The Powerlist

Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/13/2020

Rising high school senior Austin Kehr came close to two sprint free personal bests in his first registered swims since March.

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Kromo Tops 50 Free, Smits Breaks Belgian 50 Back Record In Hengelo

Ranomi Kromowidjojo looked good in today’s 50 free in Hengelo, while Jade Smits fired off a Belgian back record for bronze.

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Paltrinieri on 14:33 1500 FR Euro Record: “I Was Feeling Fast”

Gregorio Paltrinieri was on fire at the 2020 Sette Colli Trophy, setting the European record in the 1500 free at 14:33.10, the #2 time in history.

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Junya Koga Set To Race For First Time In Nearly 2 1/2 Years

Japanese national record holder Junya Koga is set to compete at the end of the month, his first races in nearly 2 1/2 years.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Zach Harting on Gaining Weight in Off-season, Viking Beard

We sat down with Zach Harting, NCAA All-American out of Louisville and quietly one of the biggest personalities on the national team.

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The Watercannon Portable Aerator Cools Down Your Hot Swimming Pool

Coaches and swimmers know that training in hot pool water leads to overheating and exhaustion. The warmer the water, the less heat dissipated from the body.

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AOC Survey Shows Present-Day Athletes Believe Games Are Platform For Expression

The survey consisted of both former Aussie Olympians, ranging from pre-1950s to the 2010s, and those aspiring for the 2021 Games in Tokyo.

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Daiya Seto Makes Kids ‘Smile’ With Ad Hoc 52.91 SCM 100 IM

Japan’s Daiya Seto wowed onlookers once again, this time getting under 53 seconds in the SCM 100 IM race with a time of 52.91.

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Best Images from the 2020 Settecolli Trophy (PHOTO VAULT)

2020 Settecolli Trophy ended in Rome, Italy. We’ve collected the most beautiful image of the event courtesy of the Italian agency Deepbluemedia

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World Champ Regan Smith Explains Taking Gap Year: GMM presented by SwimOutlet

Regan Smith opens up about her decision to take a gap year from Standford, and she puts on her swim nerd cap breaking down her recent intrasquad meet swims.

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Paltrinieri’s 14:33 In 1500… Duh

Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri smashed a 14:33.10 to win the 1500 free at the Sette Colli Trophy. That is the second-best swim in history in the event.

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KATY Distance Freestyler Jackson Dement Verbals to Alabama for 2021

At the 2019 Winter Junior Championships – West, Dement scored in the 500 free, placing 23rd overall after going 4:28.42 in prelims.

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Ikee Rikako Anticipa Il Ritorno Alle Gare: Sul Blocco A Fine Agosto

Ikee Rikako anticiperà il suo ritorno alle competizioni. La rivedremo sul blocco di partenza a fine Agosto al Tokyo Metro Special Tournament

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Backstroker Katie Carson Verbally Commits to Indiana (Class of 2021)

Carson, who trains with the TAC Titans in North Carolina, has already swum a best time in the 100 yard backstroke post-quarantine.

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Russia Releases the Date for the 2020 Open Water Swimming Cup

Russia releases new information about their Open Water Swimming Cup, set to be held on August 16.

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