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Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 23

SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh/Douglass, McEvoy/Kornev Rivalries Highlight Storylines At Short Course Worlds

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 22

Walsh, Douglass, and Kharun Highlight Short Course World Trials Psych Sheets

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam October 28-31, 2026 Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium SCM (25 Meters) Meet Central Selection Criteria Pre-Scratch Psych Sheets The pre-scratch psych sheets are out for the 2026 USA Swimming Short Course World Trials.

Kate Douglass News / SwimSwam / October 18

Kate Douglass After UVA Pro Am: “Gave me a lot of confidence going into the rest of the season”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam October 15-16, 2026 Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA SCM (25 meters) Live Results Available on Meet Mobile:

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 17

Yu Yiting Posts 2:02.63 To Reset 200 IM Asian Record

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam October 15-17, 2026 Astana, Kazakhstan SCM (25 meters) Meet Central Results Entries How to Watch Recaps: Day 1 Finals Day 2

Kate Douglass News / SwimSwam / October 16

Kate Douglass Breaks U.S. Open Record With 2:02.76 in Women’s 200 IM

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam October 15-16, 2026 Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA SCM (25 meters) Psych Sheets Thursday PM Friday AM Friday

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 16

Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Douglass Outduels Walsh In 100 Free At UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh went head-to-head on Thursday night during the UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep meet in Charlottesville, posting two of the fastest swims ever in the women’s 100 freestyle (SCM).

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 13

Douglass, Walsh, Crooks, Dressel Highlight UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet Psych Sheets; No Marchand, No Kos

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam October 15-16, 2026 Aquatic and Fitness Center, Charlottesville, VA SCM (25 meters) Psych Sheets Thursday PM Friday AM Friday

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 10

Marrit Steenbergen Sets New European Record With 50.32 100 Freestyle

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam October 8-10, 2026 Tashkent, Uzbekistan SCM (25 meters) Meet Central Results Psych Sheets How To Watch Recaps Prelims: Day 1 Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Marrit Steenbergen picked up her 2nd European record of the week with her 50.32 win in the women’s 100 freestyle.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / October 9

SwimSwam Pulse: Only 17.5% Think Shin Ohashi’s 2:04 200 Breast Overtook Douglass For Best Swim of 2026

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 27

The Stars and Outfits from the 2026 Golden Goggles

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam USA Swimming celebrated the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards in Denver last night, and with it, all sorts of stars who shined bright, swapping out the cap and goggles for some snazzy dresswear to celebrate the season.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 27

2026 Golden Goggle Awards Roundup

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam USA Swimming celebrated the 2026 Golden Goggle Awards in Denver last night, handing out seven awards and celebrating the performances from the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 14

Kate Douglass On Chasing Sub-23 50 Free And Her Road To LA 2028

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Olympic Champion, World Champion, and 6-time 2026 Pan Pacific Championship medalist Kate Douglass.

Swimming News / NBC Sports / August 19
Swimming News / NBC Sports / August 18
Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 16
Kate Douglass breaks world record in 50-meter freestyle, twice

Kate Douglass breaks world record in 50-meter freestyle, twice

For now, at least, Kate Douglass has the edge on former Virginia swimming teammate Gretchen Walsh — and the rest of the world — in the women's 50-meter freestyle.

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / August 16
American Swimmer Achieves Historic Feat After Breaking World Record Twice In Same Day

American Swimmer Achieves Historic Feat After Breaking World Record Twice In Same Day

In Indianapolis, Kate Douglass did not walk onto the blocks expecting to rewrite the history of the 50-meter freestyle. She had a much smaller target in mind: a personal best, and perhaps the American record.

Swimming News / NBC Sports / August 15
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Swimming News / EssentiallySports / October 3, 2025
Gretchen Walsh & Kate Douglass’s Presence at World Cup Couldn’t Stop Paralympic Star’s Criticism of Swimming System

Gretchen Walsh & Kate Douglass’s Presence at World Cup Couldn’t Stop Paralympic Star’s Criticism of Swimming System

The 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup is set to commence its North American Tour. With the first stop in Carmel, the event is ready to welcome swimmers from all over the globe.

Swimming News / EssentiallySports / October 3, 2025
Two Years After Devastating Injury, Kate Douglass’s Friend Reveals Her Track Motivation Ahead of NYC Marathon

Two Years After Devastating Injury, Kate Douglass’s Friend Reveals Her Track Motivation Ahead of NYC Marathon

Picture this: you’re snorkeling during your tropical holiday only to fall victim to a sudden shark attack. Screaming, crying, and panicking would be the expected responses to such a crisis, but swimmer Ali Truwit is built different.

Swimming News / 5 GOATs / August 1, 2024
Kate Douglass sets American record to win gold in 200m breaststroke at 2024 Olympics

Kate Douglass sets American record to win gold in 200m breaststroke at 2024 Olympics

Former Virginia swimming standout Kate Douglass won the first Olympic gold medal of her career on Thursday in Paris. Douglass set a new United States record in the process with an impressive 2:19.24 time in the finals of the 200m women’s breaststroke for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 27, 2024

Gretchen Walsh & Kate Douglass Break American Record, Win Silver in 4x100 Relay

As expected, the strong contingent of Virginia swimmers on Team USA became the first Cavaliers to earn a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gretchen Walsh and Kate Douglass helped the United States win a silver medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay on Saturday, setting an American record in the process.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2024
Olympic swimming FAQ: Key dates, American swimmers to watch

Olympic swimming FAQ: Key dates, American swimmers to watch

Olympic swimming competition is always highly anticipated, and the Paris Games, which officially begin Friday, won't be an exception.

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Swimming News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2024
Top five U.S. swimmers to watch at Paris Olympics

Top five U.S. swimmers to watch at Paris Olympics

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials concluded Sunday night in Indianapolis and now the American roster is locked in. The team has a solid mix of Olympic veterans and fresh newcomers. Here are the top five U.S. swimmers you should watch in Paris.

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Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 20, 2024

Kate Douglass Punches Ticket to Second Olympics by Winning 100m Free

Another night, another Cavalier swimmer headed to the Paris Olympics. Former Virginia swimming star Kate Douglass punched her ticket to her second Olympic Games on Wednesday night and did so in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to beat out a loaded field to win the 100m freestyle at the U.S.

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