25 Nov - 13 Dec 2026
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Meet Sarah Morgenegg: Swiss lifesaver chasing another SERC medal
For Swiss lifesaver Sarah Morgenegg, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is the result of a goal she has...
Meet Konner Knarr: Taking the next step for the USA at LWC2026
For American lifesaver Konner Knarr, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is another step in a competitive lifesaving journey...
Meet Huey Min Tey: Returning to the world stage for Singapore at LWC2026
For Singaporean lifesaver Huey Min Tey, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is another opportunity to build on a...
Dedicated South African Official ready to host the world 2026
The Lifesaving World Championships are built on more than elite performances - they rely on the expertise and dedication of...
Updated Technical Officials Appointment Schedules
We are pleased to release the updated Technical Officials appointment schedules for the LWC2026 Championships. Thank you to everyone who...
Magic Moments: Fergus Eadie’s record‑breaking day
Day three of the Lifesaving World Championships 2024 national teams competition produced one of the most dominant individual performances of...
US Open and Youth National Teams Named ahead of the 2026 Lifesaving World Championships
The USLA is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent the US Open National Team at the Lifesaving...
Meet the South African official helping deliver a world‑class Lifesaving World Championships 2026
For nearly three decades, Durban’s Dale Duke has been giving back to lifesaving through officiating, and this year, his journey...
Meet Izzy Speiran: Ready to Make Her Mark for Canada at LWC2026
For Canadian lifesaver Izzy Speirman, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 represents the culmination of two years of hard...
100 Days to Go: Nations continue to finalize teams as South Africa prepares for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
With 100 days remaining until the start of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, preparations are accelerating across the global lifesaving...
Australian Life Saving Team named for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
Surf Life Saving Australia Media Release Surf Life Saving Australia are proud to announce the 24 members of the Australian...
South Africa names national teams for Lifesaving World Championships 2026, ready to welcome the world on home soil
Lifesaving South Africa has officially announced the national teams that will represent the host nation at the Lifesaving World Championships...
The LWC 2026 Programme Is Here
The official programme for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is now available.From 25 November to 14 December 2026, Nelson Mandela...
ILS LWC2026 Handbook Now Updated
The ILS Event Management Committee is pleased to announce the updated publication of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Handbook. This document,...
LWC2026 FAQ Page Now Live
Got questions about LWC2026? Our new FAQ page is now live, making it easier to find quick answers and important...
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