By James Sutherland on SwimSwam

U.S. Congressman Michael Baumgartner has introduced a new bill that would overhaul the governance of college sports in light of the ever-changing landscape in the NCAA amidst the pending settlement in the House v. NCAA case.

Baumgartner, who officially introduced the Restore College Sports Act on Tuesday, spoke on the House floor on Monday, using the March Madness basketball tournament as an example of how NIL has reshaped the NCAA and smaller market schools can no longer be competitive under the current model.

All four #1 seeds made it to the Final Four of March Madness, with the Florida Gators edging out the Houston Cougars in the final on Monday night.

“Tonight is the NCAA championship, but the magic of March Madness is gone,” Baumgartner said, according to The Spokesman-Review. “There’s no upsets, no Cinderellas. Just bigger brands with bigger budgets. Why? Because college sports is on a downward trajectory, and the magic of what used to make it special is gone.”

The Restore College Act would replace the NCAA with a new entity that would oversee and regulate college sports, and would be led by a commissioner appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate.

In Barmgartner’s press release, it notes the new legislation would create a national commission “to establish clear rules for athlete compensation and program governance—with student-athletes at the table.”

The Restore College Sports Act would implement a national NIL revenue-sharing system that pools and redistributes funds equally to all student-athletes, “regardless of fame, position or sport.”

Another important piece of the bill is that it would create regional-based conferences within a single time zone to cut down on excessive travel that has only been exacerbated this past season with former Pac-12 teams from California and Arizona moving to the ACC and Big Ten, which have schools primarily based on the eastern side of the country (and Big 12 which is more spread out).

There would also be a salary cap implemented for college coaches “to halt the runaway spending arms race.”

“Public universities, many of which are taxpayer-funded and heavily subsidized, need the same kind of fair competition rules that Congress has supported for professional sports leagues through antitrust exemptions and revenue-sharing models,” Baumgartner said.

“This is about saving Olympic sports, protecting academic integrity, and restoring sanity to an industry that’s completely lost control,” Baumgartner said. “Congress has a choice: step in and restore order—or let small schools fold, non-revenue sports vanish, and college sports become a monopoly for the few.”

Baumgartner speaking on the House floor:

Boise State legal professor Sam Ehrlich, who focuses on the sports industry, told The Spokesman-Review that Baumgartner’s proposal stands out from other NIL-related bills because it envisions a complete overhaul of the college sports system rather than putting guardrails on the existing one.

“The NCAA will be furious about it, and I think a lot of the schools would be furious about it, too, just because it really does take a lot of power out of their hands,” Ehrlich told The Spokesman-Review. “It would essentially tear down the system and start from the beginning.”

Despite all of the NIL-related bills brought to Congress in recent years, there hasn’t been much progress by way of legislation.

Baumgartner’s bill is looked at as a way of shaking things up amid the stagnation, Ehrlich noted.

“This is kind of saying, ‘Hey, let’s just federalize the whole thing,” he said. “It is really strange to see a Republican propose a bill like this.”

In addition to the NCAA, Baumgartner’s bill will likely meet resistance from athletes who have had success in the new NIL landscape, given that they would be paid the same amount as every other college athlete under this system.

Attorney Darren Heitner, who represents college athletes, told The Spokesman-Review that dividing all NIL revenue equally isn’t fair and “undermines the very concept of name, image and likeness rights.”

“Should a star quarterback who generates millions in jersey sales now subsidize every athlete at every institution? That’s not equity,” Heitner said.

“We’re moving from NCAA overreach to federal government overreach,” Heitner wrote. “The equal revenue sharing across all institutions and coaching salary caps aren’t just impractical – they fundamentally misunderstand the market forces that drive college athletics. This reads like it was written by someone who wants to return to an imagined golden era of college sports that never actually existed.”

You can read the bill here.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: U.S. Congressman Introduces Bill That Would Dissolve NCAA, Reshape College Sports

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam

World Aquatics announded today that the 50s of stroke have officially been added to the Olympic schedule for the LA 2028 Games.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: World Aquatics Announces 50s of Stroke Added to 2028 Olympics

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam

As well all know by know, the 50s of stroke are officially being added to the Olympic Games in 2028. While this decision has the immediate impact of six more events at the Olympics, meaning six more chances for a gold medal, there are some other, very significant things, that will be impacted by this decision.

1. Roster Caps

Immediately the thought of how these events are going to impact roster limits comes to the forefront of many swim fans’ minds. Currently, the Olympics have a 26 athlete per gender cap for each country.

The United States runs into the roster cap conversation frequently, and they actually bumped up against it in the men’s team qualifications last summer, bringing exactly 26 men to Paris.

With the addition of stroke 50s, there are six more potential qualifiers in 2028, which could put countries like the United States in a difficult position when it comes to leaving top finishers off the team due to roster limits.

2. Longer Meets

Prelims, semifinals, and finals of six events will definitely add to the length of the meet, regardless of how short the events are.

The Olympic Games is already a nine day meet, which can make it difficult for athletes who are entered in events on opposite ends of the meet.

The 50 freestyle is historically on the last few days, and typically there is overlap between 50 free swimmers and 50 of stroke swimmers, especially if the roster limit is not increased. This means that even a nine day meet could see a number of athletes competing in events that are a week apart.

If a day is added to the meet to make it 41 events in 10 days, this will impact schedules across the board, including the Olympic Trials Schedule, on top of the added pressure on athlete’s bodies.

World Aquatics makes the meet work with 50s of stroke in just eight days by increasing the number of events per day. This opens the question, however, of if we are making things harder for athletes who are swimming two or three event sessions.

Another option would be to remove semi-finals of the 200s, which we saw at the 2024 SC Worlds. This option has less swimming for the distance oriented swimmers, but it cuts 10 “events” and 20 heats from the meet schedule.

3. National Team Spots

Another potential effect will be the way that governing bodies, like USA Swimming, make selection decisions for future World Championships rosters. In the past, they have prioritized the Olympic events, and the qualifiers from those events. This has led to 50 of stroke winners being left off the World Champs roster, like Michael Andrew in 2023.

USA Swimming told us this afternoon that the decision “doesn’t automatically trigger anything on our end.” They did let us know that they will keep us posted on any changes that might come as a result of this decision.

Currently, 50 of stroke winners are 3rd priority on the 2025 World Championship Team selection criteria, after the first two athletes from each of the “Olympic Events”.

4. Longer Careers

One of the positive impacts of adding the 50s is the increase in athlete longevity. The 50s of stroke are easier on the body, and older athletes tend to maintain 50 speed for longer than the 100 or 200.

Sarah Sjostrom just won her first two Olympic gold medals this summer at almost 30 years old in the 50 and 100 freestyle events. She is historically excellent at the 50 butterfly as well, winning the event at the last six World Championships. She is taking the year off to have a baby, but she has affirmed her desire to qualify for the 2028 Olympics, and adding the 50 fly gives her another real medal opportunity.

Adam Peaty is another swimmer who is benefiting from this decision. The 30-year-old has already confirmed that he will be chasing another Olympic Qualification in three summers as a direct result of the 50 breaststroke being added to the schedule

5. Medal Inflation

In 2008, American swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in one Olympic Games, the most of any Olympic Athlete in history. When he accomplished this feat, he surpassed fellow American swimmerMark Spitz who had the record for a single Olympics with seven golds.

Since then, World Aquatics has added four events to the Olympic line-up for each gender, all of which give sprint swimmers more opportunities to win gold medals. Swimming has already faced criticism for the number of medals available to one athlete compared to other sports, but if you take a true sprint swimmer, they could justifiably add multiple medal events to their Olympic lineup which makes achievements like eight Olympic gold medals seem less impressive because it is more achievable now.

6. Club/National Meet Impact

In the United States, the 50s of stroke have largely been ignored due to USA Swimming’s focus on the “Olympic Events”. Now that the 50s are an Olympic event, it opens the door to questions about including them more.

This could mean we start seeing 50s swum at National Meets, Pro-Swim Series Meets, and even club level meets. Currently, the 50s are only reliably offered for 12 & Under swimmers, and the USA Swimming database does not track 50 times or offer time standards for age groups older than 12, though they do have NAG records on the website.

All of these meets face the longer meet dilemma as well, especially club meets, which try to fit every event into four days or less.

7. More Opportunity for Other Countries

One of the more interesting impacts is the way that adding 50s can help countries that typically don’t have a large swimming presence compete at a high level.

Just like when considering older athletes, training for a 50 is very different than training for a 1500. These shorter events open the door for athletes that may not have access to hours of pool time every day, or access to an Olympic length pool at all. Many sprinters excel from cross-training like lifting weights and stroke specific dry land exercises, and this can frequently be far more accessible than long course pool time.

