The Powerlist

Michael Phelps Recognized as Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award Winner for 2025

Michael Phelps’ efforts beyond the water, and into the mental health space has earned him Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award for 2025.

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22.4/49.0 LCM Sprint Freestyler Kauã Pereira Commits To Tennessee For Fall 2026

Brazil’s Kauã Pereira, a 22.44/49.02 LCM sprint freestyler, has announced his commitment to study and swim at the University of Tennessee.

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Addison Hou, Lars Vaa Lead Standouts At SI Winter Age Group Championships

Both Addison Hou and Lars Vaa went into the Christmas break with additional first-place medals to add to their respective trophy cases

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SwimSwam’s Top 10 Most Viewed Instagram Posts/Reels Of 2025

Ben Proud made the top 10 list in two Instagram posts. Seven out of the top 10 most viewed content this year on Instagram came from reels.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Asian Male Swimmer of the Year – Qin Haiyang (CHN)

After powerful performances at this year’s Worlds, 26-year-old Qin Haiyang of China has earned the 2025 Swammy Award for Asian Male Swimmer of the Year.

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As NBA-Drafted Hoopers Return to College, the NCAA’s Congressional Campaign Ramps Up

The NCAA’s latest statement on professional basketball players signing with college teams seems to signal a willingness to let things get worse in order to make them better.

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I Più Letti Del 2025 Su SwimSwam Italia: I Giovani Al Centro Dell’Interesse

A guidare la classifica degli articoli più letti dell’anno sono ancora una volta i Criteria Nazionali Giovanili, le guide complete

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Why 17 More Clubs Switched to Commit Swimming This Month

This month, seventeen more competitive clubs made the decision to leave their old software behind and move to Commit Swimming.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Oceanian Male Swimmer of the Year – Cameron McEvoy

For the third year in a row, Australia’s Cameron McEvoy has been the fastest 50 free swimmer on the planet, winning the gold at Worlds this past summer.

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2025 Swammy Awards: U.S. Club Coach of the Year – Steve Morsilli (Pleasanton Seahawks)

Morsilli founded the Pleasanton Seahawks in December 1982 and serves as Head Coach/CEO and Senior-Elite Group Coach.

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2025 Swammy Awards: South American Female Swimmer of the Year – Agostina Hein

Agostina Hein, 17, won 10 medals in 12 days on opposite sides of the word, culminating with a Junior World Championship title

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How Unusual Is Rylee Erisman’s 21.6 in the 50 Free + 4:34 in the 500 Free?

Only one other swimmer in history has been under 4:35 in the 500 yard free and under 21.7 in the 50 yard free – and Erisman did it at 16.

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Summer McIntosh Shares Select Goal Times, Targeting 1:52 In 200 Free

McIntosh is aiming to go 8:04 “or faster” in the 800 free, really wants that 200 fly WR, and is targeting a 1:52 200 free in the near future.

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Sana costumbre: Hugo González volvió a ganar el Torneo Internacional de Navidad

El nadador mallorquín repitió lo hecho en 2021 y 2024. La rusa Nika Godum hizo lo propio, esta vez, en categoría femenina.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Canadian Coach of the Year – Scott Talbot

Talbot coached Blake Tierney to a breakout 2025, becoming the first Canadian man sub-53 in the 100 back while narrowly missing a Worlds medal in the 200 back.

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