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Luke Vatev Swims 1:42.95 200 Back At Illinois Senior Champs

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Vatev swam season best times in all four of his individual events which he only swam in prelims. Molly Wideikis became the #77 13-14 all-time in the 200 free. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Luke Vatev Swims 1:42.95 200 Back At Illinois Senior Champs

SwimSwam Pulse: With or Without Urlando, 100 Fly Is Most Anticipated Event of Men’s NCAAs

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Ilya Kharun and Josh Liendo will go head-to-head in the most anticipated event of the meet, the 100 fly, this week at Men's NCAAs. Read the full story on SwimSwam: SwimSwam Pulse: With or Without Urlando, 100 Fly Is Most Anticipated Event of Men’s NCAAs

Ruard Van Renen Clocks #7 All-Time 50 Back Swim (20.20) During Early NCAAs Heats

By Yanyan Li on SwimSwam Van Renen's drop in the 50 back bodes well for his 100 back, where he is seeded third overall with a time of 43.92 but still has potential room to drop. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Ruard Van Renen Clocks #7 All-Time 50 Back Swim (20.20) During Early NCAAs Heats

St. Thomas Academy Boys Repeat At Minnesota A State Championships

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam St. Thomas repeated as Minnesota Class A champion and won its 17th title overall, finishing 137 points ahead of runner-up Breck. Read the full story on SwimSwam: St. Thomas Academy Boys Repeat At Minnesota A State Championships

Mixed Relay Lead-Offs Now Eligible For World Records

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Jack Alexy (left) produced one of the fastest swims ever in the men's 100 free leading the Americans to gold last summer in the mixed 400 free relay. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Mixed Relay Lead-Offs Now Eligible For World Records

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Live Recap

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam Its the beginning of the end as the first day of the NCAA Championship kicks off with the early heats of the mile, 200 medley relay and 800 free relay. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Live Recap

To B Or Not To B: Division III and the Case for Big Beautiful ‘B’ Finals

By Liz Rosenthal on SwimSwam Three of last year's 'B' finalists are now NCAA Division III national champions. Read the full story on SwimSwam: To B Or Not To B: Division III and the Case for Big Beautiful ‘B’ Finals

2026 M. NCAA Division I Championships: Day 1 Early Heats Scratches – Wisconsin’s Romano Drops Mile

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam Wisconsin's Yoav Romano was the highest seeded scratch out of today's mile with the 26th seed likely focusing on tonight's 800 free relay, where the Badgers are the 6th seed. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Division I Championships: Day 1 Early Heats Scratches – Wisconsin’s Romano Drops Mile

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Preview

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam The first morning session will feature heats of the 1650 free, 200 medley relay, and 800 free relay. The top eight entries will not swim this morning. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Day 1 Early Heats Preview

No. 4 Cal Women’s Water Polo Heads South For Two Road Tests

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam California heads south this week for two games, starting with Long Beach State on Wednesday before taking on USC on Saturday. Read the full story on SwimSwam: No. 4 Cal Women’s Water Polo Heads South For Two Road Tests

2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU & Texas Pose Big Dilemma for Florida to Repeat as 400 Med Relay Champs

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam Nate Germonprez and his 49.02 breaststroke split should have Texas ahead at the halfway point, but will it be enough to hold off Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: ASU & Texas Pose Big Dilemma for Florida to Repeat as 400 Med Relay Champs

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

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Texas' Rex Mauer is the overwhelming 500 free favorite based on our Pick 'Em contest responses, earning more than 92% of the winning votes. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Pick’ems: What Races Are the Closest and What Races Have Clear Favorites?

2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Visualizing the Scored Psych Sheet

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam The Texas men are projected to take the lead during day two of the 2026 NCAA Championships, and stay on top through the rest of the meet. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 Men’s NCAA Division I Championship: Visualizing the Scored Psych Sheet

2026 M. NCAA Previews: “Maybe Next Year” is Here, Kos Aims For 1:33 200 Back At Final NCAAs

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam In 2025, Texas senior Hubert Kos said "maybe next year" after he just missed swimming 1:33 in the 200 backstroke final. It's next year. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: “Maybe Next Year” is Here, Kos Aims For 1:33 200 Back At Final NCAAs

