Kate Douglass and Van Mathias win top honors at Golden Goggles 2026

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Kate Douglass and Van Mathias win top honors at Golden Goggles 2026

Summary

Kate Douglass and Van Mathias received Athlete of the Year awards at the Golden Goggles, held on September 27, 2026. Douglass, who previously shared the award with Katie Ledecky, broke the 50m freestyle world record three times this year and recorded the second-fastest 100m free time in history. Mathias earned his first Golden Goggle awards, breaking American records in the 50m and 100m breaststrokes. Other awardees included Todd DeSorbo as Coach of the Year and Becca Mann as Open Water Athlete of the Year. The event recognized outstanding achievements in U.S. swimming over the past year.

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•Douglass awarded Female Athlete of the Year for breaking multiple records.
•Mathias celebrates first Golden Goggle award following record-setting performances.
•Todd DeSorbo named Coach of the Year.
•Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay wins Relay of the Year.
•2026 World Swimming rankings to start with upcoming events in Singapore.

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