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Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker) Entered In South African SC Championships
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker) of South Africa retired after the 2024 Olympic Games, yet is entered in a domestic meet this month.
Matsushita’s Asian Record, US National Team, & Jose Finkel Trophy | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
***Update: We spent 30 minutes debating who will be the top-4 male and female swimmers in the World going into 2027. Let us know your list!
Former Germantown Academy Coach Suspended By USA Swimming
Colleen Kohm was issued a suspension on September 2, listed with the following misconduct: “Abuse of Process; Bullying; Emotional Misconduct.”
North Carolina Swimming Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2026 Honorees
The honorees are Joel Black, Rich DeSelm, Stephanie Peacock, Brooks Teal, and Patty Waldron.
Ranking The 2026 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: Honorable Mentions
Brazilian Stephan Steverink joins Kentucky this season coming off 200 free (1:46.32) and 400 free (3:46.62) LCM best times this year.
Thomas Natal Steps Down As Loyola New Orleans Head Swimming & Diving Coach
In June of 2015, Natal was announced as the first ever coach of both programs, and began the task of launching them from scratch.

YMCA of the Triangle Area Moves On From Coach Jamie Bloom, Senior 1 Group “Disbanding” Amid Restructuring
YOTA has consolidated its Senior 1 groups in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, moving them all to Raleigh with Jerry Foley taking over the group.
Hundreds Expected to Say Farewell to IM West at 70th Anniversary MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 70th anniversary of the MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet will splash down at the Charles McCaffree Pool at IM West.
Regan Smith on Training Under Bowman, Chasing the Perfect Taper, and the Road Ahead
Regan Smith is an open book on training, Kaylee McKeown’s season off, and the increasingly competitive U.S. backstroke field.
The Final 50: Do Elite Swimmers Really Handle Fatigue Better?
Do world-class swimmers handle the last 50 better than provincial-level swimmers? The surprising answer is, well, mostly no.
Swimtopia Announces Meet Management Platform to Set the Industry Standard for Competitive Swimming, Unveils New Brand
Company deepens its investment in purpose-built technology, marking its commitment to being the definitive technology platform for competitive swim.
A Progressive Drag Chute Set for Faster Swimming
Try this variable-speed drag chute set that progressively increases resistance as swimmers get faster—without changing equipment.