8. Increased Excitement

It is no secret that people like watching close races. A big topic in the world of swimming over the last few years has been how to make swimming digestible to the average person, rather than just hardcore swimming fans, and this is a great way to do that.

50s are fun. They are fun to watch. They have more chance for drama with athletes pushing boundaries and doing everything they can to make up a hundredth on the start, or a hundredth on their underwaters. They frequently end in very close races, separated by hundredths of a second, and they are easy to sit and watch with very little knowledge about the sport.

While there are a lot of things to consider, making swimming more palatable to the average audience is always positive.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: What Are the Ripple Effects of Adding 50s to the Olympics?

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam

In November,  we wrote an article about Kansas high school swimmer Jack Punswick. His swimming story up to that point had been rather extraordinary. He dedicated himself to swimming his sophomore year of high school after being cut from the baseball team, and his junior year, he won the Kansas state title in the 100 breaststroke.

His story has only become more exceptional in the last six months. In September, he was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin lymphoma. Cancer.

He ultimately decided to keep swimming through his treatment, choosing to take a gap year before entering college and withdrawing from all of the fall meets while he underwent chemotherapy from the end up September to the day after Christmas. He decided to continue swimming through all of this, though he needed to a few practices during the weeks he had chemo.

Due to other complications from the chemo, lower energy levels and the port on his chest, he was not able to train backstroke or butterfly, giving him time to focus on his breaststroke and freestyle workouts, as well as his technique, a time period he jokingly called a “five-month taper.”

Punswick, who swims for Cool Swim Team and Blue Valley West High School, started swimming his high school season before he was even done with his chemotherapy treatments, qualifying for state in his first 100 breaststroke of the season.

He continued swimming throughout the season ended up going into the state meet as the top qualifier in the event at 1:00.24. At state, he ended up finishing 2nd in 59.43, just over a second off the 58.38 he went to win at last year’s meet. He also swam the 50 breast on the boy’s medley relay, splitting 26.09 to help them qualify 1st for the final before they were ultimately disqualified in finals.

He has swam two meets since then, including the Speedo Sectionals in Columbia, where he competed in the 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke events, qualifying for finals in the 50 breaststroke.

Punswick is officially in remission from his cancer. He posted on Instagram yesterday saying

“I beat cancer. I want to thank God, my family, my girlfriend, my friends, my care team, my coaches, my teammates, and to all the people ad organizations that have helped my family and me throughout this journey. Thank you all for being a part of Team Jack”

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Jack Punswick Won a State Title. Then, He Battled Cancer. Now, He Beat Cancer

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam

If you want to ramp-up your performance in the pool, one piece of gear that often gets overlooked is swim fins. Whether you’re trying to improve your kick technique, build leg strength, or simply make your workouts more efficient, the right pair of fins can make a world of difference. But with so many options out there, choosing the right fins for your needs can be a bit overwhelming.

At SwimSwam, we’ve analyzed a range of swim fins designed for all levels of swimmers—from age group swimmers refining their technique to elite competitors looking to increase their power in the swimming pool. In this guide, we’ll break down the best swim fins based on performance, comfort, and price. Whether you’re after a fin that helps with speed, one that boosts your endurance, or something in between, this review will help you make an informed decision.

Let’s dig into the top swim fins that can elevate your training and get you one step closer to your personal best time in competition.  We’ve listed them by price, most-expensive to most affordable.

Speedo DMC Elite Max Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $79

The Speedo DMC Elite Max Swim Fin is an elite-level training fin designed for maximum power and propulsion. Built with performance in mind, the DMC Elite Max provides increased resistance and propulsion, making it ideal for swimmers who want to improve their kick strength and overall speed. The design features a comfortable fit with a high-efficiency blade, making these fins perfect for those serious about elevating their kick technique and muscle endurance.

What Makes It Great:

• Powerful Blade: Offers optimal propulsion while maintaining comfort for long sessions.
• High-Performance Design: Great for competitive swimmers looking to build leg strength and improve swim mechanics.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking top-level performance and resistance for improving kick strength and body position in the water.

Speedo Biofuse Fitness Fin

Price: Approx. $70

The Speedo Biofuse Fitness Fin is designed with a focus on comfort and flexibility, ideal for swimmers looking to work on their fitness and technique. The Biofuse fins are a great option for swimmers who want to enhance their kick while maintaining a high level of comfort and support. With a soft, flexible design, these fins are great for extended training sessions.

What Makes It Great:

• Comfortable Fit: Biofuse technology gives you a soft, flexible material that molds to your foot for all-day comfort.
• Improved Kick: Helps you work on strengthening your legs without overloading them, making it perfect for endurance training.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking for a reliable fin to build endurance, refine technique, and enhance kicking ability.

NIKE Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $65

The NIKE Swim Fins are a straightforward, durable option for swimmers who want a reliable fin for daily training. They provide a solid balance of propulsion and comfort, with a relatively short blade that allows for quicker turnover and improved leg strength. A great option for swimmers across all levels, the NIKE Swim Fins are simple but effective.

What Makes It Great:

• Durable and Comfortable: A great choice for long training sessions without discomfort or irritation.
• Versatile: Ideal for swimmers looking to work on both speed and strength.

Ideal For: Swimmers who want a solid, all-around fin for daily training, with a focus on endurance and speed.

FINIS EDGE Fins

Price: Approx. $55

The FINIS EDGE Fins are an excellent choice for swimmers seeking a high-performance fin that enhances both speed and technique. The unique blade design provides just the right amount of resistance, making them effective for building leg strength while maintaining a natural swimming motion.

What Makes It Great:

• Optimized Resistance: The blade is designed to maximize leg muscle engagement without feeling overly restrictive.
• Sleek Design: The ergonomic foot pocket and soft material make them comfortable for longer training sessions.

Ideal For: Competitive swimmers and triathletes looking to improve leg strength, speed, and swim technique.

Speedo Short Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Short Blade Swim Fin is perfect for swimmers who want to focus on speed and technique rather than building significant power. The short blade design provides more agility in the water, making these fins ideal for sprint training or refining your kick mechanics without overloading the legs.

What Makes It Great:

• Increased Agility: The short blade gives you faster turnover and helps improve overall technique.
• Comfortable Fit: Easy to use for swimmers of all skill levels, with a comfortable foot pocket that reduces chafing.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking for a fin that enhances technique, agility, and kicking speed during sprints.

Speedo Medium Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Medium Blade Swim Fin offers a balance between resistance and comfort, making it ideal for both fitness and technical swimmers. Its medium-length blade provides a good combination of propulsion and resistance, making it suitable for a range of training goals, from endurance to technique development.

What Makes It Great:

• Balanced Design: Offers moderate resistance for a more natural kick feel while still helping build leg strength.
• Durability: Built to withstand regular use, with a durable construction that lasts.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking a versatile fin for improving both technique and power during training.

Speedo Long Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Long Blade Swim Fin is designed for swimmers looking for maximum propulsion and leg strength development. The longer blade provides significant resistance, forcing the swimmer to engage more muscles in the kick, which helps improve overall swim power and endurance.

What Makes It Great:

• Maximum Propulsion: The longer blade is great for working on power and endurance in the legs.
• Comfortable Fit: The foot pocket offers good support, allowing for longer training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking to build leg strength and power, especially during longer training sessions.

FINIS Z2 Gold Zoomers Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $42

The FINIS Z2 Gold Zoomers Swim Fins are a classic choice for swimmers who want a lightweight fin that provides a perfect blend of speed and resistance. These fins have a shorter blade that helps swimmers work on technique while offering just enough propulsion for efficient kicking.

What Makes It Great:

• Short Blade: Ideal for swimmers focused on speed and technique, as it doesn’t overload the legs with resistance.
• Comfortable and Efficient: The Z2 Gold Zoomers allow for efficient energy transfer and enhanced kicking mechanics.

Ideal For: Swimmers focused on improving technique and increasing kick speed with minimal muscle fatigue.

FINIS Zoomers Gold Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $36

The FINIS Zoomers Gold Swim Fins offer a great entry-level option for swimmers looking to improve their kick mechanics. These fins have a short blade that encourages faster turnover and better propulsion without putting too much strain on the legs.

What Makes It Great:

• Effective for Technique: Designed to enhance kicking mechanics while maintaining a natural kick pattern.
• Durable and Comfortable: Soft and comfortable foot pockets reduce chafing, ideal for long training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking to refine their technique without overloading their legs, perfect for building efficient swim mechanics.

ARENA Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $35

The ARENA Swim Fins offer a simple yet effective design for swimmers focused on building leg strength. With a comfortable fit and a medium-length blade, these fins provide moderate resistance that helps improve propulsion and kicking mechanics without feeling overly restrictive.

What Makes It Great:

• Versatile Resistance: The moderate-length blade offers a good balance of propulsion and resistance for building leg strength.
• Comfortable Fit: Designed for all-day use, providing swimmers with comfort during long training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking a balanced fin to help build strength and refine technique for both sprints and endurance events.

