The Powerlist

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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ISL Roster Updates: Bentz To Iron, Anderson To Aqua Centurions

Freya Anderson of Great Britain and Gunnar Bentz of the United States have joined the International Swimming League ranks.

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2019 World Champs Preview: Teenagers Chasing for Women’s 200 Back Title

17-year-old Regan Smith is the youngest of four teenagers with viable chances for a podium finish in the women’s 200 back this summer.

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2019 Worlds Preview: Next Generation Closing In On Veterans In Women’s 200 Free

18-year-old Australian Ariarne Titmus currently leads the world rankings this year in the women’s 200 freestyle, clocking 1:54.30 back in April.

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Aussie Coach Chris Mooney Mic’d Up: “Don’t Be Average”

Chris Mooney (right) is mic’d up while training Leah Neale and Kaylee McKeown, 2 Australian women primed to make some noise in Gwangju.

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James Magnussen: Confidence Versus Arrogance

28-year-old James Magnussen of Australia relives his 2011 World Championships title in the men’s 100m freestyle, an event he won again in 2013.

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A Key to Bruno Fratus’ Quick Rebound from Surgery? Underwater Weight Training.

Fratus is one of a growing number of professional athletes, the others mostly from the NFL, who are using Bay Area-based Aquabred’s methods.

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Wasick & Wojdack Head Up Polish Roster For Gwangju

The Polish Swimming Federation has released its roster for the 2019 World Championships, whose swimming competition kicks off just over a week from now.

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Olympic Marathon Swimming Qualifying Begins This Sunday: Here’s How It Works

The 2019 FINA World Championships serve as the first Olympic qualifying event in open water (marathon) swimming – and they start this week in Gwangju.

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