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European Junior Champs Finalist Belis Sakar Pledges Commitment to Arizona State (2026)
The addition of Belis Sakar fortifies ASU’s mid distance/distance group, bringing converted times that sit at the top of the Big 12 to Tempe.
Olympic Medalist Ilya Kharun Announces Move From Canada To Represent U.S. Internationally
Kharun was born in Montreal, but has lived and trained in the U.S. for his entire life. The two-time Olympic medalist became an American citizen last year.
European Aquatics Signs Agreement With Serbian Government On Headquarter Move To Belgrade
European Aquatics president Antonio Silva met with the Serbian government following plans to relocate the headquarters from Switzerland
Ilya Kharun Gives U.S. Lethal 1-2 Punch In 200 Fly, Becomes Top American In 100 Fly
Kharun’s best times would rank him 3rd all-time among Americans in the 100 and 200 fly (and 2nd in the 50 fly), adding high-end depth to the U.S. fly scene.
Shouts From The Stands: It’s Time to Ditch High School Early Morning Swim Practice
Teen swimmers are told to work harder and sleep more—yet their schedules make both impossible. One athlete explains why something has to change.
Bob Bowman Says Phelps Comparisons Are Justified As Summer McIntosh Eyes Five Golds In LA
McIntosh and new coach Bob Bowman spoke highly of one another while discussing what makes them tick and sharing some of their big goals over the next years.
Ahmed Jaouadi Says Coach Philippe Lucas Has Been Paid After Dispute With Tunisian Federation
Lucas previously claimed he had not been paid for over a year despite signing a pair of agreements with the Tunisian Federation in October 2024.
Futures Finalist Peyton Brooks Chooses Cincinnati For 2027
Brooks’ 100 back time would currently rank as the 7th-fastest all-time in program history for the University of Cincinnati.
See 36 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.
College Swimming Weekly Preview: January 26 – February 1
The Stanford women will travel to Cal on Saturday for a top 10 showdown. See the full weekly schedule here.
Arizona State Lands Big In-State Sprint Commitment from Delaney Barbee for 2027
Arizona state record holder Delaney Barbee joins Arizona State’s 2027 class, bringing elite sprint potential to the Big 12 champions.
Gastaldi Takes Down Longstanding Jakabos 200 Fly Geneva Challenge Record
The 2026 Geneva International Challenge concluded but not before 22-year-old Anita Gastaldi of Italy posted a new meet record in the women’s 200m butterfly.
