Powerlist
Former UW-Stevens Point Swimmer Alec Jeffers Named Head Coach at Green Bay YMCA
Inspired by his father’s coaching career, Alec Jeffers now takes the reins of the Green Bay YMCA Swim Team as its new head coach.
Karol Ostrowski and Sage Miller Set New Hawaii LSC Records at Senior Championships
Sage Miller, who recently wrapped up her freshman season at USC, set a new Hawaii 17-18 LSC record in the women’s 50 fly at the Hawaii Senior Championships.
Kaii Winkler After First German Record: “I’ve made some pretty big adjustments in the weight room”
Kai Winkler had some big swims this weekend in Indianapolis, notably cracking the 51-second barrier in the 100 fly for the first time (50.92).
Son Of 1976 Olympic Champion David Wilkie, Adam, Training To Beat His Dad’s Former WR Time
In an attempt to connect with his late father, Adam Wilkie is gunning for a 2:15.11 200 breaststroke, his dad’s former world mark
Caeleb Dressel Forces Himself to Find One Good Thing He Did Each Practice
As someone who likes to fixate on the negative things about any given practice or race, Caeleb Dressel has found success in picking apart his swimming
UCLA Graduate Rosie Murphy Moving to Ireland to Train and Compete in September
UCLA graduate Rosie Murphy will be moving to Ireland’s National Training Centre in Dublin this fall as she trains to represent Ireland internationally.
Swimmer Planning To Tow 250 Cannonballs For Veterans During 22-Mile Trek In Lake Michigan
Dreyer plans to pull 249 cannonballs in two dinghies. He will carry one cannonball on his back in honor of his late father, a World War II veteran.
Minnesota Swim Coach Accused Of Grooming Student’s Sister
Blake Le Saint faces two felony counts of distributing via electronic communication material that relates or describes sexual conduct to a child.
2026-27 Northwestern Season Preview: Men On The Rise With Most Talented Team Since Grevers Era
After a standout season that included making the NCAA ‘A’ final of the 400 IM, Josh Staples will be a key player for the Wildcats in 2026-27.
Moesha Johnson Caps Off Undefeated Open Water World Cup Season In Portugal
Moesha Johnson goes seven for seven in 2026, while the men’s circuit closes with wins for Oliver Klemet and David Betlehem.
Commit Swimming Enhances Top Performance Reports with Integrated Time Standards
Tracking swimmer progress is now even more powerful with Commit Swimming’s enhanced Top Performance Reports.
University of West Florida Head Coach Phil Kraus Retires After 8 Seasons With The Program
West Florida is set to begin its transition from D2 to D1 this upcoming season. Kraus was a 7x NSISC Coach of the Year honoree.
Cal Promotes Noah Yanchulis To Associate Head Coach, Adds Maya Geringer To Staff As Assistant
Yanchulis has been with the Golden Bears since the start of the 2023-2024 season as an assistant coach. Geringer spent her COVID season swimming for the team
Katharine Berkoff After 26.98 50 Back: “I’ve learned a lot about myself mentally this year”
Berkoff said she’s learned that calming herself down, rather than hyping herself up, has led to more consistent times in practice and competitions
Miron Lifintsev, 2nd Fastest 100 Backstroker Ever, to Miss European Champs Due to Shoulder Rehab
Lifintsev’s rehabilitation will continue through the summer, with his long-term focus shifting toward the 2027 World Championships and Olympic qualification.
Indy Pro Swim, Chinese Nationals, & B’s are BACK! | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
we discuss the Pro Swim in Indianapolis, Chinese Nationals, and the new *new* NCAA Championship meet format.
Xu Jiayu: “I Hope More Young Athletes Can Step Up and Surpass Me”
At 31, Xu Jiayu remains one of the world’s elite backstrokers, though he acknowledges the physical demands of staying competitive have grown with age.
WADA Discusses Need for Independent Testing at Major Events, USADA Responds in Disagreement
WADA’s preferred anti-doping framework for the Olympics could expand to World Championships and other major events, though not without criticism from USADA.
