The Powerlist

USA Swimming Releases Age Group Motivational Times for 2021-2024

The time standards set varying marks for swimmers of every age group, ranging from B to AAAA based on relative speed within the age group.

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10% of Pools In Ireland Permanently Closed, According To New Report

Lockdown and pool closures have caused huge financial losses for Swim Ireland, with new restrictions now causing more changes to the competition plan for 2020

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The Bad Kicker

“We’ve all gone through those kick practices that seem like all you are doing is kicking for your life for the entire time.”

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3-Time Olympic Medalist Matt Targett is Making a Comeback at 34

The 34-year old Matt Targett has been training for the last 2 months with his former Auburn coach Brett Hawke in Los Angeles.

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Prosecutors Dismiss Charge Against Former Akron Dive Coach

Prosecutors have dismissed a charge against former University of Akron diving coach Chris Medvedeff, who was accused of secretly filming students.

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ISL Depth Charts 2020: Toronto Titans Relying On Backstrokers & Relay Depth

The Toronto Titans have two fast-rising backstrokers in Kylie Masse and Shane Ryan, and they’ll try to parlay that speed into a big year 1 finish.

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Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 10/9/2020

A number of age groupers saw big butterfly time drops in the early goings this month. We profile a few of the big drops this week.

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2x Virginia HS 4A Champion Kyleigh Tankard Chooses UNC for 2022

As a freshman and sophomore at Grafton High School, Tankard won Virginia HS 4A titles in the 100 butterfly.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #240

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily…

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BBC Will Air All London Roar Matches of ISL Regular Season Live in the UK

Full details of the BBC’s deal with the ISL are expected next week, but British citizens will at least be able to watch matches involving the London Roar for free.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 64% See COVID Impacting ISL Results

Almost two-thirds of voters expect coronavirus cases to have a significant impact on the outcome of this year’s International Swimming League season.

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NC State Lands #9 Kennedy Noble, US Junior National Champion, for Class of 2026

Last summer, Noble won the Speedo Junior Nationals title in the 100 back with a 1:01.25, while she was the 200 back runner-up (2:13.06).

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Sato’s 2:07.02 in 200 Breast

Japan has been a dominant world force in the men’s 200 breaststroke, and 19-year-old Shoma Sato is continuing to build that legacy.

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Campionati Nuova Zelanda-16enne Erika Fairweather Record Nei 200 Stile

Ai Campionati in vasca corta in Nuova Zelanda Erika Fairweather stabilisce il nuovo record di categoria nei 200 metri stile libero femminili

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South Carolina High School Team Pulled From State Meet Over COVID Positive

Fort Dorchester High School was removed from South Carolina’s high school state swim meet after a positive COVID-19 test.

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