The Powerlist

Logan Robillard Sends Verbal Commitment to Northern Michigan Class of 2026

Coeur D’Alene Area Swim Team distance freestyler Logan Robillard has verbally committed to swim at Northern Michigan University beginning in 2022-23.

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SSPC: How Going 47’s in the 100m Freestyle Became Routine for James Magnussen

Magnussen describes his plan for racing as much as he could in 2013-14 and how he came to casually drop in-season 47s seemingly every time he hit the pool. 

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Sydney Crawford (2021) Announces Commitment to Delta State

Back/free specialist Sydney Crawford has committed to swim for Delta State beginning in the 2021-22 school year.

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Yale Adds Finn Henry, Son of Program’s Head Coach Jim Henry, to 2026 Class

All of Henry’s lifetime bests in his top events were achieved after the pandemic started in the United States, including a 20+ second drop in the mile.

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Michigan HS Div. II A-Finalist Meghan Fleury Changes Commitment to Cincinnati

Fleury changed from her initial verbal commitment to Michigan State following the axing of the MSU program.

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2012 Olympic Chief Says Tokyo Olympics Are ‘Unlikely’ To Happen In 2021

2021 Olympic organizers have expressed optimism that the Games will go on, but one 2012 organizer says the Olympics are unlikely to happen amid the pandemic.

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Missouri Swimmer, State Runner-Up Kolby Ruff Critically Injured in Car Crash

Kolby Ruff, the Missouri High School State Championships runner-up in the 100 freestyle was critically injured in a car crash on Christmas Day.

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Depression & Anxiety TOOLKIT for Athletes Launched by Champion’s Mojo

Champion’s Mojo hosts Kelly Palace & Maria Parker have launched the interactive toolkit with resources from experts in dealing with depression and anxiety.

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Ally McHugh Talks Racing all Stroke 200s, Taking Mile Out Fast (Video)

16:12.87 is the 23-year-old’s third-fastest swim ever, and quickest since August of 2019. It also makes McHugh the second-fastest American in 2020-21.

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Grant Shoults Opens Up About Second Shoulder Surgery, Recent 8:44 PR in 1000 FR

Grant Shoults’ journey to a recent personal best in the 1000 yard free has not been a direct flight. He has laid out the timeline of his path to 8:44.

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Kylee Alons, Mitchell Whyte Named ACC Swimmers of the Week

North Carolina’s Aranza Vazquez and Louisville’s Daniel Pinto were also named the conference’s Women’s and Men’s Divers of the Week.

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Georgia’s Dalmolin, Harnish Headline SEC Weekly Awards

UGA seniors Jack Dalmolin and Courtney Harnish have been named the conference’s Men’s and Women’s Swimmers of the Week.

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Site of 2004 Olympic Trials Being Used As Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site

The Long Beach parking lot that hosted the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials started its vaccine distribution on Tuesday.

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Nic Fink Explains Why Georgia Swimmers Finish Races Well By Design (Video)

Nic Fink home like a freight train down the stretch to sneak by Will Licon for the 200 breast win in 2:11.28, with Licon just .02 back. Fink’s final 50: 33.20

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Florida State Hits The Road For Matchup At Auburn On Wednesday

The Seminole men are seeking its first program win against the Tigers (0-18), while the FSU women last defeated Auburn in 1983 (3-14 all-time).

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