The Powerlist

IOC Increases Olympic Solidarity Fund Budget For 2021-2024 Period

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced an increase in the Olympic Solidarity fund’s budget for the remainder of the 2021-2024 Olympic cycle.

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2020 U.S. Open – Richmond Friday AM: Douglass and Huske Climb Age Group Ranks

We should be in for plenty of fast swimming at the Richmond location of the U.S. Open, thanks to a good mix of college stars and age group standouts.

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4 Storylines To Watch in the ISL’s Semifinal #2: Top Six In MVP Ranks Collide

The top six in current MVP points will all compete in semifinal #2, with the skins choices weighing heavily on the MVP race.

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2020 U.S. Open – Beaverton: Condorelli Rips 22.27 50 Free on Friday AM

Santo Condorelli ripped a 22.27 to win the 50 free in Beaverton, the fastest time of the nine combined U.S. Open meets.

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2020 U.S. Open – Indy: Friday AM Live Recap

U.S. Open record-holder Kathleen Baker will go after a 200 IM this morning, hoping to jump to the top of the U.S. ranks for the season.

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2020 U.S. Open – San Antonio: Friday AM Recap

Longhorn Aquatics’ Madisyn Cox won the 200 IM handily on Friday morning in San Antonio.

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Gretchen Walsh Climbs to #11 All-Time in US History in 50 LCM Free

Still just a senior in high school, Walsh is now the #2 17-18 year old in US history in the 50 free and #11 among all ages.

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Speedo Partners With City of Derby To Kick Off UK Swim Club Partnership Program

This announcement signifies a move from Speedo to build relationships with clubs and help young swimmers on their journeys through the sport.

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2020 U.S. Open – Greensboro: Friday AM Live Recap

Today’s sessions will feature 2017 World Champion Chase Kalisz in the 200 IM, along with Harvard star Dean Farris making an appearance in the 50 free.

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2020 U.S. Open – Huntsville Friday AM: Walsh’s 24.6, Held’s 22.3 Highlight

Gretchen Walsh crushed a 24.65 in the 50 free, moving to #2 all-time in the 17-18 age group for USA Swimming history behind only Simone Manuel.

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2020 U.S. Open – Des Moines Friday AM: Regan Smith Bests Phoebe Bacon in 200 IM

Regan Smith bested Phoebe Bacon in the 200 IM, a showdown of top young backstrokers to highlight Friday morning of the Des Moines U.S. Open.

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2020 U.S. Open — Sarasota: Friday AM Live Recap

Multi-time World champion Ryan Lochte is scheduled to swim his signature 200 IM here in Sarasota while Emma Weyant leads both the women’s 400 free and 200 IM.

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Banned Hiromasa Fujimori Eyes January 2021 Racing Return

While younger brother Takeharu Fujimori saw his doping suspension lifted in time to compete in October, Hiromasa Fujimori is now eyeing his own return.

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The Baylor 800

We’ve all been there. It’s moments before a big race, and all of a sudden your goggles break.

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SSPC: Abbey Weitzeil Breaks Down Recovery, Rest Headed into ISL Semis, Finals

Weitzeil shares the difference between tapering for a meet like NCAAs or Olympic Trials and “preparing” and properly resting for the ISL post-season.

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