<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.cyclones.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Iowa State Athletics</title><link>https://admin.cyclones.com/rss.aspx?path=wswim</link><description>Latest news items for Iowa State Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.cyclones.com/rss?path=wswim" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>2025-26 Season in Review</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/20/swimming-and-diving-2025-26-season-in-review</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/20/swimming-and-diving-2025-26-season-in-review</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Team_SD25_UNI_1.jpg" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/11/JS203074.JPG" /><br /><br />Head Coach Matt Leach led the Cyclones through the 2025–26 season, continuing to build momentum in his second year at Iowa State. The team delivered strong performances throughout the year, highlighted by record-breaking swims, strong freshman contributions, and growth both in the pool and on the boards.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/11/JS203074.JPG" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/11/JS203074.JPG"><media:title>Team_SD25_UNI_1.jpg</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/11/JS203074.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31726</s:story_id></item><item><title>Four Cyclones Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/7/swimming-and-diving-four-cyclones-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/7/swimming-and-diving-four-cyclones-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Allyson_Blumenfeld_S&D2025" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/3/12/Ally_Blumenfeld_SD-24-Iowa-11.jpg" /><br /><br />AMES, Iowa - Four members of the Iowa State swimming and diving team have earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors for the 2025-26 season. Ally Blumenfeld, Abbi Crum, Corinne Guist, and Kate Mitchell each received the recognition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/12/Ally_Blumenfeld_SD-24-Iowa-11.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/12/Ally_Blumenfeld_SD-24-Iowa-11.jpg"><media:title>Allyson_Blumenfeld_S&amp;D2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/12/Ally_Blumenfeld_SD-24-Iowa-11.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31679</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Tie for 31st at National Invitational Championships to End Season</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/14/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-tie-for-31st-at-national-invitational-championships-to-end-season</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/14/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-tie-for-31st-at-national-invitational-championships-to-end-season</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Grace Swoboda" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/14/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25_02__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />OCALA, Fla. - Kendall Mallers, Anja Peck and Grace Swoboda represented Iowa State at the National Invitational Championships from March 12–14 in Ocala, Florida, helping the Cyclones tie for 31st place with 108 points, including diving scores.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25_02__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25_02__1_.jpg"><media:title>Grace Swoboda</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25_02__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31587</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six Cyclone Divers Close Season in College Station</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/11/swimming-and-diving-six-cyclone-divers-close-season-in-college-station</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/11/swimming-and-diving-six-cyclone-divers-close-season-in-college-station</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Abby Tollefson - BIG 12 S&D 2025" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/3/9/CHUCKARELEI_1D9266.jpg" /><br /><br />COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Six Cyclones competed at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships from March 9–11 in College Station, Texas.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/9/CHUCKARELEI_1D9266.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/9/CHUCKARELEI_1D9266.jpg"><media:title>Abby Tollefson - BIG 12 S&amp;D 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/3/9/CHUCKARELEI_1D9266.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31572</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six Cyclones Qualify for NCAA Zones, Three to Compete at NICs</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/8/swimming-and-diving-six-cyclones-qualify-for-ncaa-zones-three-to-compete-at-nics</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/3/8/swimming-and-diving-six-cyclones-qualify-for-ncaa-zones-three-to-compete-at-nics</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kate Mitchell Big 12 2025" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/27/CHUCKARELEI_1C8389.jpg" /><br /><br />AMES, Iowa – Six Cyclones have earned qualifying scores for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships, set for March 9–11 in College Station, Texas, while three swimmers will compete at the National Invitational Championships from March 12–14 in Ocala, Florida.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/CHUCKARELEI_1C8389.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/CHUCKARELEI_1C8389.jpg"><media:title>Kate Mitchell Big 12 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/CHUCKARELEI_1C8389.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31556</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Finish With 520 Points at Big 12 Championships</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/28/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-finish-ninth-with-520-points-at-big-12-championships</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/28/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-finish-ninth-with-520-points-at-big-12-championships</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SD_TEAM_SDSU_24-25" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/24/Team_S_D_24_SDSU_29.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Cyclones concluded the 2026 Big 12 Championships with a ninth-place finish, totaling 520 points over five days of competition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/24/Team_S_D_24_SDSU_29.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/24/Team_S_D_24_SDSU_29.jpg"><media:title>SD_TEAM_SDSU_24-25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/24/Team_S_D_24_SDSU_29.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31524</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Have Two Top-Eight Finishes on Day Four of Big 12 Championships</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/27/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-have-two-top-eight-finishes-on-day-four-of-big-12-championships</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/27/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-have-two-top-eight-finishes-on-day-four-of-big-12-championships</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Grace Swoboda" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/11/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25.jpeg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Cyclones wrapped up day four of competition at the 2026 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships with multiple finals qualifiers and a record-breaking performance in the pool.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25.jpeg"><media:title>Grace Swoboda</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/Swoboda__Grace-Nebraska-10-11-25.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31519</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Break School Record on Day Three of Big 12 Championships</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/27/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-break-school-record-on-day-three-of-big-12-championships</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/27/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-break-school-record-on-day-three-of-big-12-championships</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Maggie Bendell (Cardinal & Gold)" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Bendell__Maggie-Cardinal___Gold-10-3-25_07.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. - Iowa State concluded day three of the 2026 Big 12 Championships, adding to its strong week of performances.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Bendell__Maggie-Cardinal___Gold-10-3-25_07.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Bendell__Maggie-Cardinal___Gold-10-3-25_07.jpg"><media:title>Maggie Bendell (Cardinal &amp; Gold)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/Bendell__Maggie-Cardinal___Gold-10-3-25_07.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31511</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Continue to Climb on Day Two of Big 12 Championships</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/25/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-continue-to-climb-on-day-two-of-big-12-championships</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/25/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-continue-to-climb-on-day-two-of-big-12-championships</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="''" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/3/27/Kuhn_Emma_S_D_23-24_Nebraska__1__IPtMz.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Cyclones completed their first full day of competition at the 2026 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships, highlighted by two finals appearances and another entry into the Iowa State record book.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/27/Kuhn_Emma_S_D_23-24_Nebraska__1__IPtMz.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/27/Kuhn_Emma_S_D_23-24_Nebraska__1__IPtMz.jpg"><media:title>''</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/3/27/Kuhn_Emma_S_D_23-24_Nebraska__1__IPtMz.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31507</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cyclones Post Top 10 Relay Time on Day One of Big 12 Championships</title><link>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/24/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-post-top-10-relay-time-on-day-one-of-big-12-championships</link><guid>https://cyclones.com/news/2026/2/24/swimming-and-diving-cyclones-post-top-10-relay-time-on-day-one-of-big-12-championships</guid><category>Swimming and Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Anja Peck Big 12s 2025" src="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/28/CHUCKARELEI_1D8269.jpg" /><br /><br />GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Cyclones had a strong start on the first day of competition at the 2026 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/28/CHUCKARELEI_1D8269.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/28/CHUCKARELEI_1D8269.jpg"><media:title>Anja Peck Big 12s 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.cyclones.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/28/CHUCKARELEI_1D8269.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>31501</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>