The Powerlist

2025 Swammy Awards: CAC Male Swimmer of the Year – Lamar Taylor

With a number of Bahamian records, and NCAA championship titles on the year, Lamar Taylor is our 2025 Central American/Caribbean Male Swimmer of the Year.

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Ethan Holloway Swims Personal Bests In All Events At Winter Juniors Including 20.05 50 Free

Ethan is committed to NC State for next fall. He has made huge strides this fall, “I want to give a lot of my success to my coaches and teammates” he said.

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Lithuanian Coach Paulius Andrijauskas Resigns After Accusations of Harassment

World Junior champion and Virginia commit Smilte Plytnykaite accused Andrijauskas of harassment and bullying, leading to his resignation.

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Kwong/Verzyl, Hedberg/Tyler Win Synchro Gold on Final Day of USA Diving Winter Nationals

Anna Kwong and Sophie Verzyl scored 559.14 points to win the 3-meter synchro title over Bailee Sturgill and Lily Witte (528.12).

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Texas Men Stay On Top of December CSCAA Dual Meet Polls

The University of Texas men came out on top of the December CSCAA Dual Meet Polls for the third straight time this season.

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Virginia Women Stay On Top of December CSCAA Polls, Michigan and Tennessee Leap Up Rankings

The Virginia women remain on top of the CSCAA December Dual Meet Polls after sweeping the CSCAA Dual Meet Tournament last month.

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2025 Swammy Awards: South American Male Swimmer Of The Year – Gui Caribe

Career-changing time drops, demonstrated consistency, and Brazil’s top performer at Worlds: Caribe entered his swimming golden age in 2025

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From Retirement To European Champion: Kasia Wasick’s Unlikely Comeback

The 33-year-old set new Masters records in the women’s 50, 100, and 200 freestyle after winning the SC European title in the 50 free in early December.

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Ryan Lochte: “I never swam for the gold medals”

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte responded to fan criticism over his decision to sell three of his Olympic gold medals.

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Doping Case Involving Bolivian Olympian Maria Jose Pinto Ribera Settled

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Pinto will be ineligible until February 2026 after testing positive at the 2024 Paris Olympics for furomeside.

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IU Freshman Noah Cakir: “I’ve doubled my yardage since club… First time doing doubles”

At IU’s mid-season meet, the Ohio State Invite, Cakir clocked personal bests of 52.11 and 1:51.68 in the 100/200 breast.

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Lilly King ‘Strikes the Anvil” Ahead of Indianapolis Colts Game

Six-time Olympic medalist Lilly King was the ceremonial anvil strikers ahead of an Indianapolis Colts game two weeks ago.

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2025 Swammy Awards: CAC Female Swimmer of the Year – Celia Pulido

A breakthrough NCAA season and global representation helped Mexico’s Celia Pulido claim our Central American/Caribbean Female Swimmer of the Year.

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Kansas, TCU Claim Big 12 Weekly Swim & Dive Honors

Nigel Forbes led the Horned Frogs against Oklahoma Christian, winning two individual events to earn Men’s Swimmer of the Week honors.

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USA Men’s National Water Polo Team To Host Australia In January

The two teams that met in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic Games squared off last summer in a three-game series, with Australia claiming two victories.

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