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New Awards for Age Group Swimmers Coming in 2026 Every sport has its marquee night. For USA Swimming, that spotlight has long belonged to this weekend’s Golden Goggles, where Olympians and National Team stars are celebrated. What about the next generation building the sport from the bottom up? That’...

Dave Durden: Running Toward the Fire, Building Efficiency and Finding Joy in Coaching Dave Durden, the head coach of the University of California men’s and women's swimming programs and a U.S. Olympic coach, has built his career on resilience, precision, and an unwavering commitment to learning. In ...

ASCA Coaches Receive Timely Updates on Leadership, Coaching and Performance At the ASCA World Clinic in Reno, coaches are receiving timely insights on leadership changes, international performance, and a shared vision for the future of the sport. Swimming World continues to provide the most up-to-da...

Inside USA Artistic Swimming’s Plans for the Swim Jet USA Artistic Swimming has partnered with aquatic innovators iGarden, unveiling the Swim Jet P Series—a cutting-edge solution designed to transform pools into elite-level training environments. [caption id="attachment_621583" align="alignleft" wi....

[caption id="attachment_621577" align="alignleft" width="217"] Coronado Swim Team Elite[/caption] Coronado Swim Team Elite (CSTE) has announced the hiring of Sam Hoekstra as its new Head Coach, following a nationwide search led by International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee and four-time U.S. Olymp...

Why Swimming World Records Keep Falling Ever notice that world-record swim times never seem to stand all that long? You are not alone. You also are not wrong. Every time we sit down to take in the latest Olympics or World Championships, a record seems to fall. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in frees...

California's Biggest and Loudest Summer Swim Meet LAFAYETTE, CA Every summer, the first weekend of August transforms the Soda Aquatic Center into the most electric swim venue in the state. Welcome to the Orinda Moraga Pool Association Championship...or OMPA...and what many proudly call California’s ...

Ayden Tan Sets 11–12 NAG in 50 Free at Far Westerns Strong Start in Morgan Hill Ayden Tan of SRVA made headlines again at the Long Course Far Western Age Group Championships in Morgan Hill. The San Ramon Valley Aquatics standout sprinted to a 24.95 in the boys’ 11–12 final of the 50-meter freestyle....

USA Artistic Swimming Scores Multiple Top‑10s at Worlds Team USA Artistic Swimming Finishes Strong at Worlds Singapore — July 2025 Team USA concluded the 2025 World Aquatics Championships with a series of high-level performances that showcased their resilience, rising talent, and ability to adapt u...

USA Water Polo Fields Strong U20 Women's Roster for next week's World Aquatics Championships USA Water Polo has officially unveiled its 15-player USA Women’s Junior National Team roster set to compete at the 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships in Salvador, Brazil. Led by Head Coach Eth...

Ayden Tan Adds Multiple 11-12 NAG Records to Resume Ayden Tan (SRVA) continued his steady rise through the age‑group ranks with another record‑setting swim in California. This month, he added a new line to the record book and moved the standard forward. At the 2025 TYR GO International Challenge i.....

Adult swimmers 18+ are finding coaching, community, and fitness in Masters programs nationwide. First, relax: you don’t need to be “a master” to join. Masters Swimming is simply organized, coached swimming for adults. Whether you want structured fitness, race‑ready training, or a friendly lane commu...

Trans Tahoe Relay 2025 Results & Recap: Top Teams, Rivalries, and What’s Next July 21, 2025 Race‑Day Overview At sunrise on July 19, more than 230 relay teams and solo swimmers dove into Lake Tahoe’s 64+ °F water at Sand Harbor, Nevada, to begin the 11‑mile crossing to Skylandia Beach, California. ...

The Swimming World App is more than a newsfeed—it’s the ultimate tool for staying connected to the aquatic sports you love. Whether you're a swimmer, coach, parent, or fan, here are 10 things you might not know the app can do: 1. Buy Direct with the SwimShop Purchase swim gear, training tools, skinc...

Why Are Nemo Swim Schools Winning Parents' Trust in 2025? Nemo’s formula—small‑group instruction, calm learning spaces, and an early‑start philosophy—continues to resonate with families who value quality over volume during the crucial learn‑to‑swim years. What Sets Nemo Apart Small classes: no more ...

Choosing the right swim school can be overwhelming — especially with so many great programs expanding across the U.S. From nurturing early swim experiences to developing strong stroke technique, the best schools share a commitment to safety, consistency, and confidence-building. Whether you're looki...

Is Blurry Vision Holding Back Your Best Swim Time? Swimming isn't just about speed—it's about clarity too. Whether you're a competitive swimmer, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys the water, having the right eyewear is essential. For those with prescription needs, blurry vision shoul...

Why Masters Swimmers are Training Smarter With Zygo  A new game-changing swim tech is here — and everyone’s talking about it. When we first introduced readers to Zygo’s underwater bone-conduction headphones in our feature Zygo Underwater Headphones for Swimmers, the positive response was instant — a...

It's mid-summer and everyone is in the pool! Now is the time to consider getting your child confident in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the United States, and the second leading cause for kids under 14. That’s why the American Academy of Pedia.....

In this exclusive Q&A, Swimming World Publisher Jack Hallahan speaks with TYR CEO Matt DiLorenzo about the company’s landmark partnership with World Aquatics, the evolving structure of swimming, and where storytelling, sprint formats, and NIL intersect in shaping the sport’s future. For more on NCA....