USA Swimming Announces National Diversity Select Camp Invitees

52 up-and-coming athletes selected for elite training and networking opportunity

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:35pm

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USA Swimming has announced the names of 52 athletes who have been invited to participate in the National Diversity Select Camp, a three-day event providing swimmers and coaches from diverse backgrounds with elite training sessions and opportunities to connect with leaders across the sport.

Why it matters

The National Diversity Select Camp is an important initiative by USA Swimming to grow the sport and create more opportunities for underrepresented swimmers to reach their full potential. The camp aims to foster a sense of belonging and provide access to world-class coaching and resources.

The details

The 2026 National Diversity Select Camp will take place April 30–May 3 at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Athletes representing all four USA Swimming zones will attend, with the Western Zone leading all regions with 20 participants. At the Local Swimming Committee (LSC) level, 24 LSCs are represented, with Pacific Swimming leading with 10 selected athletes. Each invited athlete will receive lodging, meals, airfare, and ground transportation.

  • The 2026 National Diversity Select Camp will take place April 30–May 3.

The players

Joel Shinofield

USA Swimming Managing Director of Sport Development.

Pacific Swimming

The Local Swimming Committee (LSC) that leads all others with 10 selected athletes for the National Diversity Select Camp.

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What they’re saying

“The National Diversity Select Camp continues to be an important part of our commitment to growing the sport and creating opportunities for swimmers to reach their potential.”

— Joel Shinofield, USA Swimming Managing Director of Sport Development

The takeaway

The National Diversity Select Camp is a key initiative by USA Swimming to foster inclusion, provide access to elite training and resources, and create more opportunities for underrepresented swimmers to succeed in the sport.