Powerlist
Nate Germonprez’s 51.00 100 Breast, Hubert Kos’ 3:38.66 400 IM Highlight 2026 Sterkel Classic
Texas tuned up for SECs at the Sterkel Classic as Hubert Kos, Nate Germonprez, and Rex Maurer led a string of wins in Austin.
Louisville Sweeps Cincinnati On Senior Day, Gorbenko Wins Three Events
Gorbenko won the 200 back (1:52.53) and 200 free (1:43.37) and now sits in the top 20 in the NCAA this season in both events.
Ultra Swimmer of the Month: Ryan Erisman
The 19-year-old set new best times in four of the six events he raced in Austin, including a win in the 200 free, and added another victory in the 400 free.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Ray Looze
From the college team to the post graduate group, Indiana swimmers had a phenomenal month in the pool, with Ray Looze leading the way.
Currently in a Relationship: With Swimming
If you’re reading this, swimming may already have stolen your heart.
57% of Coaches in SafeSport Survey Reported Receiving Threats from Athletes’ Parents
The survey, conducted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, identified the top four reasons among 156 respondents for leaving coaching.

Tennessee’s Emily Brown After Breaking 200 Fly School Record: “I think it’s only up from here”
In a dual meet against Georgia last week, sophomore Emily Brown won the 200 fly in 1:52.39, breaking Tennessee’s school record by four tenths
SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2026: Women’s #50-41
Italy’s Sara Curtis had a massive meet at the 2025 SC Euros, winning three medals and setting a European Record in the 50 backstroke.
Missouri Dominates On Senior Day with Sweep of Southern Illinois
Missouri earned a senior night sweep of SIU, 198-91 (women) and 195-97 (men), with senior Jan Zubik (above) sweeping the fly events in dominant fashion.

2026 ACC Swimming & Diving Championship Tickets Now on Sale
The diving competition will take place February 15-17, followed by the swimming events from February 17-21.
Shortt Nabs Meet Record To Close Out Luxembourg Euro Meet
The 2026 Luxembourg Euro Meet concluded last night from the Centre National Sportif et Culturel d’Coque, but not before another meet record bit the dust.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: February 2-9
Arizona State will travel to Arizona this week in a top 25 matchup on the men’s side. See the full weekly schedule here.









