25 Nov - 13 Dec 2026
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Meet Bervin Bek: Singapore athlete ready for his first LWC experience
For Singaporean lifesaver Bervin Bek, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is an opportunity to compete outside Singapore for...
Meet Diego Ferrari: Taking the next step on the world stage
For Italian lifesaver Diego Ferrari, the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 will mark an important milestone, as he prepares to compete...
Meet Iveta Bezpalcova: Czech lifesaver ready for her second Worlds
For Czech lifesaver Iveta Bezpalcová, the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 will be another opportunity to represent her country on the...
Meet Vaclav Horák: A decade in lifesaving leads to Worlds
For Czech lifesaver Václav Horák, the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 will be a particularly special experience, with the third-year Youth...
Meet Samu-Patrik Sula: From the Gold Coast to the world stage for Finland at LWC2026
For Finnish lifesaver Samu-Patrik Sula, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is the culmination of a journey that began...
Meet Kaleb Wilford: Ready to step up for Canada at LWC2026
For Canadian lifesaver Kaleb Wilford, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is a reward for years of dedication to...
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...
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