The Powerlist

Texas Women’s Swim & Dive Announce 2023 Signing Class

The Longhorns’ class features Erin Gemmell, Berit Berglund, Jillian Cox, Campbell Stoll, Emma Kern, Alexa Fulton and Angie Coe.

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Under Fatigue, Olympic Champ Matt Richards Swims 3 PBs at Regional Championship

19-year old Matt Richards made a coaching change over the summer, and his first short course results of the year were promising last weekend in Millfield.

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Tracy Stockwell (Caulkins) Out As President of Swimming Australia After Nine Months

Swimming Australia announced the election of Dr. Michelle Gallen as its new President, axing Tracy Stockwell after just nine months.

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Lorenzo Zazzeri Stopped Training for 3 Months After Anaphylactic Shock

Lorenzo Zazzeri, Italy’s #2 sprinter behind Alessandro Miressi, first reacted to a food allergy, but later doctors discovered a more troubling condition.

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Princeton Women Earn Commitment from South Africa National Teamer Dakota Tucker

South Africa National Team member Dakota Tucker will join the Tigers next fall with Ivy A-final potential in the 200/400 IM and 200 fly.

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North Texas Adds Three Divers On Signing Day

The Mean Green will add Sydney Guidara, Michaella Rhodes and Ashley Van Milligan to their diving squad in the fall of 2023.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Robert Griswold, Accused of Raping Paralympic Teammate

A lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Paralympic swimmer Robert Griswold sexually and physically assaulted a teammate with an intellectual disability.

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15-Year-Old Erica Jaffe Hits 54.3/1:56.8 Backstrokes At Folsom Senior Classic

Jaffe, a member of the Sierra Marlins, picked up five wins and four new best times at the Folsom Senior Classic last weekend.

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David Popovici Wins 200 Free National Title; 14-Year-Old Prisecariu Breaks Romanian Record

David Popovici added another national title to his haul on Friday with a victory in the 200 free at the Romanian Short Course National Championships. 

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Three-Time Olympic Champion Adam Peaty Receives OBE At Windsor Castle

Peaty was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to swimming and mental health at a ceremony in Windsor Castle earlier this week.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 52% Think Honda’s 200 Fly WR Was More Impressive Than Ledecky, Li

More than half of readers believe Tomoru Honda’s 200 fly world record was more impressive than Katie Ledecky’s (1500 free) or Li Bingjie’s (400 free).

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Luka Mijatovic Posts Fastest 500-Yard Free Time Ever Among 13-Year-Old Americans

Luka Mijatovic set seven personal bests last weekend, including a 500-yard freestyle victory that made him the fastest 13-year-old boy in American history. 

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David Popovici Ne Break Kiya 100 Free National Record – Race Video

David Popovici Thursday Ko Hui Romanian Short Course Championships Mein Jeet Kar Apne Record-Breaking Way Mei Wapas Aa Chuke Hai.

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arena Swim of the Week: Bella Sims Stuns Stacked Field To Win 100 Back In Indy

Racing some of the fastest women in history, Sims came out of nowhere to win the 100 back at the Indy World Cup in a blistering time of 55.75.

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Bruno Fratus Returns to Training 3 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Brazilian Olympic medalist Bruno Fratus returned to the water this week three months after undergoing a third shoulder surgery.

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