The Powerlist

Kieran Smith Swims US #4 Time in the 800 Free at Gainesville Sectionals

Florida Gator Kieran Smith swam a new lifetime best in the 800 free and is now the 4th-fastest American in the event this year.

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France Takes Ninth; Japan, Australia Will Vie for Fifth in WUG Women’s WP

France claimed ninth place in women’s water polo at the Summer Universiade, while the fifth through eight place seeding matches also were played on Thursday.

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Predicting Tokyo: SwimSwam 2020 US Olympians Draft

The following is a lightly edited transcript of a Slack chat that took place over the last three weeks. This…

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2019 Denmark LC Champs Day 1: 18 and Unders Claim Multiple Event Titles

Nicklas Pedersen and Lucas Strobek were among many junior swimmers that proved their worth during the Day 1 finals.

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Still No Deal Between Australian Broadcasters And FINA For World C’ships Airing

A deal between FINA and Australian broadcasters concerning the presenting of the FINA World Championships has still yet to be struck.

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Miriam Wagner Steps Down as Head Coach at Valparaiso

Valparaiso’s head coach vacancy is the 27th to occur in Division I this offseason alone, and third we’ve reported in the last week.

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Which Super-Suited Records Can Be Broken? Tier 2

We’re counting down the remaining super-suited world records from least to most breakable. Today: Tier 2 – the records that could fall soon.

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Jacco, Bronte, and Wilson Speak from Australian Camp in Nagaoka

Jacco Verhaeren spoke with the media from Japan before the 2019 World Championships, which are expected to be his last in charge of the Australian team.

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Cal Men Spring Swim and Weights Practice: Photo Vault

SwimSwam’s Jack Spitser took a trip up to Berkeley, CA back in the spring to capture images of both a swim and weights workout of the Cal Bear Men

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Teaching One Million to Swim

Jamal Hill, currently training for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games, has his goals set high as he aims to teach one million to swim

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NCAA Division III Runner-Up Meg Peel Transfers to Alabama

Meg Peel was the 2019 NCAA Division III runner-up in the 200 yard backstroker as a sophomore; this fall, she will transfer to Alabama.

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Kentucky Names James Washbish as Volunteer Assistant Coach

The University of Kentucky swimming and diving program has hired James Washbish as volunteer assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.

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Nashville City Summer League Meet Features US National Team Members

Alex Walsh is a member of the US National Team, and is only the top seed in 1 of her 4 events at this weekend’s Nashville Summer League Championship.

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University of Calgary Swim Club Girls Break NAG In 13-14 400 Medley Relay

The University of Calgary Swim Club girls set a new Canadian Age Group Record in the 13-14 400 medley relay, putting up a time of 4:20.06.

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Medal Designs for 2019 Pan American and ParaPan American Games Unveiled

The Pan American Sports Organization will produced nearly 5000 medals to hand out at the 2019 Pan American Games and ParaPan American Games.

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