Powerlist
Ukrainian World Record Holder Andrii Govorov Announces Retirement
The 33-year-old Ukrainian ultimately decided to hang it up despite saying in an Instagram post that competing at the LA Games was “my dream.”
3x US National Teamer, Pan American Games Champion, David Curtiss Announces Retirement
David Curtiss, who won the 50 free at the 2023 Pan American Games, has retired from swimming to pursue a career in law enforcement.
2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: Chase for 2nd Behind Ledecky Looms Over the 800 Freestyle
With Katie Ledecky re-setting her own 800 freestyle World Record a few weeks out from Trials, the race for 2nd looms over the rest of the field.
Texas Attorney General Announces Investigation Into U.S. Masters Swimming
The announcement comes after Ana Caldas, a transgender woman, won five events in the women’s 45-49 age group at the 2025 USMS Spring Nationals.
Bob Bowman Gives Thoughts on Longhorn Elite Invite: “On the whole, very good”
Bowman shared that after world trials, the athletes who qualify for world champs and WUGs will be competing at the Indy Summer Cup
Ruta Meilutyte, Others Accuse Coach Jon Rudd of Toxic Training Environment At Plymouth Leander
Meilutyte, who began training with Rudd in 2010, said his focus on weight and diet led her to depression and an eating disorder.
Alistair Peng, 14, Wins Two More Events To Close Out TAC Titans Spring Fling
14-year-old Alistair Peng won two more events in lifetime best fashion on Sunday to close out a stellar performance at the 2025 TAC Titans Spring Fling.
Coronado Girls, Palo Verde Boys Continue Streak Of Titles At Nevada 5A Meet
The Palo Verde boys’ team won its 11th straight championship by just two points, while the Coronado girls’ squad (pictured) won its fourth straight title.
Ilya Kharun Rattles His 50 Butterfly Canadian Record From Two Weeks Ago At Sun Devil OPen
On the last day of the Sun Devil Open, Ilya Kharun came less than a tenth away from the 50 fly Canadian record he swam two weeks ago in Fort Lauderdale.
Commit Swimming’s May 20th Live Webinar
We’ll cover “Everything Commit”, with a focus on many of our new and updated features!
Tomas Koski Swims 1:47.22 200 Free; Cadence Vincent Hits 50 Free PB To Wrap Bulldog Grand Slam
Tomas Koski fired off a 1:47.22 200 freestyle as a follow up to his Finnish record in Ft. Lauderdale while Cadence Vincent continues to drop in the sprints.
How Come Many Swimmers Don’t Do This? The Untapped Business Hiding in Our Sport
We spend years mastering the water, pushing through pain, and there is a great future in swimming after you finish the race.
