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Aquatics GB Swimming Championships Showcase British Talent

This year’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships showcase the depth and diversity of British swimming talent, and serve as a tantalizing glimpse into what will be a busy sporting summer. Taking place on the hallowed grounds of the London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the home of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic […]

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Guiyang Selected to Host UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships

The southern city of Guiyang will host pentathlon’s flagship competition in August 2026, kickstarting a two-week festival of UIPM (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne) sports in China styled “Race Across China.” The UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships (August 24–30) in the capital of Guizhou Province will be followed closely by the second edition of the […]

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The Collective Best Adds Casey Taker as Partner

The Collective Best has invited Casey Taker, co-founder of Salty Sports Society and founder of Anytakers Sports, to join the consulting firm as a partner, adding to its leadership team an veteran in endurance sports, sports community eco-systems and destination strategy. Taker has worked across major sports-related travel and tour programs, helping design and deliver […]

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World Aquatics hosted its inaugural Athletes' Career Summit earlier this month (Credit: World Aquatics)

World Aquatics Hosts Inaugural Athletes’ Career Summit

From 3—5 December, World Aquatics hosted the inaugural “From Podiums to Possibilities” Athletes’ Career Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland. It brought together 18 elite athletes from all aquatic sports for a three-day programme focused on career transition, personal development and life beyond competitive sport. Recognising that moving on from elite sport can be challenging, World Aquatics […]

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Ironman Launches Northern California Race in Redding

Ironman will launch of a new event in Northern California, the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon. The inaugural race will be held August 16, 2026, with a scenic swim, bike and run course through Redding, California, and the surrounding Shasta Cascade region. General registration for the new event opens on November 13. Framed by Mount Shasta […]

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USA Swimming, Speedo Extend Longterm Partnership

USA Swimming and Speedo have renewed their sponsorship that began 40 years ago, one of the longest-held sponsorships for a national governing body. A partner of USA Swimming since 1985, Speedo holds limited exclusive rights in the technical swimwear product category and will retain exclusive naming rights as the title sponsor of Speedo Sectionals, Speedo […]

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World Aquatics Delegation Tours LA28 Venues

World Aquatics sent a delegation which included President Husain Al Musallam, Bureau Member and Olympic swimming champion Dániel Gyurta and Executive Director Brent Nowicki to Los Angeles last week for a site visit ahead of the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. The delegation visited planned competition venues in Long Beach and Los Angeles, covering the sports of […]

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USA Swimming Announces Kevin Ring As New President and CEO

Kevin Ring, who has been the president of golf at Legends and previously worked at the PGA of America, was named as the new chief executive officer and president of USA Swimming on Thursday, ending a more than one-year-long search. Ring will officially begin at USA Swimming on September 17. Before joining Legends in 2022, […]

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Oceanman USA Prepares for Debut, Looks for Future Host Locations

Oceanman USA, which will host its debut event in Miami this November, is seeking potential host destinations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The inaugural U.S. event will take place at Haulover Park in Miami from November 14–16.Oceanman USA is backed by Oceanman’s reach of over 34 events in 26 countries and international community of […]

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World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 and 2027 Sites Announced

Hosts for the 2026 and 2027 World Aquatics Diving World Cup have been confirmed with Canada, Mexico and China across a three–stop tour as well as the 2026 Junior Diving Championships heading to Rijeka, Croatia. The 2026 event schedule begins with a stop in Montreal from February 26 through March 1. The city hosted the […]

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