Ilya Kharun swam 19.4 seconds for the 50 metre butterfly at an Arizona State practice. The effort points to strong early season speed.
At the Kocaeli 2026 European Para Swimming Championships, Defne Kurt claimed her fourth gold. Barlaam and Kratochvil also added victories. The meet has produced notable wins.
Ireland has four finals on the closing day. The team will get several medal chances.
In London, after an unusually warm summer and several drownings, residents have called for safer open water swimming spots.
Yu Zidi, a 13 year old swimmer, is aiming for the Olympics.