FINIS Floating Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $26

The FINIS Floating Swim Fins are a great option for beginners or swimmers looking for a more relaxed swim fin. Their floating design makes them easy to retrieve if dropped in the pool, and they provide just enough resistance for beginners working on their technique.

What Makes It Great:

• Floating Design: Easy to manage in the water, making them ideal for beginners or younger swimmers.
• Comfortable Fit: Soft, flexible foot pocket ensures a comfortable experience.

Ideal For: Beginners looking to refine technique while maintaining comfort and safety during training.

SPORTI Essential Floating Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $22

The SPORTI Essential Floating Swim Fins are designed for swimmers looking for a budget-friendly, comfortable, and effective option to improve their swim technique. These floating fins are perfect for beginner swimmers or those seeking a relaxed swim training experience.

What Makes It Great:

• Affordable and Effective: A great choice for swimmers on a budget who still want to improve their technique and kicking strength.
• Lightweight: The floating design makes them easy to use, especially for younger swimmers.

Ideal For: Beginner swimmers or those looking for an affordable, low-resistance fin to work on basic kicking mechanics.

SPORTI Essential Training Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $22

The SPORTI Essential Training Swim Fins are another great option for swimmers just starting out. These fins provide a great balance of comfort, propulsion, and affordability, making them perfect for swimmers of all skill levels looking to refine their technique.

What Makes It Great:

• Comfort and Durability: A comfortable foot pocket and a durable design make these fins great for regular training.
• Enhanced Propulsion: Provides enough propulsion to help swimmers work on leg strength without overloading them.

Ideal For: Swimmers of all levels looking for an affordable training fin to build strength and technique.

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Ohio high school state champion Julia Shafer, who originally verbally committed to Kentucky, has flipped her commitment to Penn State University for 2025. Shafer is a versatile swimmer, showing strength in both freestyle and medley events.

“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my swimming and academic careers at Penn State University! I want to thank my family, friends, and mentors for helping me achieve this goal! I would also like to thank my coaches at the Manta Rays and CHCA for all their support as well as the Penn State coaching staff for giving me this amazing opportunity!! I am so grateful that God put me on this path!! WE ARE!!!

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2025 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Wednesday, April 9th – Saturday, April 12th
• Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
• Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvar, Hungary
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Central
• SwimSwam Preview
• Day 1 Prelims Recap/Day 1 Finals Recap
• Entries/Live Results
• Livestream (Prelims Only)

Olympic champion Hubert Kos continued to wreak havoc on the record board into day two of the 2025 Hungarian National Swimming Championships.

This morning the University of Texas superstar ripped a near-lifetime best en route to capturing the top seed in the men’s 100m backstroke.

Kos stopped the clock at a time of 52.91 to land lane 4 for tonight’s main event.

The 22-year-old opened in 25.85 and closed in 27.06 to set himself apart from the field.

Boldizsar Magda was next to the wall in a time of 55.91 while Oliver Kos captured the 3rd seed in 55.92.

Kos’ lifetime best and national standard rests at the 52.78 he logged in the heats at the 2024 Olympic Games. There in Paris, he ultimately finished 10th overall with a semi-final result of 52.98.

We’ll see what the newly-minted 50m back national record holder has in store for us during this evening’s final. In the meantime, the Longhorn checks in as the 5th-swiftest man in the world this season.

Additional Notes

• World record holder and Olympic champion Kristof Milak snagged the 2nd seed in the men’s 200m fly, posting 1:59.73 as one of two sub-2:00 performers this morning. Claiming the top spot was Richard Marton who hit a time of 1:59.58.
• The men’s 50m free saw Szebasztian Szabo put up a solid prelim outing of 22.33, although he holds just a .01 advantage over Luka Cvetko who was right behind in 22.34. Nandor Nemeth has this 50m free as his sole event and he earned the 3rd seed in 22.78.
• Petra Senanszky led the women’s 50m free field in a top-seeded effort of 25.59.
• NCAA champion Zalan Sarkany staked his claim on the 400m free, registering a swift morning outing of 3;50.99. He owns a career-quickest mark of 3:47.33 from the Olympic Games.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Hubert Kos Posts 52.91 100 Back Prelim On Day Two In Hungary

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam

2025 Pacific Swimming Far Western Championships

• Pleasanton, California
• April 3-6, 2025
• SCY (25 Yards)
• Live Results Available on Meet Mobile: “Pacific Swimming SC Far Western Championships”

If you’re a fan of swimming, you almost certainly read about 15-year-old Luka Mijatovic breaking two National Age Group records this past week.

Mijatovic dipped under his own records in both the 1650 and 500-yard freestyles at the Pacific Far Western Championships, taking two-tenths off his own mark in the longer distance before crushing his 500 record by 1.38 seconds. These two swims represented his 14th and 15th individual National Age Group records.

The 15-year-old from the Pleasanton Seahawks is America’s best distance talent in generations. His new 500 free record time of 4:10.96 would have placed 11th at last week’s NCAA Championships, while his 1650 free time of 14:37.63 would would have earned him a 12th-place finish.

Mijatovic turns 16 on April 22nd, giving him another full year to continue wreaking havoc on the 15-16 record books in both short course yards and long course meters.

You can read more details about each of the swims in the articles below.

Related Articles:

• “Luka Mijatovic Does It Again…Torches 500 Free 15-16 NAG Record With 4:10.96 In Pleasanton”
• “Luka Mijatovic Breaks 15-16 NAG Record In The Mile By Two-Tenths”

While race videos weren’t available at the time, they are now, thanks to SwimClips CEO Bob Griswold providing them to SwimSwam. For more information on SwimClips, visit their website at swimclips.com.

500 Freestyle Race Video:

1650 Freestyle Race Video:

Read the full story on SwimSwam: WATCH: Luka Mijatovic’s 4:10.96 500 Free & 14:37.63 1650 Free 15-16 NAG Record-Breaking Swims

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam

U.S. Congressman Michael Baumgartner has introduced a new bill that would overhaul the governance of college sports in light of the ever-changing landscape in the NCAA amidst the pending settlement in the House v. NCAA case.

Baumgartner, who officially introduced the Restore College Sports Act on Tuesday, spoke on the House floor on Monday, using the March Madness basketball tournament as an example of how NIL has reshaped the NCAA and smaller market schools can no longer be competitive under the current model.

All four #1 seeds made it to the Final Four of March Madness, with the Florida Gators edging out the Houston Cougars in the final on Monday night.

“Tonight is the NCAA championship, but the magic of March Madness is gone,” Baumgartner said, according to The Spokesman-Review. “There’s no upsets, no Cinderellas. Just bigger brands with bigger budgets. Why? Because college sports is on a downward trajectory, and the magic of what used to make it special is gone.”

The Restore College Act would replace the NCAA with a new entity that would oversee and regulate college sports, and would be led by a commissioner appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate.

In Barmgartner’s press release, it notes the new legislation would create a national commission “to establish clear rules for athlete compensation and program governance—with student-athletes at the table.”

The Restore College Sports Act would implement a national NIL revenue-sharing system that pools and redistributes funds equally to all student-athletes, “regardless of fame, position or sport.”

Another important piece of the bill is that it would create regional-based conferences within a single time zone to cut down on excessive travel that has only been exacerbated this past season with former Pac-12 teams from California and Arizona moving to the ACC and Big Ten, which have schools primarily based on the eastern side of the country (and Big 12 which is more spread out).

There would also be a salary cap implemented for college coaches “to halt the runaway spending arms race.”

“Public universities, many of which are taxpayer-funded and heavily subsidized, need the same kind of fair competition rules that Congress has supported for professional sports leagues through antitrust exemptions and revenue-sharing models,” Baumgartner said.

“This is about saving Olympic sports, protecting academic integrity, and restoring sanity to an industry that’s completely lost control,” Baumgartner said. “Congress has a choice: step in and restore order—or let small schools fold, non-revenue sports vanish, and college sports become a monopoly for the few.”

Baumgartner speaking on the House floor:

Boise State legal professor Sam Ehrlich, who focuses on the sports industry, told The Spokesman-Review that Baumgartner’s proposal stands out from other NIL-related bills because it envisions a complete overhaul of the college sports system rather than putting guardrails on the existing one.

“The NCAA will be furious about it, and I think a lot of the schools would be furious about it, too, just because it really does take a lot of power out of their hands,” Ehrlich told The Spokesman-Review. “It would essentially tear down the system and start from the beginning.”

Despite all of the NIL-related bills brought to Congress in recent years, there hasn’t been much progress by way of legislation.

Baumgartner’s bill is looked at as a way of shaking things up amid the stagnation, Ehrlich noted.

