Powerlist
David Johnston’s 3 Reasons Why He Transferred to Florida
Johnston acknowledges that he didn’t plan to be competing in the NCAA this long and sees why some would call it unfair.
2026 Aquatics GB Championships: Peaty Leads Three Men Under 1:00 In 100 Breast Heats On Day 1
Adam Peaty looked in good form in the 100 breaststroke heats this morning, taking the top seed in a season-best time of 59.30
Bryce Krause Clears Isaac Cooper’s 50 Back Aussie Age Record
Day four of the 2026 Australian Age Championships took place with 15-year-old Bryce Krause downing Isaac Cooper’s 50m back age record.
How Stroke Length Drives Sprint Freestyle Speed (and the Right Way to Improve It)
Stroke rate gets a lot of the attention in sprint free, but how much water swimmers can hold with each stroke is where the chlorinated rubber meets the road.
2026 Italian Championships: Pilato Tops Women’s 100 Breast In Day 1 Prelims
Benedetta Pilato claimed top spot in the 100 breaststroke, as the 2023 World Champion aims to reclaim her Italian title tonight after placing 5th in 2025
NCAA Announces 2026 Women’s Water Polo Championship Selections, Bracket
Led by defending champion Stanford, seven teams have been placed in the bracket; the remaining two will compete for the last berth in an opening-round game.

Russian World Juniors Finalist Mikhail Povaliaev Pledges to Wisconsin for 2026
Sprint freestyler Mikhail Povaliaev commits to Wisconsin after a 4th-place 2023 World Juniors finish, bringing strong 50/100 free potential.
Cal Poly Sweeps Men’s and Women’s Team Titles at 2026 College Club Swimming Nationals
Eight College Club Swimming records fell on the final night in Greensboro, as Cal Poly earned women’s, men’s, and combined team titles.
Swimming Tickets For 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Are Sold Out
The only remaining tickets at this time are hospitality tickets sold through On Location. Ticket resales have not started.

UCSB Will Join the West Coast Conference in 2027; Swimming’s Future Not Confirmed
UCSB will join the West Coast Conference next season. The WCC does not currently sponsor swimming & diving championships, but may in the future.
Gabriel Jett on Getting Sick, Breaking 200FL Meet Record in Stockholm: “It was very difficult”
After logging a personal best in the 200 back, Jett struggled with illness and swam a 1:53 in the 200 free prelims, not making it back for the A final
Brooks Curry on 47.5 100 Free: “I personally did not think I was going 22.2 speed on the way out”
Brooks Curry had a career showing in Stockholm, going his 2nd fastest time ever in the 200 free (1:46.03) before going his PB in the 100 free (47.51)









