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Summer McIntosh Dominating 400 IM At Spectacular Level An athlete’s dominance of an event can be measured in multiple ways. The number of consecutive global titles in a specific discipline. The gap between a world-record performance and the No. 2 performer in history. How many of the all-time top ma...

Despite Limited Opportunities, Regan Smith Deserves Credit for 100 Butterfly Exploits When the excellence of Regan Smith is examined, her exploits in the backstroke events and 200-meter butterfly receive the most attention - and rightfully so. The American possesses five individual Olympic medals an...

After Eight-Year Hiatus, Pan Pacific Championships Making Return in 2026 The last time the Pan Pacific Championships were held, Tokyo served as the host. The year was 2018 and Australia's Cate Campbell and the United States' Katie Ledecky walked away with multiple individual titles in women's action...

A Look at the Oldest NAG Records: Performances That Were Ahead of Their Time Multiple National Age Group (NAG) records are established every year, ranging from the 10-and-under classification up to the 17-18 category. When these records are recorded, they often feature athletes who will eventually r...

The Role of the Time Trials Referee By Phil Barnes Most people associate time trials with a session between prelims and finals during a championship meet, but time trials can also be conducted as a stand-alone event. A common denominator of time trials is their ad hoc nature, with entries, seeding, ...

USA Swimming Pro Series Austin, Day Four Finals: Regan Smith Doubles; Katie Ledecky, Leon Marchand Prevail The final night of the USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin will once again feature some of the premier names in the sport, including Katie Ledecky in the opening event of the session. The fo...

USA Swimming Pro Series Austin, Day Three Finals: Summer McIntosh Highlights Night of Olympic Champion Wins The third night of finals at the USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin featured several athletes going to work in events where they hold Olympic titles. In addition to Ireland's Daniel Wiffen...

Can the United States End Its Misery in the 400 Freestyle? There is Reason for Optimism All countries experience droughts in specific events. There might be a downturn in a sprint discipline, or a dry spell in the 200 breaststroke. Maybe there is a lack of firepower and depth in a butterfly event. F...

When Tamas Darnyi Took the 200 IM Under 2:00; Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of a Special Achievement The rich tradition of Hungarian swimming stretches back more than a century, to the days of early Olympians Alfred Hajos and Zoltan Halmay. Most recently, the men's banner has been carried by Hube...

Introduction of Semifinals Set for Pro Series Stop in Austin When the first USA Swimming Pro Series stop is held this week in Austin, Texas, the meet will feature a prelims-semifinals-finals format for some events. This change from previous Pro Series competitions, which utilized a prelims-finals se...

Israeli International Star Anastasia Gorbenko Provides Immediate Spark to Louisville The debut of Anastasia Gorbenko as a Louisville Cardinal was brief over the weekend, but the Israeli Olympian made the most of her first race at the NCAA level. As Louisville defeated Missouri, Gorbenko registered a...

David Popovici Produced an All-Time Spectacular Year in the 100 Freestyle A sub-47 performance in the 100 freestyle remains a significant achievement. Only six men have ever visited that territory, and none with greater frequency than David Popovici. During the 2025 campaign, Popovici clocked 46-poi...

Could Sarah Sjostrom Reach Century Mark in Career International Medals During 2026? Is 2026 the year Sarah Sjostrom will claim the 100th international medal of her illustrious career? After giving birth to her son, Adrian, last August, the Swedish star took to social media in October to reveal she h...

Event Domination: Which Swimmers Own the Most Top Times in a Specific Event (Men's Edition) Through the years, some athletes have dominated events at extreme levels, owning many of the top-10 times in an event's history. Think Michael Phelps in the 400-meter individual medley and 200 butterfly. Ian ...

Event Domination: Which Swimmers Own the Most Top Times in a Specific Event (Women's Edition) Who maintains the greatest dominance in a single event? It's a question that can be measured in multiple ways. An argument can be made for the athlete whose best time holds the greatest percentage differenc...

Dutch Husband and Wife Headed for International Swimming Hall of Fame After Illustrious Careers When the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) conducts its 2026 inductions later this year in Fort Lauderdale, the evening will be exceedingly special for the Netherlands' Ranomi Kromowidjojo and F...

Patrick Woepse Foundation Swim Honors Life of UCLA Water Polo Star By Alex Ellison On a cool August morning in Newport Beach, California, the local community gathered at the 34th Street Pier to take part in the first Patrick Woepse Foundation swim. The event followed Pat’s daily ritual: swimming fro...

Star-Studded Lineup Set for Opening USA Swimming Pro Series Stop of the Year (See Psych Sheets) The pre-scratch psych sheets for next week’s USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin have been released, and the field is absolutely stacked. In addition to many of the premier names in American swimming d...

3 Questions to Answer in Swimming's New Year (Part II) As we navigate through the early days of 2026, it is natural to look ahead and wonder about the months ahead. What types of performances will we see from veteran champions? Who will emerge as a breakout star? These are just two questions that ca...

United States Excellence in Backstroke Events on Display During 2025 Campaign The backstroke events have always been a strength of the United States. There was a time (1996-2016) when American men captured six consecutive Olympic gold medals in both the 100-meter backstroke and 200 back. During that...