Powerlist
Lukas Mรคrtens Busts Out Season-Best 3:41.76 400 Free At German Championships
Reigning world record holder Lukas Mรคrtens put up his fastest time of the season in the men’s 400m free to take gold at the German Championships.
More Tickets Will Be Available For LA2028 Olympics With Drop 2 Coming In August
Anyone can register to potentially earn a slot in drop 2 which will take place in August. Registration ends July 22, 2026.
Leon Marchand Aiming For 400 IM World Record at European Championships
Leon Marchand told French media earlier this week that he is shooting for the 400 IM world record this summer, a mark he hasn’t hit in nearly three years.
U.S. Pan Pac Roster Spots At Stake, European Titans To Clash At Open Water World Cup In Ibiza
American pool star Claire Weinstein is one of many notable names on the U.S. contingent in Ibiza fighting for a Pan Pac open water spot
Jamaican Swimmer Lia Forrester Given One-Year Ban for Doping Violation
Jamaican swimmer Lia Forrester received a one-year ban after testing positive for ephedrine, with the sanction reduced after early admission.
NCAA Runner-Up Anita Bottazzo Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
After a breakout sophomore season at the University of Florida, Italian Anita Bottazzo is searching for a new collegiate home for next season.

Where do the American Records Fit in Swimming History?
Van Mathias’ new American Record in the 50 breast at the Bergen Swim Festival (26.39) only makes him the 8th fastest performer ever in the event.
Restoring ‘B’ Finals, Relay & Diving Changes Among CSCAA Recommendations For 2027 NCAAs
A CSCAA Working Group recommends bringing back ‘B’ finals, changing diving and relay timing, and revising the conference qualifier process for 2027.
2026 Romanian Nationals: Popovici Puts Up 1:45.89 200 Freestyle
Reigning Olympic champion David Popovici made his mark in the men’s 200m freestyle on Day Two of the Romanian Championships.

USA Swimming and Competitor Swim Extend Longstanding Partnership
Competitor Swim has been the exclusive lane lines partner of USA Swimming since 2014, marking 12 years of collaboration.
Steenbergen on 52.33 in April: “I wanted to swim a fast 100 free, that’s my main focus this year”
2x World Champion in the 100 Free Marrit Steenbergen showed her skills in Bergen, busting out a world-leading time of 52.33 to take the win
2026 Graz Trophy Day One Results
Day One of the 2026 Graz Trophy unfolded tonight from Austria, featuring dynamo Jan Foltyn in the men’s 50m breaststroke event.









