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SwimSwam Pulse: 77.6% Most Surprised By Ledecky’s 800 Free WR In Fort Lauderdale

Ledecky lit the pool on fire in Fort Lauderdale, breaking the world record in the 800 free while posting her 2nd-fastest swims ever in the 400 and 1500.

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arena Swim of the Week: Alyssa Ton Hits 1:44.12 200 Free On 16th Birthday At CIF-SS D1 Champs

Ton put up a time of 1:44.12 to knock 38 one-hundredths off her newly minted best time and move her into 17th all-time in the girls’ 15-16 age group.

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Spectrum Aquatics Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 5/16/2025

Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.

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USA Swimming Confirms Selection Procedures For 2026 Pan Pacific Championships

The 2026 Pan Pacs will be selected based off results from the 2025 summer championship meets, including U.S. Nationals, Worlds, WUGS and World Juniors.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Santa Margarita Hangs On In 400 Free Relay At CIF-SS D1 Champs

Teagan O’Dell led off the Santa Margarita girls’ team in a blistering 48.01 as they ultimately held off Mira Costa in an exciting 400 free relay battle.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Another Walsh/Huske Showdown On Tap In Women’s 100 Free

Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske battled to a pair of 52.9s in the 100 free at the Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, setting the stage for a showdown in Indy.

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Kylie Masse, Josh Liendo Headline 2025 Mel Zajac Jr. International Psych Sheets

Liendo will race for the first time since winning a pair of individual men’s NCAA titles in the 100 free and 100 fly in late March.

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2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Urlando Peaking At The Right Time In 200 Fly

After a gradual return to top form over the last few years, Luca Urlando is firing on all cylinders entering the 2025 championship season.

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Matias Bottoni Undergoes First Surgery Following Accident: “The Road Ahead Is Very Long”

On Monday, Bottoni underwent a near four-hour operation in what was expected to be the first of several surgeries.

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Official Psych Sheets Released For Opening Leg of Mare Nostrum Tour In Monaco

Siobhan Haughey will be one of the big names to keep an eye on this weekend as the 2025 Mare Nostrum Tour kicks off in Monaco.

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17-Year-Old Matias Bottoni Seriously Injured After Collision At Argentine Championships

Matias Bottoni collided with another swimmer diving into the warm-up pool, leaving him with a fractured vertebrae and requiring emergency surgery.

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Sun Yang Continues Comeback With Entry Into Upcoming Chinese Nationals

Sun is scheduled to race the men’s 100, 200, 400 and 800 freestyle at the Chinese National Championships with World Championship selection on the line.

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Sierra Men Make It Five Straight 3C2A Titles, Mt. San Antonio College Women Win For First Time

The Sierra College men made it five straight titles at the 3C2A Championships as they emerged by nine points in a close battle with American River College.

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Aussie Olympian Sally Hunter Sets Pair of Masters World Records In Women’s 40-44 Age Group

Hunter set world records in the women’s 40-44 50 breast (32.30) and 100 breast (1:11.29) at the Masters Swimming WA State Championships.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 34.2% Pick Hwang As Most Likely Doha Champion To Return To Worlds Podium

The poll only included male world champions from Doha who did not win a medal (in their specific event) at the Paris Olympics.

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