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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

SwimSwam25 Mar

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

SwimSwam25 Mar

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: Josh 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: Josh Liendo Chasing Immortality In 100 Free

2026 M. NCAA Previews: 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

CSCAA Announces 2026 Women’s Division I Coach & Athlete of the Year Awards, All-America Selections

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Virginia led all programs with 58 total All-America selections, followed by Stanford and Texas with 42 apiece. Read the full story on SwimSwam: CSCAA Announces 2026 Women’s Division I Coach & Athlete of the Year Awards, All-America Selections

2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo and Kharun Lead a Fast 50 Free Field

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Florida senior Josh Liendo won the 50 free NCAA title in 2024, and this year he sits tied for the top spot with ASU junior Ilya Kharun. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Liendo and Kharun Lead a Fast 50 Free Field

What is the Best Schedule for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships? You Tell Us!

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam What do you feel is the best event schedule for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships? Now is your opportunity to share your best day-by-day event orders Read the full story on SwimSwam: What is the Best Schedule for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships? You Tell Us!

How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Swimsuit Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam Give the gift of swimming to your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach. Start with the Leon Marchand cover and the 2026 Swimsuit Issue. Read the full story on SwimSwam: How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Swimsuit Magazine With The Leon Marchand Cover

The Teams Arrive In Atlanta For 2026 Men’s NCAAs: Social Media Edition

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam The Cal men visited the Georgia Aquarium. See all the teams that have posted about their arrival on social media here. Read the full story on SwimSwam: The Teams Arrive In Atlanta For 2026 Men’s NCAAs: Social Media Edition

Understand The Why: An Open Letter To The NCAA Division 1 Swimming & Diving Community

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Indiana diving coach Drew Johansen explains the reasoning behind the changes made to the NCAA Championships and what the plan is moving forward. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Understand The Why: An Open Letter To The NCAA Division 1 Swimming & Diving Community

2025-26 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam The Texas Longhorns, who have led our men's power rankings all season, top our final edition heading into the NCAA Championships. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2025-26 Men’s NCAA Power Rankings: Final Edition

Sectionals Champion Caleb Kattau Commits to Penn State for Fall 2026

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam A butterfly and IM specialist, Kattau is currently poised to be the Nittany Lions' fastest competitor in the 200 fly next season. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Sectionals Champion Caleb Kattau Commits to Penn State for Fall 2026

Staying Afloat Before the Season Starts: The Work Most Swim Leagues Don’t See

By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam When systems are inconsistent, things can slip through the cracks. Missed screenings. Expired background checks. Incomplete documentation. Read the full story on SwimSwam: Staying Afloat Before the Season Starts: The Work Most Swim Leagues Don’t See

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

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam 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. Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2026 M. NCAA Previews: Chances abound in 800 FR as 2025 Top Two, Cal & Texas, Return Just One Leg

Men’s NCAAs 2026: Which Event Was The Most Difficult To Qualify In With The New AQ System?

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam The final swimmer into the 50 free came from line 19, four rows lower than any other event with Jonny Kulow's 18.82, a scoring time in 2025, falling outside Read the full story on SwimSwam: Men’s NCAAs 2026: Which Event Was The Most Difficult To Qualify In With The New AQ System?

SwimSwam23 Mar