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Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 3/28/2026

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 3/28/2026

2026 M. NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Scratches – 200 Fly World Medalist Chmielewski Out

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam 2025 World silver medalist Krzysztof Chmielewski has scratched out of the 200 fly after being seeded 11th, after adding seven seconds in the 500 free Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Scratches – 200 Fly World Medalist Chmielewski Out

Daily Swim Coach Workout #1116

By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily... Read the full story on SwimSwam: Daily Swim Coach Workout #1116

The Ahmed’s Post 500 Free Interview: “I think sub-4:00 is possible”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Ahmed Hafnaoui and Ahmed Jaouadi touched 1-2 in the 500 free, making a distance sweep for Florida at this meet and netting Hafnaoui his first NCAA title Read the full story on SwimSwam: The Ahmed’s Post 500 Free Interview: “I think sub-4:00 is possible”

WATCH: Hubert Kos’ Mind-Bending 42.61 100 Back NCAA Record & All Men’s NCAA Night 3 Race Videos

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Watch all of the race videos from night three of the 2026 Men's NCAA Division I Championships, courtesy of "NCAA Championships" on YouTube. Read the full story on SwimSwam: WATCH: Hubert Kos’ Mind-Bending 42.61 100 Back NCAA Record & All Men’s NCAA Night 3 Race Videos

SMU Adds Three Transfers From Washington State Including 2025 NCAA Qualifier Dori Hathazi

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Hathazi swam in prelims of the 200 fly at the 2023, 2024, and 2025 NCAA Championships. Ashlyn Hernandez and Cecilia Ronnlund will also arrive this fall. Read the full story on SwimSwam: SMU Adds Three Transfers From Washington State Including 2025 NCAA Qualifier Dori Hathazi

Audrey Derivaux Swims 4:40.99 LCM 400 IM, 3rd Fastest Of Career On Night 2 In Indy

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Derivaux's swim sits at #22 in the world this season. Kayla Han was 2nd in a 4:41.49, less than a second off her lifetime best. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Audrey Derivaux Swims 4:40.99 LCM 400 IM, 3rd Fastest Of Career On Night 2 In Indy

Men’s NCAAs Day 3 Scoring Analysis: Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have A Title Race

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam With just one day left, we are finely poised at the top of the standings after Florida had a 46.5 point swing vs Texas go their way on day 3 Read the full story on SwimSwam: Men’s NCAAs Day 3 Scoring Analysis: Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have A Title Race

2026 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Pick’Ems Update

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam User "Walsh-Madden-Grimes-Weinstein" won day three of the pick'ems with 61 points, and the biggest "upset" was Ahmed Hafnaoui's win in the 500 free. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Pick’Ems Update

Swims You Might Have Missed On Day 3 Of The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Jack Wilkening set a huge best in the 100 back to crack 44 seconds and demolish his Michigan school record while leading off the 400 medley relay tonight Read the full story on SwimSwam: Swims You Might Have Missed On Day 3 Of The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships

Carly Afanasewicz Wins 50 Back, 400 IM On Night 2 Of Ithaca Sectionals

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Afanasewicz, an NC State commit, showed off her versatility tonight winning the 50 back and 400 IM in Ithaca. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Carly Afanasewicz Wins 50 Back, 400 IM On Night 2 Of Ithaca Sectionals

2026 M. NCAA Championships: Day 3 400 Medley Relay Analysis – A Trio of Historic Fly Splits

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Josh Liendo swam the #2 fly split ever, one of three top-ten splits in the final heat tonight alongside Hubert Kos and Ilya Kharun Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Championships: Day 3 400 Medley Relay Analysis – A Trio of Historic Fly Splits

Thomas Heilman on Being a Cavalier, Max’s Big Win, and Losing Mother to Cancer

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam In the midst of his first NCAA Championships, UVA freshman Thomas Heilman took a bit of time to speak with the media. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Thomas Heilman on Being a Cavalier, Max’s Big Win, and Losing Mother to Cancer

Josh Liendo Clocks 42.41 100 Fly Relay Split, Second-Fastest Of All-Time

By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam Liendo's relay split was the second-fastest ever in the 100 fly, falling just behind the 42.12 he swam at the 2025 SEC Championships. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Josh Liendo Clocks 42.41 100 Fly Relay Split, Second-Fastest Of All-Time

Daily Swim Coach Workout #1115

Hubert Kos Now The Fastest 200 ButterBack Swimmer Ever – And It’s Not Close

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam 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 Read the full story on SwimSwam: Hubert Kos Now The Fastest 200 ButterBack Swimmer Ever – And It’s Not Close