“This is kind of saying, ‘Hey, let’s just federalize the whole thing,” he said. “It is really strange to see a Republican propose a bill like this.”

In addition to the NCAA, Baumgartner’s bill will likely meet resistance from athletes who have had success in the new NIL landscape, given that they would be paid the same amount as every other college athlete under this system.

Attorney Darren Heitner, who represents college athletes, told The Spokesman-Review that dividing all NIL revenue equally isn’t fair and “undermines the very concept of name, image and likeness rights.”

“Should a star quarterback who generates millions in jersey sales now subsidize every athlete at every institution? That’s not equity,” Heitner said.

“We’re moving from NCAA overreach to federal government overreach,” Heitner wrote. “The equal revenue sharing across all institutions and coaching salary caps aren’t just impractical – they fundamentally misunderstand the market forces that drive college athletics. This reads like it was written by someone who wants to return to an imagined golden era of college sports that never actually existed.”

You can read the bill here.

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Courtesy: Big 12 Sports

The Conference announced the Big 12 Swimming and Diving yearly awards recipients on Wednesday. The recipients hail from Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Houston, Kansas and Utah. The Sun Devils led the way with five award winners.

The All-Big 12 First and Second teams were also announced based on the results from the 2025 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship. The top four individuals in each event earned All-Big 12 first team honors, while fifth through eighth-place finishers were named to the second team.

Ilya Kharun was named the Men’s Swimmer of the Year after leading the Sun Devils to the Big 12 men’s title in their first year. The sophomore finished with five individual titles at the Big 12 Championship as well as a runner-up finish in the 50-meter freestyle. At the NCAA Championship, the Las Vegas native earned six first-team All-American honors including third-place finishes in the 100 (43.43) and 200-meter butterfly.

BYU’s Mackenzie Miller Lung received the Women’s Swimmer of the Year after finishing as the national runner-up in the 200 breaststroke. The junior earned All-American status in the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke to become the first two-time All-American for the Cougars since 1990 while she also competed in the 200 IM. The three-time All-Big 12 first team member ended the season with 17 race wins and 10 school-record performances.

Elias Petersen became the first Ute to garner a Conference yearly award after recording the only First Team All-American performance at the 2025 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship for the Big 12. He finished with a score of 389.25 on the 1-meter dive to finish fourth. Earlier in the season, the junior broke the program record in the 1-meter with a score of 411.45 against BYU.

Shiyun Lai became the first Jayhawk to be named Women’s Diver of the Year in program history. The sophomore won the 1-meter title at the Big 12 Championship and added a second-place finish in the 3-meter event and fifth place in the platform dive. She finished sixth in the 1-meter and seventh in the 3-meter at the NCAA Championship, earning two First Team All-American honors. Her performance marked the highest placement by a Jayhawk since Michelle Rojohn won the 3-meter event at the 1996 NCAA Championship.

Tomas Lukminas collected the Men’s Freshman of the Year award to mark the Wildcats’ first yearly distinction. The All-Big 12 First Team member set the Arizona record in the 100 freestyle at the Big 12 Championship with a time of 41.56 seconds. He finished with Conference honors in three events as he finished in the top eight in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle. The freshman also collected top two finishes in the 400 freestyle relay (gold), 800 freestyle relay (silver) and 400 medley relay (silver).

Arizona State’s Julia Ullmann was tabbed the Women’s Freshman of the Year after placing in the top three in each of her individual events at the Big 12 Championship. She was named Women’s Freshman Swimmer of the Meet after highlighting the Conference Championship with a school record of 51.40 in the 100 butterfly. She added First Team All-American honors as a member of the Sun Devils’ 200 medley relay that finished eighth at the NCAA Championship.

Arizona State’s Herbie Behm was named the Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year and Women’s Swimming Co-Coach of the Year. The first-year head coach guided the Sun Devils to their third straight conference championship and first Big 12 Championship on the men’s side. Under his tutelage, 11 male swimmers earned All-American honors as ASU finished sixth at the NCAA Championship. On the women’s side, he guided the Sun Devil women to their first Conference title in program history and best finish at the NCAA Championship since 2012 (19^th). Another five Sun Devil women earned All-American recognition, the most for ASU since 2020.

BYU’s Tamber McAllister collected the Women’s Swimming Co-Coach of the Year after 10 swimmers broke school records this season. McAllister coached Miller Lung to the program’s first two All-
American finishes since 1991 and first-ever Big 12 individual title. The 29 points by Miller Lung at the NCAA Championship were the highest for the program since 1991.

Richard Marschner was selected as the Men’s Diving Coach of the Year after coaching the Utes to the most All-Big 12 diving members at the Big 12 Championship. He coached Elias Petersen to the only First Team All-American finish for the Big 12 at the NCAA Championship and guided Jesco Helling to the Platform Dive title at the Conference Championship. The Utah men finished the national meet with the highest diving score of all Big 12 teams (ninth in the country).

Allen Feng became the first ever Big 12 Women’s Diving Coach of the Year in Kansas history. Feng helped Lai qualify nationally for both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives as the Jayhawk earned All-American recognition in both events. The Jayhawks finished 25^th at the national meet, their best performance since finishing 22^nd in 1996. Feng also guided junior Lize van Leeuwen to her third-consecutive NCAA Zone Diving appearance, as well as two top-10 finishes at the Big 12 Championship.

Patrick Sammon was named the Men’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The senior from Arizona State is a Real Estate Development major with a 4.00 GPA. He competed in all regular season meets for the Sun Devils. Sammon finished with three Big 12 titles in the 400 and 800 freestyle relays and the 200 freestyle. His 200 freestyle time of 1:31.57 at the Big 12 Championship was a career best.

Hedda Grelz was tagged as the Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The graduate student from Houston is earning her masters in mechanical engineering with a 4.00 GPA. She competed in all of Houston’s meets this season and finished with season bests of 314.70 in the 1-meter dive, 346.80 in the 3-meter dive and 242.30 in the platform dive.

2024-25 Big 12 Swimming and Diving of the Year Award Winners
Men’s Swimmer of the Year – Ilya Kharun, Arizona State
Women’s Swimmer of the Year – Mackenzie Miller Lung, BYU
Men’s Diver of the Year – Elias Petersen, Utah
Women’s Diver of the Year – Shiyun Lai, Kansas
Men’s Freshman of the Year – Tomas Lukminas, Arizona
Women’s Freshman of the Year – Julia Ullmann, Arizona State
Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year – Herbie Behm, Arizona State
Women’s Swimming Co-Coaches of the Year – Herbie Behm, Arizona State and Tamber McAllister, BYU
Men’s Diving Coach of the Year – Richard Marschner, Utah
Women’s Diving Coach of the Year – Allen Feng, Kansas
Men’s Scholar Athlete of the Year – Patrick Sammon, Arizona State
Women’s Scholar Athlete of the Year – Hedda Grelz, Houston

Men’s All-Big 12 First Team
Ralph Daleiden Ciuferri, Arizona
Gage Dubois, Arizona
Ryan Hardy, Arizona
Tomas Lukminas, Arizona
Will Meyers, Arizona
Joel Nace, Arizona
Haakon Naughton, Arizona
Tavner Wisdom, Arizona
Oscar Bilbao, Arizona State
Andy Dobrzanski, Arizona State
Dylan Gravely, Arizona State
Michael Hochwalt, Arizona State
Ilya Kharun, Arizona State
Jonny Kulow, Arizona State
Cale Martter, Arizona State
Daniel Matheson, Arizona State
Tommy Palmer, Arizona State
Jacob Pins, Arizona State
Patrick Sammon, Arizona State
Filip Senc-Samardzic, Arizona State
Lane Stallworth, Arizona State
Lucien Vergnes, Arizona State
Jack Wadsworth, Arizona State
Chase Hindmarsh, BYU
Tanner Nelson, BYU
Kyle Bumgardner, Cincinnati
Will Claus, Cincinnati
Hunter Gubeno, Cincinnati
Ramez Sobhy, Cincinnati
Elliott Dillon, TCU
David Ekdahl, TCU
Filip Suchanski, TCU
Jadon Wuilliez, TCU
Nick Chirafisi, Utah
Jesco Helling, Utah
Jones Lambert, Utah
Durgan McKean, Utah
Elias Petersen, Utah
Danny Berlitz, West Virginia
Justin Heimes, West Virginia

Men’s All-Big 12 Second Team
Colin Agor, Arizona
Ralph Daleiden Ciuferri, Arizona
Gage Dubois, Arizona
Hunter Ingram, Arizona
Lars Kuljus, Arizona
Tomas Lukminas, Arizona
Will Meyers, Arizona
Joel Nace, Arizona
Mason Nyboer, Arizona
Daniel Young, Arizona
Jono Adam, Arizona State
Tiago Behar, Arizona State
Reece Grady, Arizona State
Cale Martter, Arizona State
Jake Mason, Arizona State

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam

Courtesy: Houston Athletics

HOUSTON – For the second consecutive season, Houston fifth-year diver Hedda Grelz was selected as the Big 12 Conference Women’s Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the league announced as part of its end-of-year awards on Wednesday.

