The Powerlist

Simone Manuel Upsets for 100 Free Gold from Lane One in American Record Time

Simone Manuel clocked a winning time of 52.04 tonight in the 100 free, taking the 100 free American record closer to 51-second territory.

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks Phelps’ Elusive 100 Butterfly World Record in 49.50

American sprint star Caeleb Dressel broke his first individual long course World Record in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 49.50.

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Ryan Lochte Receives ‘Exemption’ to Race 200 Free at US Nationals

Lochte’s suspension began before the qualifying for US Nationals, but USA Swimming says the sanction didn’t involve forfeiture of results.

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Anton Chupkov Smashes 200 Breast World Record In 2:06.12

Anton Chupkov stormed home to overtake Australian Matthew Wilson and win the men’s 200 breast World title in a world record of 2:06.12.

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Lilly King Admits 200 Breast DQ Call Was Correct: ‘I Definitely Did It’

After the lengthy protest and review process to look into her 200 breast DQ, King admitted that the officials made the right call.

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Taylor Ruck Scratches 50 Free On Day 7 Prelims of Worlds

Canada’s Taylor Ruck has scratched out of heats of the 50 free on day 7 prelims at the 2019 World Championships, per heat sheets.

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Buck, Fotherby & Rathwell Claim Second Wins On Day 2 Of Canadian Juniors

Regan Rathwell, Carter Buck and Justin Fotherby all picked up their second win of the competition on day 2 of Canadian Juniors in Calgary.

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Michael Phelps Congratulates Dressel on 49.50 100 Fly WR: ‘#welldeserved’

Phelps added after, “Swimming super fast this week! Finish strong!”

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Dive Coach Kevin McElheney Suspended By U.S. Center For SafeSport

Cincinnati Diving Academy head coach Kevin McElheney of Hebron, Kentucky has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Diving.

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ASIA: Xu’s 200 Back Scratch May Have Caused China to Miss out on a Medal

China made the decision to scratch Xu Jiayu from the 200 back semis in order to focus on the 800 free relay, but that decision may have cost them a medal.

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Jury Appeal Documents Show Unanimous Vote, Rationale For Upholding Rapsys DQ

The minutes from FINA’s appeal jury show a unanimous vote upholding the disqualification of would-be world champ Danas Rapsys.

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Gwangju:Tre Record Del Mondo Ed Un Record Italiano Nelle Finali Del Day6

Gwangju: Il sesto pomeriggio ha riservato tantissime sorprese. Tre Record del Mondo ed un Record Italiano ad epilogo di una giornata storica.

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Australian Men Break 2009 Commonwealth Record In 800 Free Relay

Mack Horton threw down the fastest split in the field on the anchor leg to lead Australia to gold and a new Commonwealth Record in the 800 free relay.

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Duncan Scott Becomes First British Man Ever Under 1:45 in 2Free

Duncan Scott took bronze here in the 200m free individually, but just became the first Briton ever under 1:45 with his 4×2 relay lead-off stunner.

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Associate Head Coach Harvey Humphries Retiring At University of Georgia

University of Georgia associate head coach Harvey Humphries announced his retirement today after more than 40 years connected to the program.

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