Data from LA28 Games Plan and official schedule as of August 18, 2026

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Swimming events will be held at 2028 Stadium (SoFi) with temporary pool configuration.

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Overview

Swimming at LA 2028 takes center stage at 2028 Stadium (SoFi Stadium) with a temporary pool configuration, where the world's fastest athletes will compete for glory. With 35 medal events across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley disciplines, swimming consistently produces some of the Olympics' most thrilling competitions.

Category
Olympic
Status
Established Olympic sport
Medal Events
35gold medals available
Event Formats
  • Freestyle (50m-1500m)
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly
  • Individual Medley
  • Relays
  • Mixed Relays
Competition Details
Swimming events will be held at 2028 Stadium (SoFi) with temporary pool configuration.
Olympic History
Swimming has been part of every modern Olympic Games since Athens 1896. The sport has produced legendary champions like Mark Spitz, who won seven golds in 1972, and Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever with 23 gold medals and 28 total medals. American swimmers have historically dominated, but Australia, Japan, and European nations have emerged as major forces.

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Common questions about Swimming at the LA 2028 Olympics.

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Data Sources

  • • LA28 Games Plan
  • • LA28 schedule PDF v1

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