The Powerlist

Virginia High School State Champion Jerry (J.C.) Gordon Commits to Virginia Tech

High school junior Jerry (J.C.) Gordon, a distance free specialist, announces his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech beginning in the fall of 2024.

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Virginia Swimmers & Staff are Safe and Accounted for Amid Ongoing Campus Shooting Event

The University of Virginia campus and surrounding areas are under lockdown on Monday after a shooting killed three on Sunday evening.

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Practice + Pancakes: Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Crushes 22×75 @ Mile Pace

While filming at Indiana University, SwimSwam got to see 2020 Olympic Champion in the 400 free Ahmed Hafnaoui in action during a Monday afternoon Mile set.

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Headed Into Midseason Invites, Which NCAA Swimmers Remain Undefeated?

As of November 13, at least 17 swimmers from top 25 DI NCAA programs have yet to lose an individual race. Who will end up with a perfect season?

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Lake Oswego’s Emily Melina on the Direction and Growth of Coaching and Swimming

Emily Melina is the Head Coach at Lake Oswego Swim Club, a team that has won the Oregon State championships at every level the last few years

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Virginia Adds Class of 2024 “Honorable Mention” Aspen Gersper

Aspen Gersper is set to join Virginia in the fall of 2024, adding to what is arguably the best recruiting class in the country.

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2017-2018 U.S. National Team Member Cathryn Salladin Announces Medical Retirement

Current redshirt senior at Rutgers and former National Team member Cathryn Salladin has announced her medical retirement.

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Kristof Milak Headed To Hungarian SC Championships

Olympic champion and World Record holder Kristof Milak is headed to the Hungarian Short Course Championships, which begin on Wednesday.

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After Lawsuit Alleging “Cover-Up,” USOPC Places 2 Staff Members on Administrative Leave

The USOPC said Friday that it placed two staff members on administrative leave and stopped the work of several contractors with U.S. Paralympics Swimming.

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Matt Fallon Doubles As Penn Men Edge Out Brown; Bear Women Cruise Past Quakers

Penn sophomore Matt Fallon won the men’s 200 breast (1:55.76) and 200 IM (1:49.77) as the Quakers topped Brown by a single point on Saturday.

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Harvard Men Hit The Ground Running With Season-Opening Sweep of Dartmouth, Cornell

The Crimson downed Dartmouth (231-68) and the Big Red (211.5-88.5) in an Ivy League double-dual Friday at the Big Green’s Karl Michael and Spaulding Pools.

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Turkey’s Demir Ozdemir Breaks 3 More Age Records in Istanbul

14-year old Demir Ozdemir (above right), with his coach Tuncay Itri Vanlı (seated), broke 3 Turkish Age Records this weekend.

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Olympic Champion Tom Dean Wins Big At British Swimming Awards

Two years of hard work, perseverance, and multiple Olympic golds culminated in a night of honors for British champion Tom Dean.

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Summer Juniors Qualifier Samantha Rydzewski Commits to Georgia (2024)

Backstroker Samantha Rydzewski has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Georgia, beginning in the fall of 2024.

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Annika Parkhe Breaks IHSA Record with 52.13 100 FL, Posts 23.2 FL Split on Medley Relay

Deerfield junior Annika Parkhe was exceptional once again in finals, bettering her times from prelims.

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