Berkoff, Douglass & Van Mathias Take Down A Short-Course WR Each At U.S. Nationals
A speedy evening in Westmont, Illinois... the 3 World Records" Berkoff: 25.21, 50m backstroke Douglass: 22.75, 50m freestyle, and Van Mathias: 55.14, 100m breast
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SOS Hall of Fame
On This Day ... The Last Gold, Montgomery's 49.99 & More From The Living History File
TIMELINE - January - April- The SOS Daily Trawl of official World long-course records (plus all pre 1954 standards, all pools and metrics) set this day throughout history.
Forum
FORUM: No Such Thing As Autonomy In Sport When Geo-Politics Sets The Pace
October 27, I787: the first of the Federalist Papers was published in New York newspapers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym "Publius". A fine day then to consider the significance of November 3, 2026 ... for swimmers
Women
FORUM: US Supreme Court's Backing For Sex-Based Sport The Only Fair Outcome
An argument that ought never to have started is, effectively, won, yet women still find themselves having to fight to see fair play, safe play and sex-based rights back where they should be: as the three pillars holding up the two gateways to sport
Governance
Slovak Swim Boss Šulek Faces Integrity Probe That Will Test Aquatics Reporting Systems
Red flags fly over troubled waters. What happens when a federation president shuts down almost half of a nation's swim clubs, athletes are told their races won't be recognised, over a million euros in public funding is lost in the wash and those reporting concerns are suspended?
Coaching
Court Rules Safe-Sport Advocates Have Right to Warn Of Abuse Risks
A $250 million lawsuit against Nancy Hogshead, Champion Women, and Deb DiMatteo has been dismissed - Federal Court Declares Women's Sports Advocates Have First Amendment Right to Warn of the Risks of Sexually Abusive Coaches
China Diaries
Ponti Upholds 'Flyers Pride But Dash Of Day Was A Zhang Of An Outlier - Fastest 800 Finish Ever
The China Open was striking for four reasons: McEvoy's master-class 20.88; money magnets that drew foreign stars to a charm offensive that doubled as domestic championships; the speed of Zhang as he beat Märtens in the 200, 400 & 800 free; and the very young age of many Chinese finalists
