Over the past week, several notable events have taken place in the world of swimming:
Starry Night 2 in Košice, Slovakia
On August 30, 2026, the National Olympic Center for Swimming Sports in Košice hosted “Starry Night 2,” a 24-hour swimming challenge aiming to break Slovak records. The event began with a cultural program at 9:45 a.m., followed by the start of the swimming challenge at 10:00 a.m. Participants swam individually or in teams, striving to surpass the previous year’s collective distance of 1,672 kilometers and 700 meters. The event concluded on August 31, with results announced at 10:00 a.m. (visitkosice.org)
F1RST Pro Swim Series 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand
From August 28 to 30, 2026, the F1RST Pro Swim Series, presented by Speedo, took place at the Aquatic Centre, Thammasat University in Bangkok. The three-day event featured 46 races across all four strokes, individual medley, and relay events, attracting over 3,500 individual entries. The competition was open to all ages, with the fastest heat swims held last. (atlaspoolside.org)
Supertri Chicago Triathlon
On August 23, 2026, Chicago hosted the Supertri Chicago Triathlon, formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon. A record-breaking 9,000 athletes participated in the event, which included a 1,500-meter swim in Lake Michigan, a nearly 25-mile bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run. Oliver Smith, 30, of Chicago, was the overall male winner with a time of 1:55:35, while Hope Hoffman, 28, also from Chicago, led the female competitors with a time of 2:17:19. (cbsnews.com)
St. Petersburg Swimmers Selected for World Junior Championships
Four swimmers from St. Petersburg, Florida—Ansley Bess, Sawyer Hansen, Brinkleigh Hansen, and Karrington Hansen—were selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina. The championships are scheduled for the upcoming week, marking a significant achievement for these young athletes. (fox13news.com)
Para Pan Pacific Championships in Walnut, California
The 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships were held from August 28 to 30 at the Mt. SAC Aquatics Center in Walnut, California. On the second day of the event, two world records were broken in the women’s SB4 100 breaststroke. Alessandra Oliveira Dos Santos, 18, set a new world record with a time of 1:40.63, surpassing her previous record of 1:41.47. (eng.pressbee.net)
These events highlight the dynamic and diverse nature of the swimming community, showcasing both competitive achievements and community engagement.
