World Championships in the summer of 2025, everyone but Connor Ohl. Al...
Read moreISHOF Announces Class of 2026 Led by Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ranomi Kromowidjojo07 January 2026ISHOF Announces Class of 2026 Led by Nathan Adrian, Laszlo Cseh, Ranomi Kromowidjojo ISHOF is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its 61st Annual Honoree Induction Ceremony back in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is proud ...
Read moreASCA Announces Staff Additions: MJ Truex, Sarah Winstead, Dan McCarthy07 January 2026The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) has announced a strategic expansion of its team, welcoming three highly respected new hires — MJ Truex, Sarah Winstead, and Dan McCarthy. These respected professionals in the swimming community bring deep experience in coach development, membership gr...
Read moreUSA Women's Depth in Backstroke Events on Display During 2025 Campaign (Stats Included)07 January 2026United States Excellence in Backstroke Events on Display During 2025 Campaign The backstroke events have always been a strength of the United States. There was a time (1996-2016) when American men captured six consecutive Olympic gold medals in both the 100-meter backstroke and 200 back. During that...
Read moreVanya Gojakovic Stays Local, Verbals to Northwestern for 202707 January 2026Vanya Gojakovic Stays Local, Verbals to Northwestern for 2027 NEW COMMIT: Evanston, Illinois native Vanya Gojakovic will stay close to home for her college career. The Futures qualifier has verbally committed to Northwestern University and will arrive on campus in Fall 2027. Regarding her commitment...
Read more'We’re the Recruits Living This Nightmare'; How House vs. NCAA Reshaped College Recruiting07 January 2026'We’re the Recruits Living This Nightmare'; How House vs. NCAA Reshaped College Recruiting A Firsthand Look at How House vs. NCAA is Changing Recruiting Away From D-I Programs The New College Recruiting Reality: House vs. NCAA and the Future of Olympic Sports Op-Ed: This article is an op-ed. The vie...
Read moreCollege Swimming Reset (Women's Butterfly and IM): Torri Huske, Caroline Bricker Hold Favorite Status07 January 2026College Swimming Reset (Women's Butterfly and IM): Torri Huske, Caroline Bricker Hold Favorite Status The college swimming season has entered its home stretch. January features the final dual meets of the season before conference championships in February and the NCAA Championships in March. Prior t...
Read moreRising Junior Stars Rylee Erisman & Audrey Derivaux Join the Swim & Tell Podcast07 January 2026Rylee Erisman & Audrey Derivaux Discuss Record Swims, Commitments and More on Swim & Tell Podcast This week, the Swimming World podcast, Swim & Tell, features two of the nation’s top high school swimmers in the country: Rylee Erisman and Audrey Derivaux. The pair is coming off an incredibly success....
Read moreCSCAA Partners with Fitter & Faster on Scholar All-America and All-America Honors06 January 2026[caption id="attachment_631161" align="alignleft" width="450"] The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association[/caption] January 6, 2026 The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced a new multi-year partnership with Fitter & Faster Swim Camps, naming the organizat...
Read moreArizona State Record Holder Delaney Barbee Gives 2027 Verbal to Sun Devils06 January 2026Arizona State Record Holder Delaney Barbee Gives 2027 Verbal to Sun Devils NEW COMMIT: Arizona State University has kept local standout Delaney Barbee in-state for her college career. The sprint freestyler hails from New River, Arizona, about 45 minutes north from Tempe. Regarding her commitment, sh...
Read moreIn His Own League: Hubert Kos Ranks No. 1 in 200 Backstroke in 2025 in LC and SC06 January 2026In His Own League: Hubert Kos Ranks No. 1 in 200 Backstroke in 2025 in LC and SC At the conclusion of the 2025 season, four women were ranked No. 1 in an event in both the long-course pool and in the short-course setting. Leading the way was Gretchen Walsh, who accomplished the feat in a pair of eve...
Read moreCollege Swimming Reset (Women's Backstroke and Breaststroke): Claire Curzan Going For Another Double06 January 2026College Swimming Reset (Women's Backstroke and Breaststroke): Claire Curzan Going For Another Double The college swimming season has entered its home stretch. January features the final dual meets of the season before conference championships in February and the NCAA Championships in March. Prior to...