Ilya Kharun swam 19.4 seconds over the 50 metre butterfly at an Arizona State practice. The effort shows strong early season speed.
At the Kocaeli 2026 European Para Swimming Championships, Defne Kurt took her fourth gold. Barlaam and Kratochvil also added victories. The meet continues to deliver strong performances.
Ireland has four finals on the last day. The team expect chances to reach the podium.
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, dreams of making the Olympics.