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Gregorio Paltrinieri Lands New Open Water Coach in Germano Proietti
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (411+ words) Sunny Chen has committed to Case Western Reserve University for 2027, where she will join the Spartans as a freestyle and butterfly specialist. Omaha has received planning approval for a new $20 million indoor aquatic facility featuring a 50-meter pool and 1,200 spectator…...
Kocaeli Ready to Host 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (740+ words) Evan Wilkerson notched a new World Record in the men’s S11 100 back, earning himself a $10,000 bonus and a World Record bandana for his guide dog, Olivia. After a pair of World Records on Day 1, two more World Records fell on day…...
Lani Pallister Returns to SwimSwam Podcast After Historic Ledecky Defeat, 10-Medal Summer Haul
1+ week, 1+ day ago (374+ words) In a stinging loss to Argentina preparing to host the South American Games, Hein will not swim as she recovers from appendix surgery Recently graduated swimmers Owen McDonald and Zalan Sarkany were both temporarily granted a fifth year of eligibility…...
Spyros Chrysikopoulos Becomes First Man to Swim From Greece To Italy
1+ week, 2+ day ago (23+ words) A Greek open water swimmer, Chrysikopoulos completed the nearly 57-mile journey in 31 hours and 50 minutes, according to his Facebook fan page....
Italy's Ludovica Terlizzi Wins World Junior 10k Title With 80-Second Victory Margin
1+ week, 3+ day ago (22+ words) Ludovica Terlizzi made a name for herself with a Ledeckian style victory to kick off the 2026 Junior Open Water World Championships...
French Olympic Silver Medalist Mehdy Metella Announces Retirement from Swimming at 34
1+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) French Olympic medalist Mehdy Metella has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at age 34 after a 28-year career....
European Aquatics Celebrates 100 Years in 2027
1+ week, 4+ day ago (453+ words) The Texas Longhorns remain the favorites to win the 2027 NCAA title in SwimSwam’s first power rankings of the new season. The Denison men’s swimming & diving team, above, is the two-time defending NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving champions. Newly minted world…...
Marchand's Freestyle Potential, US Pro's Relocating, & ISL's Return | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
1+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) SwimSwam Marchand’s Freestyle Potential, US Pro’s Relocating, & ISL’s Return | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN Jansen arrives at Bates following two seasons as lead assistant coach for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps swimming and diving programs. Kendall’s lifetime best in the 1650 freestyle would have placed 22nd and scored…...
Gertrude Ederle: 100 Years of Women Swimming the English Channel
2+ week, 1+ day ago (977+ words) Before the meet, Kos had publicly voiced his frustrations about Milak, perhaps Hungary’s greatest swimmer, sitting out of Hungarian relays in the past Katie Kubiak and Leanne Smith both set new world records on day one of the 2026 Para Pan…...
Hubi Kos Clears Air About Milak Comments After Relay Gold, Reflects on Near WR in 200 Back
2+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) In the first session of the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships, Katie Kubiak set a new world record in the S5 50 butterfly. Kate Douglass’ World Record crushing swim in the 50 free was one of the highlights of the year for USA Swimming,…...