The Powerlist

2024 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Coach of the Year – Dean Boxall

Dean Boxall put 10 swimmers on the Australian Olympic team and they combined to win 18 medals in Paris, led by Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus.

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Tension Continues to Rise Between WADA and USADA 

Tensions have been high between WADA and USADA since the Chinese Doping Scandal broke in April and they are not showing signs of slowing.

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2024 Swammy Awards: Female Breakout Swimmer of the Year – Gretchen Walsh

After struggling to hit her best times and perform on the big stage for several years, American Gretchen Walsh finally had her long awaited breakout in 2024.

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In Memoriam: Remembering The People Swimming Lost In 2024

Jon Urbanchek, the longtime Michigan head coach who served on numerous U.S. Olympic team staffs, was among the notable people swimming lost in 2024.

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The 2024 Short Course World Championships Through The Eyes Of A Volunteer

Kevin Majoros takes fans behind the scenes as he gives an in-depth look at the 2024 SC World Championships from his experience as a volunteer at the meet.

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Comparing The Fastest Times Ever In Yards With LCM & SCM World Records

Gretchen Walsh is one of the few swimmers to hold U.S. Open Records in yards and world records in both long course and short course meters.

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Gli Eroi Silenziosi Del Nuoto: Una Celebrazione Di Chi Costruisce Il Futuro dell’Acqua

Il 2024 sarà ricordato per le Olimpiadi, per i record mondiali e per le medaglie scintillanti. Ma noi vogliamo ricordare qualcosa di più profondo

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I Meeting Internazionali E Le Gare Di Alto Livello A Gennaio 2025

Il calendario delle gare di alto livello e dei meeting internazionali che si svolgeranno nel mese di gennaio 2025 nel mondo

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Winter Juniors Finalist Jonah Lee Commits To Purdue University For Fall 2025

Jonah Lee, the eighth place finisher in the boys’ 100 breaststroke at Winter Juniors – East, has announced his commitment to Purdue’s class of 2029.

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Jimmy Carter’s Complicated Legacy With the Olympic Movement

Jimmy Carter had a complicated relationship with the U.S. Olympic movement, signing into law the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act and enacting the 1980 Olympic boycott.

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High-Level International Meets For January 2025

Olympic multi-medalist Kyle Chalmers typically competes at the South Australia State Open Championships on the calendar for January.

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2024 Swammy Awards: Asian Female Swimmer Of The Year – Tang Qianting

The 2024 Swammy Award winner for Asian Female Swimmer of the Year is awarded to 20-year-old Tang Qianting, the impressive Chinese breaststroker.

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Lilly King on Post-Paris Training: “I’m not doing as many practices this year”

A seasoned veteran on the international stage, Lilly King still has a lot left to give in the pool. She left Budapest with 4 medals

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What Draws Olympians and Elite College Swimmers Back to the Pool as Masters Swimmers?

Olympian Dave Sims’ interview is an interesting take on why elite swimmers are finding their way back to the pool via Masters Swimming.

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SwimSwam’s Most Commented Articles Of 2024

We’ve done the most read SwimSwam articles of the year — now it’s time to take a look at our most talked about articles of 2024.

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