Grelz graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA in Spring 2024, earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. She maintained her perfect GPA in graduate school and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the same discipline.

The Lund, Sweden, native was selected as the 2024 Cullen College of Engineering’s Most Outstanding Senior and has been a College Sport Communicator Academic All-District selection in both of the last two seasons.

Grelz helped win Houston’s first event championship in the Big 12 this season, securing the team diving event victory alongside sophomore Michelle McLeod and fifth-year Emilia Waters. She also earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors in both the 1-meter and 3-meter.

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Assistant Site Lead Coach – Steel City Aquatics

Under the direction of the Site Lead Coach, the Assistant Site Lead Coach is responsible for leading and assisting groups at one of Steel City Aquatics’ sites. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the development and success of swimmers, ensuring they reach their full potential.

Site Lead Coach – Full-Time – Steel City Aquatics

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Site Lead Coach is responsible for leading and coaching the competitive swimming program at one of Steel City Aquatics sites. They are responsible for creating and executing a strategy for the continued success of all swimmers and developing the skills and talent of the coaches.

Assistant Coach – Part-Time – Steel City Aquatics

Under the direction of the Site Lead Coach, the Part-Time Assistant Coach is responsible for playing a key role in supporting the development and success of swimmers within the age group program. You will collaborate closely with the Site Lead Coach to plan and execute training sessions, monitor athlete progress, and create a positive and motivating atmosphere for swimmers.

Competitive Swim Team Head Coach

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort-style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

Chinook Aquatic Club – Head Coach

Overview: Chinook Aquatic Club has been an established and strong running club in the Pacific Northwest Swimming organization since its inception of 1965. Chinook Aquatic Club attracts swimmers of all ages across the Greater Seattle Area and operates in pools within the Bellevue and Renton locations of operation.

Assistant College Swim Coach Oklahoma Christian University

Assist Head Coach and Olympian Josh Davis in set writing, season planning, recruiting and normal assistant coach duties at DII top 25 team Oklahoma Christian University in beautiful Edmond, OK.  Benefits and salary starting at between $35-45k depending on experience.   Contact and send resume to josh.davis@oc.edu

Head Coach and CEO – Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST)

FAST is a year-round competitive swimming program that helps swimmers grow at the local, state, and national levels through 250 plus Age-Group and over 200 Masters swimmers. We focus on physical, social, character and emotional development, teaching values like goal setting, discipline, and fitness that align with our Mission and Vision Statements. FAST is a non-profit organization affiliated with USA Swimming and Colorado Swimming. 

Assistant Coach, Diving

To assist in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, evaluating for the swimming and diving team as directed.

Assistant Site Lead Coach – Steel City Aquatics

Steel City Aquatics is a premier swimming organization dedicated to fostering a passion for swimming and developing athletes at all levels. We pride ourselves on our strong community presence, commitment to excellence, and our core values of Grit, Service, Passion, Integrity, and Growth.

Assistant Coach, Swimming

To assist in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, evaluating for the swimming and diving team as directed.

Head Senior Coach

The Head Senior Coach at Aspire Aquatics of Colorado is responsible for leading all aspects of 13 & Over training groups focusing on athlete development, technical progression, and fostering a positive and competitive swim culture. This role involves high-level coaching, effective communication with athletes and parents, and targeted administrative tasks.

Fitter And Faster National Leadership Position

Fitter & Faster is hiring! One of the most impactful roles in the company is now open, and they’re looking for a proven leader in the swimming community with national reach and influence.

Head M & W Swimming Coach

The Head Swim Coach provides leadership and direction for the college’s men’s and women’s swim teams, including but not limited to program budgeting, student recruitment, training and development of staff and players. The Head Swim Coach is responsible for the development of student-athletes and supports the mission of Division III athletics, and the mission of the college. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Lead Developmental Coach

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable swim coach to do the following  Direct and lead our developmental middle school  and youth training groups. . The swimmers in this group are looking to build the fundamentals in all four strokes and aiming to achieve B times and compete successfully at the LSC level.   Be a consistent  deck coach for  our AM Masters  group.

Lifeguard Coordinator

Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It’s what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call them the “Actions We Live By.”

Head Age Group Coach & Director for 14 & Under Swimmers

Columbia Swim Club (CSC) is seeking an experienced full-time Head Age Group Coach & Director of our Hickman location for a growing competitive swim team in Columbia, Missouri. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head Age Group Coach/Director for our 14 and under age group swimmers beginning August 1, 2025.

Fitter And Faster National Leadership Position

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Graduate Assistant Coach – Swimming

University of the Cumberlands is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of graduate assistant, Men’s and Women’s Swimming.

Head Coach/General Manager Redding Swim Team

For nearly 75 years, the Redding Swim Team has been a cornerstone of competitive swimming, producing champions in the pool and leaders in life. As a legacy swim club, we take pride in our rich history, strong community, and commitment to excellence. Now, we’re looking for a motivational leader to join our non-profit organization, build on our success and take us into the future!

UNC Asheville, Asst. Swim Coach

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

Head Age Group Coach

Train and coach Development and Performance level athletes ages 11-15. Teach advanced level swim team skills to further enhance each athlete’s growth in the sport. Plan and organize daily practices under the direction of the head coach. Create a seasonal plan that fits the scope of the athletes being coached.

Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving

The part-time assistant coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving is responsible for assisting the head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s and women’s swimming and diving program at DePauw University.

Head Coach – Swimming

Midland University, a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is seeking a Head Swimming Coach. The candidate will direct all aspects of the swimming program, including coaching, recruiting, coordinating practice or performance schedules, on-deck coaching, dry-land conditioning, and other duties for effectively developing the team.

Masters Swim Coach in NYC (Mornings, Evenings, or Weekends)

Team New York Aquatics (TNYA) is looking for energetic, experienced coaches to lead adult swim practices at locations in Columbus Circle, Tribeca, Crown Heights, and the South Bronx.

Swim Team Coach

The primary purpose of employees in this class is to be responsible for swimmers ages 5 through 18. The coach would be available to coach on week day evenings and weekend swim meets. Responsibilities include coaching swim team practices, building strong and confident swimmers through our Mini Sharks program, creating swim workouts for practice groups, monitoring swim safety and behavior and coaching meets as directed by the Assistant Director.

Fitter And Faster National Leadership Position

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Associate Head Swim Coach

Mercersburg Academy, a premier, coeducational, independent boarding and day school for 447 students located in historic and scenic Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, and located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD seeks a seasoned Associate Head Coach for our Boys and Girls Swimming Program.

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

Under general supervision, the Assistant Swimming Coach assists the head coach in building the swimming program, developing student-athletes academically and athletically, and contributing to the mission of the University.

Fitter And Faster National Leadership Position

Fitter & Faster is hiring! One of the most impactful roles in the company is now open, and they’re looking for a proven leader in the swimming community with national reach and influence.

Head Swim Coach – VillaSport Beaverton

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort-style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

Assistant Coach – Sharks Swim Club

Established in 2017, SHARKS Swim Club is a year-round USA Swimming competitive team serving swimmers of all ages in the Friendswood and League City areas. Our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and positive environment for all athletes to grow in their sport. We offer a range of programs, including competitive teams, swim school, adaptive aquatics, and masters swimming.

Assistant Coach Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach

Assist Head Swimming and Diving coach with planning, organizing, and directing one of the University-sponsored athletic programs.

Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Program Director

The Head Swimming/Program Director is responsible for shaping and guiding all aspects of the program, grades 6-12, and reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

Developmental Lead Coach–full time with benefits!

Waterloo Swimming is a USA Swimming Silver Medal swim club located in North Austin, TX. Currently operating out of two locations: one 50M Olympic-sized pool and one 25Y pool, WLOO is home to just over 450 athletes ranging from Olympic Trials qualifiers to beginning club swimmers.

Fitter And Faster National Leadership Position

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Aquatics Head Coach and Varsity Swim Coach

Friends Select School is seeking a Head Coach for its Aquatics Program and School Swim Teams. This individual will lead oversight of the Friends Select Aquatics (FSA) program as well as the Middle School and Upper School swimming programs. FSA is a year-round USA swimming club that competes in the Middle Atlantic LSC and continues to grow, currently serving approximately 100 swimmers.

Assistant Swim Team Coach

As an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. You will work with the Head Swim Team Coach to write and head Swim Team Group Workouts. You will help the Head Swim Team Coach register new participants for the Team and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Club Coach – KuRenang Swimming Club (Ipoh, Malaysia)

We are seeking a Club Coach to join our club and contribute to a fun and competitive swim environment. The coach will lead multiple training groups within our competitive program, working with novice to national age group swimmers aged 10–18. This role encompasses athlete development, training plan execution, and competition preparation, alongside collaboration on program direction and team growth.

