The Powerlist

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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Futures Qualifier Ella Butcher Announces Commitment To Utah’s Class Of 2031

Ella Butcher, who specializes in freestyle and backstroke, has announced her commitment to swim for Utah’s class of 2031.

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Nevada Adds Speedo Sectionals Qualifier Hayden Young to 2026 Recruiting Class

Hayden Young, a freestyle/butterfly specialist has committed to the Wolf Pack women of Nevada, where she looks to make an impact within the Mountain West.

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54.1/1:01.6 Fly–Breast Swimmer Ellery Chandler Commits to Arkansas for Fall 2026

Ellery Chandler, the three-time defending MHSAA 3A State Champion in the 100 breaststroke, has announced her commitment to Arkansas.

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Versatile Middle-Distance Specialist Jessica Robie Commits To South Carolina For 2026-27

Jessica Robie, who specializes in butterfly, IM, and middle-distance freestyle, has announced her commitment to South Carolina’s class of 2030.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Heart Of A Champion – Jack Punswick

Following a 2024 Kansas 6A state title, Punswick was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He returned to finish 2nd in 2025 and became cancer free.

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2025 Swammy Awards: British Coach of the Year – Ben Higson

Higson, who took over for Steven Tigg at Stirling late last year, had a strong 2025 by landing eight swimmers on the British World Championship roster.

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2025 Swammy Awards: Open Water Male Swimmer of the Year – Florian Wellbrock

Florian Wellbrock had his best career performance yet in open water, winning four golds out of four at the 2025 World Championships

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Philippe Lucas Files Complaint Against Tunisian Swimming Federation

Lucas claims to be owed in excess of 50,000 Euros for coaching Ahmed Hafnaoui and Ahmed Jaouadi, the latter of whom won two world titles in 2025.

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I Meeting Internazionali E Le Gare Di Alto Livello A Gennaio 2026

Il caledario riepilogativo dei meeting internazionali e delle gare di alto livello che si terranno nel mese di gennaio 2025

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