New Pool in Raleigh Providing More than Just Fresh Water to Wolfpack Elite Team
Wolfpack Elite and the city of Raleigh are jointly constructing a new 25‑yard‑by‑25‑meter Myrtha pool to replace the 40‑year‑old seasonal Lake Johnson facility. The $3.2 million project, slated for completion by year‑end, will provide year‑round outdoor training for elite swimmers, post‑graduates, and the broader community. Private donations from Wolfpack Elite cover most costs, while Raleigh contributes roughly $1 million for locker rooms, offices, and infrastructure upgrades. The venue will host expanded lesson programming, clinics, masters and triathlon groups, and competitive meets.
Big Ten Announces $1.37 Billion In 2024-2025 Revenue Distribution To Its 18 Members
The Big Ten announced a $1.37 billion revenue distribution for fiscal year 2024‑2025, giving its 18 member schools an average of $76.1 million each—well above the SEC’s $64.4 million average. Payouts were uneven, with Ohio State receiving the top share of $91.57 million and...
Luke Barr on Training with Coley Stickels: “It Is so Different From What I’ve Been Used To”
Luke Barr, a former Indiana University swimmer, relocated to Dallas last fall to train under Coley Stickels at Texas Ford Aquatics while maintaining a full‑time day job. After eight months of Stickels' sprint‑centric regimen, Barr delivered three personal bests at...
San Diego State Agrees To Pay Female Athletes $300,000 In Landmark Title IX Settlement
A federal judge approved a landmark Title IX settlement requiring San Diego State University to pay $300,000 in damages to 798 former female athletes. The lawsuit, filed by 15 former rowers and track‑and‑field athletes, alleged the school deliberately underfunded women’s scholarships and denied...
Former Penn Swimmer John Ternus Named Tim Cook’s Successor as Apple CEO
Apple announced that senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as chief executive officer, with Cook moving to the role of executive chairman. Ternus, a 1997 Penn engineering graduate and former varsity swimmer, has been...
Daniel Wiffen Talks Performance in Youtube Video Titled “Everything Went Wrong at Nationals”
Irish Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen, now training at the University of California, Berkeley, posted a candid 12‑minute YouTube vlog titled “Everything Went Wrong at Nationals.” He dissected his three victories at the 2026 Irish Open—400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle—showing times...
The Science Of Taper As Preparation For Swim Performance
An IB extended essay by junior swimmer Cooper Gill examined peer‑reviewed studies and performance models to determine whether taper length influences swim results. The analysis found that longer, well‑structured tapers consistently produce larger time drops, driven primarily by fatigue reduction...
Do You Love Swimming? See 341 Swim Jobs You Might Love
SwimSwam’s job board now lists 341 open positions in the swimming sector, ranging from assistant coaches and head coaches to aquatics directors and business managers. The roles span part‑time, full‑time, graduate assistant, and senior leadership levels across clubs, universities, and...
Lucas Henveaux Discusses Racing Germans in Sweden, Training at Cal, and Goal of Medaling at Euros
Belgian Olympian Lucas Henveaux posted three podium finishes at the 2026 Malmsten Swim Open in Stockholm, placing second in the 200‑free (1:46.1) and third in both the 400‑free (3:44.6) and 800‑free (7:55.5). He described the meet as a mid‑season focus...
The Hidden Stroke Errors Slowing Swimmers Down
The new eo SwimBETTER system equips swimmers’ hands with sensors that record force, power, propulsion and hand‑path data for every freestyle stroke. Within seconds of a set, coaches receive visual charts that reveal hidden inefficiencies such as lateral force or uneven...
Louise Hansson on Training Stint with Alex Perkins at Sunshine Coast: “I Like Their Mentality”
Swedish Olympian Louise Hansson captured the 50‑fly title at the 2026 Malmö‑Swim Open Stockholm, posting a 25.99‑second tie with teammate Sara Junevik. She had just returned from a three‑to‑four‑month training stint at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia,...
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games Expecting $2.5 Billion From Ticket Sales, Swim Ticket Sale Update
Los Angeles' 2028 Olympic organizing committee projects $2.5 billion from ticket and hospitality sales, with swimming alone expected to contribute more than $150 million. Ticket prices range from $93 for prelims to $1,860 for finals, and all finals swimming tickets sold out...
Leon Marchand Stars in Docuseries “Beyond Gold” Directed by His Father, Xavier Marchand
French swimming sensation Leon Marchand is the centerpiece of the three‑part docuseries "Beyond Gold," which debuted at the Series Mania Festival in Lille. The series chronicles the year after his historic four‑gold haul at the Paris 2024 Olympics, covering his...
Nitro Swimming and Deboer Announce Strategic Partnership Beginning Fall 2026
Nitro Swimming announced a strategic partnership with performance swimwear brand deboer, set to launch in Fall 2026. The collaboration will equip Nitro athletes with advanced racing suits and training gear designed to accelerate development at every level. Both organizations cite...
Rex Maurer on Adjusting to Pressures of Success: “This Year Has Been a Real Challenge for Me”
Rex Maurer entered the 2026 NCAA Division I men’s swimming championships riding a wave of historic performances. In 2025 he shattered the American record in the 500‑yard freestyle and the 400‑meter freestyle, then captured his first individual and team NCAA...