The Powerlist

15-Year-Old Maximus WIlliamson Breaks U.S. 15-16 NAG in Boys 200 IM – 1:59.01

Maximus Williamson was already the fastest American 15-year-old all-time in the event before he swam tonight.

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West Virginia Hires Big 12 Champion David Dixon As An Assistant Coach

Dixon spent five years with West Virginia as a swimmer, where he was a three-time Big 12 champion and a second-team NCAA All-American.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Crissy Perham Donates Kidney to Missy Franklin’s Dad

When it was revealed that Missy Franklin’s dad, Dick, was in desperate need of a kidney donor, a fellow Olympic gold medalist answered the “Hail Mary.” 

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #760

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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2022 Junior Pan Pacs – Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Japan’s Mio Narita, who destroyed the meet record in the 400 IM, is top seed in the girls’ 200 IM on Day 4 at 2022 Junior Pan Pacs.

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WATCH: All the Day 3 Finals Race Videos from 2022 Junior Pan Pacs

Hidekazu Takehara of Japan won the boys’ 200 backstroke in 1:57.00, setting a new Junior Pan Pacs meet record. Watch all the Day 3 finals races here.

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WATCH: Day 2 Finals Race Videos from 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships

Watch Australia’s Flynn Southam break the Junior Pan Pac meet record in the 100 free, as well as all the other races from Day 2 finals in Honolulu.

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Mexican Olympic Committee Meets with IOC About 2036 Olympic Bid

Mexico is seeking to host a second Summer Games after becoming the first Latin American country to host an Olympics back in 1968 in Mexico City.

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Watch: U.S. Breaks Boys 4×100 Free Relay World Junior Record (Race Video)

Team USA closed out the day 3 finals session of the 2022 Junior Pan Pacs with a World Junior Record in the boys 4×100 free relay.

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David Johnston Posts 14:22.77 1500 FR, Now #2 U.S All-Time (US@Australian Champs)

On the final day of the Australian SCM Champs, David Johnston won the men’s 1500 freestyle by over 25 seconds, posting 14:22.77 and becoming #3 U.S all-time.

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Ashlyn Widmer Verbals to Kenyon College

Widmer has the potential to earn points for Kenyon at conference championships upon her arrival in 2023, especially in the back events.

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State Runner-Up Julie Addison Verbals to William and Mary

Addison will be able to train with William & Mary’s top current backstrokers when she joins in 2023. She can also add depth to the IM events.

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State Champion Breaststroker Caroline Foltz Verbals to Indiana

Foltz will join Indiana next fall, along with a couple of other similarly strong breaststrokers. She has the potential to make Big Ten finals upon arrival.

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USA Adds 5 More Gold Medals on Day 3 at 2022 Junior Pan Pacs

Alex Shackell of Team USA won the girls’ 100 butterfly on Day 3 at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

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Jamal Hill Breaks Seven American Para-Swimming Records at Australian Championships

American swimmer Jamal Hill at the 2022 Duel in the Pool. The week after, he raced at the Australian Championships and broke 7 US Records.

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