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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the National Governing Body of the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced its 2025-2026 U.S. National Junior Team presented by the USA Swimming Foundation. The roster is comprised of 91 of the nation’s top 18-and-Under athletes.

“This roster is full of new faces and is jam-packed with talent,” said USA Swimming National Junior Team Director, Brendan Hansen. “We are excited to offer these athletes international experiences and high-performance education to aid in their development. The National Junior Team is the steppingstone to our National Team and the U.S.’ highest level of competitions, so excitement is high to begin working with these athletes and coaches.”

Sean Green (Rockaway, N.Y./Long Island Aquatic Club) qualifies for the most events (five) on this year’s National Junior Team roster, followed by a quartet of athletes, including Gabi Brito (Santa Monica, Calif./Beach Cities Swimming), the youngest swimmer at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming presented by Lilly, who make the team in four events.

The full roster features 43 women and 48 men, spanning from 28 states and 65 clubs. The 65-club mark is 12 more than last year’s count and adds 29 new clubs compared to last year’s roster, showcasing the depth and growth of USA Swimming’s club system nationwide. 

Of the clubs represented, Carmel Swim Club, Lakeside Swim Team, and Long Island Aquatic Club lead the way with four athletes each making the team, while California and North Carolina are the most-represented states with 11 athletes each.

For more information on the National Junior Team program and athletes, click here.

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