Powerlist
How’s it Going? Reviewing Second Year DI Head Coaches From the 2025-2026 NCAA Season
Texas men’s head coach Bob Bowman is in his 2nd year with the Longhorns, and the Texas men haven’t lost an SEC or NCAA Championship since he took the lead.
Franklin Regional Swim Team Hires Jason Roberts from North Texas Nadadores
Jason Roberts, who had previous head coaching stops of major clubs in Ohio and Texas, will take over the top level training group with FRST.
Ledecky, McIntosh, Walsh, Marchand, & Kos Headline Loaded Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open Psych Sheets
11-time world champion and 13-time world record breaker Gretchen Walsh is one of the many stars set to compete at next week’s Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open.
SwimSwam Pulse: 64.7% Think Men’s 200 Free Stands In The Way of Aussie Free Sweep At Comm Games
Edward Sommerville is the top Aussie hope in the men’s 200 free in Glasgow, and that may be the only event standing in the way of a clean freestyle sweep.
2026 NCAA Qualifier Alexey Glivinsky Of Texas Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Glivinsky only swam in the spring semester for the Longhorns. He swam in prelims of the 100 and 200 freestyles at 2026 NCAAs.
German Selection Procedures Released for 2026 European Championships
As the women’s 100 breaststroke World Champion, Germany’s Anna Elendt earns an automatic spot in the event for the European Championships this summer.

Olympic Champion David Popovici Splits 46.97 100 Free Anchor
21-year-old David Popovici put up an impressive anchor on his squad’s 4x100m free relay on Day Three of the 2026 Romanian Championships.
Robert Badea Earns 200 Fly Gold On Day Three Of Romanian Championships
Catch up on Day Three action from the 2026 Romanian National Championships, featuring 18-year-old 200m fly victor Robert Badea.
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.

Gregorio Paltrinieri Qualifies For Euros In 1500 Free: “Now It’s The Pool That Helps Me Reset”
Gregorio Paltrinieri wins the 1500 free in Riccione to qualify for the European Championships, reinforcing his shift toward open water racing
Plytnykaite Leads Trio Of New Lithuanian Records At National Championships
Smilte Plytnykaite nailed a new national record in the 50m fly on Day One of the 2026 Lithuanian National Championships.
Lukas Märtens Busts Out Season-Best 3:41.76 400 Free At German Championships
Reigning world record holder Lukas Märtens put up his fastest time of the season in the men’s 400m free to take gold at the German Championships.