Director of Competitive Swimming

The YMCA of the Roses is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Competitive Swimming to lead our elite swim team, the York YMCA. With nearly 100 years of history in competitive swimming, the York YMCA swim team is one of the most successful in the region, with athletes excelling at state, national, and international levels.

Graduate Assistant

The Catholic University of America is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant for Swimming and Diving. Catholic University is located in Washington, D.C. and competes in the Landmark Conference.

HEAD COACH Age Group/Senior

The FLagler FLUiD Swim Team, LLC is seeking a Head Swim Coach, in Palm Coast, Florida.  The team is a year-round beginner competitive USA Swimmer team, with a 501(c)3 foundation implemented. The Head Coach will develop age group swimmers new to the program. Also, able to meet the needs of senior-level competitive swimmers in a flexible and welcoming swim club environment, while following our team mission statement.

Head Swim Coach & Aquatic Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Swim Coach to lead our swim tea

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2025 IRISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th
• Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Central
• Psych Sheet

The 2025 Irish Open Championships represent another World Championships Trials meet among those being held around the world during the month of April.

Beginning on Saturday, April 12th and spanning through Wednesday, April 16th, the elite competition will see over 300 swimmers from over 50 clubs compete for national titles and the opportunity to represent Ireland in Singapore.

Several swimmers have already made the grade courtesy of their performances at last year’s Olympic Games and World Championships. Daniel Wiffen, Mona McSharry, Ellen Walshe, Tom Fannon, Danielle Hill, and Shane Ryan are on the list but still need to compete here in order to assure their slots.

Speaking ahead of the Championships, Swim Ireland’s National Performance Director Jon Rudd said,

“With six Ireland National Teams all looking to be filled for Championship events this summer, there’s a whole world of opportunity waiting for our athletes across these five days in Dublin.

“This is also the first opportunity for athletes to qualify for the National programme for the 2025-2026 season and it is for these reasons that we have provided athletes with three opportunities (heats, semi-finals and finals) in most events to post the times necessary to gain a green jacket this summer, with the 400m, 800m and 1500m events having heats and finals only.

“We wish all Irish athletes the very best luck in their final days of preparation as we head into Saturday and very much look forward to seeing the Irish record books being re-written once again in our National pool. The stage is very much set!”

Key Entrants

Luka Armbruster (GER)
Tom Fannon
Darragh Greene
Danielle Hill
Ellie McCartney
Mona McSharry
Miguel Nascimento (POR)
Diogo Ribeiro (POR)
Shane Ryan
John Shortt
Ellen Walshe
Daniel Wiffen
Nathan Wiffen

Quote courtesy of Swim Ireland.

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By Sofia Altavilla on SwimSwam

It’s done. Finally, many will say. No one was asking for this, others might argue. Whatever the reaction, though, the die is cast: yesterday, the IOC and World Aquatics announced that the 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, and 50m breaststroke will be part of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

With this, swimming becomes a promoter of modern sport, accessible, exciting, and responsive, aiming to raise its own limits, starting from the ground up.

TOWARDS A POPULAR SWIMMING

FOR the people…

Traditionalists might say this change was unnecessary. The Olympic swimming schedule is already fine, why change it?

Because the world changes. Because sport changes. Because it evolves, mostly for the better, sometimes not.

In a way, if we want everything to stay the same, everything has to change.

To preserve the role of swimming in the Olympics so that it doesn’t end up being changed by time itself, it needs to become the protagonist of that change. It needs to be plastic, open to change, not artificial.

Indeed, while this new era has brought plenty of rewards, it has also come with some side effects.

One clear trend in today’s society is a shorter attention span. We go for punchy headlines, the shortest articles, we prefer watching a quick video or listening to a podcast over reading: rush is the new trend. Today’s world is fast-paced. A true swimming fan won’t mind (at least not much) watching a 1500m final. A general sports fan might stick around for the 400m freestyle. However, a casual viewer, drawn to the TV channels by the kind of excitement only the Olympics can spark, won’t be drawn to these longer races. It’ll already be an achievement if they last through the 50 seconds of a 100m race.

One lap though, just 20 seconds, that’s the length of a TikTok video. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

In a time when TikTok is the most powerful information tool, for better or worse, we must learn to harness the better. We need to shift the approach and adapt to the current era, not the past one. What seems like a weakness, the speed, can actually be a strength. On one side there’s less attention; on the other, there’s faster information, greater accessibility. It’s a chance to share performances and, along with them, the broader swimming universe, which has never really broken through to mainstream audiences until now, by exploiting a glitch in the system.

By starting from the bottom, we can lift swimming higher.

…WITH the people…

From non-swimmers to young kids dreaming about being swimmers, the desire to emulate an Olympic champion, to try to copy the motion, is both powerful and common.

How many friends or relatives, watching swimming during the Olympics, say they could sprint one lap—but struggle with two?

50 meters: one single lap, a gesture anyone can understand, and a challenge that everyone can accept.

This kind of exposure, which highlights the single lap, paradoxically elevates the sport by bringing it down to earth. To the viewer, swimming now feels closer. I could do that too.

Swimming comes down to the “lowest” levels, the levels of everyday people, but the result is that it rises, evolves, and reaches new heights.

…OF the people

Another big win in terms of accessibility now involves the athletes themselves. Adding the 50s in all strokes makes swimming a true ambassador of Olympic cultural diversity. Not every country has 50-meter pools, some don’t even have pools at all. Some train in lakes, or in the sea, or in small community pools with shorter lengths. Including these three events gives everyone, not just spectators, a more meaningful Olympic experience. It also gives value to disciplines that were previously overlooked, opening up new growth opportunities for emerging nations. These countries can now focus on more accessible events, rather than wasting effort on distances that are out of their league.

TOWARDS FASTER SWIMMING: Specialization

So far the focus was on lowering swimming to the level of the people, but now the attention shifts to how this can lead not only to a human elevation, but also to a performance elevation.

We are not talking about the speed expressed by the 50s as the shortest race. We are talking about speed as overcoming limits.

Everything changes.

Everything changes because, in the past, there was a trend to give up the 50m, or at least to overlook it, especially in view of the Olympic Games.

To those who scream about the denaturation of swimming, it is answered that, on the contrary, this decision will have the opposite effect.

Indeed, while the introduction of new events opens the possibility for many swimmers to race more, it can also lead to greater specialization.

If so far pure sprinters have had to adapt to the longer distance, thus denaturing their essence, since their own nature was not considered worthy of being declared an Olympic discipline, they can now focus on it. How many minds will now be lighter, how many swimmers have treated the corresponding 100m as a burden, a fixation that, even though it didn’t belong to them, they had to pursue? Probably, on the other hand, many others would not have discovered how far their bodies could go, opening their minds and training to other types of races.

However, it will be interesting to see how this turning point, which already places the 50m on the same level as the other races, will affect the specialists. With weights lifted, a freer mind, and a body more specialized for the distance, we may perhaps see swimmers even more ready to face this type of race.

This induced specialization could therefore actively contribute to the growth of swimming even in terms of times and performance. This turning point, perhaps, will elevateswimming once again to places no one has yet reached.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Why Stroke 50s Are Exactly What Modern Olympic Swimming Needs

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam

If you want to ramp-up your performance in the pool, one piece of gear that often gets overlooked is swim fins. Whether you’re trying to improve your kick technique, build leg strength, or simply make your workouts more efficient, the right pair of fins can make a world of difference. But with so many options out there, choosing the right fins for your needs can be a bit overwhelming.

At SwimSwam, we’ve analyzed a range of swim fins designed for all levels of swimmers—from age group swimmers refining their technique to elite competitors looking to increase their power in the swimming pool. In this guide, we’ll break down the best swim fins based on performance, comfort, and price. Whether you’re after a fin that helps with speed, one that boosts your endurance, or something in between, this review will help you make an informed decision.

Let’s dig into the top swim fins that can elevate your training and get you one step closer to your personal best time in competition.  We’ve listed them by price, most-expensive to most affordable.

Speedo DMC Elite Max Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $79

The Speedo DMC Elite Max Swim Fin is an elite-level training fin designed for maximum power and propulsion. Built with performance in mind, the DMC Elite Max provides increased resistance and propulsion, making it ideal for swimmers who want to improve their kick strength and overall speed. The design features a comfortable fit with a high-efficiency blade, making these fins perfect for those serious about elevating their kick technique and muscle endurance.

What Makes It Great:

• Powerful Blade: Offers optimal propulsion while maintaining comfort for long sessions.
• High-Performance Design: Great for competitive swimmers looking to build leg strength and improve swim mechanics.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking top-level performance and resistance for improving kick strength and body position in the water.

