Powerlist
Bobby Finke on 1500/400IM Double: “I don’t think I’m ever gonna do that again”
Having prelims and finals of the 1,650 meant he swam the final of the 1,650 in the same session as the final of the 400 IM
Van Mathias Becomes #5 American in History in 50 Fly in Indy Time Trial
Van Mathias has emerged as the United States’ #1 sprint breaststroker, but that doesn’t mean that he has totally abandoned his butterfly roots.
Washington State Adds Five Transfers For 2026-2027 Season
All five women are key as Washington State was 2nd at the 2026 Mountain West Championships and had two swimmers score at the 2026 NCAA Championships.

Ilya Kharun on Sweeping Butterfly Races, Being Competitive in 50-100-200: “It’s important to me”
Ilya Kharun pulled off a butterfly sweep this weekend in Indianapolis, taking wins in the 50 (22.7), 100 (50.6), and 200 (1:54.9) butterfly.
Zhang Yufei Hits 50 Fly Season-Best, Wang Xizhe Posts Speedy 200 Fly To Close Out CHN Nats
Olympic multi-medalist Zhang Yufei put up a season-best time of 25.27 to win the women’s 50m fly on the final day of the Chinese Nationals.
International Swimming League Paid Out $3,000 In Solidarity Payments Last Week
The payment comes with Friday’s news the league sent to athletes indicating that there is an update on the league’s status.

Ryan Lochte Announces Engagement to Girlfriend Molly Gillihan in Gainesville
Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte and Molly Gillihan are engaged after dating since 2025 and moving in together earlier this year.
Katie Ledecky on Kate Douglass’ 50 Free World Record: “I think it lifts everyone up”
Ledecky commented on Douglass’ surprise world record in the 50 free, saying it’s always special to be in the building for the fastest time ever in an event
Para Swimming to be Featured at European Championships for First Time
European Aquatics continues its push for inclusion by introducing Para swimming events at the 2026 European Championships.
Michael Andrew Gives Kudos To Van Mathias for Breaking His 100 Breast American Record
Michael Andrew was on deck when Van Mathias swam a 58.01 in the 100 Breast tonight, breaking Andrew’s 5-year-old American record of 58.14
WATCH: All Race Videos From The 2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis
Watch all of the race videos from the 2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis, courtesy of USA Swimming’s YouTube channel.
WATCH: Kharun, Moesch, Mathias’ Records & Other Race Videos From Night Four of 2026 Indy PSS
Three more records went down during the final session of the 2026 Indianapolis Pro Swim Series, wrapping up what has been an extraordinarily fast meet
Anna Moesch Has Now Broken the American & US Open 100 Free Records While Making Technique Changes
Anna Moesch continued her siege on the 100 Free record books tonight in Indianapolis, breaking the US Open and Pro Swim Series records with a dominant 52.11
Van Mathias on American Record, Just Missing 57 Barrier: “I wouldn’t ask for it any other way”
Van Mathias had a heck of a weekend, breaking two American records in the 50 breast (26.30) and 100 breast (58.01)
Anna Moesch Breaks Torri Huske’s US Open Record With 52.11 100 Freestyle
Moesch also broke Siobhan Haughey’s Pro Series record from 2024. Moesch’s swim tonight was the 12th fastest performance all-time.
Van Mathias Breaks Michael Andrew’s American Record With 58.01 100 Breaststroke
Mathias broke the previous American and US Open Records of a 58.14 set by Michael Andrew from 2021 and becomes the #4 performer all-time.
Ilya Kharun Breaks Maxime Grousset’s US Open Record With 22.73 50 Fly
Kharun broke the previous record of a 22.80 set by Maxime Grousset of France earlier this year.
2026 Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Van Mathias is on American Record watch in the men’s 100 breast, and Anna Moesch is on American and possibly World Record watch in the women’s 100 free.
























