The Powerlist

Nikol Popov is Back, Hits 58.8 100 Breast PR at TN Invite Prelims

After two years without breaking 1:00, Popov smashed through the 59.0 barrier for the first time in her life with a huge swim this morning in the 100 breast.

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Horned Frogs Head to College Station to Face Texas A&M, Rice

TCU swimming and diving will travel to College Station for the team’s final road meet of the 2018 calendar year on Saturday when the Horned Frogs take on Texas A&M and Rice in double dual meet action.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 73% Favor Short Rest, Suits, No Shave Mid-Season

Nearly three-quarters of voters favored a short rest with fast suits for NCAA mid-season invites, well outpacing other options including full shave-downs or no rest at all.

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Boudia Among USOC’s Best of November Finalists

The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of November, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from last month.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: McSharry’s Not Just a Breaststroker

Ireland’s Mona McSharry is proving to be a special swimmer. The 18-year-old World Junior champ in the 50 and 100 breaststroke shattered two Irish records over the weekend – one in freestyle and the other in IM.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Blinged Out Swim Cap

Learn about the most expensive swim cap, Ross Edgley’s special recognition and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.

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WATCH: Race Videos From Day 2 of 2018 U.S. Winter Nationals

Follow along with full race videos of all of Thursday night’s racing. All videos courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube.

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Anna Hopkin Carries SCY Success to 50m Free Best Time at Winter Nats

University of Arkansas newcomer Anna Hopkin has been tearing through the school’s short course yards record book this season, and turning…

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Venezuela envía a 6 de sus mejores nadadores al mundial de Hangzhou

Venezuela enviará un gran equipo de 6 nadadores al mundial de Hangzhou. Los elegidos son Carlos Claverie, Robinson Molina, Cristian Quintero, Mercedes Toledo, Isabella Paez y Jeserik Pinto.

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Margherita Panziera Record Italiano-Quarta Prestazione Mondiale 200do

CAMPIONATO ITALIANO OPEN 30 Novembre – 01 Dicembre 2018 Stadio del Nuoto – Riccione – Italy Vasca corta (25 metri)…

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The Proof of Coupling Motions

I have come to believe that coupling motions are extremely important in swimming all four strokes and on the start to enhance power. I have never been able to prove that belief is correct…..until now.

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Brazilian Court Denies Lochte’s Petition, Case Continues

Now more than two years after the fact, the Brazilian legal proceedings continue against Ryan Lochte, as a Minister has rejected a habeas corpus petition by Lochte.

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IOC Puts Freeze On 2020 Olympic Boxing Planning, Investigates AIBA

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board announced today that it was starting an inquiry procedure against the international boxing federation, a procedure that can lead to the withdrawal of IOC recognition.

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Irvine NOVA’s Amanda Hsieh Commits to Penn Quakers

Amanda Hsieh from Irvine Novaquatics and Northwood High School has committed to the application process at Penn.

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United States Among 7 Bidders for 2025 and 2027 World Championships

The Greensboro Aquatic Center holds only 2,500 people, making the Greensboro Coliseum the likely target of an American bid.

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