The Powerlist

Sun Yang Says He Is Not Retired, Training Every Day In Paris Pursuit

“I have not retired and still insist on swimming training every day,” banned Chinese swimmer Sun Yang recently told Asian media.

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13-Year-Old Wilson York Swims 1:04.58 100 LCM Breast

13-year-old Wilson York of Lakeside Swim Team, just vaulted up to the top of the list, posting the fastest time ever by an American his age in the 100 breast.

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Evansville Swim & Dive Adds 14 In 2023 Recruiting Class

Eight men and six women will join the Purple Aces next season.

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Arizona Wildcat Julia Heimstead Lands Big Time Drops 2 Weeks Out of US Trials

After a big year in the short course pool in college swimming, Arizona’s Julia Heimstead is matching her breakout in long course.

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The Incredible Consistency of Australian Swimmers In Women’s 100 Freestyle

Australia has produced a staggering seven different swimmers who have broken 53 seconds in the women’s 100 freestyle since the beginning of 2010.

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Milligan University Gains Commitment From Butterflier Mikayla Best (2023)

Georgia native Mikayla Best has announced her commitment to swim and study at Milligan University in Tennessee this fall.

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Kansas Expands Swimming Coaching Staff With Ryan Evans Hiring

Evans coached Victoria Murillo to University of Mary’s first-ever CSCAA First Team All-America honor last season in the 500 free.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: It’s Anybody’s Race In The Men’s 400 Free

It looks like the years of struggle to find two swimmers to hit the World Aquatics ‘A’ cut are over as a tight race shapes up in the men’s 400 free.

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Italy, Austria Claim First Golds of 2023 Artistic Swimming European Championships

Giorgio Minisini and Lucrezia Ruggiero claimed gold for Italy in the Mixed Duet Technical at the European Games.

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2023 U.S. World Trials Previews: Will Ress ‘Rule’ In 50 Back? Not If Armstrong Has A Say

It is a showdown between the top two Americans from last year: The World Record holder, Hunter Armstrong, vs the reigning World Champion, Justin Ress.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Chad Le Clos Documentary & Commonwealth Games News

Olympic champion Chad Le Clos of South Africa has a career documentary called ‘Born Racer’ being released later this month.

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Sprinter Jeffrey Zhou Announces Commitment To Caltech (2023)

Zhou’s personal best time in the 100 free would have made him the team’s 2nd fastest-performer in the event this past season.

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2023 US World Champ Trials: Event-by-Event Predictions – Women’s Edition (PODCAST)

Watch as SwimSwam goes day-by-day through the entire 2023 US World Champ Trials schedule and analyzes each event.

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2023 U.S. Trials Previews: Walsh’s Time To Shine In Women’s 50 Free

After missing a World Championship spot by one one-hundredth last year, Gretchen Walsh is primed for a big showing in the 50 free in 2023.

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Arizona State Adds Breaststroker Kinley Wigle To Class of 2027

Kinley Wigle has announced her decision to swim and study at Arizona State this fall, where she will join the Sun Devils’ breaststroke group.

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