The Powerlist

LA Invite Day 3: Conor Dwyer Drops 2nd-Fastest 200 Free in Nation

Dwyer won his race in 1:47.28, good for No. 2 behind only Jack Conger in the United States this year.

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Jack Conger Swims Another 51-Second 100 Fly at Austin Sectionals

Conger has now been under 52 seconds on 4 occasions in 2018. Only one other American has done so even once.

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Stanford’s Avery Aquatic Center Will Host 2019 US Nationals

USA Swimming updated its National Team quad plan in May, reflecting updates through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, plus the Short…

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Rosendahl, Young Take Silver on Day 2 of Madrid Grand Prix

Competition continued for Team USA at the Madrid Grand Prix as Olivia Rosendahl and Katrina Young captured the silver medal in the women’s 10-meter synchro at the Madrid Grand Prix.

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Spain Bests Defending Champ Hungary to Open Water Polo Championships

Host Spain opened its campaign with a convincing 13-9 win against title-holder Hungary in the women’s tournament. Russia nearly equaled the Netherlands’ single-game scoring record of 37 goals from 1985 while netting 35 against Turkey.

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2018 U.S. Nationals Preview: Real Race is for Third Place In W 800

Cierra Runge and Ashley Twichell are among those that will vie for a podium spot.

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Vlad Morozov: “10 More Years” at USC (VIDEO)

Morosov discussed his summer plans and his swims so far at the 2018 LA Invite Friday night.

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Elite Swimmers Share Same Ideal BMI Across Different Race Distances

For years its has been known that in running, different distances favor different body types. Sprinters are generally more powerfully…

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Regan Smith Does Not Set Goal Times? GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

USA National Teamer, Regan Smith, does not set goal times. That was a surprise to hear. Most elite swimmers are driven by goal times–but Regan is only 16 years old.  It sounds like she’s going with the flow, trusting her training, and not putting too much pressure on herself.

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Rūta Meilutytė Plans to Stay at USC through Tokyo 2020 (VIDEO)

After traveling and bouncing between teams for over a year, 2012 Olympic champ Rūta Meilutytė told SwimSwam that she plans to remain at USC through Tokyo 2020.

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14-Year-Old John Hayes Drops 1:56 200 Free At KY State Champs

14-year-old John Hayes of Cardinal Aquatics dominated the boys 200 freestyle with a swift 1:56.85.

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12 Hints You Might Be a Hovering, Helicopter Swim Parent

Here are 12 things we may do around the pool our kids should take over as they grow. Some we should never do.

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13-Year-Old Erin Gemmell Posts 2:02 200 Free At PV Senior Champs Day 2

Mackenzie McConagha took the women’s 100 fly with a quick 1:01.72.

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Former Carmel Coach Charged With Sexual Exploitation, Child Pornography

Former Carmel, Indiana swim coach John Goelz has been charged with child sexual exploitation and child pornography, according to reports.

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Kieran Smith Posts A 4:20 400 IM Less Than 2 Weeks Out From Nationals

14-year-old Meghan Lynch posted an impressive 4:51.23 to win the women’s 400 IM.

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