Powerlist
John O’Connor, Coach Who Guided Branford To 15 High School State Championships, Dies at 80
Longtime Branford swim coach John O’Connor, who produced more than 200 All-State athletes and 12 All-Americans, died on May 23 at age 80.
NCAA ‘B’ Finalist Nicole Maier Transferring To USC For COVID-19 Fifth Year
Maier originally committed to Florida for this past season but did not represent the Gators this year. She represents Germany at the international level.
2028 U.S. Olympic Trials Returning To Indianapolis, Report Says
The Trials are tentatively planned to run for nine days in mid-June at Lucas Oil Stadium, mirroring the 2024, which ran from June 15 -23.
CSCAA and MPSF Set Dates For 2025 Open Water Championships
The 2025 CSCAA Open Water Championships have found a new venue in Sarasota and the third edition of the MPSF Open Water Championships will be in Long Beach.
Where Does the U.S. Men’s Medley Relay Go Now?
None of the four men who swam on the silver-medal-winning men’s medley relay in Paris will swim this summer. What does that mean for Singapore?
2025 U.S. Trials Previews: Smith Fends Off A Texas Takeover In Men’s 400 Free
Kieran Smith has been a mainstay for the U.S. on the major international stage in the 400 free, and his work will be cut out for him to do stay there in 2025.
Longtime Texas Gold Coach Aubrey Knapper, Who Led 22 State Champions to 86 Titles, Dies At 62
Aubrey Knapper (pictured right), who coached with Texas Gold Swimming for the past 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26th.
CSCAA Updates Proposal For NCAA Championships: No New Events, 9th-16th Scored From Prelims
The CSCAA’s revised proposal tables adding new events to the NCAA Championships and scraps separate ‘B’ final sessions in favor of scoring 9-16 out of prelims
Clareburt, Fairweather Headline New Zealand Roster For Singapore
Reigning 400m IM world champion Lewis Clareburt has been named to the New Zealand roster for this summer’s World Championships.
Four USC Women Pick Up ACWPC All-America Honors
Emily Ausmus and Tilly Kearns are first-teamers, while sophomores Rachel Gazzaniga and Avery Stryker earn repeat honors.
World Juniors Medalist Katrina Bellio Returns To Racing After Three Shoulder Dislocations
Canadian World Juniors medalist Katrina Bellio returned to racing last week after nearly two years of battling multiple shoulder injuries.
Statement From The American Swimming Coaches Association On “Enhanced Games”
The ASCA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to clean sport, athlete safety, and the core values that underpin fair and ethical competition.
