The Powerlist

NC State Recruit Hamlet Swims 1:47 200 BK at Christianburg Sectional

The Christianburg Sectionals concluded on Sunday, with Nation’s Capital sweeping the team awards.

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Ida’s 23.27 50 Fly JPN National Record Still Not Enough For Gwangju

Even a new national record couldn’t automatically qualify Kengo Ida for the 2019 World Championships, as the roster remains empty on the men’s side through day 1 of the primary qualification meet for the main event. 

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Penny Oleksiak Headed To ISL Team Energy Standard

Another big-time team additional announcement is coming out of the International Swimming League (ISL), as the Energy Standard squad is loading up with 2016 Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak. 

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Peru’s Mauricio Fiol Receives Waiver for 2019 Pan American Games

After serving a 4-year doping suspension from a positive test just before the 2015 Pan American Games, one of Peru’s best-ever swimmers, Mauricio Fiol (left), has been cleared to race at the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Koseki Already 59.65, Ohashi 2:10 In Semi’s On Japanese C’ships Day 1

The 2019 Japan Swimming Championships began today in Tokyo, where the nation’s best will be competing for a chance to represent their nation this summer in Gwangju at the 2019 World Championships.

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Kengo Ida Fires Off 50 Fly National Record To Start Japanese C’ships

While competing on day 1 of the 2019 Japan Swimming Championships, Kengo Ida fired off a new national record in the men’s 50m fly to kick things off with a bang.

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Mark Theall Explains How Texas A&M Training Leads to Huge Drops

When Mark Theall finished 7th in the 500 free, he became the first-ever swimmer in Texas A&M history to score in that event

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Assoluti Unipol Sai: Subito In Luce Castiglioni-Burdisso-Vergani

CAMPIONATO ITALIANO ASSOLUTO UNIPOL SAI 02-06 Aprile 2019 Stadio del Nuoto – Riccione (ITA) Vasca Lunga 50 metri Swimswam Italia…

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The #1 Mistake Swim Coaches Make

As a swim coach, do you spend more time as a manager or as a leader?

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Emily Cordovi Decommits from FSU, Signs NLI with Florida International

Miami, Florida’s Emily Cordovi has committed to swim for FIU beginning in the 2019-20 school year.

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Futures Finalist Kylie Kelly Commits to In-state UMBC

Kylie Kelly from Frederick Area Swim Team has elected to remain in-state and swim for University of Maryland–Baltimore County beginning with 2019-20.

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Ross Dant Breaks 8-Year-Old 1000 FR Meet Record at Y Nats

Ross Dant of Hickory defended his 1000 free title from 2018 and broke the YMCA meet record by over 5 seconds in the process on the first day of the championships.

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WATCH: Kate Douglass Drops 51.7 Fly, 21.6 Free in Ithaca

UVA commit Kate Douglass had a big weekend at the 2019 Speedo Sectionals in Ithaca, hitting several best times. Among her top swims were her performances in the 100 fly and 50 free — in the 50 free, she shot up to #3 all-time in the 17-18 age group.

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C. Rob Orr Retires After 40 Seasons at the Helm of Princeton Men’s Team

After a 40-year tenure as the head coach of Princeton’s men’s swimming and diving team, C. Rob Orr has announced his retirement.

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