Powerlist
Four Storylines to Follow at the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open
Can Katie Ledecky rekindle the fire that she started in Fort Lauderdale last season? Breaking the 800 free world record in 8:04.12 at the Pro Series.
Winter Juniors Finalist and Distance Specialist Grant O’Mara Will Join Duke Next Fall (2027)
O’Mara is a distance specialist with times of 4:25/9:19/15:39 across the 500/1000/1650 frees, and would have ranked 13th/4th/4th on Duke’s roster last season.
Olivia Smoliga Swims New Lifetime Best in Dallas (Pros at Age Group Meets April Roundup)
As Olivia Smoliga looks for a potential path onto an LA 2028 Olympic Team, she swam a lifetime best in an event she doesn’t race often this weekend.
Wasick & Masiuk Top Podiums At 2026 Polish Championships
Multi-international medalists Kasia Wasick and Ksawery Masiuk each took home titles from the 2026 Polish Swimming Championships.
Romanian Olympic Champion David Popovici Says, “I’m Back, Baby!”
21-year-old Olympic champion David Popovici posted a powerful social media message after his Romanian Championships performances.
Natalie Kan Breaks Hong Kong National Record in 50 Fly at 69th Festival of Sport
Former Michigan Wolverine Natalie Kan, who now trains with a pro group in California, was twice under the Hong Kong Record in the 50 fly at the meet.
Mikayla Tan Hits 1:08.7 100 Breast To Crack 15-16 Top 20 All-Time; Mijatovic Nears 1500 Free PB
Luka Mijatovic was just over a second shy of his lifetime best in the 1500 free, clocking 15:17.02 to rank 4th in the nation so far this season.
Legendary Olympic and Michigan Diving Coach Dick Kimball Passes at the Age of 91
Dick Kimball, longtime Michigan coach and Olympic leader, has died at 91 after a career shaping NCAA and Olympic champions and medalists.
Swimming in Templemore Baths: Ireland’s 100+ Year Old Pool
SwimSwam’s Coleman Hodges traveled to Belfast, Ireland, home to Templemore Baths, the oldest pool in Ireland (and the only 25y pool in the country).
Why Some Practices Feel Better Than Others
Neon built a better pace clock to help coaches run better practices every day.
Another Alaskan Breaststroker? Roman Olsen Climbs 11-12 Rankings At Southeast Alaska Regionals
Olsen set new Alaska Swimming LSC records for 11-12 boys in the 50 breast (28.25) and 100 breast (1:01.80), and tied the 14-year-old record in the 50 free.
See 50 Swim Camps, Clinics, And Training Destinations You Might Love
These swim camps, clinics, and training destinations are headed by some of the best coaches in swimming. Stay tuned. More will be listed soon.