Speedo Biofuse Fitness Fin

Price: Approx. $70

The Speedo Biofuse Fitness Fin is designed with a focus on comfort and flexibility, ideal for swimmers looking to work on their fitness and technique. The Biofuse fins are a great option for swimmers who want to enhance their kick while maintaining a high level of comfort and support. With a soft, flexible design, these fins are great for extended training sessions.

What Makes It Great:

• Comfortable Fit: Biofuse technology gives you a soft, flexible material that molds to your foot for all-day comfort.
• Improved Kick: Helps you work on strengthening your legs without overloading them, making it perfect for endurance training.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking for a reliable fin to build endurance, refine technique, and enhance kicking ability.

NIKE Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $65

The NIKE Swim Fins are a straightforward, durable option for swimmers who want a reliable fin for daily training. They provide a solid balance of propulsion and comfort, with a relatively short blade that allows for quicker turnover and improved leg strength. A great option for swimmers across all levels, the NIKE Swim Fins are simple but effective.

What Makes It Great:

• Durable and Comfortable: A great choice for long training sessions without discomfort or irritation.
• Versatile: Ideal for swimmers looking to work on both speed and strength.

Ideal For: Swimmers who want a solid, all-around fin for daily training, with a focus on endurance and speed.

FINIS EDGE Fins

Price: Approx. $55

The FINIS EDGE Fins are an excellent choice for swimmers seeking a high-performance fin that enhances both speed and technique. The unique blade design provides just the right amount of resistance, making them effective for building leg strength while maintaining a natural swimming motion.

What Makes It Great:

• Optimized Resistance: The blade is designed to maximize leg muscle engagement without feeling overly restrictive.
• Sleek Design: The ergonomic foot pocket and soft material make them comfortable for longer training sessions.

Ideal For: Competitive swimmers and triathletes looking to improve leg strength, speed, and swim technique.

Speedo Short Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Short Blade Swim Fin is perfect for swimmers who want to focus on speed and technique rather than building significant power. The short blade design provides more agility in the water, making these fins ideal for sprint training or refining your kick mechanics without overloading the legs.

What Makes It Great:

• Increased Agility: The short blade gives you faster turnover and helps improve overall technique.
• Comfortable Fit: Easy to use for swimmers of all skill levels, with a comfortable foot pocket that reduces chafing.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking for a fin that enhances technique, agility, and kicking speed during sprints.

Speedo Medium Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Medium Blade Swim Fin offers a balance between resistance and comfort, making it ideal for both fitness and technical swimmers. Its medium-length blade provides a good combination of propulsion and resistance, making it suitable for a range of training goals, from endurance to technique development.

What Makes It Great:

• Balanced Design: Offers moderate resistance for a more natural kick feel while still helping build leg strength.
• Durability: Built to withstand regular use, with a durable construction that lasts.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking a versatile fin for improving both technique and power during training.

Speedo Long Blade Swim Fin

Price: Approx. $50

The Speedo Long Blade Swim Fin is designed for swimmers looking for maximum propulsion and leg strength development. The longer blade provides significant resistance, forcing the swimmer to engage more muscles in the kick, which helps improve overall swim power and endurance.

What Makes It Great:

• Maximum Propulsion: The longer blade is great for working on power and endurance in the legs.
• Comfortable Fit: The foot pocket offers good support, allowing for longer training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking to build leg strength and power, especially during longer training sessions.

FINIS Z2 Gold Zoomers Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $42

The FINIS Z2 Gold Zoomers Swim Fins are a classic choice for swimmers who want a lightweight fin that provides a perfect blend of speed and resistance. These fins have a shorter blade that helps swimmers work on technique while offering just enough propulsion for efficient kicking.

What Makes It Great:

• Short Blade: Ideal for swimmers focused on speed and technique, as it doesn’t overload the legs with resistance.
• Comfortable and Efficient: The Z2 Gold Zoomers allow for efficient energy transfer and enhanced kicking mechanics.

Ideal For: Swimmers focused on improving technique and increasing kick speed with minimal muscle fatigue.

FINIS Zoomers Gold Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $36

The FINIS Zoomers Gold Swim Fins offer a great entry-level option for swimmers looking to improve their kick mechanics. These fins have a short blade that encourages faster turnover and better propulsion without putting too much strain on the legs.

What Makes It Great:

• Effective for Technique: Designed to enhance kicking mechanics while maintaining a natural kick pattern.
• Durable and Comfortable: Soft and comfortable foot pockets reduce chafing, ideal for long training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers looking to refine their technique without overloading their legs, perfect for building efficient swim mechanics.

ARENA Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $35

The ARENA Swim Fins offer a simple yet effective design for swimmers focused on building leg strength. With a comfortable fit and a medium-length blade, these fins provide moderate resistance that helps improve propulsion and kicking mechanics without feeling overly restrictive.

What Makes It Great:

• Versatile Resistance: The moderate-length blade offers a good balance of propulsion and resistance for building leg strength.
• Comfortable Fit: Designed for all-day use, providing swimmers with comfort during long training sessions.

Ideal For: Swimmers seeking a balanced fin to help build strength and refine technique for both sprints and endurance events.

FINIS Floating Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $26

The FINIS Floating Swim Fins are a great option for beginners or swimmers looking for a more relaxed swim fin. Their floating design makes them easy to retrieve if dropped in the pool, and they provide just enough resistance for beginners working on their technique.

What Makes It Great:

• Floating Design: Easy to manage in the water, making them ideal for beginners or younger swimmers.
• Comfortable Fit: Soft, flexible foot pocket ensures a comfortable experience.

Ideal For: Beginners looking to refine technique while maintaining comfort and safety during training.

SPORTI Essential Floating Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $22

The SPORTI Essential Floating Swim Fins are designed for swimmers looking for a budget-friendly, comfortable, and effective option to improve their swim technique. These floating fins are perfect for beginner swimmers or those seeking a relaxed swim training experience.

What Makes It Great:

• Affordable and Effective: A great choice for swimmers on a budget who still want to improve their technique and kicking strength.
• Lightweight: The floating design makes them easy to use, especially for younger swimmers.

Ideal For: Beginner swimmers or those looking for an affordable, low-resistance fin to work on basic kicking mechanics.

SPORTI Essential Training Swim Fins

Price: Approx. $22

The SPORTI Essential Training Swim Fins are another great option for swimmers just starting out. These fins provide a great balance of comfort, propulsion, and affordability, making them perfect for swimmers of all skill levels looking to refine their technique.

What Makes It Great:

• Comfort and Durability: A comfortable foot pocket and a durable design make these fins great for regular training.
• Enhanced Propulsion: Provides enough propulsion to help swimmers work on leg strength without overloading them.

Ideal For: Swimmers of all levels looking for an affordable training fin to build strength and technique.

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By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam

Olympic champion in the 200 back Hubi Kos carried his success over into the yards pool last month, going 3-for-3 in his individual events at the NCAA Championships and breaking NCAA records in the 100 and 200 back. Kos explains the confidence that being an Olympic champion has given him and how Bob Bowman’s training prepares him for moments like this.

• 0:00 Hubi Kos Introduction
• 1:35 Being a Celebrity in Hungary
• 5:25 Watching Laszlo Cseh
• 10:45 200 Back NCAA Record
• 14:15 Olympic Champion Boost
• 17:15 SCM 200 Back World Record
• 21:50 1:33 200y Back???
• 24:00 Losing First Race of Season
• 27:15 Developing Short Course Butterfly
• 29:35 Bob Bowman is Nicer at Texas
• 33:42 Competing for Texas Next Year
• 35:16 Hungarian Nationals

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

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By James Sutherland on SwimSwam

2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships

• March 19-22, 2025
• Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center – Federal Way, Washington
• Short Course Yards (25 yards)
• Final Results
• Live Recaps :Day 1 ׀ Day 2 ׀ Day 3 ׀ Day 4
• Women’s NCAA Championship box score

Andrew Mering crunched most of the math for this article.

Coming out of the Women’s NCAA Championships a few weeks ago, we’ve already delved deep into the analysis and numbers of what went down in Federal Way, and we’ve also taken a look at which teams return the most points for next season.

Now we’re taking things a step further, re-scoring the individual events at the meet after removing all senior and fifth-year swimmers (everyone who won’t be returning) from the competition.

Below, see how many points each team scored individually at the 2025 NCAAs, alongside how many points they would’ve tallied had the graduating seniors not been in the field.

