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After 22 months away from swimming to focus on family and the birth of his daughter, Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy is diving back in. The five-time Olympic medalist has his sights set on competing at home soil in Los Angeles 2028.
Greek swimming star Apostolos Christou blazed to a meet record at the Acropolis Open, proving he's faster than ever after the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old's blistering backstroke time now ranks him sixth in the world this season.
Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov capped off a perfect weekend at the Swiss Championships, winning gold in all three backstroke events and nearly breaking his own national record. The 25-year-old swimmer now ranks eighth in the world this season.
Swiss Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov dominated the 200m backstroke at his national championships, claiming gold and ranking as the world's third-fastest swimmer this season. The victory showcased Switzerland's continued strength in international swimming.
Age proved to be just a number as Masters swimmers around the world shattered 310 records in 2025, with performances ranging from competitive sprinters in their 40s to a 95-year-old backstroke champion. The achievements showcase how passion for swimming transcends every stage of life.
Two teenage swimmers from Romania just shattered world records by racing backstroke in freezing water at the European Ice Swimming Championships. Their team brought home 19 medals total, marking Romania's strongest showing ever in this extreme sport.