Powerlist
USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring Talks About The State of Swimming and Answers the Hard Questions
New USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring sat down with SwimSwam Editor-in-Chief Braden Keith for a candid interview about all things swimming.
2025 Swammy Awards: Breakout Male Swimmer of the Year – Ahmed Jaouadi
Ahmed Jaouadi earns the Breakout Male Swimmer of the Year award after shocking the distance free field in Singapore and setting a textile World Record
American Professional Athlete APA Support Increased From $39k to $45k
The USA Swimming Athlete Partnership Agreement (APA) will increase professional athlete support from $39k to $45k in January 2026.
Christopher Montana, 16, Blasts 28.38 50 Breaststroke at NSW Senior State Age
Christopher Montana has become the fastest Australian 16-year-old ever in the long course 50 breast, blasting a winning 28.38 at NSW Senior State Age Champs.
1:49/3:57 IMer Jacob Anderson Announces Commitment To George Mason’s Class Of 2030
Jacob Anderson, who is strong across IM, backstroke, and butterfly, has announced his commitment to swim at George Mason University.
Distance Freestyler Nicolas Aldana Huelga Commits To Johns Hopkins’ Class Of 2030
Nicolas Aldana Huelga, a distance freestyle specialist, has announced his intent to swim and study at Johns Hopkins University.
23.7/52.2 Sprint Freestyler Thea Siegel Announces Commitment To Pitzer College For 2026-27
Sprint freestyler Thea Siegel will be attending Pitzer College in the fall of 2026 and swimming for the Pomona–Pitzer Sagehens.
2025 Swammy Awards: European Male Swimmer of the Year – Leon Marchand
Leon Marchand’s World Record performance in the 200 IM at the 2025 World Championships earned him his 3rd straight European Male Swimmer of the Year.
14-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski Clocks 49.79 100 Back at IL FMC HSC Speedo Grand Challenge
Fourteen-year-old Lubo Liu-Tchorbadjiyski blasted 49.79 in the 100 back at the Illinois Speedo Grand Challenge, ranking 33rd all-time in boys’ 13–14 history.
CSCAA Announces Appointment of New College Swimming & Diving Advocacy Council
The council will provide professional insight, connections and support for initiatives that advance the sustainability of college swimming and diving.”
Joey Eaddy Jumps To #4 All-Time In Boys’ 13-14 500 Free With 4:25.49 In Boston
In the 500 freestyle, Eaddy dropped a time of 4:25.49 in the final, launching him up to 4th all-time in the 13-14 age group and 1st this season.
Rice Women, Grand Valley State Men Claim Victories At 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championships
Rice senior Ella Dyson topped the women’s field in the 5k for the second straight year and fourth overall, while the Owls claimed the team victory.
