The Powerlist

Jake Magahey on 400 Free National Title: “I thought just swim it like a 500”

Magahey touched first in the men’s 400 free with a 3:46.36. That’s a new personal best for the 2021 NCAA Champion in the 500-yard free

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Men’s 50 Fly Was a Rare Australian-less Final at the Commonwealth Games

Matt Temple, Kyle Chalmers, and Cody Simpson all missed the final in the men’s 50 fly, marking the first time in 8 years Australia doesn’t have a Comm Games event finalist.

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Levenia Sim Swims 1:00.45 100 Back on Night 3 NCSAs; #12 15-16 All-Time

Sim swam a best time of 1:00.54 two weeks ago and now moves up from #13 to #12 in the women’s 15-16 age group all-time.

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Danielle Hill Breaks Irish 50 Free Record, Qualifies for Commonwealth Games Final

Danielle Hill became Ireland’s fastest-ever female swimmer in the 50-meter freestyle while qualifying for Sunday’s final in Birmingham.

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Van Niekerk, Clark, Hodges Each Clock National Records In 50 Breast Final

The women’s 50m breaststroke final brought down the house, with South African Lara van Niekerk firing off a new competition record for gold.

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Ben Proud Produces 22.81 50 Fly Commonwealth Games Record

Englishman Ben Proud logged a new Commonwealth Games Record en route to taking the men’s 50m butterfly gold tonight in Birmingham.

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Michigan State Asks Supreme Court to Hear Title IX Case Caused by Swimming Cuts

A lawsuit seeking to reinstate swimming and diving at Michigan State could now have major ramifications for how Title IX is applied to college athletics. 

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Finals Preview

Emma McKeon is the top seed for the women’s 100 fly, setting up an exciting duel between her and Maggie MacNeil on Day 2 of Commonwealth Games.

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Josh Matheny on 59: “I felt like I was a pro at going a minute”

With 25m to go, it looked like there were several men in the race, but Matheny turned on the jets from there, powering home to a 59.44 victory.

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2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games only features six prelims, but several defending Olympic champions are in action — including Adam Peaty. 

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Thomas Heilman Amongst The Stars Set To Swim At 2022 Speedo Juniors (PSYCHS)

National age group record Heilman is amongst the swimmers who will be competing both at the US Nationals and Speedo Junior Nationals.

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WATCH: Day 4 Race Videos From U.S. Nationals

On day 4 of the 2022 US National Championships, the 400 free, 100 breast, and 100 back were contested. Watch the race videos courtesy of USA Swimming here.

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2022 IL Senior Champs: Leah Hayes Clocks PB 1:10.49 100 Breast on Day 2

World Champs Bronze medalist Leah Hayes made her debut at these Illinois Swimming State Championships, taking the women’s 100 breast in a new PB of 1:10.49.

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Miriam Sheehan Breaks Puerto Rican Record at Iowa Long Course Championships

Miriam Sheehan dominated the senior age group at the meet, while Hudson Huberg and Caite Schaffel did big damage in the age group races.

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Angela Ritchie Announces Transfer from North Texas To James Madison University

Angela Ritchie, a fly and free specialist, will leave the University of North Texas and transfer to JMU for the 2022-2023 season.

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