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Mount Prospect's (Ill.) Annie Stauder Commits to Butler Annie Stauder of Mount Prospect (Ill.) has verbally committed to continue her academic and swimming career at Butler University as a member of the college class of 2030. Stauder, who specializes in the backstroke, butterfly and freestyle, curre...

Connor Puk Commits to Illinois Wesleyan University for 2026 Illinois native Connor Puk has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Illinois Wesleyan University beginning in the fall of 2026. Puk currently studies at Plainfield North High School in Illinois and trains with the Maverick Swim Club,...

Neuqua Valley Illinois High School Dual Swim Meet Tournament On Dec. 30, 2025, Neuqua Valley High School (Ill.) will make Illinois high school swimming history when it hosts the state’s first dual-meet tournament and brings together the top eight boys swim programs in Illinois for a one-day showdown...

Neuqua Valley High School to Host Inaugural Dual Meet Challlenge Illinois high school swimming will see a new style of swim meet on Dec. 30 as Neuqua Valley High School hosts the inaugural Illinois Dual Meet Challenge, an event designed to spotlight head-to-head racing and bring a fresh competitive ...

Illinois High School State Meet a Showcase for Growth of Women's Sports From Nov. 14–15, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) marked a milestone, as the 50th Girls Swimming & Diving State Championships returned to the FMC Natatorium in Westmont, Ill. This venue has played host to the IHSA st....

Olympian Olivia Smoliga Gives Back to Illinois Swimming Through Inspiring Clinic Olympic gold medalist Olivia Smoliga, an Illinois native, brought her experience to Naperville Central High School (Ill.) last month, leaving a lasting impression on hundreds of local swimmers. The event, hosted by Mave...

Josh Turner Commits to University of Nebraska-Omaha for 2026 Illinois native Josh Turner has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of Nebraska-Omaha beginning in the fall of 2026. Turner currently studies at Plainfield East High School in Illinois and trains with Delta Aquatics,...

Illinois Standout and World Junior Champs Qualifier Thomas McMillan Commits to North Carolina State St. Charles (Ill.) native Thomas McMillan has announced his verbal commitment to continue his swimming and academic career at North Carolina State University, beginning in the fall of 2026. A standou....

World Cup Stop in Westmont Was a Successful Showcase for Illinois Swimming Last weekend (Oct. 17-19), the FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park played host to the second stop of the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup circuit, drawing some of the fastest swimmers on the planet to suburban Chicago for three day...

Four Under-the-Radar Freshmen to Watch During Upcoming NCAA Season The 2025-26 NCAA swim season is approaching quickly, and several incoming freshmen are poised to make significant impacts on their respective teams. Here's a look at four first-year standouts who might have flown under the radar: Max...