The Powerlist

Distance Standout Aidan Crisci Verbally Commits to Tar Heels for 2021-22

Crisci, who verbally committed to UNC, is already within a couple of seconds of scoring at ACC Championships in the mile and the 400 IM.

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USA Swimming Ratifies Claire Curzan’s National Age Group Records

A unique set of circumstances in her first meet back from quarantine led to uncertainty about whether Claire Curzan’s NAG Record would be ratified.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #170

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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Speedo Marketing Manager Karen Cermak Dies After Battle With Cancer

Speedo Sports Marketing Manager Karen Kolb Cermak died from cancer on July 17. She worked throughout her illness, serving teams across the west coast.

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Not To Be Missed, Zhang Yufei Crushes 55.81 Fly For 8th Fastest Medley Split

Zhang Yufei threw down several statement swims this week at her national team time trials, including as a member of the mixed medley relay.

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Más días, menos pruebas: las claves de un Nacional Austríaco distinto

Este sábado comienza en Graz, Austria, un Campeonato Nacional atravesado por la pandemia de coronavirus, con 9 finales menos. Aquí, el detalle.

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Pro Swim Series Time Standards Set at Olympic Trials Cuts for 2020-2021 Season

Richmond, Virginia will host the first stop of the 2020-2021 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series, with much smaller fields expected than last year.

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George Washington University Cuts 7 Sports, Including Women’s Water Polo

Alana Ponce, above, was an Honorable Mention All-America for the George Washington University women’s water polo team last season.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel’s Triple Triumph On Day 7

Just as he has done at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel is slated for three finals swims on Day 7 in Tokyo.

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Spain Update: More LSC’s Bring Season To A Close; Others Create Meet Protocols

Catalonia, among the different regional governing bodies for the sport, has established a special protocol that would allow for a safe return to competition.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Rebecca Soni on Finding Your Rhythm as a Breaststroker

Soni goes deep into what is essential for being consistent with your training in breaststroke, even when it’s feeling out of rhythm.

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In a Supersuit, Ari-Pekka Liukkonen Goes Under Finnish 50 Fly Record

While his 23.44 was well under his lifetime best of 24.02 from 2017, it won’t count as an official time or record due to his wearing a banned suit.

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Zhang Yufei Nuota Il Personale Nei 100 Farfalla Nella Prova Tempo In Cina

Zhang Yufei Ha nuotato il suo personal best nei 100 metri farfalla nella manifestazione che si sta svolgendo in Cina. Il tempo di 56.47 non è ufficiale

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Dolfin Swim of the Week: Zhang Yufei’s 56.4 in 100 Fly

Zhang’s time of 56.47 would put her the #10 performer of all-time, and would have won bronze at the 2019 World Championships.

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Division II Administrative Committee Allows Temporary Eligibility Waiver

The Division II Administrative Committee will allow athletes to obtain an eligibility waiver if they play less than 50% of their season due to coronavirus.

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