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Ellen Walshe Takes Down Longstanding Irish Record In 200 Back
24-year-old Ellen Walshe put up a new personal best and national record in the women’s 200m backstroke prelims in her native Ireland.
2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
Duncan Scott will look for the support of his home nation as he kicks off his 200 IM title defense this morning in the first session of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Maddox Roberts and Jordan Cooley Add To Growing 100 Free Depth For GB
The Commonwealth Games 4×100 free relay will take place today, but another two British swimmers had breakout swims in Sheffield over the last few days
Michael Houlie Blasts 26.56 50 Breast Split, Advances 4th In 100 Breast
Michael Houlie set a new lifetime best in the 50 breast this morning at the halfway point in the 100 breast, coming within a whisker of the African record
Pieter Coetze Lowers Commonwealth Games 50 Back Record To 24.45
Coetze swam a new season best to move through fastest into tonight’s semi-finals, breaking Liam Tancock’s previous Games record.
How Elite Swim Coaches Train Faster Underwaters
Curious what elite swim coaches focus on for faster underwater dolphin kicking? A survey gives us some answers–and pointers for what to work on at the pool.

2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Men’s 4×100 Free
Chad le Clos of South Africa begins his quest to be the most decorated Commonwealth Games medalist ever, as he is set to anchor his nation’s 4×100 free relay.
2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Relay Line-Ups – Women’s 4×100 Free
Abbie Wood leads things off for Team England as the hunt for a spot in the final of the women’s 4×100 freestyle tonight.
2026 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Prelims Preview
The Games are back in Glasgow, 12 years after they left. There will be plenty of intrigue and no shortage of stars in the first prelims session

Caitlin DeNise Joining Arizona Staff As Assistant Coach
DeNise arrives after most recently spending time at Lewis & Clark College for the last five seasons including the last three as head coach.
Emma Fouke Swims 1:09.68 100 Breast On Night 2 Of NCSAs, #7 13-14 All-Time
Fouke entered the meet at #77 in the age group all-time and dropped over two seconds to move up to #7 in the girls 13-14 age group.
2026 Commonwealth Games Preview: “Stirling” Silver in Sight for Evans and Scotland in Medley Relay
The fastest women in the world this season in the 100 Breast, Angharad Evans, could bring host nation Scotland to the podium in the women’s medley relay.









