Swimming World Magazine

Swimming World is a monthly magazine focused on swimming, based in the United States. It originally launched as Junior Swimmer in January 1960. In addition to its print publication, it operates a website dedicated to swimming, which was previously called SwimInfo until 2006. The magazine's main office is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Despite Early-Season Speed, Pan Zhanle Remains Man to Beat in 100 Freestyle

1 day ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | David Rieder

Despite Early-Season Speed, Pan Zhanle Remains Man to Beat in 100 FreestyleThe early months of 2025 have produced a share of sizzling efforts in the men’s 100 freestyle. In long course, the world’s top time belongs to Australia’s Kyle Chalmers, the 2016 Olympic champion and a three-time Olympic medalist in the event, at 47.27, with former world-record holder David Popovici of Romania just behind at 47.30.
Returning Kliment Kolesnikov Plus New Contenders Poised to Lead 100 Back in Singapore

1 day ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | David Rieder

Returning Kliment Kolesnikov Plus New Contenders Poised to Lead 100 Back in SingaporeTwenty-seven months after Aaron Peirsol became the first swimmer under 53 seconds in the 100 backstroke, he smashed through another barrier by clocking 51.94. This was at the height of the polyurethane suit era in 2009, which surely contributed to the American’s astounding times, and it was not until 2016 that anyone reached that world record, with Ryan Murphy taking down the mark at the Rio Olympics.
Inspiration From Late Mother Lifted Mia Rankin Throughout Accomplished Ohio State Career

3 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | David Rieder

Inspiration From Late Mother Lifted Mia Rankin Throughout Accomplished Ohio State CareerIn her final collegiate championship meets, Ohio State senior Mia Rankin excelled at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships. A big best time in the 400 IM at the conference meet earned her second place behind teammate Sienna Angove and earned her qualification to her second consecutive national-level meet.
Russian Championships: Egor Kornev Wins 100 Free; Kliment Kolesnikov Sixth

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Russian Championships: Egor Kornev Wins 100 Free; Kliment Kolesnikov SixthEgor Kornev dominated a deep field in the final of the men’s 100 freestyle at the Russian Championships on Friday, wrapping up the six-day meet with a title. Kornev went 47.55 to win by more than a half-second and dip under the automatic qualifying time for the 2025 World Championships.
Russian Championships: Oleg Kostin Wins Chaotic 50 Fly

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Russian Championships: Oleg Kostin Wins Chaotic 50 FlyOleg Kostin pulled out the right swim at the right time Thursday at the Russian Swimming Championships, winning the men’s 50 butterfly with a time of 23.15 seconds. The session also featured a Russian record by Oleg Kozhakin in the men’s 50 breaststroke. His time was .01 seconds ahead of Egor Yurchenko. Third was Roman Shevlyakov in 23.26.
Ahmed Hafnaoui Officially Suspended 21 Months for Whereabouts Violations

6 days ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Matthew De George

Ahmed Hafnaoui Officially Suspended 21 Months for Whereabouts ViolationsTunisian Olympic gold medalist Ahmed Hafnaoui has had his provisional suspension for whereabouts violations enacted, which will keep him out of competition through 2026. World Aquatics’ Integrity Unit affirmed the suspension on Monday. It is effective April 11 for a period of 21 months, keeping him out of competition until Jan. 10, 2026. Results by Hafnaoui since April 11, 2024 have also been disqualified.
Backstroke Ledges to Be Allowed in High School Competition

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Backstroke Ledges to Be Allowed in High School CompetitionState high school associations may adopt rules permitting the use of backstroke ledges during swimming competitions starting in the 2025-26 school year. Rule 2-7-3 was approved by the NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee during its annual meeting March 23-25 at The Alexander in downtown Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Simone Cerasuolo Tops Nicolo Martinenghi for 50 Breast Title at Italian Championships

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Simone Cerasuolo Tops Nicolo Martinenghi for 50 Breast Title at Italian ChampionshipsA stellar three-way showdown in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke highlighted the last session of the Italian Championships in Riccione on Thursday. En route to qualifying for this summer’s World Championships in Singapore, Simone Cerasulo earned the victory in a battle with Nicolo Martinenghi and Ludovico Viberti.
Swimming Canada Announces Selection Changes in Light of Olympic Addition of 50-Meter Stroke Events

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | John Lohn

Swimming Canada Announces Selection Changes in Light of Olympic Addition of 50-Meter Stroke EventsIn light of the inclusion of 50-meter stroke events in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program, Swimming Canada is announcing amendments to the selection policy for this summer’s World Aquatics Championships. In addition, Swimming Canada has published nomination criteria for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
British Championships, Day 3 Prelims: Men's 100 Free & Women's 200 Breast Get Underway

1 week ago | swimmingworldmagazine.com | Liz Byrnes

British Championships, Day 3 Prelims: Men’s 100 Free & Women’s 200 Breast Get UnderwayThe men’s 100 free and women’s 200m breaststroke are among six events in day three prelims of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. Matt Richards – Olympic silver medallist in the 200 – and Tom Dean are among the field for the 100 which also features Ed Mildred who turns the morning after his silver in the 200 fly.