2026 M. NCAA Previews: Florida Hoping for a Sure Shot at the 200 Medley Title After 2025 DQ

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam After having reset the NCAA record already Josh Liendo will look to anchor the Gators to another NCAA title in the 200 medleys after having been DQed last year. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Florida Hoping for a Sure Shot at the 200 Medley Title After 2025 DQ

World Juniors Fianlist Sum Yiu Li Commits To Cal For 2027 (25.03 50 FR/54.87 100 FR LCM)

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Sum Yiu Li represents Hong Kong at the international level and swam at the 2025 World Championships as well as the World Junior Championships. Read the full story on SwimSwam: World Juniors Fianlist Sum Yiu Li Commits To Cal For 2027 (25.03 50 FR/54.87 100 FR LCM)

Florida Adds French Freestyle Talent Carla Serra to Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Serra joins the Gator women's 2026 recruiting class with a converted 1650 time that would have been top 8 at SECs this past month. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Florida Adds French Freestyle Talent Carla Serra to Women’s 2026 Recruiting Class

Youngstown State (8), Ohio State (6) Lead Men’s NCAA Transfer Portal Numbers

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Youngstown State is currently in search of their next head coach after Brad Smith resigned earlier this month. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Youngstown State (8), Ohio State (6) Lead Men’s NCAA Transfer Portal Numbers

Psych vs Actual: How Do Men’s Teams Typically Perform at NCAAs (2026 Edition)

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam It is no secret that Cal has a legendary taper, and the numbers support that idea. In 2025, the men increased their psych vs actual score by 178 points. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Psych vs Actual: How Do Men’s Teams Typically Perform at NCAAs (2026 Edition)

Women’s 2026 NCAA Championships: With No ‘B’ Finals, Were Prelims Actually Faster?

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Liberty Clark was the penultimate swimmer into a rapid 50 free final, but did the loss of 'B' finals this year result in prelims faster across the board? Read the full story on SwimSwam: Women’s 2026 NCAA Championships: With No ‘B’ Finals, Were Prelims Actually Faster?

2026 M. NCAA Previews: Baylor Nelson & Texas Aiming for a Perfect 4 IM, Targeting Top Three Sweep

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam In his first year at Texas, but last in the NCAA, Baylor Nelson is on the hunt for his first NCAA title as he is the top seed in the 400 IM. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Baylor Nelson & Texas Aiming for a Perfect 4 IM, Targeting Top Three Sweep

Division II NCAA Transfer Portal Roundup

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam At least five NCAA Division II 'A' finalists on the men's side have entered the portal, including runner-up Sebastian Camacho Gomez of Findlay. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Division II NCAA Transfer Portal Roundup

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

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam 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? Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Josh Liendo Hunting History In The 100 Fly

Edina Boys Win Third Straight Title At Minnesota AA Championships

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam For the third year in a row, the seventh time in the last eight years, and the 18th time overall, Edina captured the state championship. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Edina Boys Win Third Straight Title At Minnesota AA Championships

Florida State Record-holder Michel Arkhangelskiy Changes Sporting Nationality to Bahrain

By Anne Lepesant on SwimSwam Out of options in France, where he spent most of his childhood, Russian-born Michel Arkhangelskiy has come to an agreement to represent Bahrain as a citizen of the kingdom. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Florida State Record-holder Michel Arkhangelskiy Changes Sporting Nationality to Bahrain

2026 NCAA Qualifier Haley McDonald (Texas) Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam McDonald swam in prelims of the 200 back and 400 IM at the 2026 NCAA Championships this past weekend. She just finished her freshman season. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 NCAA Qualifier Haley McDonald (Texas) Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo Chasing Immortality In 100 Free

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Josh Liendo is on the verge of completing the career grand slam in the 100 free, having won it in each of his three seasons with the Florida Gators. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo Chasing Immortality In 100 Free

2026 M. NCAA Previews: Josh Liendo Chasing Immortality In 100 Free

All The Links You Need For the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Here is how to follow the action at the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships, which begin Wednesday morning in Atlanta, GA. Read the full story on SwimSwam: All The Links You Need For the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships

Claire Tuggle Announces Retirement from Swimming following Women’s NCAA Championships

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Claire Tuggle announced her retirement on Instagram after NCAAs, closing out a career that included NAG records and time spent with Virginia and USC. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Claire Tuggle Announces Retirement from Swimming following Women’s NCAA Championships