With 1:48.79 200 Breast, Josh Bey Becomes Second-Fastest Freshman Ever Behind Leon Marchand

By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam Bey becomes just the second freshman to ever break the 1:49 barrier with his second-place performance in the 200 breast at 2026 NCAAs. Read the full story on SwimSwam: With 1:48.79 200 Breast, Josh Bey Becomes Second-Fastest Freshman Ever Behind Leon Marchand

Hubert Kos Blasts 42.61 100 Backstroke For NCAA Record, First Man Sub-43 In Fly & Back

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Kos smashed his own record of a 43.08 from this morning and became the first swimmer ever to break 43 seconds in both the 100 fly and 100 back. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Hubert Kos Blasts 42.61 100 Backstroke For NCAA Record, First Man Sub-43 In Fly & Back

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Photo Vault

By Jack Spitser on SwimSwam View the best photos from the second day of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, courtesy of SwimSwam photographer Jack Spitser. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 2 Photo Vault

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Ahmed Jaouadi and Rex Maurer each have an NCAA title to their name this week. Now, they will face off in the 500 freestyle on Day 3 of 2026 NCAAs. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Winter Juniors Qualifier Brooke Dynes Verbals To Utah For 2026-27

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Dynes' lifetime best in the 100 breaststroke is just 14 one-hundredths shy of what it took to reach the C final at the 2026 Big 12 Championships. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Winter Juniors Qualifier Brooke Dynes Verbals To Utah For 2026-27

Jonny Kulow on ASU Sprint Core: “It’s honestly kind of like assembling the Avengers”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Not only have they won the 200 free and medley relays, but this morning they placed 3 men in the A final of the 50 free. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Jonny Kulow on ASU Sprint Core: “It’s honestly kind of like assembling the Avengers”

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 3 Finals Preview

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Florida freshman Ahmed Jaouadi is the 2nd seed in the men's 500 freestyle tonight that is highlighting the team race between Florida and Texas. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 3 Finals Preview

Breaststroke Prodigy Shin Ohashi Leads Japan’s Pan Pacific Championships Roster

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Japan has revealed its lineup for both men and women for this year's Pan Pacific Championships, with the roster highlighted by prodigy Shin Ohashi. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Breaststroke Prodigy Shin Ohashi Leads Japan’s Pan Pacific Championships Roster

Winter Juniors Qualifier Maggie Wright Commits To West Virginia For Fall 2026

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Wright's personal best in the 200 backstroke would have qualified her for the 'C' final at the 2026 Big 12 Championships. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Winter Juniors Qualifier Maggie Wright Commits To West Virginia For Fall 2026

Hinata Ando Takes Down Kosuke Hagino’s SCM 400 Free JPN High School Record

By Retta Race on SwimSwam The 48th All Japan Junior Olympic Spring Competition got underway, with a new National High School Record going down on the men's side to kick things off. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Hinata Ando Takes Down Kosuke Hagino’s SCM 400 Free JPN High School Record

Rex Maurer on Adjusting to Pressures of Success: “This year has been a real challenge for me”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam After defending his NCAA title in the 400 IM, Maurer spoke candidly on how he has navigated, and is still navigating, dealing with that pressure. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Rex Maurer on Adjusting to Pressures of Success: “This year has been a real challenge for me”

2026 M. NCAA Champs: Day 3 (Ups/Downs) – Florida, Texas Still Battling for 1st, Indiana Eyeing 3rd

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam An up and down day for both Texas and Florida, leaves the battle for the title still up for grabs, with Indiana making a push for 3rd place over ASU Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Champs: Day 3 (Ups/Downs) – Florida, Texas Still Battling for 1st, Indiana Eyeing 3rd

NBAC’s Shannon Conway and Avery Heron Pick Up Event Wins On Night One of Buffalo Sectionals

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Ohio State commit for 2027, Shannon Conway, won the girls' 1500 freestyle last night in a personal best time of 17:09.08. Read the full story on SwimSwam: NBAC’s Shannon Conway and Avery Heron Pick Up Event Wins On Night One of Buffalo Sectionals

Maximus Williamson on Tie for 8th to NCAA Title: “It’s been a roller coaster of emotion”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Freshman Maximus Williamson made a statement out of lane 8 last night, winning his first NCAA title in the 200 free in 1:30.03 Read the full story on SwimSwam: Maximus Williamson on Tie for 8th to NCAA Title: “It’s been a roller coaster of emotion”