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Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
The Ghana Swimming Association just secured $25,000 from World Aquatics to expand youth programs, train coaches, and send athletes to international competitions in 2026. This funding promises to strengthen aquatic sports across the country and give Ghanaian swimmers more opportunities to shine on the world stage.
Mexico's artistic swimming team dominated the PanAm Championships in Chile, bringing home 13 gold medals and proving they're a force to watch heading into summer competitions. Rising star Diego Villalobos led the sweep with multiple wins, including a performance that has Olympics watchers taking notice.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
Young swimmers in Rwanda are making waves after Mako Sharks Swim Club dominated the 2026 Olympic Day Tournament with 36 gold medals. The competition brought together 127 athletes to celebrate movement and Olympic values.
A 95-year-old swimmer from south London just shattered five age group world records, bringing her lifetime total to over 100 Masters swimming records. Jane Asher credits friendship, family tradition, and the pure joy of swimming for her decades of success.
The Gustavus Adolphus College women's swim and dive team just secured their third consecutive conference championship, dominating the competition with 788 points. First-year sensation Annika Beck led the way with multiple record-breaking performances across four days of racing.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
Form just made its high-tech swimming goggles more affordable, launching a $149 version that brings heads-up displays and smart coaching to everyday swimmers. The new Smart Swim 2 LT includes everything except the heart-rate monitor, making pool tech accessible to more people.
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
Italian swimmer Sara Curtis shattered the 50-meter backstroke world record and became the first Black athlete to hold an individual long-course swimming world record. Her blazing 26.63-second swim in Paris marks a historic breakthrough in a sport working to become more diverse.
The first Black woman on a U.S. Olympic swim team is diving into the Chicago River this month to raise funds for ALS research. Maritza McClendon, who won silver in 2004, continues using her platform to break barriers and unite communities for good causes. ---
A California Rotary club has taught 13,000 children to swim since 1984, and this year they need 100 volunteers to keep their life-saving program running. Water safety experts estimate that for every 100 swim lessons taught, one life is saved.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving that unconventional training and perseverance can rewrite the history books. His 20.88-second swim in the 50-meter freestyle erased a mark from swimming's controversial "supersuit era."
Jane Asher has shattered over 100 world swimming records and shows no signs of slowing down at age 95. The great-grandmother's secret? A love of water that keeps her happy, healthy, and always looking forward to the next race.
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Jane Asher just shattered five world swimming records at age 95, proving it's never too late to make waves. The London grandmother credits the water for keeping her young and her friends for keeping her going.
Jane Asher just shattered five world swimming records at age 95, bringing her lifetime total to 100. The great-grandmother credits the water for keeping her healthy, happy, and inspiring others to stay active.
Speedo just launched smart goggles that analyze every aspect of your swimming without needing a screen or subscription. The iQ system tracks all four strokes, breathing patterns, and distance for just $189.
Jane Asher just added five more world records to her collection of over 100, proving that age is just a number when you love what you do. The great-grandmother of six credits swimming for keeping her healthy, happy, and surrounded by friends who push her to keep going.
Young classical musicians around the world now have a chance to launch their careers at one of the most prestigious competitions in the field. The George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest is accepting applications through May, offering not just prize money but life-changing career opportunities.
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