The Powerlist

2019 Swammy Awards: Australian Coach of the Year Dean Boxall

It was a year of challenges for Dean Boxall (above, left), but his squad, including Ariarne Titmus (above, right) persevered for great success in 2019.

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Dear Santa: A Last-Minute Swimmer Plea

You still have time to send a last-minute email to Santa to make your final aquatic gift requests known to the big man of the North Pole.

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Becca Meyers Named 2019 Trischa L. Zorn Award Winner

Among her accomplishments in 2019, Meyers broke a World Record that was previously held by the award’s namesake: Trischa L. Zorn.

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Daily Swim Coach Workout #18

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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2019 Swammy Awards: S. American Female Swimmer of the Year Delfina Pignatiello

Your South American Female swimmer of the year Swammy winner is Delfina Pignatiello, who broke 2 South American records and won 3 golds at the Pan Ams.

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Swim Mom Musings: What Makes a College Swimmer Special

Here are some things to consider as your athlete navigates the decision whether they should pursue college swimming or not.

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Roland, My Guide In Swimming

Olympian John Naber: I have spent the last two days in shock and mourning over the news of the sudden death of my role model in Olympic sport, Roland Matthes.

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Winter Junior National Finalist Christopher Roling Commits to UCSB for 2020

Winter Jr. National finalist Christopher Roling has recently announced his verbal commitment to the University of California, Santa Barbara for fall 2020.

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Skaalerud Signs Lease for Denver Area’s First Big Blue Swim School

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, comes to Colorado thanks to Denver entrepreneurs Wendy and Erik Skaalerud.

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YMCA National Champion Samuel Wesley Commits to the Army Black Knights

200 backstroke YMCA National Champion Samuel Wesley has committed to swim for Army West Point. Wesley will join the Black Knights for fall 2020.

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Stimmen zum Tod von Olympiasieger Roland Matthes

Der viemalige Olympiasieger Roland Matthes ist am Freitag in Wertheim (Baden-Württemberg) nach kurzer, schwerer Krankheit im Alter von 69 Jahren…

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Breaststroke Specialist Jack Foley Commits to Division I Providence College

Providence College added Jack Foley to its roster for the fall of 2020. The high school senior will join the strong breaststroke program in the fall.

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Idaho 4A State Champion Gabbie Adams to Join Dixie State Roster

Gabbie Adams of Nampa, ID will join Dixie State University’s women’s team in the fall of 2020. Her diverse range of events will make her a great addition to the team.

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Sprint Freestyler Will Chavez Commits to Southern Illinois Class of 2024

Will Chavez of Littleton, CO has announced his decision to swim at Southern Illinois University beginning in the 2020-2021 season.

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Distance Freestyle Specialist Kyriakos Peristeridis Commits to Florida Southern

Distance freestyle swimmer Kyriakos Peristeridis has verbally committed to swim for Florida Southern College beginning in the fall of 2020.

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