The Powerlist

Semifinal Shockers: 10 Epic Swims From Semifinals That Inspired Us

Here we count down some of the greatest performances from semifinal races of the last 20-ish years. These races are just as memorable as the finals.

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FINIS Friday Livecast April 10, 2020 @ 11AM PT – NEW TIME!

Learn how American Record Holder & Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Smoliga is coping with the psychological disruption of Covid-19.

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USC Swimming Alum Ashley Brewer Debuts as ESPN Host on New Platform Quibi

Brewer, who graduated from USC in 2014 with a sociology degree, is taking the next step in her already prolific sports reporting career.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Wins First World Title With 200 Fly WR In Fukuoka

Relive Phelps winning his first world title at the 2001 Championships in Fukuoka, breaking the 200 fly world record for the second time in four months.

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FINA Shares “Home Workout Routines” For Athletes Stuck At Home

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, FINA has put together a ‘Home Workout Routines’ PowerPoint detailing the ways that athletes can stay fit while at home.

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Olympic Trials Qualifier Cameron Luarde Commits to Michigan

Cameron Luarde will be the 3rd current member of the Michigan team from Fort Wayne, joining Jack McCurdy and Noah Yarian.

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Staying Competitive in Uncertain Times

For all competitive swimmers and athletes, the current COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions pose unique challenges to their lives.

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Japan Closes National Training Center & Institute Of Sport Sciences

In response to a state of emergency within the nation of Japan, the Japan Sport Council will be closing two premier Olympic training facilities.

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Kosuke Kitajima and Brendan Hansen 100m Breaststroke 2004 Olympic Games

The rivalry between Kosuke Kitajima and Brendan Hansen is one of the most well-known in the swimming world, and it came to a head at the 2004 Olympic Games.

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Hong Kong Coaches Given $967 In Coronavirus Relief Grants

In Hong Kong, the government has announced a subsidy of HK$7500 (~$967 USD) to each registered sports coach as part of relief measures.

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Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming (National Team Edition, Pt. 1)

Without any live meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.

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British Swimming Presents: Highlights of the Stay at Home Diving Series

This may not be the diving content you wanted, but it’s the diving content you didn’t know you needed.

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Allenarsi A Casa Per Riscoprirsi E Ritrovarsi Più Forti Insieme Ad Arena

Allenarsi anche a casa ci farà riscoprire noi stessi e ritrovare la forza quando tutto ripartirà. Il team elite arena condividerà allenamenti a casa

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: Annie Lazor on Swimming in 4 Different Pools

Along with IU post-grads Cody Miller and Lilly King, Lazor has swam in 4 different pools over the last 2 weeks in an effort to try and maintain pool time

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Swimmer Dryland Workouts #19: 20 Minute At Home Workout

Today’s workout can be as quick or as long as you’d like and for most experienced swimmers I’d say it’s more of a “get the blood pumping” workout

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