Swimming turns the page to 2026 with a full recap of what defined 2025, plus the meets, athletes, and storylines that will shape the next phase of the LA28 build. This issue is anchored by our year-end \u201cbest of\u201d coverage and a cover feature on new USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring.<\/p>\n
In this issue of Swimming World<\/em>, move into 2026 by looking back at the performances, programs, and storylines that defined 2025<\/strong>\u2014and looking ahead to the athletes, teams, and trends that will shape national, international, and LA28 Games<\/b>. From our collegiate season updates to year-end honors, training insights, and rising talent, this issue captures the momentum of championship season and sets the tone for what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n A deep, results-driven look at the swims that set the competitive standard \u2014 plus the athletes who earned top recognition across the sport.<\/p>\n A roadmap of the major racing opportunities ahead and what they mean for momentum, selection strategy, and breakout performances.<\/p>\n The themes and trajectories that will define the next phase \u2014 from athlete progression to event strategy and the broader build toward LA28.<\/p>\n How the college landscape is evolving \u2014 and how international talent and new dynamics are influencing the competitive picture.<\/p>\n A candid feature on leadership, culture, and what it takes to win now \u2014 plus the priorities that matter most for clubs, athletes, and the sport\u2019s long-term growth.<\/p>\n A practical look at the resources behind performance \u2014 funding, partnerships, and the infrastructure required to support athletes and coaches at the highest level.<\/p>\n A compelling throwback story built around a legendary matchup that never happened \u2014 revisiting the era, the personalities, and the \u201cwhat if\u201d factor.<\/p>\n Strength and dryland concepts designed to translate directly into faster swimming \u2014 with clear takeaways for swimmers and coaches.<\/p>\n Straight answers to common performance and fueling questions \u2014 focused on what actually helps swimmers train, recover, and compete better.<\/p>\n Features built for the day-to-day reality of the sport: communication, mindset, alignment, and building a healthy athlete pathway.<\/p>\n With year-end honors, deep coverage, and practical performance insight, this issue celebrates what\u2019s driving the sport forward with a focus on what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Get the latest Swimming World Magazine issue as a downloadable PDF. This edition features year-end performance rankings and honors, key meets and storylines ahead, NCAA impact coverage, a cover feature with USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring, plus training, nutrition, and athlete development insights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":637625,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","enabled":false},"version":2}},"product_brand":[135713,137447,137445,137449,137448,135712,135711],"product_cat":[137250,130204,134678,54452],"product_tag":[135759,129968,135760,135762,56114,137251,74842,128999,135758,137252,135757,135761],"class_list":{"0":"post-634911","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-arena","7":"product_brand-deboer","8":"product_brand-finis","9":"product_brand-jolyn","10":"product_brand-maritonia","11":"product_brand-speedo","12":"product_brand-tyr","13":"product_cat-137250","14":"product_cat-swim-magazine-vault","15":"product_cat-usa-swimming","16":"product_cat-back-issues","17":"product_tag-cal","18":"product_tag-main-membership","19":"product_tag-mens-ncaa-championship","20":"product_tag-ncaa","21":"product_tag-spi-dl-access-1-year","22":"product_tag-swimmer-of-the-year","23":"product_tag-swimming-world","24":"product_tag-swimming-world-magazine","25":"product_tag-texas","26":"product_tag-usa-swimming","27":"product_tag-uva","28":"product_tag-womens-ncaa-championship","30":"first","31":"instock","32":"sale","33":"downloadable","34":"virtual","35":"taxable","36":"purchasable","37":"product-type-simple"},"exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\n2025 Performance Rankings + Year-End Honors<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Biggest Meets to Watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Storylines to Watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n
NCAA Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cover Story: USA Swimming CEO Kevin Ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Business of Winning<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Great Swim History Feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Nutrition + Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Developing Athletes & Team Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n