The Powerlist

David Marsh Out At UCSD; Will Continue With Team Elite, Pros, Consulting

Rio Olympic head coach David Marsh will no longer be the head coach at UC-San Diego. Instead, he’ll focus on his work with Team Elite and new consulting jobs.

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WADA Issues Statement On Operation Viribus

3.8 million doping substances and fake medicines were seized worldwide today, July 8th. At least 17 organized criminal groups were found to be involved.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Titmus Inches Closer to Ledecky in 400 Free

The chances of anybody upsetting Ledecky for gold are minute; but, for the first time in a long time, the women’s 400 freestyle looks to be a closer race.

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2019 CCS Finalist Mackenzie Thomas Commits to DI UMBC

Hollister, CA native Mackenzie Thomas will join the UMBC roster beginning in the fall of 2019, where she will continue her academic and athletic careers.

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Hungary, Italy Go 4-0 in Women’s Water Polo Pool Play at World University Games

In women’s water polo, Hungary outscored foes 73-22 in four Pool A wins at the World University Games. In Pool B, Italy went 4-0, squeaking past foes 37-31.

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USA, Italy Men March Through World University Games Water Polo Pool Action

In men’s water polo pool action, the USA and Italy led the way at 4-0. The Americans outscored their foes 70-22, while Italy bested its opponents 67-39.

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U.S. Center For SafeSport Briefly Lists 13-Year-Old In Banned Database

The Center for SafeSport listed, then removed, a 13-year-old swimmer in its database of banned individuals & won’t reveal whether the child remains suspended.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Meili Announces Retirement From Swimming

American Katie Meili announced via Instagram that she has decided to retire from swimming. Meili’s statement said in part, “My…

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Italian Olympian Filippo Magnini Assists in Open Water Rescue

Magnini, an Olympic bronze medalist, was at the beach with his girlfriend when a tourist in the water became distressed.

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World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.

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2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game

The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.

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Albert Escrits se queda dos veces a las puertas del podio en la Universiada

El nadador español Albert Escrits cierra su actuación en la Universiada con un 4º puesto en 1500 libre, marca personal, y un 5º puesto en 800 libre.

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4th Seed Munoz Scratches Day 6 Prelims At World University Games

Only one top 10 seed has taken a scratch on day 6 of the 2019 World University Games: 4th-seeded Lidon Munoz del Campo of Spain.

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Diver Yulia Pakhalina Named to Conference USA Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Conference USA announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class, comprised of 20 student-athletes, three coaches and two administrators.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: 15 Years Ago…

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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