2025 INDIVIDUAL POINTS V. SCORING WITHOUT SENIORS

• The Virginia Cavaliers take a big hit with the graduation of Gretchen and Alex Walsh, as the duo combined for 114 of the team’s 344 individual swimming points last season, or 33.1%. Re-scoring the meet without any seniors, the five-time defending champions still lead all teams with 314.5 individual points, but it’s a tighter race at the top with Stanford only 53 points back after they trailed by 93 in 2025 (individual only).
• Without seniors, Virginia’s Katie Grimes gets bumped up from 33 to 45 individual points, while Leah Hayes (+14) and Cavan Gormsen (+10) also moved up significantly.
• Stanford would score slightly more individual points than they did this year without seniors in the field, with their biggest senior loss being Aurora Roghair (40 points). In the re-scored meet, Torri Huske would hit the maximum 60 points and Caroline Bricker and Lucy Bell surpass the 50-point barrier. Emily Thompson nearly triples her point total, from nine to 26.
• Among the top 10 teams, Indiana is hit the hardest both in sheer numbers and by percentage. The Hoosiers scored 129 senior points last year, with four of their top five scorers being seniors: Anna Peplowski, Skyler Liu, Ching Hwee Gan and Brearna Crawford. Miranda Grana is their top returning scorer and would bump up from 35.5 to 43.5 points in the re-score, while Kristina Paegle (+22) and Ella Roselli (+17) would move up big.
• Michigan and NC State stand to gain the most with this senior class graduating, as the Wolverines would score 44 more points in the re-scored meet, and NC State would put up 37.5 more points. Michigan would have Brady Kendall (+11), Letitia Sim (+19) and Kiarra Milligan (+10) all go from single-digit to double-digit points without seniors, while NC State would see Erika Pelaez climb from 24 to 41 points and have Kennedy Noble quadruple her point tally from four to 16.
• Cal, Miami (FL) and Wisconsin are other teams that figure to fall in the standings in the re-score, with the Bears losing more than 55.3% (48.5 points down) of their individual points and the Badgers losing 71.4% (55 points down).
• Teams more than doubling up their individual point total from 2025 were: Washington State, Nebraska, Arkansas, Princeton, UCLA, Auburn, Fresno State and Rutgers.
• Harvard, UNC Wilmington, Liberty, Penn, Missouri, UC San Diego, Utah, Notre Dame and Richmond all would score individual points without seniors in the field after they didn’t in 2025.

Individual Athlete Scores By Team

UVA

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2025 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Wednesday, April 9th – Saturday, April 12th
• Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
• Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvar, Hungary
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Central
• SwimSwam Preview
• Day 1 Prelims Recap/Day 1 Finals Recap
• Day 2 Prelims Recap
• Entries/Live Results
• Livestream (Prelims Only)

Night two of the 2025 Hungarian National Swimming Championships brought the fireworks, with two national records going down by the time all was said and done.

22-year-old Texas Longhorn Hubert Ko kicked off the impressive session with a shiny new Hungarian standard of 52.24 in the men’s 100m backstroke. You can read more about his scorching performance here.

Later on, the men’s 400m freestyle national record went down at the hands of open water ace Kristof Rasovszky.

28-year-old Rasovszky stopped the clock at a super swift result of 3:45.32, getting to the wall over 2 seconds ahead of his competitors.

Top-seeded Zalan Sarkany, Indiana’s 1650y freestyle NCAA champion, touched in 3:47.73 for silver while David Betlehem rounded out the podium in 3:47.86.

Rasovszky’s stunner tonight rewrote a supersuited record, beating the former Hungarian benchmark of 3:45.68 Gergo Kis put on the books at the 2009 World Championsips.

Entering this competition, Rasovszky’s personal best rested at the 3:46.56 he established during the prelims of the event at the 2023 World Championships. That means he hacked over a second off that former PB to become the speediest Hungarian ever.

Splits for Rasovszky’s 3:45.32 Hungarian Record

Both Rasovszky and silver medalist Sarkany cleared the World Aquatics ‘A’ cut of 3:48.15 needed to add the event to their lineups for Singapore.

Furthermore, veteran Rasovszky now checks in as the #2 performer on the globe at the moment, sitting only behind Australian Olympian Sam Short who ripped a world-leading 3:43.84 at the Pro Swim Series in Sacramento last week.

Rasovszky is a two-time Olympic medalist, having reaped 10k open water silver at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, upgrading to gold last year at the Paris Games.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Kristof Rasovszky Takes Down Supersuited Hungarian Record In 400 Free

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2025 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Wednesday, April 9th – Saturday, April 12th
• Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
• Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvar, Hungary
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Central
• SwimSwam Preview
• Day 1 Prelims Recap/Day 1 Finals Recap
• Day 2 Prelims Recap
• Entries/Live Results
• Livestream (Prelims Only)

We entered day three of the 2025 Hungarian National Swimming Championships with several key swimmers staking their claims on World Championships-worthy performances.

We reported how 22-year-old Hubert Kos fired off a time of 52.24 to take the men’s 100m backstroke, establishing a new lifetime best and Hungarian national record in the process.

His time now renders him #1 in the world and adds the event to his list of victories here, tripling up with his 50m back and 200m IM podium-topping swims from last night.

• Hubert Kos Enters New 100 Backstroke Territory With 52.24 Hungarian Record

Additionally, open water Olympic medalist Kristof Rasovszky undercut a supersuited record en route to winning the men’s 400m free.

Rasovszky notched a winning effort of 3:45.32 to overtake Gergo Kis‘ longstanding benchmark of 3:45.68 put on the books at the 2009 World Championships.

• Kristof Rasovszky Takes Down Supersuited Hungarian Record in 400 Free

Another Olympic champion dove in for an event this evening, as 25-year-old Kristof Milak contested his signature race of the men’s 200m butterfly.

Milak stopped the clock at a time of 1:56.13 to take the decisive win, beating the pack by over a second.

Dominik Torok snagged silver in 1:57.40 and Richard Marton bagged bronze in 1:57.82.

Milak’s time may be pedestrian by his standards, but the result was enough to dip under the World Aquatics ‘A’ standard of 1:56.51 needed for Singapore.

He uncharacteristically ranks outside the top 5 performers in the world at the moment, checking in as the 9th-swiftest thus far this season.

The sole World Championships qualifying time on the women’s side came courtesy of Ajna Kesely‘s winning effort in the 400m freestyle.

National record holder Kesely nabbed a time of 4:08.82 as the gold medalist, easily clearing the World Aquatics ‘A’ cut of 4:10.23 needed for Singapore.

Kesely owns the Hungarian standard at the lifetime best of 4:01.31 she produced in 2019. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old now ranks 7th in the world this season.

Additional Notes

• Laura Ilyes topped the women’s 200m fly podium in a time of 2:10.59.
• Katalin Burian reaped gold in the women’s 100m back race with a swim of 1:01.30.
• Petra Senanszky was too quick to catch in the women’s 50m free, registering 25.27 as the victor.
• The men’s 50m free saw Szebasztian Szabo get to the wall first in 22.13. Luka Cvetko held onto his 2nd position from prelims with a time of 22.21 as Nandor Nemeth, competing in his sole event of this meet, notched 22.23 for bronze.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Kristof Milak Cruises To 1:56.13 To Win Men’s 200 Fly On Day Two Of Hungarian Nats

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

2025 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Wednesday, April 9th – Saturday, April 12th
• Prelims at 9am local (3am ET)/Finals at 5pm local (11am ET)
• Csik Ferenc Swimming Pool, Kaposvar, Hungary
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Central
• SwimSwam Preview
• Day 1 Prelims Recap/Day 1 Finals Recap
• Day 2 Prelims Recap
• Entries/Live Results
• Livestream (Prelims Only)

Day two prelims at the 2025 Hungarian National Swimming Championships saw Olympic gold medalist Hubert Kos put up a near-lifetime best of 52.91 to capture the top seed.

That indicated something special was about to transpire during tonight’s main event and the 22-year-old Texas Longhorn did not disappoint.

Kos fired off a shiny new lifetime best and Hungarian national record of 52.24 en route to winning the gold medal, his third since the competition began yesterday.

Kos opened in 25.07 and closed in 27.17 to defeat the field by well over a second. Runner-up status went to Adam Jaszo who notched 53.92 for silver and bronze went to Benedek Kovacs who touched in 54.09.

Entering this competition, Kos’ lifetime best and national standard rested at the 52.78 he logged in the heats at the 2024 Olympic Games. There in Paris, he ultimately finished 10th overall with a semi-final result of 52.98.

Comparing Kos’ trio of his fastest performances, tonight’s carried the fastest opening 50m by a significant margin:

His outing tonight renders him the #1 performer in the world, usurping South African Pieter Coetze and British swimmer Oliver Morgan who shared the crown with their previously top-ranked times of 52.71.

Additionally, Kos now ties Japanese Olympic icon Ryosuke Irie as the 14th-best 100m backstroke performer of all time.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Hubert Kos Enters New 100 Backstroke Territory With 52.24 Hungarian Record