The Powerlist

Three Conference Records Set During Day 1 of BMC Championships

In the first day of the BMC Championships, the Royals set three new conference records in the men’s 200 medley relay and 50 free, and the women’s 1000 free.

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Watch: Claire Curzan Sets 100 Fly American Record with 49.24 at NC State Champs

Watch race video of Cardinal Gibbons’ senior Claire Curzan, who set an American Record in the 100 fly at the North Carolina HS Championships today.

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Niagara Women Break Meet Record in 200 Free Relay at Night 2 MAAC Championships

Niagara University won the 200 freestyle relay (1:34.04), in a meet record time. The previous record was 1:34.08 set by Rider back in 2009.

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European Juniors Semifinalist Mark Ford Commits to LSU

Ford, a holder of 9 Scottish age group records, will join a young backstroke group at LSU along with Griffin Curtis and Reese Voelkel.

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Top D1 Coaches Make Median $315,400 Per Year, Report Finds

According to the CSCAA, the top five programs’ coaches make a median of $315,400 per year. Coaches can earn extra money through championship bonuses and more.

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2022 GLVC Championships: Drury Women, Indy Men Remain Atop Standings on Day 2

McKendree’s Xander Skinner won the 200 free and anchored the winning 400 medley relay on Day 2 of the 2022 GLVC Championships.

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Princeton Men Kick Off Class of 2027 with Verbal Commitment from Parker Lenoce

Summer Juniors qualifier Parker Lenoce from Chelsea Piers in Connecticut is Princeton’s first verbal commitment to the men’s class of 2027.

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Kaitlin Sandeno Resigns as General Manager of DC Trident

Olympic gold medalist Kaitlin Sandeno is the second general manager to resign her position in the International Swimming League this week.

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USA Swimming Foundation Shatters Record with $898,184 in Swim Lesson Grants

The grant distribution is a 75% increase from last year, aided by a $200,000 gift from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, led by VP Rowdy Gaines (above).

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NC State Prevails Over Florida In Three-Round Fortnite Clash

Freshman Aiden Hayes picked up MVP honors as the NC State men won the Fortnite Battle Royale series over Florida, 2-1.

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Chad Le Clos Reveals Hospital Stay Due To Bronchitis, Drops Out of Midmar Mile

Le Clos spent three nights in hospital and has been forced to pull out of the MidMar Mile open water charity event in South Africa.

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NCAA Won’t Follow USA Swimming Transgender Policy For 2022 Championships

The NCAA will maintain its previously-approved 10 nmol/L testosterone threshold for transgender participation this season.

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UVA Swimming “Secret Weapon” Math Professor Stars in Super Bowl Week Ad

University of Virginia math professor Ken Ono, UVA swimming “secret weapon”, is starring in a Super Bowl week advertisement for Miller64 beer. 

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UIC Athletics Director Blasts Horizon League: “Who Does This Decision Help?”

AD Frank Cuervo says the Horizon League’s decision not to grant relief and allow UIC to compete in championships is “an egregious act against our students.”

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Japan Revises Qualification Meet Schedule For Budapest World Championships

The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) revealed changes to its qualification meet schedule now that there are Budapest World Championships.

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