The Powerlist

How Long Does it Take The National Team to Get Ready for Golden Goggles? (Video)

It appeared that whether you were a sprinter or distance swimmer had little to no bearing on whether you were ready to walk out the door in 10 minutes or 2 hours.

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Les Championnats de France d’hiver vus de loin des yeux, près du cœur

La natation française se reconstruit, parait-il, et donc prendre connaissance de ce qu’il s’est passé à Montpellier, ce long week-end, ressemble à visiter un chantier.

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Illinois State Redbirds Pull in Commitment from Madelyn Hernandez

Madelyn Hernandez from St. Joseph’s Academy and Rockwood Swim Club has committed to swim for Illinois State in the fall.

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Scarlet Friend, Luci Lozano, and Katarina Svetz Commit to Air Force

Scarlet Friend, Luci Lozano, and Katarina Svetz have committed to the United States Air Force Academy’s class of 2023.

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Ella Eastin Draws Inspiration From Fellow Goggle Nominees (Video)

Ella Eastin breaks down her first appearance at Golden Goggles and what it means to her to be nominated for an award.

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EST Flyer Molly Jordan Commits to Florida Atlantic

Molly Jordan of C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland and Eagle Swim Team has committed to Florida Atlantic University for 2019-20.

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Katie Ledecky “Grounded in Training”, Shines on Red Carpet (Video)

This marks Ledecky’s 6th-straight Female Athlete of the Year honor. Only Michael Phelps (7, not consecutively) has more.

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Gregoire, Childress Pick Up Three Wins Each for St. Francis Brooklyn

The St. Francis Brooklyn women’s swimming and diving team improved to 5-3 on the season with a 133-107 victory over Stony Brook.

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14-Year-Old Illinois Swimmer Dies In Pre-Season ‘Conditioning’ Session

14-year-old swimmer Julian Urbina died after being pulled from the pool unconscious during a Thornton Fractional South High School practice in Illinois last Wednesday, November 14th.

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New Hampshire, UMBC, Binghamton Garner America East Honors

New Hampshire’s Anna Metzler, UMBC’s Hania Moro and Illia Rattsev and Binghamton’s Sophia Howard and David Walters were tabbed for America East weekly awards.

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German Swim Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse

A swimming teacher in Germany has been convicted of sexually assaulting 37 young girls during swim lessons. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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See What All Your Favorite Athletes Wore on the Red Carpet (Video)

As it turns out, swimmers aren’t always the fashionista experts we perceive them to be.

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John Bitter Investigation Complete, Police Expect Arrest Warrant

The Santa Clara Police Department has completed its investigation into former Santa Clara swim coach John Bitter and now awaits a decision and potential arrest warrant from the district attorney, a police spokesperson says.

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USA National Teams Set to Host December Exhibitions

The USA Men’s and Women’s National Teams return to action this December for exhibition competition in Southern California.

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Niedzialek Named Horizon League Men’s Swimmer of the Week

Dominik Niedzialek of the Cleveland State University men’s swimming & diving team was named the Nike Horizon League Men’s Swimmer of the Week.

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